Christ in Post-Christian Culture
IN ORDER TO GROW spiritually, we must first see our soul in its ruined condition, in all its dysfunction, and recognize that it is nothing like what God had in mind when He created us. Intellect, emotions, social interactions, appetites, values, and knowledge—all aspects of humanity—have been impacted by sin. The sin of pride, wanting …
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THE REVELATION TO THE apostle John begins with an inaugural announcement: "Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen." (Rev. 1:7). What followed the announcement was a loud and calamitous …
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I HAD A DIFFICULT time watching the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. The series is based on the 2007 novel Thirteen Reasons Why by author Jay Asher. It revolves around high school student Clay Jensen and the aftermath of the suicide of fellow high school student Hannah Baker. Before her death, she leaves behind a …
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I WANT TO REVISIT a subject I've spoken about several times over the years. Can psychology and Christian theology be integrated into a meaningful, powerful, and comprehensive form of counseling. Mark R. McMinn, Ph.D., writes, "The healing motif woven throughout the narrative of human history reflects a common pattern to healing and health."1 Psychology is …
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"FEAR NOT" IS THE most repeated command in the Bible, appearing at least 365 times. The topic of fear is addressed over 500 times. Yet, it is important to note that God never wants us to be afraid of His manifest presence. Angels who appear throughout Scripture always call out, "Fear not." Moses said to …
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IT IS IMPORTANT TO understand and compare the meaning of the 144,000 identified in Revelation 7:4 and the "great multitude" in 7:9 before moving on to the opening of the seventh seal. Not surprisingly, there has been much confusion and debate over what this number signifies. Is it an exact number or a representation of …
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You’re a mess. Pain. All through your body. Thirsty. Shaking. So sick. You speech is rapid, your words running together. You keep looking over at your nine-year-old son and thinking, “He can wait in the car. No big deal.” Then, the last rational thought you have (just before grabbing your keys, your son, and rushing …
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AT THIS POINT WE have read through the warnings Christ gave to the seven churches and applied them to deficiencies we see in the church today. The apostle John gave us an amazingly detailed view of the throne room of heaven, and an explanation of the twenty-four elders, the four living beasts, and the seven …
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WE EACH HAVE AT some point in our lives made decisions while thinking only about our own interests. Not every selfish decision is equally damaging, but a pattern can develop that is quite difficult to recognize. I have been talking with people about this subject since my hiatus on December 22, 2022. As a result, …
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I HAVE TRULY MISSED preparing and posting new articles. But, the time I took to get some things in order have been a huge blessing. Please watch for "The Idol of Self" by this evening. Steven Barto
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