Monthly Archives: October 2010

Resisting the Beast

The book of Revelation describes a nightmarish vision of a power-hungry worldly power metaphorically described as a “beast.” This worldy power has a major propaganda master described as the “false prophet” who “works signs and wonders” to make people believe … Continue reading

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How Does Jesus’ Death Help Us?

In any church or Christian website one will, sooner or later, be told words to the effect that Jesus died for our sins. If pressed to explain exactly what that means or how that happened, most of us who are … Continue reading

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Something To Give Thanks For

At this time of year we are reminded of the many things that we can be thankful for. Many of these involve family, friends, good food and fine homes to gather in. Most of us will even consider how fortunate … Continue reading

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Tabernacles: Eternal Rest

The book of Hebrews seems to be the longest recorded sermon in the entire Bible. It is built around the story of the refusal of the Israelites to enter the promised land when 10 of the 12 spies Moses sent … Continue reading

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