Finding Truth in God's Word
Christianity has been steadily declining in America for several decades. Beginning with the Baby Boomers, the percentage of people who identify themselves as Christians has decreased with each passing generation. The advent of this decrease coincided with the scientific and technology advancements the 1950s. Televisions had become the primary source of news and entertainment. Access... Continue Reading →
The Crusades, which spanned over two hundred years, demonstrated the power wielded through a political-religious alliance. Increasing corruption resulted in enormous wealth being amassed within the Roman Catholic church and within religious societies like the Knights Templar and Jesuits. In addition to conquered lands and their spoils, the church granted indulgences through service or monetary... Continue Reading →
Christianity recognizes Jesus Christ as the prophesied Messiah. Jesus and his followers were Jewish, and did not consider themselves a new or different religion. Rather, Jesus was a fulfillment of the promises made by the prophets in the Old Testament. “ Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets;... Continue Reading →
You never know what you have until it's gone. At the dawn of creation, mankind was given everything we could desire. Protection, peace, abundant food, companionship, love, a purpose, a life without hardship, and eternal life. They had openness, trust, and intimate relationship, both with each other and their creator. In essence they lived in... Continue Reading →
Up to this point, each letter began by highlighting the positive contributions of each church. This is not so for the letter to Sardis. Instead, this letter begins with a harsh truth and a call for action. Like the Pharisees, they had become more concerned with appearances than worship. Jesus had called them to love,... Continue Reading →