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Happy Saturday, Good People! I am pleased to make this exciting announcement:

Call for Papers: September 3, 2021

"Religions for Peace, Democracy, and Mutual Understanding: Vodou and Christianity in Interreligious Dialogue”
by Celucien Joseph, PhD (Lead editor)

https://haitithenandnow.wordpress.com/2021/07/03/call-for-papers-september-3-2021-religions-for-peace-democracy-and-mutual-understanding-vodou-and-christianity-in-interreligious-dialogue/

Please share it with the folks in your circles!
Bible- A European book that was written about 700 years ago. Long after the dead sea scrolls which were written thousands of years ago but not found until about 80 years ago. The old scrolls explain more than the Bible. Read the book, "I LOVE GOD" from the dead sea scrolls which will answer all your questions. Like why did Jesus say pick up the serpents and drink all deadly things? Or why did Jesus cry out on the cross, God, God, why have you forsaken me? Why Jesus's mother walked right past him and his disciples ask him, stranger have you seen Jesus? Learn what happened to Jesus when he went up on the mountain with Satan. Jesus told the rich man, to see Heaven, you must obey the ten commandments and give to the needy. Nowhere even in the Bible does it say that Jesus said it was all right to sin and you will be forgiven. What Jesus did say was many shall come in the name of Christ and they shall deceive you. It is time for us all to learn the answers to the many questions we have. Now there is a book that tells all and answers all your questions.
I Love God by Gregory St James Mundy (booksamillion.com)
Coronavirus: Some of you are wondering why this Coronavirus is killing people. Some have asked me as it God’s will. Is God mad at us for all the sinful things that we do? No, my friend, it has nothing to do with God, but only with the Devil. The book “I LOVE GOD” explains these things. How God can you make it rain so that your crops will grow. However, Satan has the power to take that rain and turn it into a flood and wash all your crops away.
[The Key of David; The Key of Knowledge; The True Doctrine of Christ; (Revelation 3:7); (Luke 8:10; 11:52); (Isaiah 22:22)]:

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Proverbs 18:13 King James Version (KJV)
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

URGENT MESSAGE: PLEASE, FINISH THIS BIBLE STUDY. SHOW THIS TO EVERYONE WITH SPIRITUAL EYES TO SEE, AND EARS TO HEAR.

2 Timothy 2:15 King James Version (KJV)
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

{[(HE=IS=A=RE+WARDER of those that diligently seek him); (John 8:31-32); (Hebrews 11)]}.

Use the Key of David, or be ashamed (deceived). It is key to having the seal of God in your forehead (mind); Revelation 7; 9:4.

Proverbs 1:7 King James Version (KJV)
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

2 Thessalonians 2 - the false Christ (Satan), will come to earth claiming to be God (6th trump). Christ Jesus returns at the 7th trump, not until = [Hebrews 9:26-28 (ONCE, AT THE END) = 1 CORINTHIANS 15:52 (AT THE LAST TRUMP) = 1 THESSALONIANS 4:17. Scripture is backed by 2, or more witnesses]. The pre-tribulation rapture doctrine is false teaching. Christ is returning for a virgin bride. Those that worship the false Christ (Satan) thinking he is the true Christ will no longer be spiritual virgins (Matthew 24:19; 25:1-13; Luke 21:23). Oil in the lamp = truth = God's Word & The Holy Spirit. The virgins rejected have "snake oil" (deceit; falsities; lies) in their lamps. Satan spreads confusion through false teaching. People often accept (wo)men's words, teachings, or doctrine as truth when it is false. THE ANY-MOMENT DOCTRINE, & PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE DOCTRINE = SATAN'S SNARE = FALSE TEACHING. Satan masquerades as an angel of light (he will pretend / claim to be Christ); (2 Corinthians 11:14 - "disguised; masquerades)." Guarding a lie with truth, Satan has many in the dark about the true plan of God (Hosea 4:6).

