The tabernacle of David

There was only a river between the Israelites and the Promised Land.  But that river was in full flood mode, filling the whole valley and spreading beyond the banks.  Joshua told the priests bearing the Ark of the Covenant to march straight into the water and told the people to follow.  It wasn’t until the … Continue reading The tabernacle of David

Heaven and hell

Atheists consider the teaching in the Bible about a place called hell to be a conclusive argument against Christianity and its belief in a loving God.  As a Christian, I consider hell to be part of the good news.  I don't any vindictive feelings against other people, but if heaven is to be a good … Continue reading Heaven and hell

The Midnight Call

This poem by minister Christian Buerge first appeared in print in 1904.  It was later matched with an older melody by Jermiah Ingalls and appears as hymn number 242 in the Christian Hymnal. 'Tis midnight and the Saviour calls: "Come unto Me, both great and small; From ev'ry kindred, nation, tongue: Come one, come all, … Continue reading The Midnight Call

The soul that sinneth, it shall die

Both the Old and New Testaments teach clearly that God welcomes all sinners who repent, granting them forgiveness and salvation.  Both Testaments also teach that one who has been forgiven and wilfully and deliberately forsakes God and returns to a life of sin is lost. There is much confusion in our time about this.  Much … Continue reading The soul that sinneth, it shall die

The Son of God

The title of this post is blasphemy to Muslims and foolishness to those who do not even believe in God.  Yet the Bible insists that God, who said “Thou shalt have no other gods before me,” has a Son who is part of His singular Godhead, yet walked this earth in human form, God bearing … Continue reading The Son of God