Examine

A fluent tongue and an elegant style afford pleasure and such praise as vainglory delights in, to wretched men who have been corrupted in mind; the lover of truth does not give heed to ornamented speeches, but examines the real matter of the speech, what it is, and what kind it is. Theophilus of Antioch. 1885. “Theophilus to Autolycus.” In Fathers of the Second Century. Continue reading Examine

We done it

Die to the world, repudiating the madness that is in it. Live to God, and by apprehending Him lay aside your old nature. We were not created to die, but we die by our own  fault. Our free-will has destroyed us; we who were free have become slaves; we have been sold through sin. Nothing evil has been created by God; we Ourselves have manifested wickedness; but we, who have manifested it, are able again to reject it. Tatian, “Address of Tatian to the Greeks,” in Fathers of the Second Century Jesus is the way to reject it! Believe in … Continue reading We done it

It’s our own fault

Die to the world, repudiating the madness that is in it. Live to God, and by apprehending Him lay aside your old nature. We were not created to die, but we die by our own  fault. Our free-will has destroyed us; we who were free have become slaves; we have been sold through sin. Nothing evil has been created by God; we Ourselves have manifested wickedness; but we, who have manifested it, are able again to reject it. Tatian, “Address of Tatian to the Greeks,” in Fathers of the Second Century “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes … Continue reading It’s our own fault

Don’t die

Did you know that the Biblical writings from the BC (BCE) predicted a coming “Servant/Messiah” who would bring God’s word to the nations world over? Did you know that Jesus claimed to be that Messiah and claimed that His message would go to the nations world over? Did you know that Jesus predicted both good and bad players in His multicultural kingdom? Did you know Jesus said His kingdom is not of this world? And yet the gates of hell would not prevail against it. The rest is history…. Continue reading Don’t die

Our free-will

Die to the world, repudiating the madness that is in it. Live to God, and by apprehending Him lay aside your old nature. We were not created to die, but we die by our own  fault. Our free-will has destroyed us; we who were free have become slaves; we have been sold through sin. Nothing evil has been created by God; we Ourselves have manifested wickedness… Tatian, “Address of Tatian to the Greeks,” in Fathers of the Second Century “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from … Continue reading Our free-will

Biblical satanism

Biblical Satanism is much more encompassing than satanic rituals! “But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, “Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.” (Mark 8:33) “Then they said to Him, “We were not born of fornication; we have one Father—God.” Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I proceeded forth and came from God; nor have I come of Myself, but He sent Me. Why do you not understand My speech? Because you … Continue reading Biblical satanism

Get close

“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out.” – JESUS Matthew 9:42-43 “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.” – JESUS Matthew 12:30 “And this is life eternal, that … Continue reading Get close

Get on the road to Heaven

“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:” – JESUS Matthew 7:13 “Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I AM THE WAY, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” – John 14:6 “Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him? The officers answered, … Continue reading Get on the road to Heaven