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- The Pledge of Allegiance... To America vs. to God (Updated)This is a review of the history, context, and content of the Pledge of Allegiance viewed through the lens of a Biblical Christian worldview. It also offers an opinion on the controversy related to Christian allegiance to God vs. America. My View on the Pledge of Allegiance When I salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, I am not saluting the government. I am saluting those who truly sacrificed for our freedom. I am saluting those who go above the call of duty to protect us (police, first responders, the military). I am saluting those Americans who still largely hold to traditional values of Christian morality, freedom, and unity. There is no question that Christian Nationalism, taken too far, is a form of idolatry. However, one can also say that in many areas of life. For example, the application of the phrase “I am at church whenever the doors are open” can be an indication of both pride and idolatry toward church attendance. In today's culture, I would submit that we have crossed the center point on the pendulum of idolatry vs. patriotism. A little more patriotism and a little more church attendance are good things for the average American, given how far we have moved away from the extremes that would be recognized as idolatry toward either construct. To be patriotic, to express Christian Nationalism through allegiance to this nation, is not to condone past or present administrations or policies. Patriotism can be seen as an attempt to promote a Biblical Christian worldview within a select group of people (like the Israelites from the Old Testament), in this case, called Americans. Respectfully, I believe that the more this country loses its grip on the Christian ideal (however muddy and sin-filled our nation has become) the closer we are to a fallen nation. This, in turn, allows Satan to raise up increasingly totalitarian rulers from countries like China and Russia. They and Satan want nothing better than Americans losing all sense of patriotism and nationalism, especially as it becomes an increasing cancer undermining our military readiness.0 comments0
- Can We Be Perfectly Sanctified in Christ (Updated)Some born-again Christians believe that mankind can be “fully sanctified” or have “perfect unity” with the Trinity on this side of the grave. It is my view that we will not achieve that goal until Heaven. Salvation is an event in the life of the Christian when one accepts Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord ( Romans 10:9-10). Sanctification, on the other hand, is a life-long process (sometimes better referred to as “ progressive sanctification ”) of learning who God is and what He expects of us as we prepare to spend eternity with Him. Mankind does not have the capacity to be “perfectly sanctified” as long as any sin remains in the believer’s life. The Danger in Believing One is Fully Sanctified Salvation and sanctification are amazing gifts from God, through Christ and the Holy Spirit. The danger in assuming one can reach an endpoint in sanctification in this life includes: The sin of pride can take over one’s life, looking down on those who are not “fully sanctified”. The belief that one no longer commits sin, regardless of their thoughts or actions, and, A danger that our relationship with God is so close that theology rooted in the Bible can be ignored over one’s “feelings” about who God is and what He expects of us.0 comments0
- Biblical Christian Worldview Mar 15 · 7m Digital Currency And The Mark Of The BeastIn the last month, the S&P has dropped over 6% and late last week two banks, SVB and Signature collapsed. Four other regional banks are also in serious jeopardy. While the Treasury Department and the President are providing guaranteed backstops for bank deposit holders above the insured $250K threshold, according to Reuters, the Fed is expected to further raise interest rates 25 basis points next week, and again in May, in an attempt to curb inflation. Governmental control of Digital currency (currently in its infancy), coupled with a dependable form of personal ID, would offer a universal method of transacting business. Of course, very few today would welcome the injection of an RFID chip in their hand, even though it has actually been in use in humans since 1998 and in animals before that. Mark 13:37 And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”0 comments0
- Christian Focus Can Be Out of Balance Toward GodThere is a tension between what the Bible says, what we think the Bible says, and what we think God should say to us as a race of people trying to get through life. We naturally tend to cling to sources of knowledge about who God is that fit who we want Him to be. In doing so believers can get out of balance in their spiritual walk, focusing on sources of information that may ultimately be contrary to Scripture. Conclusion There is a balance in seeking God in multiple ways. However, mankind, as a race of people on a pendulum of spirituality, typically falls out of balance by focusing on “feelings”, which include circumstances, prayer, and the opinion of other Christians (the Church). Without the Bible as a foundation, these other sources of knowledge can easily misalign with an evolving cultural morality, rather than on the unchanging Word of God. There is no question we, as sinners, trying to understand the teachings of an all-powerful sinless Creator, can misinterpret His written Word. In fact, Christian denominational differences are founded on varying understandings of God’s commands and competing emphases. Prayerful theology founded on the Bible remains superior to other valid forms for spiritual enrichment. The danger of rejecting God’s Word culminates in turning away from the church (founded on His Word), the fellowship of other Biblical Christian believers, and reliance on “feelings” (that come from circumstances and even prayer) which can also emanate from dubious sources.0 comments0
