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The Decline of Christianity and the Rise of Paganism

Rich Hoyer

Historian Tom Holland's book, Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World, advances the proposition that Christ's influence on society has so permeated the world (and especially the West) that as we enjoy the fruits of His influence, we are like fish enjoying water yet unaware we are swimming in it. Our culture assumes the truth and superiority of values derived from Christianity to the point we almost assume these principles are self-evident. They are not, and a study of the ancient world destroys such notions. The ancient Roman world, into which Jesus was born, didn't value human life, compassion for the weak, or educating the masses as we do today. Most modern people are ignorant of the civilizing effects of Christianity.
 
 
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The First Word

Some Sound Advice

Tony Sullivan

I hope you had a good 2024, and I hope your 2025 is even better.

Let’s get right to the point. It’s a New Year, so let’s start it off with some really good biblical advice. Now, I realize that no one really likes taking advice—especially if we didn’t ask for it. In sharp contrast, most people seem to truly enjoy giving advice. I understand this. I am pretty much the same way.

However, when the advice comes from God’s Word, all that changes. When God gives us advice, it is smart to accept it and follow it.

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Closing the Book

Labor and Rest

Jim Book

God has and always will be very intentional about all He does.

Darwinism explains the universe coming into being as a result of a giant explosion, with everything eventually arising from chaos. Those who hold to the “Intelligent Design” concept see order and discipline as the root of all we observe within the cosmos.

Not only did God create the universe and the planet we call Earth, but He also developed a balance of both work and rest for His most prized creation.

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Fulfilled Bible Prophecy

Brian Giese Web Exclusive

Christian apologists have long said that the three greatest miracles of the Christian faith are the creation of the universe, the incarnation of Jesus Christ, and His bodily resurrection from the dead. To these a fourth awesome miracle could be added—fulfilled Bible prophecy.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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Steady As You Go

Stephanie Davis Web Exclusive

In January 2015, a carrier ship called the Hoegh Osaka departed from a British port transporting cars and trucks to a Middle Eastern port. Suffering from a drastic imbalance, the vessel eventually tilted starboard, lost its propelling and steering capabilities, and ran aground, breaching the hull and flooding the ship.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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What Are We Building?

Scott Sheridan Web Exclusive

In 1 Peter 2:4-5, the inspired apostle writes, “Coming to Him as to a living stone which has been rejected by men, but is choice and precious in the sight of God,  you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” Just as Jesus is, we are to be. Jesus is a living stone, Peter says “you also."

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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