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William MacDonald

An Overview of Ecclesiastes

William MacDonaldThe Book of Ecclesiastes describes Solomon’s search for the meaning of life, by his own unaided intellect and apart from divine revelation. His conclusion was that life is vanity and as futile as chasing the wind. We know the book was written by Solomon because he was the only son of David who was k... Read More
William MacDonald

The Church Which is His Body

William MacDonaldDEFINITION OF THE CHURCH In the New Testament, the word church is a translation of the Greek word elklesia, which means “a called-out company,” “a gathering” or an “assembly.” Stephen used the word to describe Israel as “the church (assembly) in the wilderness’, (Acts 7:38). It is also used in the b... Read More
Anton Bosch

Experiencing God – 3

Anton BoschOne of the most important statement Jesus made was: “the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:23,24) If we are to meet with God then it has to be... Read More
Charles Alexander

Prophecy Spiritually Understood - Pt 4 "Ezekiel And His Brethren"

The impoverishment the Church has suffered through sterile prophetical theories is nowhere more marked than in the treatment measured out in pulpit and press to the prophecies of Ezekiel. These arid theories have robbed Scriptures of their majesty and wonder and reduced prophecy to a body skeleton m... Read More
Charles Alexander

"Discourse On The Bread Of Life Pt. 2" Ch. 6:41-71

The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven. And they said, Is not this Jesus. the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven? (John 6:41 42) The cardinal point of all theology, says Doctor Heng... Read More
Charles Alexander

"Discourse On The Bread Of Life Pt.1" Ch. 6:22-40

It is surely a fact of high significance that John alone of the four evangelists omits any reference in his gospel to the institution of the memorial feast at the Last Supper. He makes no reference to the breaking of the memorial bread or the giving of the testamentary cup. This is all the more rema... Read More
Chip Brogden

Jesus Is Building His Church

Chip Brogden"...upon this Rock, I will build My Church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18b)." What is the "move" of God? What is God doing today? What is God saying to the Church? Here's what is happening: Jesus is building His Church. There is no "new" thing to be seen, said, or... Read More
Christian Apologetics

Jesus' resurrected body, the atonement, and Islam

This conversation dealt with the resurrected body of Christ, the atonement, and a bit on what Muslim theology has to offer. It is brief, but it has value in the discussion of Christ. Gil: Hey Matt Matt: Hi Gil: Can I ask a question? Matt: You just did Gil: How about another? A third one I mean. Hehe... Read More
Christian Apologetics

Manuscript evidence for superior New Testament reliability

The New Testament is constantly under attack and its reliability and accuracy are often contested by critics. But, if the critics want to disregard the New Testament, then they must also disregard other ancient writings by Plato, Aristotle, and Homer. This is because the New Testament documents are ... Read More
Christian Apologetics

Methods Muslims use to attack Christianity.

When dealing with Muslims it is wise to understand some of the approaches used by them to discredit Christianity. Much could be written on each of the following subjects with numerous examples. But, instead, I will simply expound on the areas common among Muslim approaches and point out what to watc... Read More

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