Tag: Christianity

Early References to Jesus Outside of the Bible
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Early References to Jesus Outside of the Bible

When you hear people make claims such as "Jesus Christ never existed" you find yourself being challenged. You've been a professing believer for X years, you go to church, you shape your life at least loosely around what you claim to believe, but you've never taken the trouble to find or memorize hard historical or archaeological evidence to back up your faith. With an awareness of this common failing in the back of my mind I recently benefitted from a podcast produced by the Associates for Biblical Research, titled, "Jesus Outside the Bible - The Top Ten Historical References" (

The Holy Spirit in Paul’s Letter to the Colossians
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The Holy Spirit in Paul’s Letter to the Colossians

Reading through Paul's letters I'm struck by how little he talks about the Holy Spirit, in comparison to the regularity with which the Spirit is spoken of and to in our present time in some circles, as though the object of our worship should be the Spirit above all else. To those of us who pay attention to the New Testament over "what God is saying to us today" there's a clear picture and a clear message in it for us all.

Opposition to Israel is opposition to God
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Opposition to Israel is opposition to God

Considering current political discussion and sparks flying over the subject of Israel and its legitimacy, I decided I needed to contribute my "two cents" to it all, because knowing what I know, I believe my God expects it of me. Up front I want to state that I no longer have any respect I might have once had for Candace Owens or Tucker Carlson as commentators or "investigators". If you are believing their viewpoints and their so-called "evidence" against Israel you are in opposition to the will of God.

Why I am a follower of Jesus Christ
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Why I am a follower of Jesus Christ

Especially for those who may be seeking, or who wonder what makes a professing Christian tick, here is the personal reasoning and motivation which augments my faith. I haven't always been a Christian. I had no particular beliefs, and no particular convictions. That all changed one fine day, many years ago.

Not Racism
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Not Racism

Accusations have been thrown around for the past several years with the intention of frightening the West away from conservatism and into a progressive form of Marxism. What about it: Are all those on the political right inherently racist? Is Christianity white? Is it wrong to stop anyone who wants to come flooding over the borders? Are borders ethical or are they hateful? Are white people evil? Are nations a relic of imperial domination, or are they simply a line of protection for citizens within?