New Israel, Same As the Old Israel
You diligently study the scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. (John 5:39) Jesus picked up the Pharisees for their determination to examine the scriptures and draw conclusions. They read into God’s condemnation of the Israelite people because of their failure to keep his laws, and so they became extreme law-keepers so as not to draw the same fate.
A Two-Fold Message for a Divided NationTwo ideologies: Messianic hope, and/or Law Covenant. On the one hand, God would provide a Saviour who could guarantee unity between God and man; on the other hand, there were a set of legal requirements which, if met, would guarantee unity between God and man. Both amounted to the same thing, ultimately – a broken relationship with God.
Faith Is Being Sure of What We Hope ForWhat we hope for is not the first thing we hope for. The first thing we hope for is only a signpost pointing the way to our true hope, the hope that can be assured by faith. We discover this hope when we embark on the journey to self-understanding. We don’t grasp this hope immediately because on face value it seems too selfish. But, in reality, it is the most unselfish act of self-discovery we can attain.
On The Importance Of Cherry-Picking From The BibleThese are just a few of the reasons why it is so necessary to “cherry-pick” from the Bible. It is imperative that we sort our way through this tangle of words, if only to make it truly applicable to ourselves. Unless we can learn to separate the sweet from the bitter, the ripe from the rotten, have we any chance of finding our way back to God.
Your Sins Are ForgivenJesus did not say, “Your sins are going to be forgiven.” They were not waiting for this man to engage in one awe-inspiring act – for which we shall all forever be indebted to him – in order for sins to be forgiven. He said, “Your sins are forgiven.” The forgiveness was ever present. It was always, forever, always had been, and always would be.
Paul – Thank God for the Silent YearsThe account, according to Paul, is that he was a persecutor of Christians, he converted on the way to Damascus whereupon he went off to Arabia, then returned to Damascus and spent three years there before going up to Jerusalem to “get acquainted” with Peter for two weeks. He sees no one else. He then disappears into Syria and Cilicia for an undisclosed number of years – the silent years.
What Is an Empath?What does it mean to be an “empath”? Does it mean I’m psychic? Or does it simply mean that I’m incredibly sensitive to the emotional feelings of others? Are empaths more likely to be really “good” people? Do they have any other natural gifts or sensitivities that are noteworthy? And how do empaths actually USE their gifts in the real world to make a difference, or an impact in the places that they live?
The Law of ForgivenessThe ‘Law of Forgiveness’ states: We cannot be forgiven until we forgive others. As long as we harbour negative thoughts of anger, judgement, hatred and intolerance against others we cannot be happy simply because while we harbour those feelings we feel the results of them.
The Role of Christian Forums in Transforming LivesWith hectic work schedules, people are getting less time to know the word of God. Christian forums have a greater role to play in such conditions. Be a part of a good christian forum to be encouraged and blessed.
In The Eyes of GodThe ability to see and accept things as God lays them out in his word. The Bible is the beginning of victorious living. Right on we read, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord” (Isaiah 55:8, KJV). It’s obvious that the plan of God for our lives may never be completely understood, yet it’s important that we believe them. In the eyes of God, provisions have already been made for our future challenges though the circumstances make it hard to accept.
Positive and Negative – Are They the Same As Good and Bad?What is the connection between positive and negative — and good and bad? How can you be positive — and authentic — at the same time? Aren’t these contradictory? Why do spiritual teachers give you rules that are so confusing? Discover how to be positive, while still being grounded and aware.
Spiritual Healing For DisastersThese spiritual healing visualizations help you work with a deep level of spiritual reality. You discover how you can make a real difference in the world, even amidst challenging situations. You are learning how to use your visualization ability, combined with step-by-step energy healing exercises to create balanced energy on the planet. You can really make a difference with your consciousness.