Advanced physics is not kind to atheists in that too much of the way the universe works isn't random. So much is actually incompatible with randomness/chance. That is as deep into physics I will/can go, except to say that the concept of multiple universes, which I equate to multiple dimensions...
SCRIPTURE: Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: “Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked him. “Only God is truly good. But to answer your question, you know the commandments: ‘You must not commit adultery. You must not murder...
John 3:1-12 ESV
“Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ‘Truly...
...of my book "House Church: A Survival Guide" :)
It's in ebook form and can be read online or downloaded as a PDF or EPUB file from buildplant.org
Thanks!
Cheers,
Mitch Tulloch
(a.k.a. "Old Vineyard Guy")
Hello everyone, just joined the forum. Here's a bit about me:
Met the Lord at university in the 70s as I was preparing to undertake graduate studies in Astrophysics. Needless to say He changed the direction of my life!
Encountered the Vineyard movement in the early 80s and have been blessed...
From the Domain of Darkness
Colossians 1:13-14 ESV
“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
The modern gospel being taught today does not teach this. It teaches that Jesus died...
Parables
10 Virgins
10 Talents/10 Minas - Luke 19:11-27
Judgement of the Sheep & Goats
The whole of this chapter is very punctual and profound to the point of Christ Jesus’ return. He is painting a picture of an event that is so far ahead of time that the disciples could not yet comprehend...
Here is a new free eBook for download titled, "Koinonia: Fellowship in Christ."
You can download it for free here: Koinonia: Fellowship in Christ, an Ebook by Dr. Steven J. Bassett
It is also available on Amazon here: Koinonia: Fellowship in Christ - Kindle edition by Bassett, Dr. Steven J...
For true disciples of Christ, koinonia (fellowship) is essential in our walk with Him in this world. Throughout the gospels we learn that Jesus set for us the example of this during His earthly ministry. The Lord made it a point to spend special time away from the crowds and this world to meet...
There are many who claim to know Christ, but in the end the ONLY thing that matters is whether or not He will say that He knows us in the end. Think of all the people who you have once known in your past. Can you honestly say that you know them today, or would it be more accurate to say I once...
Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness
and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
If you met someone who is a picture of healthy living by diet and exercise,
you would not by outward appearance think “now this a child of God”.
If you met someone who is...
Jesus warned us, "Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad...
Luke 6:20-21 NASB
“And He raised His eyes toward His disciples and began saying, ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.’”
When we read all the teachings of...
The Parable of the Weeds
"Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and slipped away. When the wheat sprouted and bore grain, then the weeds also...
The Parable of the Sower
"That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore. And He told them many things in parables, saying, “A farmer went out to sow his seed. And...
"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God." Colossians 3:2-3 When the things of this world press against us, we who are in Christ need to remember these words and the meaning behind these words. If we do, we will find...
I thought this was an excellent article about this parable, as I have been having a rough time. I really hope this will reach others as well and encourage others as it has me. :yellowheart:
What Is the Parable of the Talents?
Jesus said, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.” Matthew 6:25 He was speaking to those who are His disciples, He truly does not want us to worry about the things we cannot control and yet need here in this...
I praise the Lord for bringing my life into His living Church (Body of Christ) that are His hands and feet here in this world. The purpose of His Body is to make disciples of all nations while spreading His gospel and His love to this dying world. However, there is a distinct difference between...
"Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit." Romans 8:5 The Apostle Paul wrote, "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." Colossians 3:2, and Proverbs...