Sexual Abuse By Catholic Clergy Settled in New York

Sexual Abuse By Catholic Clergy Settled in New York

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The state of New York has settled a class action lawsuit over sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, and others are pending. What does this tell us about the Catholic Church? What does the Bible have to say about sexual misconduct? 

“Likewise, Sodom, Gomorrah, and the surrounding towns, which, in the same manner as they, indulged in sexual promiscuity and practiced unnatural vice, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire”—Jude 7 NAB

All types of sexual immorality are condemned by the Bible. However, the Catholic Church has often looked the other way, or even worse, has covered up such gross wrongdoing by its leaders. The Bible even foretold one of the contributing factors that has led to such wickedness. read more

Can Anyone Today Prove They Are A Jew From Abraham?

Can Anyone Today Prove They Are A Jew From Abraham?

Is the Bible reliable?
Can anyone today prove they are a Jew?
Some today strongly believe that Jews are still God’s favored people. But, can anyone today prove they are a Jew? In a sense, we can say that some of us Christians today are Americans, some are British, some are Hispanic, some are African, some are Chinese, etc. We can also say that some are male and some are female. We can also say that many are Gentiles, and a few are Jews. In another sense, we can accurately say, that, for Christians, according to the scriptures, “Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all” (Colossians 3:11 NIV). The Jews of Bible times were very conscientious of their genealogy, and kept meticulous records. Jesus of Nazareth had the irrefutable genealogy for his Messiahship. Matthew 1:1-16 provides a record of “the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham” (NIV), including “Judah” (Genesis 49:10). His birth at Bethlehem, in fulfillment of Micah 5:2 was also irrefutable (Matthew 2:1-10). A notable case in point to illustrate this fact occurred among the returning Jewish exiles when an issue arose as to who were genuine descendants of the priestly line.

“The following came up from the towns of Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Kerub, Addan, and Immer, but they could not show that their families were descended from Israel . . . These searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean. The governor ordered them not to eat of any of the most sacred food until there was a priest ministering with the Urim and Thummim”—Ezra 2:59,62,63 NIV read more

Which Jerusalem for Christians – “Present”,”Above”, or “Heavenly”?

Which Jerusalem for Christians – “Present”,”Above”, or “Heavenly”?

Is the Bible reliable?
Which Jerusalem is for Christians?

Many Christians today strongly feel that “Israel according to the flesh” (1 Corinthians 10:18 NAB) is still ‘God’s chosen people”, and that the modern day Republic of Israel has a place in God’s purpose, and fulfilled Bible prophecy when it was established in 1948. They believe that Old Testament prophecies of the restoration of Israel are fulfilling and will be fulfilled in a physical, literal way. Which Jerusalem matters to Christians? This article will consider what the scriptures themselves say. read more

Is Sabbath, or First Day of the Week, Keeping, Required?

Is Sabbath, or First Day of the Week, Keeping, Required?

  What Is the Sabbath Day? Definition & Command of Rest

Some preachers and Christians groups insist that Sabbath keeping is required of Christians. They often go so far as to say that unless a person faithfully observes a weekly Sabbath day, they have no relationship with God. They claim that Christians must observe a weekly Sabbath like the ancient Israelites did under the Old Covenant. If a person doesn’t do this, they assert, that person cannot gain eternal life. Notice what one such very devoted sabbath keeper promotes:

Sabbath keeping promoter— “So is the law of the Sabbath now no longer obligatory because it is not mentioned in the NT? Many arguments believe this is to be so. The Sabbath is no longer ‘binding?’ Some contend it has been incorporated in the,‘forsake not the gathering of yourselves together.’ Also a Word from the Apostleship. But is Saturday the Sabbath reveled to Moses on a six day work, rest one by the Gregorian Calendar the obligatory Sabbath or even SUNday? No. However, one day in seven is a Sabbath as commanded by Yahweh as revealed to Moses. The Decalogue remains intact as given by Yahweh to Israel.”  read more

False Messiahs of Jesus’ Prophecy Is Coming True

False Messiahs of Jesus’ Prophecy Is Coming True

“False messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen ones”—Matthew 24:24 NLT

One of the many ways that Jesus’ prophecy is being fulfilled can be seen in recent US national politics. The following BBC online article illustrates this.