Judgment starts at the pulpit (1 Peter 4:17; Ezekiel 9). Those that hear the truth, yet do not share it can be turned over to a reprobate mind (2 Thessalonians 2:7-12). No one can ignore scripture, and be wise. A counterfeit spirit mimics the Holy Spirit, people often mistake (evil) when it stands in the role of the genuine (Holy Spirit) on matters that an individual is deceived about because it seems holy to them. Satan uses errors in one's understanding to spread falsities, confusion, Babylon throughout the world: everywhere that a falsity, misconception, lie, or lack of knowledge exists (Matthew 16:6). When a Christian confused is in the dark about a part of God's Word, they are not aware of it (Hosea 4:6; Amos 8:11-13 - there are many pastors, yet few have the key of David). Continue in God's Word, seek, ask, knock, read for understanding, meditate on His Word, & pray for the former, and latter rain (Joel 2:23; James 5:7; Matthew 7). BELOVED, DO THE THINGS GOD INSTRUCTED TO UNDERSTAND THE END.

Mark 13; Luke 21; Matthew 24 - the ones taken first are taken by the false Christ, and Almighty God is against those that teach His children to fly to save their souls (Ezekiel 13:20 KJV). Satan, using men / scribes, changed this verse in the NIV. (Kenites, the sons of Cain: Genesis 3:15-16; 1 Chronicles 2:55; Matthew 8; 16:6; 23; John 8:44-47). That should alarm you. They can be converted. Disciples remain in the field working (Matthew 24:13); Hebrews 9:26-28; 1 Thessalonians 4:17 = 1 Corinthians 15:52 (at the last trump). Deuteronomy 30:4; 32:5; Psalm 37:9-34; Proverbs 10:30; Nehemiah 1:9; Isaiah 64:4; Zephaniah 3:8-9; Isaiah 43:26 - claim God's promises, and stand (Luke 10:18-20; Psalm 91; all of them). Give the truth to your brethren.

Christ is only pleased with 2 of the 7 churches because they teach the key of David (Rev. 1-3; 1 Corinthians 10:11). We know that John was called up to be shown things by God, in the spirit, ON THE LORD'S DAY = THE DAY OF THE LORD = THE BEGINNING OF THE 1,000 REIGN WITH CHRIST = THE 7th trump = THE END OF THIS WORLD AGE = IT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TO BE TAUGHT TO GOD'S CHILDREN THAT THIS IS A "[rapture (not even in the Bible; Satan's doctrine)]." It is John, on the Lord's Day, in the spirit, and it is false teaching (Satanic) to teach this is a "rapture." The only reason Satan was able to deceive teachers about the false doctrine was by being hinged on the false teaching of 1 Thessalonians 4:17, which every false teacher tries to use as scriptural proof of a pre-tribulation rapture of the church. TO BE CLEAR: SATAN WILL BEGUILE MANY WELL MEANING CHRISTIANS (spoiled). Marvel not that the church is under great deception for it is written that there will be a falling away, the great apostasy. "The Mystery of Iniquity" has long been at work (2 Thessalonians 2:7). Plant the seeds, pray, and be patiently available.

[Matthew 13:30 - this is at the end of the Day of the Lord, yet it is parallel with the events that will transpire before that day / 2nd Advent / 7th trump]. The disciples / saints / election / overcomers remain in the field working for a short season, until the true Christ returns (Mark 13:20; Matthew 24:22).

Studying Mark 13, Luke 21, Matthew 24, and Revelation 6 together helps. Do not contradict the words, and teachings of Christ as you continue to read the Bible. This will keep you from being confused about God's Word / Will / Plan. The Word does not contradict itself, so if you believe the church is raptured by Christ Jesus, you are incorrect, according to Christ. MARK 13 - do not go against anything Christ laid out line by line, precept by precept, about the events that consummate the end of this age, and you will be rightly (discerning) the Word.

1 Thessalonians 4 ~
This was originally written in Greek, a fixed language. English is not a fixed language, and that puts a spin on things. It is important to take your concordance, and study to the etymology, or you will run into confusion (Babylon; babyl; darkness; Satan's kingdom). Greek, being a fixed language, does not allow the subject to change. The subject here is: "where are the dead?" The subject cannot change to a false teaching of a pre-tribulation rapture. The second reference to this scripture is (1 Corinthians 15:50-55 - "at the last trump)."

1 Thessalonians 4:4). Stick with Christ and do not be a part of worshipping false idols, religions, other gods. 5). Love is honest, genuine, and true. 7). Holiness is bringing His Word forth, and not deceiving people. 10). Keep doing missionary work and spreading the Word. 11). "Quiet" = "sincere" (understood it).

