Most people object to the violence in the Old Testament and, therefore, disregard Christianity. The Law requires stoning for many offenses that today are commonplace. We think of we have come far from the days of brutish, barbaric behavior such as that. To make the point, the objectors turn the table and ask the Christian … Continue reading Theocracy.
Social Issues
Cleansing of the Church
Lately, I've written about Critical Race Theory ("CRT"). As with many "cultural" issues, the church is often late to the party. CRT is already in our schools, yet most of us have never heard of it. In his new book, "Fault Lines", Voddie Baucham, Jr. warns of this false religion becoming a big problem in … Continue reading Cleansing of the Church
Prepare Ourselves.
Our home church is reading Deuteronomy. It is probably my favorite book of Moses. In today's blog, I'm going to write about this verse, to prepare ourselves. “You shall not do according to all that we are doing here today, everyone doing whatever is right in his own eyes, Deuteronomy 12:8 This is familiar language. … Continue reading Prepare Ourselves.
Capital Punishment
It is springtime in rural Minnesota. The birds are singing and spirits are lifting. Two hours away, things are not so good. There, the trial of Derek Chauvin begins. You'll recognize him as the police office who knelt on the neck of George Floyd, a man suspected of passing phony $20 bills, until he died. … Continue reading Capital Punishment
2019-09-16 Off With His Head!
“And God blessed Noah” Genesis 9:1a We’ve been reading a bible plan through our home church. I’m already in a plan, so I’m reading two right now. It’s interesting to see what a person can pick up just a few months after reading the very same material! For instance, we covered Exodus 21 & 22 … Continue reading 2019-09-16 Off With His Head!