False Christian teachings, trends….
This post contains a contemporary Christian song by Hillary Scott. There is a second very brief wherein she talks kind of vaguely about the tragic experience that moved her to write and sing the song. If you have ever struggled through any affliction or trial, then the song will probably speak to you. That is certainly why it speaks to me and I am deeply moved by the emotions she seems to be reliving as she sings.
Murray notes that it is a chief goal of Satan to cause a falling out between Christians. To illustrate that one of the chief sources of scripture he uses is from the book of Job. Murray clarifies what was wrong with the advice of Job’s friends, even though it was biblical: their application. Murray’s 3 points: what was wrong with the advice of Job’s friends; 2, what had to be done to end the breakdown in their relationships; 3, what did each person have to do?
This post contains an 8-minute excerpt from Dr James Boice’s 35-minute sermon. The excerpt speaks to how believers must deal with the world if they would follow Christ. In that portion, Dr. Boice spoke of how Alexander Solzhenitsyn wrote of facing such trials when he was placed in the Soviet prison system. Boice’s quote came from Solzhenitsyn’s work, The Gulag Archipelago; he framed it as the correct perspective of a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. The quote actually explains Jesus’ words: deny yourself, pick up your cross and follow Me. [Highlight points are below video for those who would rather read]
This post contains an encouraging and instructive 23-minute video by R C Sproul on prayer. Highlight points follow the video.
This post contains a 5-minute video from Got Questions Ministries that explains what it means “to take up your cross and follow Jesus.” You will also learn what it does not mean and how you may evaluate your commitment to Jesus.
This post contains Bible commentary on Isaiah 40:31, about waiting on the Lord. The comments are from Barnes’ Notes on the Bible; but there is a link to commentaries on the verse at Bible Hub, for those who would like to read other commentators. The concept of ‘waiting’ on God is found often in scripture and something that we all need to understand and seek God’s help in doing.
This post contains excerpts from two Bible commentators on Jeremiah 51:7 Babylon was a golden cup in the LORD’s hand, making all the earth drunken…. The purpose is to explain the metaphor, ‘golden cup,’ and ‘cup’ as these are used in scriptures. Notes from Joseph Benson and John Calvin are excerpted to explain those terms.
This post contains a 10-minute reading from Calvin’s Commentary on Hebrews 12:4-8: My Son, Despise Not the Chastening of the Lord. It mostly describes appropriate ways to receive chastening from the Lord. Directly below the video are the words of Calvin which were read by the creator of the video, for those who would rather read, and those who would do both; also for easier review of talking points.
In less than 4 minutes, Pastor Nelson, of Bible Munch, makes some very understandable statements about dealing with trials, troubles, pain… something that every Christian needs to know. This post also contains a brief comment on Jesus’ words, “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation.” The comment is from Barnes’ Notes on the Bible. Both work together to provide greater understanding.
This issue of AW includes briefs on the following topics and more: BLACKROCK’S ATTACK ON HOME OWNERSHIP; AMERICAN NATIONAL AND HOUSEHOLD DEBT CONTINUES TO SOAR; ANOTHER DAY IN THE D.C. SHOW TRIALS; THE MARXIST D.C. JURY POOL; PUBLIC SCHOOLS STILL DESTROYING KIDS; CHRISTIAN FINNISH MP FACES SECOND “HATE SPEECH” TRIAL; CHRISTIANITY TODAY ENDORSES AI SERMONS; PFIZER’S RIGGED TRIALS AND VACCINE INJURIES; RETURN OF COVID TYRANNY AND VACCINES; GOP ESTABLISHMENT WANTS TO SURRENDER AHEAD OF MASSIVE FUNDING BATTLE; BILL GATES WANTS TO CHOP DOWN 70 MILLION TREES; SOROS GOES ALL IN FOR 2024; and under Faith, Family and Freedom Report: GUN CONFISCATION FAILS IN TENNESSEE; J.D. VANCE WANTS TO BAN MASK MANDATES; IVERMECTIN WINS A BIG VICTORY; MICHIGAN TELETHON A MAJOR SUCCESS: In challenging the election results from 2020…; and more.