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Sure and Certain Resurrection

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I remember a Good Friday several years ago when my wife and I went to see the Christian film entitled The Case for Christ.  This is the true story of Lee Strobel, a Chicago crime reporter whose world turned upside down when his wife became a Christian.  Before this, they were both avowed atheists.  Strobel decided that the only way to win his wife back to reason was to disprove Christianity.  And the way to do this was to disprove the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as an historical event.  The film traces Strobel’s investigation into the nature and evidence about the Resurrection.  It is an excellent film, which I highly recommend. Continue reading →

Keeping Sabbath

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Question: “If, as a Christian, I am seeking to follow the 10 Commandments, what about the Fourth Commandment?  Isn’t Saturday the Sabbath?”

Answer:  Yes.  That is the simple answer.  But, of course, there is more to it than that.  We need to consider several things—the nature of the Sabbath, the 10 Commandments, the Mosaic Law, and what God expects of Christians in the New Covenant.

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What About Israel?

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The relationship of Israel to the church is an ever-present issue. However, with recent events in the Middle East, the question of Israel has become even more relevant. Are the Jews still the Chosen Race? Is the church the New Israel that has replaced the Jewish people? What does Scripture teach about God’s covenant with the Children of Abraham? The following essay addresses these issues in the light of Scripture. I will warn you, this post is a bit longer than what I normally write. But I felt like the serious nature of the subject warranted a more in-depth consideration. With this in mind, you can read the article online, or you can download the essay and print it out for reading later. I hope this essay is helpful for you. Shalom in Yeshua, Victor

Click here to access the downloadable version of “The Church and Israel.”

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Remember…

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“… of whom the world was not worthy” (Hebrews 11:38).

Preface: Today, I call on all of us to remember.  Yesterday was a sad day in this country.  Charlie Kirk, devout Christian, devoted husband and father, activist for truth and decency, was savagely slain in Utah.  We all know about this tragic event.  When I heard, I will confess that I wept.  I have listened to his broadcasts and watched his videos for years.  He was a bold witness for Christ and a skilled defender of truth.  He will be sorely missed by the church and in this nation.  To honor this departed man of God, I offer a piece I wrote many years ago about another martyr for the faith, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. But after reading about Bonhoeffer, please note my final thoughts about Charlie Kirk and September 11.

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World’s Last Chance

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  • Names:   World’s Last Chance, WLC
  • Founder:  Galal Doss
  • Date of Founding:  2004
  • Scripture or Authoritative Source: The Bible, as they interpret it.  They affirm that the King James Version is the best translation to use.
  • Country of Origin:  Uncertain, probably the U.S.
  • Influences:  Adventism, Sacred Name Movement, Flat Earth Movement, House Church Movement
  • Affiliations:  World’s Last Chance Radio Ministry
  • Membership:  Unknown.  However, they are scattered throughout the U.S. and in many places around the world.  Their headquarters are listed as Cheyenne, Wyoming.
  • Images:  Their logo is of a flat, disk-shaped earth with a dome above it.

Summary of Beliefs

  • God:  There is one God, but He is not a Trinity.
  • Jesus:  Christ is not divine.  He is the Messiah and Savior, but only a man.
  • Salvation:  Jesus provided salvation for us through his death, as a substitute for our sins.
  • Human nature:  Man is created in God’s image but fallen.
  • Sin:  Man is sinful and needs redemption through Christ.
  • Scripture:  The Bible is authoritative, especially the KJV.
  • Truth:  Is revealed and interpreted by the group.

Be Aware…

  • Use of biblical terms with a distinct twist to them. 
  • They operate largely through the internet.  They network through their websites, and provide teaching through short-wave radio broadcasts and online videos.
  • They consider themselves to be the one true church.  They do not believe in meeting in church buildings, but establish local home “ekklesias.”
  • Members may earn points through various studies, quizzes, etc.  These points may be used to obtain study materials.
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