Suffering, Sacrifice and Salvation
Yogi Berra, baseball Hall of Famer and master of malaprop, once quipped, "the future ain't what it used to be." Over the last several weeks, we've examined some of the…
The Trials of the Tribulation
Over the last few weeks, we've been addressing the issue of the rapture. Like King Belshazzar from the book of Daniel, the rapture has been weighed on the scales and…
Rapture Versus Redemption
The last two blogs have explored the fascinating topic of the rapture. There are basically two passages of scripture which have been used to support the rapture: I Thessalonians 4:16-17…
The Day of Calamity
Two weeks ago, we began to assess the biblical foundations of the rapture. Many Christians believe that Jesus will suddenly snatch his people safely away to heaven while those who…
Leaving the Rapture Behind
Lots of churchgoers have gone to the theater recently to watch a new movie entitled Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist. The picture is directed by Kevin Sorbo, who also…
The Roman Conundrum
The Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans is unquestionably his greatest piece of writing. It contains many of his most cherished passages. But that's not to say it's easy to…
Hallelujah!
The Hallelujah chorus, often sung at Christmastime, is one of the most recognizable pieces in history. George Handel's stunning music is accompanied by text drawn from the King James Version…
The Nations Shall be Your Inheritance
Last week we began investigating the concept of Christian nationalism. We've looked at two pertinent passages in the book of Daniel which help us understand the Jewish expectation for the…
The Great White Throne
Wernher von Braun is a complex and intriguing historical figure. He was a German engineer who became a central figure in the advance of rocket technology, first in Nazi Germany…
The King of the Psalms
The book of Psalms is one of the most beloved portions of the scriptures, no doubt because these works resonate so deeply with the human condition. For thousands of years,…