Among the gifts bestowed upon us by the ancient Greeks there are many that are without a doubt of priceless value, such as democracy. But there are others that were better left outside the gates, as the Trojan horse should have been. Astrology is one. Yet the belief persists among many today that the sign … Continue reading Beware of Greeks bearing gifts
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Warfare: meteorological and spiritual
We have come to the month named after the Roman god of war. It is not difficult to understand why, as we are in for a month long battle between the increasing warmth of the sun and the lingering power of winter. Even little children know which force will eventually win this war, but there … Continue reading Warfare: meteorological and spiritual
Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand – conclusion
True prophets of God have always told people the things they needed to hear, not what they wanted and expected to hear. John the Baptist taught that being a natural descendant of Abraham did not qualify one to belong to the kingdom of God, only repentance that brought forth good fruit would do. The Pharisees … Continue reading Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand – conclusion
Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand
Malachi, the last of the Old Testament prophets, spoke of the corruption of Judah and Jerusalem and a coming day when the Lord, the Sun of righteousness would set all things right. In the last two verses of the Old Testament God declares that He will send Elijah before this day. The kingdom of Israel … Continue reading Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand
What is the New Birth?
Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That … Continue reading What is the New Birth?
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