The entire New Testament of the Bible is a message of love. It is at the very core of every book of the New Testament and Jesus’ central message. That message of loving other people is repeated by every Evangelical pastor, who preaches the Gospel. When asked about the most important commandment, Jesus answered by saying: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” This answer is found in the writings of three of the Gospels. Jesus clearly stated that in Christianity, loving your neighbor, i.e. loving other humans, as you …
The Deception of Prosperity Theology
It’s sad to think that Christians today would need to spend so much time trying to discern the real Gospel message from what they hear from so many “mega-church” pastors. After all, the numbers of Christians in America are dwindling as hundreds of churches have closed their doors and the church can only hope to bring more unsaved people through the doors to show them the love of Jesus. Yet, in so many big churches, there are pastors preaching their version of the Gospels that is misleading and not Biblical. They claim that if you give them money, regardless of your financial circumstances, you can be assured to receive much more money in return. Please know, if you don’t already, that this message is NOT Biblical. This is a way …
Hatred of Christians; Embracing Christianophobia
America has changed in recent decades. From a country where as much as 96% of the population believed in God to a country where half of young people identify as non-religious or Atheist. This metamorphosis of culture has also seen a precipitous increase in Christianophobia, a true hatred of Christian people. Evidence of this could be seen, once again, in the priority assigned to “news stories” and opinions expressed in articles and posts, by Google in first-page search results. It was the death of the Christian TV personality Pat Robertson on June 8, 2023, that provided more evidence that those who control the information and messaging that people search for, and those who create content and write “news stories,” editorials and opinion pieces, all share a visceral hatred of Christian …
Gang Member by 12; Drugs, Guns, Prison; What Could Change him?
Former gang member Johnny is interviewed by Mark Laita in this insightful video. Johnny tells the story of his life, his violent father who beat him and his mother, the drugs, entering an Asian gang in California at age 12 and eventually prison. His testimony is not what you expect as you watch this video. The ending will surprise you. There is only one thing that can turn a person’s life entirely around.
Why I Believe in Soul Sleep
There are not many topics in Christianity that are “controversial.” The reason is that the Bible is considered God’s inspired word; or God-breathed. For there to be any controversy, a person would have to not believe God’s own inspired word. The more likely disagreements in Christianity might come from criticism of denominations that are more legalistic, or those adding rules and rituals on top of of the core tenets of the Christian faith. Yet, when I have brought up my belief in soul sleep over the past year to some Christian friends, it went over like a lead balloon. Most Christians are taught that they will go to Heaven a second after they die. This is a nice thought and many don’t want any reason to think differently. But, the …
Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ
Christianity is very simple; it’s not complicated. It’s not rituals or memorization or how much money you give to a church. It doesn’t require you to be an official member of a church. There is no need to over-complicate Christianity. In Acts 16:31, the Apostle Luke tells us: “And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” This was what the Apostle Paul and Silas told the jailer after the jailer asked them: “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” This is how uncomplicated Christianity actually is. You do not have to memorize every word of the Bible or responses to a pastor that are a part of a particular denomination’s rituals. You just have to believe in Jesus and tell …
What You Don’t Understand
There is more you don’t understand; more that I don’t understand, than what we do understand. That is a truth in Christianity. We often forget that we are mortal human beings with limited knowledge and limited abilities. Many people don’t fully embrace or understand this as a truth in Christianity and as a result we have people who are Atheists. Our limited understanding and abilities set us apart from God and His supernatural being. There are many things that God can do and that God and those in Heaven understand that we do not. God’s supernatural presence is not a part of a human’s capability to square with anything in their understanding or with any limit on their own abilities. Much like understanding human will power; this is something that …
In the Depths of Addiction; Jesus can Still Save Anyone
One of the most powerful testimonies from a guy who seemed hopelessly addicted and who was living a life of crime. Hear this man’s incredible testimony.
America Needs God
In Psalm 33:12, the Bible says; “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance” In the 60s and 70s, 96% of Americans believed in God. Today, that number is much smaller. We have seen mass destruction of property, mass theft and mass assaults on innocent people. We have seen the killings and shootings of police officers, as we have recently seen in Las Vegas and Santa Cruz, California. The Santa Cruz County sheriff’s deputy, Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller, had a small child at home and his wife is pregnant with a second child. Both children are now without a father. Please pray for his wife and family. An environment of anti-police hatred took his life. This atmosphere of hatred …
Easter; Remember the Reason
Jesus died on the Cross, was buried and rose on the third day. If there was any doubt that he was who he said, then that doubt was removed as so many saw him hang on the cross, his body laid in the tomb, and then 500 saw him after he rose again. He is Risen. For those who accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior, their sin was been wiped clean and they can live with Jesus in Heaven for eternity. It is the greatest gift we can receive and Easter celebrates that fact. Remember the reason for this holiday. It’s not about bunnies and eggs.