ARRIVED Have we arrived at a point or time when faith in Jesus shall be at a minimum (Lk.18: 8)? Jesus made some acute predictions regarding such a crucial time (Mt.24: 9-14). Christians shall be hated and persecuted. Christians shall...
November 2008 Archives
VINE Jesus used the vine to illustrate His relationship with His followers (Jn.15: 1-17). He is the true vine, His followers are the branches and God, the Father, is the gardener. The reason for this three-fold relationship is to produce...
GREED God commanded, “Thou shalt not covet,” (Ex.20: 17). In simple English, “Be not greedy!” Jesus was not against making a profit. In fact, he had no sympathy with a man that did not invest (Mt.25: 14-30). Jesus expected a...
BEATUS Beatus is the Latin rendering of the Hebrew “ashri” and the Greek “makarios.” The English “blessed” is similar to the Hebrew “barak” and the Greek “eulogetus” and therefore not suited for the use in the Beatitudes. Both, “barak” and...
BREAD The world problem instigator demanded that Jesus should turn stones into bread and Jesus answered, “Man does not live by bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God,”(Mt.4: 4; Deut.8: 3; NIV). Our Lord...
SECURITY Paul argued that if our hope in Christ was only for this life; then, we are the saddest people in the world (I Cor.15: 19). We are being fooled to live as if there is no tomorrow or...
SARDIS The Church in Sardis made much about the name of Jesus; but did little to live by it. Most of the members were religious, in name only. They appeared being alive, when in reality, they were dead. They...
ABSOLUTION From the beginning of human history, leaders have exercised the power to absolve debt, guilt and sin. Christians believe that Jesus has the power to absolve his followers of all transgressions. What about those that do not live...
GLOBALIZATION We have arrived. The “Age of Babel” has returned. Remember “The Tower of Babel” where the human race tried to merge into one nation under one head with one headquarters. Fortunately, God capsized the attempt because He is...
DEMOCRACY Define democracy through Webster and then compare it with the political system of the U.S.A. The contrast is almost incomprehensive. Let us consider some basics. Government is to be of, for and by the people. Now it...
OBEYING THE LORDA I am indebted to our pastor on his superb sermon on: “Why do you call me Lord, Lord and do not obey me,”(Lk.6: 46). The Greek has, “…and do not do what I say.” I would...
BEATITUDES The word, “Beatitudes” is an abbreviation and combination of blessings and attitudes. The Hebrew “ashiri” and the Greek “makarios” depict blessedness, contentment, happiness, joy, satisfaction and whatever else that cause a good and grateful feeling in a...
PAUL AND WOMEN The personal letter of Paul to Timothy, regarding women has caused more than one problem (Tim 02: 90-15). In Paul's world, women were guilty of sin and could redeem themselves by bearing children. They had to...
