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In-depth examinations of Scripture, textual reliability, theological themes, and defense of biblical doctrine.
When Nations Shake: A Prophetic Perspective Paid Members Public
When Nations Shake: A Prophetic Perspective Roland Clarke Introduction: Timely reflection TIME magazine chose as their person of the year 2011, ‘the Protester.’ Armed with twitter and facebook accounts, youthful freedom-loving Arabs protested. They played a key role in a series of uprisings that rippled across the Middle East
God Our Savior And Protector Paid Members Public
God Our Savior And Protector Roland Clarke In my article, A Dialog about the One True God, I showed (from the Old Testament) how God is Savior. Jewish leaders agree but Muslim scholars disagree. The simple reason is that the Divine name Savior is not in the list of 99
Salt and Light Paid Members Public
Salt and Light Roland Clarke Intro: Here we are one year after the pandemic began: the global economy is struggling to recover from recession, having been shaken from the very foundations. The lockdown continues to cast dark shadows causing uncertainty and anxiety in our day to day routines. It is
Reluctant Messengers Paid Members Public
Reluctant Messengers Roland Clarke “Correct the wise and they will love you.” Proverbs 9:8 Introduction It is gradually becoming more evident that many Muslim leaders – even moderates – are not open to genuine dialog. But are we, Christian leaders, above blame in this regard? Is it not true that many
Redemptive Riddle: Snake on a pole Paid Members Public
Redemptive Riddle: Snake on a pole Roland Clarke Introduction Scripture communicates God's message using thought provoking figures of speech, parables, proverbs and even riddles. (Psalm 49:4; Ecclesiastes 3:11; 7:1-2; Proverbs 1:5; John 25:16-30; Matthew 13:10-13, 34-35) Indeed, the
Persian Protests, Prophecy and Proverbs Paid Members Public
Persian Protests, Prophecy and Proverbs Roland Clarke Mass protests across Iran ignited by the death of a Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini, (16 Sept. 2022) have triggered a vicious crackdown by the theocratic Iranian regime resulting in thousands of arrests and the killing of more than 200 protesters. It is no
Persecuted yet Blessed Paid Members Public
Persecuted yet Blessed Roland Clarke Adapted from a sermon based on Acts 5:17-42 Last week I told you about a remarkable encounter with the cashier at McDonalds. After I offered her a riddle she read the entire thing out loud – an extended quote straight from the Bible – and
Who can overpower Satan & release his captives? Paid Members Public
Who can overpower Satan & release his captives? Roland Clarke Scripture tells us that, “Jesus always used stories and illustrations... when speaking to the crowds. In fact, he never spoke to them without using such parables. This fulfilled what God had spoken through the prophet: 'I will speak to