- A Unique View on the Corruption of Biblical InerrancyMany today believe the Bible is composed of wise sayings, written by men with an agenda. However, there is a subset of this group who do believe the “original” autographs were written by God. However, they also believe His work, thought initially inerrant, has been subsequently corrupted over time by man. They accept God as Creator but allow for the convenient twisting of His Word to fit their own evolving moral paradigm. When it comes to the Bible, do not throw the baby out with the bathwater. In an upcoming post, I will review the only four sources of information we have on discerning who God is and what He desires for His children. Clearly, the first three depend heavily on the fourth (the Bible) for confirmation.0 comments0
- Is Church Worth the HassleLet me begin by saying that I am a strong advocate of “church” attendance. I believe we do not have, on our own, enough body parts to function as a church, for ourselves, or our families. I use the term “body parts” as a reference to 1 Cor. 12:12-31 where Paul is pointing out that the church is made up of many members and each one has a synergistic value in supporting the whole. We need to be in fellowship with like-minded believers for accountability, encouragement, and training. I believe the church is, in fact, worth the hassle. The pandemic we have just lived through offers an excellent experiment in sanctification for the believer. Ask yourself the question, am I, and is my family, closer to God after spending over a year isolated from other Christians in active, regular attendance in chu0 comments0
- 4 Concerning Indicators on American Nuclear Families and Their Impact on ChildrenThe “ nuclear family ” is rapidly disappearing in the United States. It can be defined as having a mother, (whose primary role is caregiver), a father, (whose primary role is financial stability), and children. Though there are many factors outside the control of parents and children, this is the ideal offered in Scripture from the beginning. There is much that can be drawn from the statistics offered above. If one is willing to make a correlation with data on the increase in crime, delinquency, deteriorating educational standards of achievement, and moral decay, the trajectory is not a positive one for families in general and youth specifically. The seams of our culture become more and more strained as the nuclear family comes increasingly under attack. We know the forces aligned against God focus on the weak points of our society, and, one of the weakest links is the strength of the family unit. If that can be broken, it impacts the generations that follow. Even though our citizenship is not of this world (Phil. 3:20), we are still held accountable as parents and caretakers for future generations. We can still make an impact and stand for Biblical principles of right and wrong for the sake of our families and our children’s families. Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.0 comments0
- The Unforgivable Sin of “Sexual Issues”I received a recent comment a few levels down on an older post that spoke candidly to a hidden belief of many Christians. One that is divisive and contrary to the greatest commandment of loving God and our neighbor as ourselves ( Luke 10:27). We sometimes need to be reminded to consider the plank in our own eye before condemning the speck in the eyes of others ( Matt. 7:3-5). Conclusion In summary, I guarantee that every saved Christian that has ever lived has had some error in their theology. God is too big, life is too nuanced, the Bible too complex and, in some cases, a flat-out mystery for that not to be the case. Christians are held accountable for what we know, not what we don’t know. And, even in those areas where we know we are continuing to sin, (to lie, to be angry, to be sexually immoral in whatever that might mean) God has provided a solution through grace, not works, based on a heart-change, not the law ( Gal. 2:16) so that we can come to Him as filthy rags ( Isa. 64:6) and be forgiven and saved ( Eph. 2:8-9, Rom. 10:9).0 comments0
