Christian Life

Posted by William Bell on November 19th, 2009 Can end time beliefs lead to death? Unfortunately, this question has already been answered. Some years ago, Branch Davidian Seventh-Day Adventsist Leaders saw the June 1967 Israeli-Arab War as a sign of the imminent end. Ben Roden interpreted Isaiah 31:5, “As birds flying so will the Lord defend Jerusalem,” as Israeli Jets which rendered Arab planes inoperable. Here is a prime example of lifting a text out of context. God speaks about Judah trusting and seeking Egypt and their “horses” to save them from the Assyrians. However, God saves Hezekiah by destroying 185,000 of Sennacharib’s army ... Read Full Story

Benedictions. A benediction (Latin: bene, well + dicere, to speak) is a short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually at the end of worship service. The Hebrew word for blessing, benediction; b'ra�khah, pl. B'rakhah�khot, comes from berekh ("knee"), thus making a connection between worship and kneeling. To "make a B'rakhah" is to say a blessing, to bless. Benedictions are what God does for people. The most famous of all benedictions is probably this one. "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, ... Read Full Story

[Dave MacPherson, renowned author of several books that challenge Pre-Tribulation Rapture and Left Behind doctrine, sends ‘open letter’ to so-called prophecy experts] By Joe Ortiz     [We are deeply honored that renowned ‘anti-Left Behind’ author, Dave MacPherson has chosen our blog to send an open letter to a group of authors, writers and evangelicals who believe in the   Left Behind , Pre-Tribulation Rapture doctrines. Dave Macpherson is a great writer who has authored about a half a dozen books aimed at refuting the Pre-Tribulation Rapture, including   Rapture, The Great Rapture Hoax, Incredible Cover Up, The Rapture Plot, The Three R's a s ... Read Full Story

Preps are being made for the Third Temple to be built. The other day I was working on my Facebook as I normally do, and I ran across a post that a friend had put out about the preps being made for the building of the Third Temple. Of course, for those interested in Biblical prophecy, and most Cloud Ten Pictures fans are, this is of great interest. I also thought it interesting to note that as of earlier this year, all the furniture for the Temple has already been made, and all the priestly garments as well. The building of the Temple and ... Read Full Story

     Joe Ortiz, Author The End Times Passover Why Christians Will Suffer Great Tribulation      ( Redlands , California , 11/11/09 ) A former radio-television talk show host today tossed a theological gauntlet at those who support the Left Behind doctrine, claiming that form of theology is not biblical and is leading many true believers astray from the Gospel.       Joe Ortiz , who recently published two book s, The End Times Passover and Why Christians Will Suffer Great Tribulation ( Author House), which he claims out right debunk the Left Behind do ctrine, today stated that Left Behind and Pre-Tribulation Rapture doctrines ... Read Full Story