13). "I don't want you to be ignorant about the dead, and where they are." The heathen don't know where the dead are. [Reference: Ecclesiastes 12:6-7 (the spirit returns to the Father); (2 Corinthians 5:7-8)]. 14). They are already with Him, all of the dead, every one. 15). [Reference: Ecclesiastes 12:7-8; "prevent" = "precede" (Greek). They are already gone. There is no way to beat them there. Some are on the wrong side of the gulf].

16). The Trump of God is the last trump. The dead in Christ rise first because they are with Him. A person's spirit does not remain in the ground. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust for our earthly bodies have served their purposes. [Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:50-55 (50). Flesh gets crippled, cannot be eternal. (52). LAST TRUMP].

17). Paul spoke colloquial Greek. "Air" = (Greek: (aer) (ah-ayr'); from aemi: "To breathe unconsciously, i.e. respire; by analogy to blow): "air" (as naturally circumambient). We are caught up in that spiritual body with the Lord; the breath of life; face; pneuma. "Clouds" [Reference: Hebrews 12:1 (group, swarm, or gathering of witnesses; army that is coming with Christ)]: [Reference: Ezekiel 13:2-3, 17-21: here, "women" mean children of Israel, the seed of the nation (God's people). God is clearly AGAINST those that teach His people to fly to save their souls].

^ There must be a 2nd witness to this passage of scripture = 1 Corinthians 15:50-55 - VERSE 52 (AT THE LAST TRUMP). In 2 Thessalonians 2, Paul makes it PERFECTLY CLEAR that there is no Pre-Tribulation "Rapture." We are to remain in the field, working until Christ's return, at the LAST TRUMP.

Ezekiel 13:20 King James Version (KJV)
20 Wherefore thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I am against your pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fly.

GOD is against those that teach His children to fly to save their souls. Those taken from the field in Matthew 24 are taken in judgment. God did not tell us to put on the Gospel armor so that we could fly away. [2 Thessalonians 2; 1 Thessalonians 5 ~ the "any-time doctrine" is false teaching, the anti-Christ / Satan / false Christ will come at the 6th trump, pretending to be Christ. The true Christ will not return until the 7th (last trump), as it is written (1 Corinthians 15:52; Hebrews 9:26; 1 Thes. 4:17)].

{[Acts 1:1-11 / Zechariah 14:4] - HIS FEET WILL TOUCH THE GROUND}; {Zechariah 9:9-10 (verse 9 = 1st advent); [(verse 10 = 2nd advent); (Revelation 20:4); (Hebrews 9:26); (Zechariah 9:10)]}. We will reign with Christ, on the Earth, for 1,000 years (the Day of The Lord; 2 Peter 3:8). God Almighty will come to Earth, establishing His Kingdom for ever in Jerusalem at the end of the Day of THE LORD, as it is written. You do not want to fly away with Satan (again, for emphasis).

Revelation 3:7). "Philadelphia" (Brotherly Love). It is critical to understand: the key of David unlocks the meats of the true doctrine of God's Word, and includes knowing the genealogy of David, through which Christ came, and the genealogy of Cain, through which the Kenites came. It is much more than genealogy. This is imperative for understanding the mystery of the Kingdom. Study the mystery of the Kingdom, and the mystery of iniquity. [Note: the church members of Smyrna's teachings are this, as will be all of the church members]. The key of David unlocks the deeper understandings of God's Word, and locks God's Word whereby men cannot change it, as they have with many translations (the Kenites; Genesis 3:15-16; 1 Chronicles 2:55; Luke 11:52; John 8:44-45; Revelation 2:9; 3:9). CHRIST=THE=LIVING=WORD=HAS=THE=KEY. You must get it by following His instructions, which includes continuing in His Word, meditating on His Word, praying on His Word, asking, seeking, and knocking about His Word so that He will give you revelation based on the truth of His Word. The Key of David is the truth of God's Word (the true doctrine of Christ; Deuteronomy 32:2). All authority has been given to Christ, and what He opens, or closes, no man can defy (Isaiah 22:22; Matthew 28:18).

