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News from the PERSECUTED CHURCH

August 19, 2020

The following stories can regularly be found updated at : iCommitToPary.com on the VOM website: Islamist Attacks Continue Turkish Attacks Displace Christians in Kurdistan New Believer Disinherited by Family Twelve Arrested in Coordinated Raids More than 600 Christians Now Imprisoned in Eritrea Load More Prayers Christian Newsline News updates on the persecuted Church The following stories can regularly be found … More News from the PERSECUTED CHURCH

Daily Devotional – Messed Up

August 18, 2020

Psalm 138:6 AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: The bible is full of references that make it clear that man that is ALL MANKIND is messed up apart for the Grace of God. A few of the more known examples (ESV) include: For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 And … More Daily Devotional – Messed Up

Today’s BreakPoint:Why We Support The Philadelphia Statement

August 18, 2020

To be fair I have only glanced at the “Philadelphia Statement”l my intent here is to point out the biblical reasoning the authors have for supporting it and why I believe, we should at least carefully examine it for ourselves. Why We Support The Philadelphia Statement JOHN STONESTREET WITH MARIA BAER To paraphrase King Solomon, to … More Today’s BreakPoint:Why We Support The Philadelphia Statement

Pro Life News (Various Sources)

August 18, 2020

College Professor Threatens to Dismiss From Pro-Life Students From Her Class It’s a Battle for the Soul of America — But Joe Biden Is on the Wrong Side | National Review Congressmen Call On the IRS to End Tax Deductions for Abortion | National Review Nebraska Governor Signs Bill Banning Dismemberment Abortions Tearing Babies Limb … More Pro Life News (Various Sources)

Daily Devotional – Frailty of Man

August 17, 2020

AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: The ESV says: So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom, most folks just sort of shorted it to ‘Life is short so live wisely.’ Unfortunately that does not really take into context the whole Psalm. First it is a Psalm of Moses, … More Daily Devotional – Frailty of Man

Pastors Should Impart to Church Members Basic Biblical Teaching That Civil Authority Is Limited

August 17, 2020

American Pastors Network: Pastors Should Impart to Church Members Basic Biblical Teaching That Civil Authority Is Limited Officials keen to enforce coronavirus-related mandates imposed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf have issued another spate of citations to businesses allegedly in violation, drawing criticism from faith leaders who point out Wolf’s rules were never approved by state … More Pastors Should Impart to Church Members Basic Biblical Teaching That Civil Authority Is Limited

Sunday’s Sermon Series – Keep Watch

August 16, 2020

Yesterday our Devotional was entitled Saturday’s Military Devotional – Watchmen, today I continue that theme but from Christ Jesus’s own Words. Matthew 25:1-13 AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: This is the Parable of the 10 Virgins or Bridesmaids as some modern versions have it. If your Bible is a Red Letter edition you … More Sunday’s Sermon Series – Keep Watch

Saturday’s Military Devotional – Watchmen

August 15, 2020

Isaiah 21:6 AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: Chapter 21 v.1-10 is a repetition or better put confirmation of the promise given to the captive Jews in Chapters 13 and 14. The promise was simple their oppressors the Babylonians would be overthrown and they would be delivered. As with most all biblical prophecy an exact date … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – Watchmen

Is God / the Bible sexist?

August 15, 2020

Question: “Is God / the Bible sexist?” Answer: Sexism is one gender, usually male, having dominance over the other gender, usually female. The Bible contains many references to women that, to our modern mindset, sound discriminatory towards women. But we have to remember that when the Bible describes an action, it does not necessarily mean that … More Is God / the Bible sexist?

Rather Than Reopen, It’s Time to Rethink Government Education

August 15, 2020

… Finally, every church should start a school. Family Research Council scholar Joseph Backholm argues that the education and formation of Christian children has been outsourced for so many decades that it should surprise no one when Christian children abandon their faith and family values. If neighbors can start education pods, churches can and must … More Rather Than Reopen, It’s Time to Rethink Government Education