theology

Experts Divided on Sharp Decrease in US Life Expectancy :: By Bill Wilson
theology November 23, 2023

Experts Divided on Sharp Decrease in US Life Expectancy :: By Bill Wilson

National Public Radio carried a story on March 25 saying that life expectancy in the United States is declining at an alarming rate compared to other “wealthy” countries. Researchers for the Journal of the American Medical Association and the National Academy of Science, funded by the National Institutes of Health, are all decrying how the […]

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The ‘Black Sheep’ of Bible Prophecy :: By Mark A. Becker
FEATURED, theology November 19, 2023

The ‘Black Sheep’ of Bible Prophecy :: By Mark A. Becker

Introduction While not exactly an autobiography I had ever envisioned for myself, truly, through my own studies of the Scriptures for over a quarter of a century, I have found myself to be The ‘Black Sheep’ of Bible Prophecy! During the first 15 years or so of intensive Bible study, I devoured many excellent books, […]

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The Resurrections
FEATURED, theology November 19, 2023

The Marvelous Transformation in the Resurrection :: By Gene Lawley

In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul defines the gospel in the first few verses and declares its effect on their lives, saying, “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached […]

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Looking for That Blessed Hope: Part 1 :: By Gene Lawley
theology November 19, 2023

Looking for That Blessed Hope: Part 1 :: By Gene Lawley

In the Bible, hope is not wishful thinking, such as, “I hope I get what I want for Christmas” kind of hope. In Titus 2:12-13, Paul writes to Titus, “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious […]

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Genesis 1-11: Existence & Presence of God, Pt 2 :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard
theology November 18, 2023

Genesis 1-11: Existence & Presence of God, Pt 2 :: By Dr. Donald Whitchard

Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:11, Job 26:7, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 40:28, Acts 17:24 Summary: God’s existence is obvious (Romans 1:18-20) through creation and our conscience. The evidence is there for anyone willing to take their blinders off, swallow their pride, and humble themselves. The world cannot comprehend the idea of a precise, preconceived, set, rational, and […]

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Is the Law eternal?
bible, theology November 18, 2023

Is the Law eternal?

I was having a conversation with an orthodox Jew over on Code Golf SE on whether Christians still need to follow the Law or not. After bringing up a few verses on the subject, he brought up Psalm 119:160:

All your words are true; all your…