I watched a History Channel special yesterday on the end of times, according to the book of Revelation. The documentary featured some LU campus celebrities like Ed Hindson and Tim Lahaye. It got me thinking a little bit about eschatology (end of times prophecy). I do not think that our perception of where we are in [...]
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The drying of the River Euphrates – a sign of the end of times?
Last night I was watching a Fox News report of the recent drying of the River Euphrates which extends into Iraq and Iran. I thought to myself: well that sounds familiar … where have I heard that before? One Google search later, I was confronted with a Bible verse from the book of Revelation, 16:12. [...]
God manifest in each of us
Last week I attended a Bible study that clarified some very obvious, but easily overlooked truths. We studied Romans 1:18-19, which says “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, [...]
A common ground for Calvinism and Arminianism
I would like to re-address what I said in my post yesterday, because it is foggy to me and most likely anyone who would read it. There were many strong side-steps, but the main proposition – which is the equating of Adam with the new-born believer is a bit shaky. Although Adam must have had [...]
‘What were you thinking Adam!’
I had a thought today. What made Adam take a bite out of that apple (if it was an apple)? What was so compelling about a piece of fruit that would cause him to disobey God and effectively destroy the perfect relationship he had with God? It just doesn’t make any sense to me. There [...]
