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What’s so wrong with this?
In these days to have anyone to stand up and profess to adhere to the Bible is an oddity. When religions depend on the religions beliefs rather than having a rule to follow, in time become non effective. The question is what is the purpose of the Church, why does it exist? The only place you are going to find this out is in the Bible. Something must have final say. I sure don’t want a group of men or women deciding what I am to believe, or how I am to act.
The Bible for those who read it and believe what is communicated has demonstrated for millennia to contain profound wisdom and council to mankind. And all Archbishop Akinola is saying is that He basses his belief’s on what the Bible says. That is not hard to understand when you view his actions from a Biblical perspective. A secular perspective will of course lead you to have a bunch of misinformation. Judging Archbishop Akinola from some group or individuals non biblical rule, of course will generate suspensions and accusations.
Archbishop Akinola in describing himself as not being a “Self-seeking, self-glory individual, is demonstrating humility, yes. This will take time to see if he stays on course with this attitude. Time always tells the truth, we need to wait a little longer to see. I believe he is sincere for now.
His statement: “The more they demonize, the stronger the works of God,” I believe is accurate from a biblical perspective. He is saying I’m just the servant God is the Master and these are His works.
Secular society in my opinion always attacks those who are sincere in their Christian beliefs because they feel inferior, or possibly a sinner. I would mention that is not the Biblical intent. The Bible teaches that God loves the world, which includes everyone. The ball in not in God’s court, it’s in the person’s court who feels pressured. God has already done everything He needs to for all to come to Him in love.
R. William Collier
Monday, December 25, 2006
Sunday, December 24, 2006
The World is Changing
It’s December 23, 2006, Saturday, the day before Christmas Eve. About 90% of the shopping is done. I have just realized that I have been shopping for the last three days, wow! No wonder I feel sore and tired. It’s tough to stand around in line at every store we have gone to. I must ask myself, is it worth all the hassle? My answer is no, if you’re talking about the superficial meaning of Christmas.
You know, I feel really good when I think about the true reason we celebrate Christmas. It’s about the birthday of our Savior Jesus. We give gifts as an example of the gift given us by Jesus. The gift of eternal life He gave us in which we will spend eternity with God our Father.
In our family we actually have a birthday cake for Jesus, usually a three layer double, double chocolate cake. We sing happy birthday to Him, and celebrate His birthday, which means so much to us. We read the account of His birth and remember how He was born and why He was born. We never want to diminish the importance of what Jesus means to us.
This world is changing radically these days, different opinions and beliefs that contradict mainstream Christianity. People who would rather have us Christians stay behind the four walls of our churches. We are seeing the long time presence of Christian symbols and verses removed from public presence because of being so called offensive. Even History that includes Christian origins is being excluded just because it infers the name of Jesus.
What will come of all of this? I don’t know, but I do know it will fit into God’s plan for the future. We need to remain close to Him and continue to remember that Jesus is our Messiah and He is the One we are waiting for. The Bible gives us a vivid picture of the events of the future and if you are a Christian, I know you are excited at the thought of His return.
I believe what is happening today is a precursor for the events predicted in the Bible. That means these are exciting times we live in. I consider the stance we should take is one of anticipation and excitement.
Remember, in our suffering, this is the closest we will ever get to hell, and to the sinner, this is the closest they will ever get to heaven. So in these last days our concern should be for the lost. We should be getting the Gospel to those who need to hear it, because the return of Jesus is closer than when we first believed.
R. William Collier
You know, I feel really good when I think about the true reason we celebrate Christmas. It’s about the birthday of our Savior Jesus. We give gifts as an example of the gift given us by Jesus. The gift of eternal life He gave us in which we will spend eternity with God our Father.
In our family we actually have a birthday cake for Jesus, usually a three layer double, double chocolate cake. We sing happy birthday to Him, and celebrate His birthday, which means so much to us. We read the account of His birth and remember how He was born and why He was born. We never want to diminish the importance of what Jesus means to us.
This world is changing radically these days, different opinions and beliefs that contradict mainstream Christianity. People who would rather have us Christians stay behind the four walls of our churches. We are seeing the long time presence of Christian symbols and verses removed from public presence because of being so called offensive. Even History that includes Christian origins is being excluded just because it infers the name of Jesus.
What will come of all of this? I don’t know, but I do know it will fit into God’s plan for the future. We need to remain close to Him and continue to remember that Jesus is our Messiah and He is the One we are waiting for. The Bible gives us a vivid picture of the events of the future and if you are a Christian, I know you are excited at the thought of His return.
I believe what is happening today is a precursor for the events predicted in the Bible. That means these are exciting times we live in. I consider the stance we should take is one of anticipation and excitement.
Remember, in our suffering, this is the closest we will ever get to hell, and to the sinner, this is the closest they will ever get to heaven. So in these last days our concern should be for the lost. We should be getting the Gospel to those who need to hear it, because the return of Jesus is closer than when we first believed.
R. William Collier
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