‘Anointed by God’: The Christians who see Trump as their saviour

Many churchgoers consider Trump their hope as more Americans turn away from religion.

Aleem Maqbool, BBC, November 16, 2024 Religion editor•@AleemMaqbool
BBC A red baseball cap emblazoned with the words: Jesus is my savior, Trump is my presidentBBC

Standing on a podium in a Florida convention centre on the night of the election, a row of American flags behind him and a jubilant crowd looking on, Donald Trump declared: “Many people have told me that God spared my life for a reason, and that reason was to save our country and to restore America to greatness.” read more

Were the “Ten Tribes of Israel” Really “Lost”?

Were the “Ten Tribes of Israel” Really “Lost”?

Is the Bible reliable?

Were “the Ten Tribes of Israel” really lost?

Over the centuries, there have been, and still are, many claims, assertions and theories, that after the northern Ten Tribe Kingdom of Israel fell to the Assyrian Empire in about the year 722 BCE, and then were deported to Assyria, they eventually became “lost”. There have been many volumes written about such ideas. Were the ten tribes of Israel really lost? Theories notwithstanding, what is important is what the Bible says. Let’s examine the claims in the light of the scriptures,and we’ll see if there is any validity to such assertions (1 Thessalonians 5:21; 1 John 4:1). read more

Neanderthals Were Humans – Evolutionary Theory Disturbed

Neanderthals Were Humans – Evolutionary Theory Disturbed

Larry Bleiberg The Neanderthal Museum conveys that the species was actually quite similar to humans (Credit: Larry Bleiberg)  

The Neanderthal Museum conveys that Neanderthals were actually quite similar to humans (Credit: Larry Bleiberg)

Neanderthals have for some time been explained and drawn as subhumans, a “cave-man” type species, if you will. Those who believed what the Bible says, for example, “God made all sorts of wild animals, livestock, and small animals, each able to produce offspring of the same kind”, “God created human beings in his own image” (Genesis 1:25,27 NLT), have often been ridiculed by those who believed that humans evolved gradually from lower animals into humans. One of these lower creatures, it was asserted, was called Neanderthals. read more

New Study Proves “Time” Assertion of Evolutionists Is Impossible

New Study Proves “Time” Assertion of Evolutionists Is Impossible

No one disputes Micro-Evolution, that is, small changes within ‘kinds’ (Genesis  1:11-12;21,24-25), such as varieties of dogs, cats, etc. It is Macro-Evolution, that is, wholesale changes of one species into an entirely new species, that is disputed. Since such an assertion has never been observed, Evolutionists claim that over very long periods of time, perhaps millions of years, such large changes have definitely taken place. 

The Bible makes clear that “Yahweh God, the Almighty . . . created all things” (Revelation  4:8,11). “How countless are your works, Yahweh, all of of them made so wisely!” (Psalm 104:24 NJB). Actual documented evidence proves that all creatures reproduce only “according to their kinds” (Genesis  1:11-12;21,24-25 ESV; NIV). read more

“We Do Not Peddle the Word of God for Profit”, or Do We?

“We Do Not Peddle the Word of God for Profit”, or Do We?

Former President Donald Trump rolled out a new leather-bound 'God Bless the USA' Bible in a video posted to Truth Social.
Former President Donald Trump rolled out a new leather-bound “God Bless the USA” Bible in a video posted to Truth Social. | Truth Social

“Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God”—2 Corinthians 2:17 NIV

Contrast the above Bible principle with the facts presented in the following article:

16 August 2024 BBC News, Washington

“Former US President Donald Trump is making money from branded bibles . . . 

Federal candidates are required to file disclosures each year detailing their income, investments, assets and liabilities . . .

Trump has made $300,000 (£273,000) from branded bibles, listed on the financial disclosure form as “The Greenwood Bible”. . . read more

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