- Biblical Christian Worldview Feb 24 · 6m Is it Possible to Love God but Hate an Individual?The Question “Jeff, do you think it’s possible for someone who genuinely loves God and accepts that Jesus is the way, truth, and light to continue to feel hatred for anyone else? If so, how? Loving Jesus and hating others are incompatible. You can’t experience them both at the same time, in my opinion. [This] means that during instances where someone hates another, he’s forgotten that he loves Jesus.” Finally, there is no question that the horizontal relationships we have (both good and bad) directly impact the vertical relationship we have with a living God. But, I think, there are degrees similar to the rest of life’s gray areas. One day we will live in a world where there is no anger, no hatred, no sin, just a perfect relationship with a loving God.0 comments0
- The Asbury ExperienceEveryone in the Christian community seems to be talking about Asbury. A small Christian college in the sleepy little town of Wilmore, Kentucky. With a student body of less than 2k, over 50k folks from all over the world have been taking in the experience of revival over the last two weeks. Overwhelmed by the crowds, today is the last full day the campus will be supporting the event and Fox News, among others is taking in the scene. The Last Days As I watch the news (way too much), and report on it every night, I can’t take my mind off the End Times. It is an obsession and likely not a healthy one. God makes it clear we are not to know the day or the hour of Christ's return. Even Jesus, the man, was not given the exact details. I look at Russia and China coming together, nuclear saber rattling, AI and ChatGPT, EMP’s, climate change, the earthquake in Turkey, escalating war in Ukraine, divisiveness at home, and the deterioration of American influence abroad, all through the lens of…. What is God doing and when will He be finished? When a rare, positive story like Asbury comes along, again with my obsession, I just can’t get past the thought that God is closing things down, and we, as Christians, need to be about His work with more intensity than at any other point in history.0 comments0
- “He Gets Us”, But Do We Get ThemWho Are “He Gets Us” If you go to their website, hegetsus.com, you will not find a clear answer to that question. Under “About Us” they state, “He Gets Us is a movement to reintroduce people to the Jesus of the Bible and his confounding love and forgiveness. We believe his words, example, and life have relevance in our lives today and offer hope for a better future.” Time will tell if the funding and an approach focused on the humanity of Jesus will transfer to the full Christology of Jesus. If it does, then, praise the Lord. If it does not then, sadly I am not sure $20 million and more costs to follow will be seen by Biblical Christians as good stewardship.0 comments0
- What is Morality – A Biblical Christian PerspectiveThis article tackles the question of defining morality based on one’s worldview. it provides polling data from Barna Research on America’s changing views on its application. Conclusion What speaks loudest in America today is that over 70% desire to set their own standards by rejecting those offered by the Creator of the universe. And, 34% of those who say they have a Biblical worldview reject the Bible’s definition of morality. It is no wonder that we are a nation in decline. Two articles I wrote, “ What Once Was Bad, is now Good ” and “ Reflections from a 70-year-old Biblical Christian ” put this into perspective.0 comments0
- Good Deeds and HeavenI received a great response from a reader of a recent post, " Does Salvation and Heaven REQUIRE a Public Profession of Your Faith ”. In that article, I offered the point that “being a good person will not save anyone”. He presented a Scriptural counterpoint to my statement. Conclusion Both Christians and non-Christians, all forms and flavors of "religion" desire to help and encourage others. But God does not weigh deeds or works on a scale in determining who goes to Heaven and who does not. This one point distinguishes nearly all other religions from Biblical Christianity. The Lord offers salvation to anyone and everyone by providing His Son as payment for our sins. Our only responsibility is to accept Him as our Lord and Savior.0 comments0
- Does Salvation and Heaven REQUIRE a Public Profession of Your FaithWhen you desire a personal relationship with God (salvation), the question becomes, do you need to make that dependency public or can it be kept private? The Answer The Bible speaks to the need to make a public profession of faith, not a private, hidden acceptance of our relationship with God. Scripture is full of examples of the cost some paid for this acknowledgment. In countries such as Iran, China, and others, the ultimate cost continues as it did for most of the original disciples. Beyond real-life examples and Romans 10:9 above, are verses such as Matthew 10:32.0 comments0