8). "I know thy works" (HE=HAS=BEEN=WATCHING); (James 2:14-26). "Open door, and no man can shut it" (once you know the truth, you cannot be deceived. Always stick to the truth, it is a guarantee; Isaiah 43:26). "YHVH; THE=SACRED=NAME of GOD; YH; HalleluYH! YHVH said that The Name Above All Names is YESHUA (YHVH SAVIOR). There is no letter "J" in the Hebrew alphabet. You have been true to Him, and not denied His name, whom He said is Christ (Acts 4:12; 20:28). 9). All are gathered at Christ's feet, and bow to Him. It is not us they will bow to. We will be worshipping at the feet of Christ.

10). We know that Satan (the desolator) is the abomination of desolation, spoken of by the prophet (Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15; Mark 13:14), and will come as the anti-Christ. Therefore, we are not unsuspecting, deceived, or tempted to worship Satan, pretending to be Christ (2 Thessalonians 2). You are "kept" by having, and teaching this knowledge (the seal of God) in your forehead (Revelation 9:4) to others (Matthew 9:35-38; Luke 10; 1 Thessalonians 5). You have "kept the word of my patience" (Zephaniah 3:8-9; Isaiah 30:18; 33:2; 64:4; Psalm 25:3; 37:34; 62:5; 130:5; Proverbs 10:30; 27:14; James 5:7; Galatians 5:5; Hebrews 10:36; you teach others to wait upon the Lord, and that Satan comes first pretending to be Christ; 2 Thessalonians 2; Ezekiel 13:20 - you know and teach that the pre-tribulation rapture doctrine is false teaching, meaning that it is Satanic at its core). You are not deceived, and you do not help support the Satanic deception that comes over the world through false teachings, lies, or any other evils you are aware of (NASA lies: see album P.T.A. Meeting in the lecture notes); (Proverbs 28:13). You are not tempted during the hour of temptation because you know that Satan is a fake, claiming to be Christ. "Them that dwell upon the earth" (God does not dwell upon the earth, men do. His Holy Spirit, Ruach, dominates the earth, but this is why it is stated as it is in the English translation; Psalm 91; Luke 10:17-20). You are blessed indeed by having been given the key of David.

Some will be delivered up to the false Christ, and it will turn to them for a testimony (Mark 13; Luke 12:10 - refusal to let THE=HOLY=SPIRIT=GOD=CHRIST=ACTS 20:28 speak through you is the unpardonable sin, and the Pentecostal, or cloven tongue is understood by all who hear it; Luke 21; Matthew 24 - "he that endures to the end, the same shall be saved" = remain true to GOD=CHRIST=THE HOLY SPIRIT, whether you be alive and remain until Christ returns at the end, or you be slain in the physical before that great Day of the Lord, beginning at the 2nd Advent); [end time events: Daniel 9:27; 12:12; Zechariah 4; Revelation 9; 11; 13; time of the Gentiles, 2 witnesses, the abomination of desolation, the anti-Christ, and the return of Christ / 2nd Advent. 1,335 days is the span these events take place within. The 7 year tribulation period is the 70th week / 1 week of years = 7 years, shortened by Christ: Mark 13:20; Matthew 24:22].

God has purposed each one's life in a certain capacity of service unto Him. As it is written in Hosea, James, and in other places: the tribes of Israel were scattered abroad the world, and not knowing now who they are. [Philippians 2 - come to God with a pure heart, and willing to obey to obtain your missions / purposes = to know what you shall do = work out your own salvation, with / by Him; Jeremiah 33:3; John 15: be willing to lay it down for GOD=IS=LOVE; Genesis 22:12; James 1; Philippians 1].

11). "No man take thy crown" (the man of sin, Satan, the son of perdition, or by a false teacher). Worshipping the false Christ is one way a person would lose their crown. 12). "Overcometh" (Mark 13; Luke 21; Matthew 24; Deuteronomy 32; Revelation 12:11-17). "Pillar in the temple," (spiritually). He is the Temple, the Word, and the Body (Revelation 21:22-27); (Isaiah 64:4). 13). Tuned to the Holy Spirit (discernment).

