Wood to rock in no time
Many evolutionists would have you believe that organic matter is petrified only after long periods of time have elapsed. Assuming you have an open mind then perhaps you might consider the article found here.
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O’Reilly is soft on ‘No Spin Zone’
Last night, Bill O’Reilly fished for a spokesman to counter Wafa Sultan’s statements about the anti-humanitairan postiton of Sharia Law and he came up with Harris Zafar.
To O’Reilly’s credit he presented Mr Zafar with damning quotes from the Quran and Hadith that incontrovertibly backed Ms. Sultan’s position and got him to explain them away. Unfortunately, O’Reilly did not live up to his show being a ‘No Spin Zone’ because the Islamist waffled on without a shred of proof, just as I predicted in my last post.
Come on O’Reilly, get in the ‘Zone’ ’cause you have gone soft on the ‘No Spin’!
Graham
“Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time to wake up”
Geert Wilders recent speech in Rome at the Magna Carta Foundation should stir you into action or you will eventually face the sword of Allah.
Read that speech here
Refuting those who say Jesus will return to reign on Earth
Many who subscribe to the unscriptural position that Jesus is coming back to earth and will reign on the throne of David in Jerusalem will surely be disappointed according to this outline.
The fact is, the Bible is mans only guide to matters concerning the Kingdom of God and it clearly implies the premillennial doctrine is fantasy.
Graham
Time to end the atheist foolish rants that there is no God
T
he Law of Causation says: every effect must have an adequate cause. Only someone who refuses reality would say differently. Therefore, the universe is not eternal, for someone must have caused its beginning (NB: only intelligence is capable of cause). Which, in turn, means it must have come from someone, for only those who are mathematically challenged believe nothing plus nothing equals something or that science can or will eventually produce the data to prove matter can create itself. The Law of Conservation provides enough proof that no matter is being created today. Also the Law of Biogenesis proves life only comes from life unless of course you still believe in Dark Age science.
Now if this is not so, then put up or shut up.
The so-called peaceful religion is at it again – barbarians!
Thuggee Cult
I see the “peaceful” religion is at it again. This time a 19 year old girl forced into an arranged marriage runs away and is caught with the one she really wants to cleave to and both are brutally executed.
WARNING! the video is disturbing to say the least. Wake up liberals, this is what to expect if you go along with Islamic sharia law. No wonder Kipling called Islam the “thuggee cult”.
Graham
Before you cross your Rubicon
To cross the Rubicon is a metaphor meaning to deliberately go beyond the point of no return.
An interesting article that may open your eyes can be read here
Think about the consequences before you leap!
Graham
Be prepared or you will suffer
Degrees of Punishment
“But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.” (Matthew 11:22)
The subject of eternal hell is so repugnant to the modern ungodly world that people desperately search for some scientific rationale to justify their rejection of God’s Word. Charles Darwin was an example. He became an apostate from Christianity, not because of his scientific “discovery” of natural selection, but because of Christ’s teachings that unbelievers (including his own father) would end up in hell.
Nevertheless “the fearful, and unbelieving . . . and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death” (Revelation 21:8). These are words from God Himself!
But is there no difference in the punishment of, say, blaspheming and wicked unbelievers and the mere careless unbeliever? Yes, there is. As Christ said, the idolatrous inhabitants of Tyre would have repented if they had seen His mighty works, but the Galileans of Chorazin and Bethsaida who had seen His miracles and heard Him preach had not. Consequently they will suffer more.
Similarly, He said concerning those who would reject the gospel preaching of His disciples that “it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city” (Matthew 10:15). The wicked populace of Sodom, “giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh,” will suffer “the vengeance of eternal fire” (Jude 7), but even greater punishment awaits those who willfully reject God’s love in Christ.
There will, indeed, be degrees of punishment in hell, but they will be determined largely in proportion to degrees of “light” rejected. This is an unwanted–but urgently needed–message in these last days!
By Henry Morris (Institute of Creation Research)
What About This Holy Spirit Baptism?