- Biblical Christian Worldview Feb 15 · 11m Christians vs. Rainbows – Prayer and Confrontation at the Abortion ClinicLiving Out Christianity in Front of Abortion Clinics This is an update on our local Abortion Clinic and the broader issue of silent prayer at clinics across the country. A Biblical Christian Perspective Abortions and the clinics that support them, have always been a hot-button issue in this country. Roe-v-Wade was built on the false premise that the Constitution provided federal authority over states’ rights. When that view was recently overturned, states are now tasked with deciding these guidelines. Many progressive Christians challenge the notion that the Bible is clear on abortion. Others reject the Bible entirely. They focus instead on the blanket love Jesus has for everyone, including a women’s rights. They miss the reality that Christ includes the unborn as the most vulnerable of all His children. If one objectively looks at the Scripture, God is very clear that He sees the unborn as one of His children (BCW Article here). However, since we live in a sinful world where one often has to decide between the lesser of evils rather than pure good vs evil, there are situations where the life of the mother should take precedence. Christians need to respond as an advocate for the unborn, but with grace and love toward those who disagree (BCW Article here).0 comments0
- Using a Venn Diagram to Present Salvation and Explain SanctificationThe concept of Venn diagrams was introduced in the 1880’s as a way of showing the logical relationships between groups or sets of elements. They can offer a visual way of defining salvation and ongoing sanctification for the Biblical Christian. The concept of Venn diagrams was introduced in the 1880’s as a way of showing the logical relationships between groups or sets of elements. They can offer a visual way of defining salvation and ongoing sanctification for the Biblical Christian.0 comments0
- Socialism vs. Capitalism – A Biblical Christian PerspectiveThere is much talk these days around the subject of socialism vs. capitalism, both as an indication of who we are as a nation, and where Christians should stand on the subject, as voting members of our republic. The US is the most giving country, per capita, of any nation in the world ( Statista). I submit that we are able to offer that care because we, as a Republic, are one of the wealthiest countries in the world ( Global Finance). Finally, I believe that wealth comes from a capitalistic work ethic (Prov. 10:4) rather than a socialistic ideology.0 comments0
- Is Satan a King in a Kingdom of Hell – A Biblical Christian PerspectiveThe book of Matthew in the Bible refers to the “Kingdom of Heaven” 32 times in the English Standard Version (ESV). Further, the phrase “Kingdom of God” can be found 69 times from the book of Matthew through the book of 2 Thessalonians. Finally, just the word “kingdom” can be found in both the Old and New Testaments 339 times. For those who see truth in God’s Word, it is unlikely that one, in continuous torment, can operate as a king, ruling a kingdom.0 comments0
- George Soros, US Borders, and the New World OrderWhen the name “George Soros” appears in the media it typically brings with it a discussion on progressive agendas, the funding of the Democratic party, and the injection of liberal District Attorneys in major cities throughout America. Often insight into the broader goals of his efforts remain largely ignored. This article is intended to shed some light on Soros’ long-term strategy through the lens of his lesser-known agenda at our southern border. The name, “George Soros” is not a character in the Bible, however, his goal of a new world order is. If his vision ever becomes a reality, it will take the form of a 10-nation confederacy, under the control of a one-world government, ruled by the anti-Christ. “An open society such as ours is based on the recognition that our understanding of reality is inherently imperfect. Nobody is in possession of the ultimate truth.” quotes his book, “Globalization”. George Soros may be used by God for His purpose in establishing End-Times prophesy. However, the reality of the supernatural, orchestrating his actions is something Soros has totally missed. God is, in fact, in possession of “ultimate truth” and the authority and power to perfect His will. Matthew 6:10 - Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.0 comments0
- The 1792 Exchange – Listing 1000+ Companies Based on their WokenessIn 2021 a group of business leaders got together to form the 1792 Exchange, something I guarantee you have never heard of, yet. They have published a list of 1000 (and growing) companies in America, ranking them by how likely they are to deny individuals and small businesses who promote conservative and Christian agendas, from using their products and services. From their website : We, as Christians, are not citizens of this world, but citizens of Heaven (Phil. 3:20). However, God gave mankind dominion over the earth and consequently a responsibility not to ignore its deterioration by hiding under a rock, but to let our light be seen, and His moral truth shine (Mat. 5:14-16).0 comments0
- Biblical Christian Worldview Jan 27 · 7m Why are Jews Persecuted Yet Survive Above All Other Ancient People GroupsFrom a historical perspective, not only the persecution, but the preservation of the Jewish people demonstrates the miraculous as one tries to grapple with the question of why. Consider their contemporaries in the Old Testament. How many Edomites, Ephrathites, Midianites, Ammonites, Moabites, Sabeans, Cushites, Jebusites Amalekites, Canaanites, Hitties, Horites, Kenites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Philistines, Babylonians, Chaldeans, Sumerians, Kenizzites and Zidonians are still a distinct, named people group today? The answer is none. As Biblical Christians, we would do well to support Israel and the Jewish people, particularly if we are living in the End-Times.0 comments0
