"And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it." (Jn. 1:5)"The light shines" is in simple present tense; the darkness did not comprehend it is in past tense (in Greek, aorist). This is a testimony about Jesus Christ. 1. It points to the eternality of Christ, the light, who always shines, has always shone, and will always shine. There is no shadow of turning in Him. Yesterday and tomorrow are as today for Him. Therefore, His voice through the Spirit is always in the today. 2. It points to the defeat point of darkness...
Glory of the Son in Us
Christ is the brightness of God's glory (Heb. 1:3). God's glory is incomparable with anything in creation. "...the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differs from another star in glory." (1Cor. 15:39)Christ's glory far exceeds anything in creation. That Infinitely glorious one emptied Himself of holding on to that glorious form alone and took the form of man 2000 years ago. "Though he was God, he...
Imprisonment and the Law of Moses
The Romans were the first who used imprisonment as a form of punishment, rather than mere detention. The Law of Moses didn't prescribe jailing as a form of punishment. The Cities of Refuge were places of protection for those who accidentally killed someone. OT Law was based on the "tooth for tooth" principle of justice (not the "stone for brick" one). The closest form of imprisonment (when fines or debt became unpayable) was slavery. But, it had the limit of 6 years; the slave had be set free in the 7th year and also given means of survival. The...
Spirit-filled Preaching
The No.1 qualification of being a Spirit-filled Preacher is not to have a degree from a "great" University or have the recognition of a "great" movement; but, it is to be Spirit-filled and totally in tune with the work of the Holy Spirit in the world today.SPIRIT-FILLED PREACHING1. Convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment"And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment." (Joh 16:8 NKJ)Spirit-filled preaching will not speak about grace without first convicting the world...
Praying for Good Things
"If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! (Matt. 7:11)Good Things.. 1. Are not things of lust/covetousnessJames 4:3 - evil desire. Therefore, they ask but don't receive . Israel lusted after evil things 2Cor. 10:62. Are not things of compromise Num. 22:12,19- Balaam wanted to go, though God forbade. He began double checking to see if God would change mind. Jude 1:113. Are not things of despair, anger, and frustration 1Kgs.19:4-5...
Examples of Biblical Propositions or Implications That Challenge Science
1. God created the world out of nothing. This contradicts the scientific assumptions that energy can neither be created nor destroyed, and that something cannot come out of nothing. The Bible is unique in its proclamation of creatio ex nihilo. Even quantum physics based theories of the universe presuppose something preexisting, at least the quantum laws. The biblical doctrine sets apart God as transcendent, infinite, immutable, and one. 2. The material world is not the only reality. While certain psychical societies have been investigating...