15). Be morally and spiritually correct. Stand for the truth, and be depended on for doing it. We need works (James 2:14-26). 18). Pray for spiritual "(eyes to see, and ears to hear)." Also, pray for the former rain, and the latter rain. Be awake, watching, sound the alarm, working in the field, and having understanding (Revelation 7:1-3; Revelation 9). "Buy gold tried by the fire" = works. The more you burn gold, the purer it gets. It is not that gold will hold a high future value, it is that it works well as a teaching aid for us to understand. God is speaking about having the truth of His Word / Will / Plan, and preaching / sharing / teaching it to others. "...white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear" [Your righteous acts weave together the linens you will wear in heaven (the presence of God; Jerusalem, during the Day of the Lord); (Revelation 14:13; 16:15; 19:8); (James 2:14-26); (Matthew 22:11-14); (Revelation 3:8 - I know thy works)].

19). God will forgive. He loves, and corrects His children. We must do it His way. (Matthew 3:2; 4:17; Mark 1:15). 20). Open your mind (heart) to Him = be completely honest with Him, and yourself. He wants you to know His Word / Will / Plan with great understanding, and He will use you to perform His purposes for your life (service). He opens the door to understanding, removes confusion, brings in peace, contentment, and rest (John 15:4-6: abide). He can help you become the best person you can (Philippians 1:6). Seek, ask, and knock to receive revelation from His Word. Christ is the Prince of Peace, but there will not be world peace until after God's wrath (1 Thessalonians 5:3-7).

21). Revelation 12:7-11. Don't fall away in the great apostasy by worshipping the false Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2 - understand it, and never contradict it in your interpretation of God's Word. Your heavenly Father is your best friend, and if you don't talk with Him (seek Him), you are not going to understand the end. It takes more than reading His Word for understanding (Matthew 7).

22). Christ is only pleased with 2 of the 7 churches in the many membered ONE body of Christ's Church (Revelation 1:11). It is our command to bring that many membered body into one accord. That which is outside of Christ's doctrine is not in the body (1 Corinthians 3). The Kingdom is like a net cast, and those things that don't belong are cast out. God gives us the opportunity to make corrections before receiving judgment. Do not be one that worships the false Christ. They will be attending a false wedding, having been beguiled by Satan, the false Christ. This is a test. IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN EXACTLY AS GOD SAID IT WILL (absolute guarantee).

No teacher of God's Word is able to disprove the true doctrine of Christ = the Key of David. Once you have / know / understand it, you have clarity, and no matter who the pastors, elders, deacons, teachers, or disciples are, their misunderstandings are immediately evident to you. God expects you to give them the truth (parable of the talents = remnant truth; Matthew 25:14-30; Ark of His Testament; The Key of David). Not all will have pliable hearts, the time, or attention span to try to understand the truth. Be patient, plant the seeds, and be there / ready for them to answer questions with scripture (2 Timothy 4:2); [Amos 8:11-13; this knowledge is key to the seal of God in your forehead (mind); Revelation 7; 9:4]. Deuteronomy 30:4; Nehemiah 1:9; Isaiah 64:4; Zephaniah 3:8-9; Psalm 37:34; Proverbs 10:30. As long as you are still in this flesh body, Christ has not returned (1 Thessalonians 4:17 = 1 Corinthians 15:52 - at the Last trump).

God is on the throne, and He knows your every thought. Talk to Him, and stay in His Word. Through Christ, all things are possible (John 16:33). Operate in truth, and dispel all lies. This too shall pass.

CLAIM CHRIST, AND ACCEPT / CLAIM GOD'S PROMISES: Psalm 91; Luke 10:18-20; Psalm 45 & 46:
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ISIS Just Got a New Boss. Does Anyone Care Anymore? 08/17/2023

Earlier this month, ISIS announced that its leader, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurayshi, had died fighting a rival terrorist group in Eastern Syria. With five caliphs in less than four years, the Islamic State makes governments in the Sahel seem stable.

ISIS Just Got a New Boss. Does Anyone Care Anymore? With five caliphs in less than four years, the Islamic State makes governments in the Sahel seem stable.

Stephen Meyer Proposes God as a Conclusion of Science 08/16/2023

The beginning of the universe, the fine tuning of the physical constants of the universe, the origin of life, and its later complex patterns all point to a transcendent designer.

