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Should Christians Love Their Country?

Jun 19, 2019

I am not aware of too many Christians who do not live in some country somewhere. Unless they permanently live in a space shuttle, they are from a country. And even that person is likely to still be a citizen

Perversion Proliferates and the Christian Crackdown Continues

Jun 17, 2019

Here is a mathematical formula you can count on: the more that evil and immorality and idolatry triumph in a land, the more the attack on Christianity will ramp up. We basically have an inverse ratio going on here: as

Give Me One Real Christian Over a Thousand Fake Ones

Jun 17, 2019

OK, we all have things that cheese us off. We all have things that get our goat. One thing that really bugs me is when an admittedly flawed and far from perfect Christian seeks to do all he can to

Christians, Homosexuality, and Same-Sex Attraction

Jun 16, 2019

Some people who have been involved in homosexuality in the past but are now Christians have taken to calling themselves “gay Christians”. Please note: I am not speaking of those who proudly embrace, celebrate and endorse homosexuality yet pretend they

Reparations For Slavery – Biblical and Theological Considerations

Jun 15, 2019

In Part One of this article I looked at the issue of reparations for slavery, and the many calls now being made for this – especially by American Democrats. I mentioned that plenty of questions – political, economic, social –

‘But “Homosexuality” is Not in the Bible!’

Jun 14, 2019

As soon as Adam and Eve disobeyed God, the excuse-making began. And it has been that way ever since. Sinners who love their sin will do everything they can to try to convince themselves and others that their sin is

Big Business and Big Anti-Christian Bigotry

Jun 13, 2019

Increasingly Western corporations have declared war on Christianity. This has not always been the case, but with the radical homosexual and trans tsunami smashing everything in its path, big business today has basically rolled over and said yes to all

Christianity is Thriving in China While Dying in the West: Suffering is a Major Difference

Jun 12, 2019

Maybe it should not be this way, but it is anyhow: the way believers respond to biblical truth is often determined by where they are at – by the environment they are in. Christians living in nations where suffering and

A Day in the Life of Islam and the Media – Oh, You Didn’t Hear About That One?

Jun 11, 2019

Here is a general rule of thumb you can comfortably count on: most of the mainstream media looks upon Islam as something that is good, that can do no wrong, and must be promoted whenever possible. It also looks upon

History, Freedom and Fascism

Jun 6, 2019

Three events are taking place at the same time that sharply highlight some very worrying trends: the loss of memory, the erosion of history, the assault on freedom, and the descent into tyranny. The three are: the reaction to Trump’s

Suffering and Christian Growth

Jun 5, 2019

It goes without saying that over time Christians are meant to grow spiritually, experience progressive character development, and increasingly become more Christlike. Scripture is certainly quite clear in what it expects of believers.

God wants us to be like him,

Gutting the Gospel

Jun 4, 2019

Those who are Christians have been entrusted with the gospel. That is just what Paul said in 1 Thessalonians 2:4: “we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people

Churches Aligned With Evil – Seduced by the Sexual Sirens

Jun 3, 2019

We expect those who hate God and hate God’s people to engage in all sorts of evil, and to take pleasure in doing these things. What we do not expect is when churches do the same. But sadly this happens

Human Suffering and God’s Presence – Part Three

Jun 3, 2019

In this series I have been looking at the biblical truths about God’s presence with his people as they suffer. Part One looked at the evidence of this from the Old Testament and Part Two looked at what the New

Human Suffering and God’s Presence – Part Two

Jun 2, 2019

In Part One of this article I looked at the issue of suffering as found in the Old Testament, and the wonderful truth that God promises to be with us in our suffering. He may not always deliver us from

Human Suffering and God’s Presence – Part One

Jun 1, 2019

Everyone suffers. The question is, how do we cope with it? The Christian believes various things about suffering, including the wonderful truth that we are not alone as we suffer. This is a major theme that emerges from the biblical

A Review of The Right Side of History. By Ben Shapiro.

May 30, 2019

Broadside Books, 2019.

America and the West did not come out of nowhere. They have a past – a past steeped in various important ideas. These ideas span some 3000 years. Primarily, the ideas of Greek thought and the Judeo-Christian

Sex Wars: Can’t Get No Satisfaction

May 28, 2019

If you like blues and rock, you would know of a few old classic tunes, such as Muddy Waters’ I Can’t Be Satisfied (1948), or the Rolling Stones’ (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction (1965). Both spoke about the frustration of

God, Grace and Grumpy Old Men

May 28, 2019

Yes, sadly there are such things as grumpy old men. I suppose I am one of them – at least many folks might think so. Not that I want to be. As a Christian I want to be known for

Nuggets From the Book of Ezra

May 26, 2019

Having just again finished reading the book of Ezra, I was struck by how many deep theological truths and spiritual gems are found in this short book. While only 10 chapters long, it contains so many great principles and lessons

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Bill Muehlenberg's commentary on issues of the day...

Should Christians Love Their Country?

Perversion Proliferates and the Christian Crackdown Continues

Christians, Homosexuality, and Same-Sex Attraction

‘But “Homosexuality” is Not in the Bible!’

Christianity is Thriving in China While Dying in the West: Suffering is a Major Difference

A Day in the Life of Islam and the Media – Oh, You Didn’t Hear About That One?

History, Freedom and Fascism

Suffering and Christian Growth

Gutting the Gospel

Human Suffering and God’s Presence – Part Three

Human Suffering and God’s Presence – Part Two

Human Suffering and God’s Presence – Part One

A Review of The Right Side of History. By Ben Shapiro.

God, Grace and Grumpy Old Men

Nuggets From the Book of Ezra

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