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Keeping Christ in Xmas

...Christian history. The Chi Rho symbol Understanding the linguistic history of “Xmas” and the symbolism of the Chi Rho provides a clearer perspective on these aspects of the Christmas tradition. Far from modern inventions, both are rooted in ancient linguistic and religious traditions that have persisted through the centuries. These symbols contribute to the rich history of Christmas celebrations, connecting contemporary practices to the linguistic and iconographic heritage of Christianity.  So, in short, it's a very Christ-centred way of writing “Christmas” that is historically rooted in the faith, so have a very Merry Xmas!...

Four Blood Moons and everyone loses their minds

...t), which history also apparently shows. The Jewish Talmud (book of tradition / Interpretation) says; "When the moon is in eclipse, it is a bad omen for Israel. If its face is as red as blood, (it is a sign that) the sword is coming to the world." ... Every time a blood moon pattern has appeared on Jewish feast days a big event affects the nation of Israel. The event affectingIsrael begins just before the actual years of the blood moons. To understand what will happen in the 2014 - 2015 "blood moons" you must understand the pattern of blood moons in the past. It was confirmed by NASA that we have had "blood-red moons" on the first day of Passover an...

Understanding The New Testament: Inspiration, Canonisation, And Historical Context

...A common modern perception of the inspiration of Scripture often portrays it as a rigid, divine dictation of words from God to be written down verbatim. This perspective leads to concerns among some religious communities, such as Muslims, who view any alteration or addition to the text as a potential threat to the entire faith. The Islamic understanding of inspiration emphasises direct and unalterable divine dictation, contributing to their scepticism of multiple Bible translations, which they falsely label as “corruption”. In contrast, the Biblical inspiration of the Scriptures has never been viewed as a literal divine dictation, as if the apostles were un...

The Two Babylons Exposed: The Book That Misled Millions

...Over the years, I’ve encountered many Christians who’ve quoted from Alexander Hislop’s The Two Babylons as if it were a solid historical resource. The book claims that the Roman Catholic Church is not truly Christian but rather a continuation of ancient Babylonian religion. It’s self-assured and sweeping, and for many people, it seems to explain everything, from Marian devotion to Lent and Easter, to Christmas, as rooted in paganism. But is it accurate? In short: no, it really isn’t. Hislop’s work is a classic example of 19th-century pseudohistory — a polemical piece, written to prove a point, not to explore any historical truth. Flawed Meth...

Will UK Councils Criminalise Christianity? The Alarming Precedent Set by a Labour Council

...something history has proven over and over again. We may not face death, but the threat of prosecution is real enough. We may not see literal blood spilled, but believers could face arrest, fines, and the shattering of their daily lives and reputations. That is persecution, even if it lacks the violence of earlier centuries. And if history is anything to go by, such pressure will not shrink the Church but only cause it to grow. God has a way of using opposition to refine His people. When the culture pushes the Gospel out, the Gospel roots itself deeper. When Christians are told to stop speaking, the Spirit stirs them to speak all the more boldly. A Final Word...

Kirk Cameron And The Biblical Case For Annihilationism

...ut Church history, and held by Christians who take divine judgement every bit as seriously as their eternal-torment counterparts. This is not a debate invented by Twitter (or “?” as it’s called now…). It’s been around for a long, long, time. Watch Kirk’s video in full here before forming an opinion Immortality Is Assumed, Not Taught One of the quiet assumptions behind Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT) is the idea that all human souls are inherently immortal, and therefore must exist forever somewhere. Once that premise is accepted, eternal suffering becomes unavoidable. The difficulty is that Scripture does not teach innate huma...