Halloween and the Bible

“Test all things; hold fast to what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 A Celebration of Evil Halloween is a religious day, but it is not Christian. Tom Sanguinet, a former high priest in Wicca has said: “The modern holiday that we call Halloween has its origins in the full…… Continue reading Halloween and the Bible

Reformation

Jesus Christ, the center of creation, the message of the Bible Scripture Readings: Daniel 2:24-45 Revelation 5:1-14 Introduction There was a time in history when the official church burned on the stake those who dared translate the Bible from Latin into English.  There was a time when only a few priests had the privilege of…… Continue reading Reformation

Living by faith (6)

Faith lives under the protection of the Blood of the Lamb Scripture Readings: Exodus 12:1-13 Hebrews 11:23-28 Hymns/songs We come together Amazing Love Before the Throne of God above There is a hope Introduction My dear brother and sister, The Word of God spoke to us the last five Sundays about faith.  The Bible provides…… Continue reading Living by faith (6)

Testimony in Adversity

About the three fiends of Daniel who chose not to bow before the image of King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2), Don Carson writes: Their basic courtesy and respect are undiminished, however bold their words. They are completely unwilling to apologize for their stance. The wise believer never apologizes for God or for any of his attributes.…… Continue reading Testimony in Adversity

Unable to save

We can no more draw near to God than a corpse can summon the strength to get out of its grave. ~Guy P Waters