Read Luke 18:18-30.Many things, to us, have value. Yet, the value which we place on objects is not what another may place on them. In the gospel account, a rich young man came to Jesus wanting to know how he could “inherit” eternal life. Jesus repeated the commandments to him. The young man said that … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #29
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 40)
The special revelation from the Bible suggests one last purpose for the universe.· God made this universe to prepare and train us for what lies ahead (Rev. 21:3). Hugh Ross, Why The Universe Is The Way It IsOne day God’s redemptive purpose will be completed and this universe will be replaced with a better one. … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 40)
Social Justice Project #16
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 11: The Gospels: MatthewThe Gospels were written, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, as biographies of Jesus of Nazareth, each with its own target audience. Matthew, one of the original twelve disciples and a former tax collector, wrote his work around 50 AD.Matthew uses the word justice … Continue reading Social Justice Project #16
Discipleship Minute #28
Read Acts 2:1-12.Last week, we looked at the result of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the lives of His people. We need to look at how this happened. The Feast of Pentecost took place fifty days after Passover. Pilgrims from all over the known world came to Jerusalem for the celebration. It was … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #28
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 39)
And the special revelation gives us an answer.The apostle Paul says, For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 39)
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 38)
THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION: Will death ever end?We’ve asked three questions about death before and after the Fall of man. Using evidence from special and general revelation, we have made several conclusions.· Animals died before the Fall of man, but had no connection to sin.· Man introduced himself to spiritual and physical death at the … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 38)
Discipleship Minute #27
Read Acts 2:42-47.Is the culture around us adversarial to the cause of Christ or the Christian worldview? I believe we face a culture that really is opposed to the Christian worldview, especially if we are dedicated to living it out. This will produce troubles and trials for us. The only way we can endure the … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #27
Social Justice Project #15
What does the Bible say about justice? A Review.We began this project with a working definition of justice.“Justice is the moral quality of individuals receiving fair treatment in their interactions with other individuals and government. It also gives the possibility of redress when violations occur.”We then explored the Biblical usages of justice in the context … Continue reading Social Justice Project #15
Vacation!
Today I will begin a two-week blogging vacation.Mark Riser – Apologist will return to the blogosphere and your e-mails on Sunday, August 2.Over the next two weeks, I will make plans for the month of August and the future which will include:The completion of the “It Was a Cruel Cruel World” series.Moving into the New … Continue reading Vacation!
Social Justice Project #14
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 10: The Minor Prophets: MalachiIn 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 #14
Mark Riser - Apologist 