The Holiness Movement that has evolved from the Methodist religion have certainly muddied the scriptural waters when it comes to baptism especially Holy Spirit baptism. Their perversion of Matthew 3:11 is a prime example.
So, what did John the Baptist mean by what he stated in this verse. I believe Michael Hatcher’s sermon puts it all into perspective.
New Testament Church
The following is a chart of information concerning the New Testament church as described in the scriptures. It was constructed by Charles Burke, gospel preacher in Bisbee, Arizona. It is an excellent teaching tool for use in teaching the establishment and organization of the Lord’s church.
1) The Reign Of The New Testament Church
- In Prophecy – Isaiah 2:2-3
- In Preparation – Matthew 16:13-18
- Its Establishment – Acts 2:1-47
- Its Existence – Hebrews 12:22-29
- Its Destination – 1 Corinthians 15:24-29
2) The Spiritual Nature Of The New Testament Church
- A Spiritual House – 1 Tim. 3:15
- A Spiritual Temple – Ephesians 2:19-22
- A Spiritual Assembly – Hebrews 12:23
- A Spiritual Body – 1 Corinthians 12:13
- A Spiritual Kingdom – John 18:36
3) The Divine Relationship Which Exists Between Christ And The NT Church
- The Builder – Matthew 16:18
- The Purchaser – Ephesians 5:25
- The Head – Ephesians 5:22-32
- The Foundation – 1 Corinthians 3:11
- The Saviour – Ephesians 5:23
4) The Divine Relationship Which Exists Between The NT Church And Christ
- The Bride – Ephesians 5:23-32
- The Body – Colossians 1:24
- The Kingdom – John 18:36
- The Flock – Acts 20:28
- The Candlestick – Rev. 1:12-20
5) The Divine Names Of The NT Church
- The Church of God – 1 Corinthians 1:2
- The Church of Christ – Romans 16:16
- The Church of The Firstborn – Hebrews 12:23
- The Church – Ephesians 3:10
- The Kingdom – Matthew 16:19
6) The Biblical Names Of The Members Of The NT Church
- Christians – 1 Peter 4:16
- The Children of God – Gal. 3:26
- Brethren – Gal. 6:1
- Saints – Romans 1:7
- Disciples – Acts 11:26
7) Membership Into The NT Church
- Hear – Romans 10:17
- Faith – Hebrews 11:6
- Repentance – Acts 17:30-31
- Confession – Acts 8:37
- Baptism – Acts 2:38
8) The True Worship Service Of The NT Church
- Communion – Acts 20:7
- Prayer – Acts 2:42
- Singing – Ephesians 5:19
- Giving – 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
- Preaching – 2 Timothy 4:1-4
9) The True Organization Of The NT Church
- Elders (aka pastors, elders, bishops, overseers) – 1 Tim. 3:1-7, Eph. 4:11; Phil. 1:1; Acts 20:28
- Deacons – 1 Tim. 3:8-13
- Preacher(s) – 2 Timothy 4:1-5
- Teachers – Hebrews 5:12-14
- Members – 1 Corinthians 12:23-27
10) The Purpose Of The NT Church
- To Evangelize – Matthew 28:18-20
- To Restore – Gal. 6:1
- To Worship – Matthew 4:10
- To Serve – Hebrews 12:28-29
- To Minister – Gal. 6:10
11) The Divine Authority Of The NT Church
- Christ Our Saviour – Luke 2:8-13
- Christ Our Mediator – 1 Tim. 2:5
- Christ Our Lawgiver – Matthew 28:18-20
- Christ Our Ruler – Ephesians 1:22-23
- Christ Our Judge – 2 Corinthians 5:10
12) The Divine Acceptance Of The NT Church
- Glorious – Ephesians 5:25-27
- Spotless – 2 Peter 2:1-3
- Holy – Gal. 1:6-9
- Faultless – 2 Peter 3:16-17
- Flawless – Jude 1:1
Conclusion
Let us pray that as we consider the above scriptures relating to the church of our Lord, we will always remember that we (the church – Ephesians 5:23, 30) are “a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people (marginal reading – or a purchased people); that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light” (1 Peter 2:9).
For more information see Essential Pattern
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