There is the idea that circulates amongst some with the vision of 'ending poverty.' It's noble vision. It's an idealistic vision. Therein is the problem: it's an idealistic vision. Idealism does not lead to good results in a real world. It's the idealistic ideas of Marxism that led to the horrors of the gulags, Cambodia's... Continue Reading →
Matthew 11:14b – This is Elijah
"And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come." Previously we had a look at the first part of what Jesus said. Let's now look at the second. What was it that Jesus was offering to those listening? He was offering a key of understanding. 'This is Elias' is a... Continue Reading →
Explaining Matthew 18:18
Oh what evil doctrines have corrupt individuals twisted from Scriptures such as these. It is to this verse amongst others that certain churches will point to as 'proof' of their God-appointed right to mandate or end laws for people to observe as well as the supposed power of their church or priest to 'forgive' (sorry,... Continue Reading →