Stephen Meyer Proposes God as a Conclusion of Science Only theism is adequate to explain the “ensemble of evidence that we now have about biological, physical, and cosmological origins” ... this brings the possibility of an intelligent origin of life into the area of public truth.

America! The Glory of the World for Religion 08/15/2023

With the instructions that they had nothing to do but save souls and reform the nation, the first Methodist preachers crisscrossed the land, held revivals, organized camp meetings, and were primarily responsible for creating in America a new religious culture, which was not only the basis for democracy but for the flourishing of Christian faith.

America! The Glory of the World for Religion We should view our present religious situation not as a time of despair but as a time of opportunity, writes Riley B. Case.

C. S. Lewis against the Darkness 08/14/2023

The year 1941, a truly ominous year in the struggle between civilization and barbarism, apparently prompted an obscure Oxford scholar — C. S. Lewis — to think more deeply about the problem of evil in the world, to great literary effect.

C. S. Lewis against the Darkness The year 1941 prompted obscure Oxford scholar C. S. Lewis to think more deeply about the problem of evil in the world, to great literary effect.

Two Anglican Church Plants Leave for the Episcopal Church 08/11/2023

“These departures are indicative of a disconnect between two groups within the Anglican Church in North America: former mainline Protestants, including former Episcopalians, standing against revisionist theology, and post-evangelicals reacting against cultural hallmarks of their prior church homes, such as complementarianism or Christian nationalism,” IRD's Jeff Walton tells Christianity Today.

Two Anglican Church Plants Leave for the Episcopal Church Resurrection South Austin is the latest to go, citing issues around race, women, s*xual minorities, and abuse response.

The Politics of Jesus 08/11/2023

There is always the temptation by religionists to believe that power in their hands can enact a holy regime.

The Politics of Jesus We must be very slow to speak politically for Him.

‘Regime Change’ and Postliberal False Hope 08/10/2023

Jettisoning the liberal principle of “separation” will not revive piety. Only revivals do that.

‘Regime Change’ and Postliberal False Hope At a time when the United States suffers from serious political ailments, it is tempting to bash liberalism.

Mainline Seminaries All-In on ‘Q***ring the Divine’ 08/09/2023

Progressive divinity schools are teaching a Q***r theology that branches from both Marxist-influenced liberation theology and q***r theory.

Mainline Seminaries All-In on ‘Q***ring the Divine’ Progressive divinity schools have transitioned from an embrace of inclusivity to instead uproot fundamental principles of theology.

A Threat to the Chaldean Patriarchate is a Threat to All Christians in Iraq 08/08/2023

For centuries, the Chaldean Church has actively promoted inclusive dialogue within Iraqi society, and has represented sister Christian communities in its relations with the Iraqi Government. However, a recent move by Iraqi President Abd al-Latif Rashid threatens the critical role of the Chaldean Church in Iraq.

A Threat to the Chaldean Patriarchate is a Threat to All Christians in Iraq A recent move by Iraqi President Abd al-Latif Rashid threatens the critical role of the Chaldean Church in Iraq.

How Big is the United Methodist Split So Far? 08/08/2023

How big is the United Methodist split, really?

How Big is the United Methodist Split So Far? How big is the United Methodist split so far? Here's some important perspective on this schism and the growth of the Global Methodist Church.

Contending for Truth and Justice in Love 08/07/2023

How can Christians live in a contemporary culture which is hostile to Biblical faith and yet be faithful to Christ?

Contending for Truth and Justice in Love Christians are in a moment that’s going to require a level of courage but truth consistently and sincerely and lovingly stated is its best answer and will certainly be finally honored by God.

Bishop Tim Whitaker on Learning to Die 08/03/2023

“Nobody wants to die,” they say, and many of us do not even want to think about it, writes Bishop Timothy Whitaker. But, "The moment has arrived for me when death has become personal."

Bishop Tim Whitaker on Learning to Die Bishop Timothy Whitaker shares on the unwanted challenge of living with disease, theological reflections on death, and his personal attitudes toward dying.

The National Council of Churches’ Collapse 08/02/2023

What happens when churches go vague on theology and detailed on politics?

The National Council of Churches’ Collapse But other churches can learn lessons from the NCC’s demise: Be firm on doctrine and careful on political activism.