- Beliefs of the New Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement (New IFB)This is a true contemporary story of how the Bible can be twisted by man to comply with his own sinful agenda. Repeated down through the ages, outliers of good Biblical Christian theology can and have reinterpreted Scripture to support destructive human behavior. Examples include the Crusades, slavery, and a host of other atrocities, all in the name of God and the heretical application of His Word. Like Wack-A-Mole, as Christians reject past abuse of our doctrine, there surface new sub-groups of marginalized “Christians” whose views are abhorrent, inflammatory, and destructive to a Biblical Christian worldview. One example calls themselves the New Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement or New IFB. Continue forward, through the tape – As humans, we see our lives in a linear timeline, from birth to death, then resurrection for eternity. God, I believe, sees us very differently. He sees our whole life spread out before Him. He sees perfectly both the good and the bad. As Scripture says, we are in a race, as a runner, trying to do His will. From our perspective, there is a beginning and an end and each of us is somewhere on that line of life. Every day we can choose to move toward God or to move away from Him and toward mankind. Standing still is really not an option. As the world becomes more difficult, actively direct your path toward God and how He would have you respond. Stay on that narrow path (Mat. 7:13-14) until you have reached the end, confident in receiving the prize of eternal life (1 Cor. 9:24-27).0 comments0
- Christian Hypocrisy, Necessary for EvangelismHypocrisy – The Problem As Christians, we desire to offer the Good News of Jesus Christ to seekers in order to provide a higher authority and strength for life’s challenges. Often adults come to a personal relationship with Christ during a time of personal stress. The comfort we offer emanates from the active participation of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer (John 14:26). It is based on a change of heart or a turning away from sin and toward a loving God (Luke 13:3). Hypocrisy – Nothing New There is no great revelation in any of this for the mature Christian. It is just an acknowledgment that, as believers, we remain in the hands of a loving God who desires the best for us, but recognizes we will never obtain sinless perfection in this life. To acknowledge that we could be harshly treated as we offer the Good News of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world because (1) we sin, (2) because we do not always exist in a bubble of peace, and (3) because we are tagged within a larger group with those we may disagree with, should not stop us from proactive evangelism.0 comments0
- Kids Naturally Believe in God - Atheism must be taughtSome years ago there was a seminal article written on a relatively obscure blog site that offered a list of mostly secular cognitive studies on the subject of whether the existence of God was based on nature (existed at birth) or nurture (exposure during life) and further if children were naturally religious or being indoctrinated by those in authority. The conclusion was that a belief in Creation and a Creator was either inherited, or at least not due to any coercion by outsiders (parents, preachers, etc.). If correct, kids are born with a predisposition toward the supernatural, and therefore atheism, or a view that there is no God, must be a learned viewpoint from outside influencers. Christians have a belief that God placed a vacuum or emptiness in the heart of man that can only be adequately filled by a relationship with Him. We believe that mankind tries to fill that void with toys (cars, boats, etc.) but they provide only happiness, not joy. So, a series of research studies that suggest children might have an innate belief in a supreme Creator is intriguing in its application to that viewpoint. Psalms 63:1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.0 comments0
- Holocaust From a Biblical Christian PerspectiveIsrael's Greatest Impact When asked what held the greatest impact during the week, our response was both surprising and easy to answer. It was not any of the religious sites one would expect. They were certainly interesting, and shed light on familiar verses as they came off the pages of the Bible. However, many of the specific locations were speculative on the events in the life and ministry of Jesus. Further, they were heavily commercialized and ornate, rather than kept traditional to the time of Christ. COVID and the Holocaust During the pandemic of 2019-2021 as food shortages began to surface, unemployment became more pronounced, and people were locked in their homes, fearing their neighbors and friends as sources of infection. As we hid our faces behind masks and stood in 6-foot separated lines, waiting for entrance into local Walmarts, did you happen to look into the eyes of others? Consider the impact of a catastrophe greater than COVID ON the resulting behaviors of mankind.0 comments0
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