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Articles defending messianic prophecy, expectations, and their fulfillment in Jesus.
Persecution: Sign of the Times Paid Members Public
Persecution: Sign of the Times Roland Clarke Introduction On 21st April 2013 CNN reported, “at least 566... killed over a six-day period across Syria” – the highest single death toll in a conflict that has so far killed 100,000. While Islamic sects in Syria are killing one another at
Converging Destinies: Jerusalem, Peace and the Messiah Paid Members Public
Converging Destinies: Jerusalem, Peace and the Messiah Roland Clarke For decades the Middle East has been the most volatile area on earth and trends do not suggest peacemaking prospects are getting any better. Sadaam Hussein’s tyrannical regime was removed 6 years ago yet Iraq is still being torn by
Messiah the Peacemaker Paid Members Public
Messiah the Peacemaker Roland Clarke These last three years our world endured the COVID pandemic and now the already challenged global economy is groaning under the greater burden of two horrifying wars – in Ukraine and Gaza – which many fear could trigger World War 3. Is there a glimpse of hope
A Mortality Melody Paid Members Public
A Mortality Melody Roland Clarke Thoughts on using wisdom literature, including ancient and contemporary Psalms, to share the Good News. Preface Esteemed evangelical scholar, D.A. Carson, has praised David Gibson's book, Living Life Backward, as “the best popular exposition of Ecclesiastes.” Likewise, Fiona McDonald describes how the
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
Proclaim Freedom Paid Members Public
Proclaim Freedom Roland Clarke Jesus Christ proclaimed “that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free...” (Luke 4:18) Another statement about freedom reads, “So, if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” (John 8:36) It is abundantly clear
Eid ul Adha: The Christmas Connection Paid Members Public
Eid ul Adha: The Christmas Connection Roland Clarke The two largest religions have a happy celebration which involves sharing gifts. Muslims commemorate Abraham’s sacrifice during the festival of Eid ul Adha. Christians commemorate Jesus’ birth at Christmas. It so happens that in 2007 and 2008 these events were celebrated
Practical ideas to shine the light during Christmas Paid Members Public
Practical ideas to shine the light during Christmas Roland Clarke With Christmas season almost here, I trust you are considering how to make the most of the opportunity, not only in terms of showing kindness and building relationships with unbelievers but also sharing the Good News. Below is a list