News and Views

November 1, 2020

Religious About 8 in 10 Americans said religious freedom issues are at least somewhat important to them, with 55% saying they are very important, according to a newly released poll conducted by The University ofChicago Divinity School and The Associated Press NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll was conducted before the coronavirus wreakedhavoc in the country. 46% of evangelicals said their religious freedom was under threat, compared with 27% of mainline Protestants, 36% of Catholics and 40% of Americans affiliated […]

Today In Prophecy

November 1, 2020

The Abraham Accords “As for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation. But my covenant will I establish with Isaac” (Genesis 17:20, 21). On August 13, 2020, President Trump announced the “Israel-United Arab Emirates” peace agreement, under which those countries would normalize diplomatic relations. This was followed in rapid succession on September 11 by an announcement […]

Life Giving Spirit

November 1, 2020

Eternal Father “For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so, the Son also gives life to whom He wishes” (John 5:21 NASB). by Bill Dutka “The Everlasting Father” is a title ascribed to our Lord Jesus. It is butone title among many that define our Lord’s inheritance for laying down his life as the “man Christ Jesus.” Who would dispute the appropriateness of such a title? This title, though not effective now, will be operational at […]

He Came and Preached Peace

November 1, 2020

The Prince of Peace “He will speak peace to the nations; and His dominion will be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth” (Zechariah 9:10, NASU).1 by Tom Gilbert Of all the titles given in the Bible for the Son of God, perhaps none is more pleasant to the tongue and the mind than “the Prince of Peace.” There is no human heart that does not yearn, at least at some deep subconscious level, for […]

Upon the Throne of David

November 1, 2020

No End to the Increase “Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom” (Isaiah 9:7). by Richard Doctor To understand Isaiah’s words we need to look back at a long night well overthree thousand years ago when Jacob wrestled with the angel until he was blessed. Jacob was renamed “Israel.” The Hebrew Isra means “a prince with power.” The word “government” in Isaiah 9:7 derives from the same […]