Some have used the fact of animal death before the Fall of man to cast doubt on God’s existence and His goodness. However, the possibility of the resources generated by that death allowing us to perform the Great Commission gives that death a morally acceptable reason.If we take the long view, the history seen in … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 37)
Author: Mark Riser
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Social Justice Project #13
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 9: The Minor Prophets: ZephaniahIn the Hebrew Scriptures, prophets spoke for God, delivering His message to the two nations of Judah and Israel. They called the people to return to God and described the future penalty for failure to do so.Sixty-two times in the seventeen prophetic books justice … Continue reading Social Justice Project #13
Discipleship Minute #25
Read Luke 24:25-27, 44-49.Most believers would agree that the Bible is unique among all other books. No other book can accurately claim to be the word of God written in the words of people. The Bible reveals to us who God is, His plan for mankind’s salvation, and His will for us. When we engage … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #25
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 36)
Death leaves things behind. The bio matter left behind by animal death has given man several products. OilLimestoneNatural GasCoalMarbleMetal Ores These things enabled humans to build a high-tech civilization. It is accurate to say that this has been a blessing and a curse. However, one of the benefits of a high-tech civilization is the enhancement … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 36)
Social Justice Project #12
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 8: The Minor Prophets: HabakkukIn the Hebrew Scriptures, prophets spoke for God, delivering His message to the two nations of Judah and Israel. They called the people to return to God and described the future penalty for failure to do so.Sixty-two times in the seventeen prophetic books justice … Continue reading Social Justice Project #12
Discipleship Minute #24
Read Hebrews 10:19-25.What do you think about when considering the first church service you attended? I remember sitting in the balcony, bookmarking the hymns that we were going to sing that morning. The first “church” song that I ever memorized was the classic “Doxology.” It was always used as the offertory hymn. I will stipulate … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #24
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 35)
From the special revelation, we can see additional reasons why God created the universe.· God made the universe to serve as a classroom for humanity (Job 12:7-8).· God made the universe to provide for the rapid development of global civilization and technology (Gen. 1:28).· God made the universe to personally initiate our rescue (John 3:16).· … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 35)
Social Justice Project #11
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 7: The Minor Prophets: MicahIn the Hebrew Scriptures, prophets spoke for God, delivering His message to the two nations of Judah and Israel. They called the people to return to God and described the future penalty for failure to do so.Sixty-two times in the seventeen prophetic books justice … Continue reading Social Justice Project #11
Discipleship Minute #23
Read John 14:15-19; 16:7-11.My old youth minister, Lynn Riley, always told us that we could do what we wanted to do after we were saved, but that God would change our “want to.” How is this change possible? It comes from the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God and yet is as distinct a … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #23
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 34)
Man’s sin problem and separation from God required a solution. That solution was a sacrifice by a Savior. Jesus Christ was uniquely qualified to be the once and for all sacrifice:· Because of His deity (John 1:1-3)· Because of His sinless nature (II Cor. 5:21)Man acted to bring to himself spiritual and physical death. God … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 34)
