“For the living know they will die; but the dead do not know anything” (Ecclesiastes 9:5 NASB) Author-Jerry Monette The Nature of Death – Down through the ages of human history, people have been unwilling to accept the finality that death brings to life. Because people do not want to believe that death ends their life, it is not surprising that the subject of death and the afterlife has been a matter of intense concern and speculation. In this article, we will examine […]
“Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” (Genesis 3:11 NASB) Author-Jerry Wesol So important is the lesson of sin that the Lord has allowed mankind more than 6000 years to experience the effect of sin and death so that the lesson will never be forgotten. This experience during the present life is critical. By it and the help of Christ’s earthly kingdom, mankind will be able to transform their hearts and minds, putting off sin, and […]
“What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet” (Psalms 8:4-6).Author-Ray Charlton The meaning of the word “nature” in regard to man is given as “the fundamental qualities of a person or thing; identity […]
PBI News Religious Pew Research Center has been tracking religious restrictions and hostilities around the world since 2007. A new report found that a third of the 198 countries and territories studied in 2012 had a high or very high level of social hostilities involving religion, the highest share in the six years of the study. These hostilities — defined in the study as acts of religious hostility by private individuals, organizations or groups in society — increased in every major region […]
Foundation Truths (Part One) A critical part of any building is the foundation. If it is anchored securely, well-designed, and well-constructed, then […]