Wesleyans and the Public Square 08/02/2023

The changed heart may begin with the individual and his or her cooperation with the grace of God, but that changed heart lives in community, and learns to love others with the holy love of God.

Wesleyans and the Public Square Direct political conversation is avoidable. But what isn’t avoidable is the fact that the Gospel has social repercussions.

Testimony and the Dangers of Anti-Intellectualism 08/01/2023

Jon Ward in his new book Testimony identifies the root of evangelical anti-intellectualism as a spiritual experience of the heart, as opposed to the head. Ultimately, this hyper-spiritualized worldview is rooted in self-absorbed experiences.

Testimony and the Dangers of Anti-Intellectualism By combining personal vulnerability and investigative journalism, Jason Ward in "Testimony" confronts paradoxes and hypocrisies of his evangelical experience.

What Every Southeastern United Methodist Needs to Know 07/31/2023

Any Southeastern United Methodist who has seen radicalism in other regions and thought, “it can’t happen here!” must now face the reality of how such radicalism has already come to dominate and spread across what is left of United Methodism in the Southeast.

What Every Southeastern United Methodist Needs to Know Documentation of the liberalism now shaping every major corner of the Southeastern United Methodist Jurisdiction.

Defending Good Men: A Review of The Toxic War on Masculinity 07/28/2023

Christians ought not reject masculinity, as some in our culture would have us do. The problem is not masculinity, it is men's sin.

Defending Good Men: A Review of The Toxic War on Masculinity Evangelical scholar Nancy R. Pearcey provides a thoughtful and factually grounded rebuttal to popular narratives about manhood.

"Christian Nationalism" & Mocking Victims 07/28/2023

The elevation of nobodies into somebodies is a unique gift of Christianity to the world, writes IRD's Mark Tooley.

"Christian Nationalism" & Mocking Victims The elevation of nobodies into somebodies is a unique gift of Christianity to the world.

07/27/2023

Join us for a discussion on confronting jihadism in Africa: lessons from Nigeria and Somalia. This discussion will be presented by Max Prowant, Philos Project Research Fellow at IDC.

Second Anglican Parish Heads for Episcopal Church 07/27/2023

IRD's Jeff Walton writes that there is a jarring disconnect between Anglicans who separated from the Episcopal Church’s theological revisionism at great cost, and post-Evangelicals newly weighing such truth claims.

Second Anglican Parish Heads for Episcopal Church A prominent Anglican Church in North America parish departs the denomination to pursue affiliation with the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.

The God of Locke, Lewis, Tolkien and the West 07/26/2023

Recently IRD's Joe Loconte joined The Jacob Kersey Program to discuss the Christianity of John Locke, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien. Listeners can access the recording in podcast form via the below link.

The God of Locke, Lewis, Tolkien and the West IRD's Dr. Joseph Loconte joins The Jacob Kersey Program to discuss the Christianity of John Locke, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien.

Slavery, Homos*xuality, and United Methodist Regionalism 07/26/2023

Regionalization would allow United Methodists in the United States and Europe to declare themselves a “region” to have their own Discipline, not subject to review, revision, or input from African Methodists.

Slavery, Homos*xuality, and United Methodist Regionalism United Methodist regionalism implies that “culture” can now stand as an interpreter of Scripture, writes Riley B. Case.

Methodist Split & Post-denominational USA 07/25/2023

United Methodism is in a free fall, a loss for U.S. society and American Christianity. What is going on?

Methodist Split & Post-denominational USA Very few U.S. denominations are growing, although the liberal ones are declining the fastest.

Today’s Southern United Methodism: Non-Celibate Gay Clergy, Weddings Already Here 07/25/2023

Welcome to the new Southern United Methodism: Drag-queens preach to children. Top denominational officials openly violate church rules they promised to uphold. Gay weddings. New clergy openly engage in homos*xual practice, flippant blasphemy, and casual profanity.

Today’s Southern United Methodism: Non-Celibate Gay Clergy, Weddings Already Here Now top Southern United Methodist officials trample church rules, biblical morality as blatantly as had been seen in radicalized regions.

Even in the South, the United Methodist Church Has Changed 07/21/2023

The South was once the bastion of United Methodist conservatism, but now has become about as liberal as other regions of the denomination. Even in previously conservative regions, no congregation that chooses to remain UMC will be left alone by the new intolerant liberalism that has taken over the denomination.

