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In-depth examinations of Scripture, textual reliability, theological themes, and defense of biblical doctrine.
It's a mystery Paid Members Public
It's a mystery Roland Clarke Did you know: the world's best-selling book, the Bible, is actually a good mystery story? The story begins when God created everything and it was all good. But then we are told about a creature which was more crafty than
Mighty to Save Paid Members Public
Mighty to Save Roland Clarke Preface This article is intended as a sequel to A Heart for Eternity but it is still meaningful as a stand alone piece. As in the previous article, my aim is to “keep it simple” thus empowering ordinary Christians to share the Good News of
Mercy triumphs over judgment Paid Members Public
Mercy triumphs over judgment Roland Clarke Introduction Across the world people from every culture and religion associate light with goodness, purity and even enlightened consciousness of divinity. The Bible says “God is light” (1 Timothy 6:16) and repeatedly links goodness with light, “Whatever is good and perfect is a
Does God love foreigners? Paid Members Public
Does God love foreigners? Roland Clarke The Torah says, “God loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 10:18-19, NIV) Recently I was on the bus and noticed
Surah 18:50 & 1 John 3 Paid Members Public
Surah 18:50 & 1 John 3 Distinguishing God's Children from the Devil's By Roland Clarke From earliest times people have noticed that children often resemble their parents not only in terms of physical features but even in personality traits. So the saying became proverbial, “Like
Lighting Up The Darkness Paid Members Public
Lighting Up The Darkness Roland Clarke God fearing people believe in Divine light. The Bible says, “God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all.” (1 John 1:5) God shone into the darkness by revealing himself through the prophets. As it is written, “Your word is
The Rich Man and Lazarus Paid Members Public
The Rich Man and Lazarus Roland Clarke (with David Foster) There is one topic that many people, even Christians don't like to talk about – death and even more so, hell. However, the Bible has a lot to say about both. In fact, a certain preacher who wrote Ecclesiastes
Jesus, the Son of God Paid Members Public
Jesus, the Son of God Roland Clarke Muslims find it extremely difficult to understand and accept the Bible's teaching that Jesus is the Son of God. Here are some suggestions that may help to explain this term. 1. First, it is vital to realize that the term son