Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
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D E C E M B E R 1 7 “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of Life … that which we have seen and heard we declare to you …” — 1 John 1:1, 3

Jesus Christ: Myth Or Messiah?

Do you know how much proof we have that Jesus really lived? If you put together both Biblical and secular sources, we have an enormous amount of information about Christ’s life. While today we have only one or two copies of ancient secular manuscripts, fifteen thousand Biblical manuscripts have survived. And down the years, Bible translators haven’t just copied the Bible from one modern language to another. Instead, they’ve... More
D E C E M B E R 1 6 “… the virgin shall conceive …” — Isaiah 7:14

The Virgin Birth

Have you ever heard of a white crow? I sure haven’t seen one, but that doesn’t mean that one doesn’t or couldn’t exist. Many people view the Virgin Birth as a white crow. They say that Jesus couldn’t possibly have been born of a virgin, just because that type of birth had never happened before and hasn’t happened since. But the Bible teaches that Jesus was conceived in a miraculous and supernatural... More
D E C E M B E R 1 5 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” — John 1:14

The Incredible Incarnation

Do you remember the fairy tale about the toad that, when kissed by a princess, became a handsome prince? Well, Christmas is the story about a prince who became a toad— about the Creator of the universe who became a creature to redeem the creatures in bondage. How would you feel about becoming an animal—a donkey, an ostrich, or a toad? I submit to you that the distance between Christ, the eternal Son of God, and a human being is... More
D E C E M B E R 1 4 “And there shall be no more curse … ‘ for the former things have passed away.’” — Revelation 22:3, 21:4

“Far As The Curse Is Found”

When Christ came to earth, He began reversing the effects of the Curse that resulted from Adam and Eve’s sin in the Garden of Eden. This restoration process, which will only be complete in Heaven, includes the development of science. Have you ever thought of it that way? Most people don’t. After all, the tenets of science and those of Christianity often seem at odds in today’s world. But modern science has Christian... More
D E C E M B E R 1 3 “… Cursed is the ground for your sake … In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread …” — Genesis 3:17, 19

No More Curse

Do you remember the last time you blew it with God? Do you remember what that did inside of you? You’re not alone. People have experienced those feelings since the beginning of time. What happened to Adam and Eve when they sinned? They died spiritually. Their minds were darkened. They stubbornly followed their own wills, their spirits out of tune with God. Through their sin, Adam and Eve allowed sorrow, separation, guilt, fear, and... More
D E C E M B E R 1 2 “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” — 1 John 4:18

Fear Not

When was the last time you felt your heart pounding, your stomach tying itself into knots, your hands shaking like leaves in the wind? Was it last year? last month? yesterday? Maybe you feel those things this very minute. Fear runs deep in the human race, a legacy passed down from the very first of God’s creation. It’s the natural response of a sinful people to impending judgment. After Adam and Eve had tasted forbidden fruit... More
D E C E M B E R 1 1 “Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined.” — Isaiah 9:2

Light In Darkness

“Why are there so many lights, Daddy?” Have you ever wondered the same thing at Christmastime, when you see hundreds of houses decked with colorful, twinkling lights? The question about the Christmas lights came on a dark December night from a four-year-old girl. Her father perceptively answered, “Because Jesus is the light of the world.” Before the Light of the World came to earth, the world was very dark. The... More