Even in the South, the United Methodist Church Has Changed Even in the once conservative-leaning South, the United Methodist Church has now become dramatically more liberal than even a few years ago.

07/21/2023

This week we welcome College Outreach and Events Director Sarah Stewart, who comes to IRD from Leadership Institute. Sarah has a Master of Divinity in the Development of Christian Thought and Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics from Liberty University. Welcome, Sarah!

How Should Christians Respond to ‘Sound of Freedom’? 07/21/2023

A story centered upon the gritty world of child s*x trafficking is among the highest profile films this summer. For Christians, what’s our answer to an old and complicated problem?

How Should Christians Respond to ‘Sound of Freedom’? Sound of Freedom employs emotional connection to raise awareness about modern-day slavery, but manipulation tactics, not kidnapping, are the more common culprit.

Christian School Challenges Colorado on Exclusionary State-Wide School Funding 07/20/2023

A Colorado school argues that it is being forced to choose between compromising its religious conviction to exclusively employ Christian teachers, or abide by their religious beliefs and forgo the state’s funding program.

Christian School Challenges Colorado on Exclusionary State-Wide School Funding Darren Patterson Christian Academy argues that Colorado forces it to choose between its religious integrity and participation in a state funding program.

Pastor Jeffrey Rickman’s Caution to Disaffiliated Methodists 07/19/2023

When we are no longer under the authority of unfaithful rulers, it is morally incumbent upon us to speak the truth so as to help others who are still under their authority. Yet so many churches and leaders who have gotten free from the UMC have chosen to simply move along, leaving behind those who haven’t been so fortunate as to move as quickly, writes the Rev. Jeffrey Rickman.

Pastor Jeffrey Rickman’s Caution to Disaffiliated Methodists Global Methodist elder Jeffrey Rickman urges fellow disaffiliated Methodists to not abandon faithful brothers and sisters "left behind."

How ALL United Methodist Bishops Fail the Discipline 07/18/2023

Every active United Methodist bishop in America oversees a culture of theological anarchy. Clergy can — and do — publicly discourage belief in core doctrines, with no response from bishops.

How ALL United Methodist Bishops Fail the Discipline How even orthodox United Methodist bishops have become complicit in the unraveling of the Discipline as the denomination's supposed covenant.

‘She's Tickling Our Souls’ Episcopalians Proclaim of Holy Spirit at Jesus Festival 07/17/2023

Despite the presence of charismatic renewal themes at the Episcopal Church’s recent “It’s All About Love” festival, including language of revival, healing prayer stations, and anointing with oil, the event spotlighted proponents of revisionist theology emphasizing s*xuality, gender identity, and race.

‘She's Tickling Our Souls’ Episcopalians Proclaim of Holy Spirit at Jesus Festival Top Episcopal Church officials warn of increasing anxiety at climate change as well as the need for healing amidst mental health and wellness crises.

Court Halts Challenge to Tennessee Ban on Gender-Altering Procedures 07/14/2023

In a move that has significant implications for Christian medical practitioners, a Tennessee law banning gender-altering procedures for minors can take effect.

Court Halts Challenge to Tennessee Ban on Gender-Altering Procedures In a move that has implications for Christian medical practitioners, a Tennessee law banning gender-altering procedures for minors can take effect.

07/13/2023
Berg's Strange Bedfellows: A Review of Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age 07/13/2023

First Amendment scholar Thomas C. Berg’s Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age highlights the rising polarization in America and how religious liberty can remedy a rising tide of animosity among opposing camps in American political culture.

Berg's Strange Bedfellows: A Review of Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age Can religious liberty can remedy polarization and animosity among opposing camps in American political culture?

Sorting Out America’s Religious Climate 07/11/2023

Kokomo, Indiana is a case study in seeking to understand the changing religious scene in America, writes Riley Case. Evangelical, Pentecostal and Roman Catholic churches grow rapidly along a 5-mile stretch of road, while mainline Protestantism seems locked in steady decline.

Sorting Out America’s Religious Climate Kokomo, Indiana is a case study in seeking to understand the changing religious scene in America, writes the Rev. Riley Case.

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