Jesus of Nazareth told simple stories to communicate profound spiritual truths. One of the most familiar and endearing examples is the parable of the prodigal son. It is a tale of self-destruction and redemption, told in two parts. Part one goes like this: And [Jesus] said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days…
If Jesus Christ is coming back to this earth, as His followers claim, what’s keeping Him? I mean, if He’s really going to do it, what’s He waiting for? He’s had a couple thousand years to keep His promise, so why hasn’t He returned? The answer lies in the absolute unwillingness of God. The Apostle Peter introduces the subject this way: “This second epistle [letter], beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: That ye may…
It is always interesting to ask people what they believe about divine judgment. Will it happen? Whom will it involve? How will it work? What will be the results? Does the prospect concern you? To hear many people talk, the answer to this last question is clearly, “no.” Why? Because, “I’m a good person” [according to current societal norms, but they blow with the wind so, stay tuned for updates]. Because, when I selectively compare myself to the worst human beings, I actually look pretty good…
Most people like a good story, if it is not too long, and entertains, educates or inspires. For this column, I have chosen one such story from the Bible. The tale unfolds in only six verses (Numbers 21:4-9), but is full of meaning and drama. I selected it because of its relevance to your life and its importance to your future. Here it is: And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul…