Before we look at the rise of Muslim terrorism in our world, we need to understand the worldview conflict between Islam and western values.
ISLAM: The Clash of Civilizations
Biblical Truth Brings, “Not Peace, But a Sword”
Certainly, each of us desires to have peace in our lives. Constant anxiety can take a toll on us, so we seek to avoid stress. We are very grateful that Jesus has given us “the peace of God.” That peace is a calm feeling that comes over us and can protect us from defeating, overpowering... Continue Reading →
Matthew 2:6 BDC: Has Matthew distorted Micah 5:2 significantly altering its meaning by supposedly misquoting it?
Matthew 2:6 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 6 ‘And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the leaders[1] of Judah, for out of you will go out a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’”[2] Micah 5:2 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, the one too little to be... Continue Reading →
Christian Way of Life Even In Satan’s World
2 Timothy 3:16-17 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be fully competent, equipped for every good work. Christian living is carried out through the study and application of God’s Word, in... Continue Reading →
TEENS: Viewing the House Rules In a New Light
It is our perception of everything that affects our feelings and thus our behaviors. Many teens feel, “when I turn 18, I am out of my parents’ house, and there will be no more rules. This is a case of lying to yourself, as there are rules everywhere you go, you will have to answer... Continue Reading →
TEENS: Resisting Peer Pressure to Do Wrong
“Peer pressure is the influence that a peer group, observers or individual exerts that encourages others to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform the group norms.”[1] In some ways, this could be for the better if the group had good attitudes, values, or behaviors that molded you into a better person. However, many... Continue Reading →
TEENS: Others Are Spreading Rumors About Me
If you find that, a friend has been gossiping about you, will you find it difficult not to reply in kind and can you calmly go to your friend? You do have inside knowledge of negative information about this friend, are you quick to retaliate? Your answers to these questions will determine if you are... Continue Reading →
THE EPISTLE OF JAMES: Chapter 5 Warning to the Rich
Misuse of Riches James 5:1-6 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 1Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and your silver have rusted; and their rust will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh... Continue Reading →
THE EPISTLE OF JAMES: Chapter 4 Warning Against Worldliness
Do Not Be a Friend of the World James 4:1-3 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 1 What is the source of wars[1] and fights[2] among you? Are they not from this source, your pleasures that wage war in your members?[3] 2 You lust and do not have, so you commit murder. You desire, and yet you... Continue Reading →
BIBLE PROPHECY: The Kings of the South and the North Daniel 11:21-35 (175 – 164 B.C.E.)
Daniel 11:21 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 21 And there will stand up in his place a despicable one, and they have not conferred the majesty of the kingdom; and he will come in during a time of security and seize the kingdom by intrigue. Antiochus IV Epiphanes (175–163 B.C.E.) had been a political hostage in... Continue Reading →