February 2013

Christianity vs New Age Doctrine – Is Truth Absolute or Relative

February 18, 2013 No Comments

The author of this video was a devoted New Ager with over 30 spirit guides who became a born again Christian and now exposes some of the deception he was formerly involved with.

As he says towards the end of the video, he says that if you are a New Ager you are absolutely wrong. So if you think he's wrong in saying THAT, you are implying that there IS a kind of absolute truth anyway. You are SURE he isn't right. And that implies a belief in some sort of absolute truth.

Modesty in Church Meetings

February 18, 2013 No Comments

Personally I think there is a difference between presenting oneself well and presenting oneself in a way that is likely to create sexual attraction. It is good to dress nicely, and nice clothes don't cost the earth these days. I personally think that there is nothing wrong with a little make-up is your face is flawed and you want to cover that up. But young women especially need to be careful how they dress these days. We need to be honest and recognise that most men, and especially young men, find a woman of beautiful form very desirable and attractive.

The Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement

February 17, 2013 No Comments

Broadly, this doctrine states that Jesus Christ died in our place when he died on the cross.

The Bible says:

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God

1 Peter 3:18

Sid Roth interviews Mary K. Baxter about her Visions of Hell and Heaven

February 16, 2013 No Comments

Some, including some Christians, disbelieve this woman but to me her story carries the ring of authenticity. I don't believe all stories like this, but for some reason I do believe this. It is very good that she is leading so many people to the Lord Jesus.

Hell is a horrible place. Mary Baxter claims to have been taken to see it in 1976 for 30 consecutive nights.

It is significant that backslidden Christians and even preachers are in hell right now. That is the claim. It fits with the Scriptures I read.

How to Resist the Devil – A Very Practical Method

February 16, 2013 No Comments

We all have days when we are depleted physically or emotionally – and these are the occasions where Satan's demons are going to try to mess with our heads.

If you are not on guard you may find yourself thinking or saying things that are not wise. You might find yourself yielding to satanic suggestions without even realising what you are doing!

Thank God that we can return to the Father and confess our sins when this happens, and receive cleansing.

However, Satan (by means of his demons) will return and try again.

Promises of Answered Prayer

February 15, 2013 No Comments

There could be many things God wants us to have that we do not have. Do not assume that you have everything you need to do the job God wants you to do. You might have to ask for something that you still need.

Evidence for Christianity – Some Recent Comments I made on Facebook

February 14, 2013 No Comments

Buddha did not die for your sins and give you a new life. In fact, I'm not even sure if Buddha realised there was a God in heaven.

In that case, let me tell you something else! Jesus Christ is very unique in human history. His resurrection from the dead was witnessed by up to 500 people at once, and some say they have seen Him even in recent years. The resurrection of Christ is very well documented by EYEWITNESSES who had nothing to gain from a human point of view by all sticking to their story until the very end under extreme pressure and eventual martyrdom.

Christopher Hitchens blasts the outgoing pope for covering up sex crimes against children

February 13, 2013 No Comments

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/ratzinger-was-behind-great-catholic-coverup-20130212-2e9jb.html

We see here the late Atheist Christopher Hitchens blasting the outgoing pope and saying "Ratzinger himself may be banal, but his whole career has the stench of evil – a clinging and systematic evil that is beyond the power of exorcism to dispel."

How Faith Grows and How Faith Works

February 13, 2013 4 Comments

There is something wonderful about genuine faith in God. Something really refreshing. In the first place, true faith is not rooted in self-righteousness. This was the problem of the Pharisees and it is easy enough for us to fall into the kind of trap they were in if we go for religious zeal without a genuine love for people.

True faith in God begins when God reaches down to us with His word. Its the word that gets through to our hearts that counts. Usually we are most receptive when we realise that we are not good enough, and we really need help.