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How Should Christians React to a Military Threat from Another Nation?
North Korea’s National Defense Commission recently released the following statement: We do not hide that a variety of satellites and long-range rockets which will be launched by the DPRK one after another and a nuclear test of higher level which … Continue reading
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Why Did Jesus Tell His Disciples to Buy Swords?
Most Christians I have encountered believe strongly that Jesus advocates the use of violence for self-defense. To bolster their position, they often quote Luke 22:36, which says: And He said to them, “But now, whoever has a money belt is … Continue reading
Is Repentance a Requirement for Forgiveness?
Recently, a believer shared his view that a Christian should never forgive another person for sin unless that person first repents. I had never heard this belief before, so I searched the Bible to find a basis for it. Here … Continue reading
Hannah Whitall Smith’s Testimony
Hannah Whitall Smith published the book The Unselfishness of God And How I Discovered It in 1903. As Wikipedia points out, many editions of the book omit three chapters in which Smith explains how she came to believe God saves … Continue reading
Where Have All the Bereans Gone?
In the book of Acts, Paul and Silas travel to Berea to preach the word of God. The brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the … Continue reading
God’s Will Regarding the Salvation of Mankind
What is God’s will regarding the salvation of mankind? Does He intend to save all people, or just a few? According to the Christian church, God is only going to save a few and the rest will burn in a … Continue reading