The Book of Revelation causes division in Christianity. However, the Book does not need Scholastic theology. The message was directed to the seven churches, through the Apostle John, on the island of Patmos. The message came directly from God, through Jesus Christ. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says…
The administration of donor funds
It can only be a condition of mental illness that causes old-timers to assume being indispensable. The analysis of this phenomenon is necessary for those affected by the paradigm shift syndrome when devising better methods of handling financial resources. While old-timers sit in the comfort of nostalgia, the unhealthy newcomers…
The enigma surrounding Chamisa’s critics
From a Christian point of view, Jesus said His followers ought to rejoice and be glad when insulted and persecuted unfairly. The only credit that cannot be taken away from Adv Nelson Chamisa, is that He remains cool, under unbelievable virulent attacks from various angles. There is nothing wrong with…
The significance of Heaven
“You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how…
The test of true Christianity
Not all who call themselves Christians are true followers of Christ. This is not new, as stated by Jesus, before leaving this world. (Matthew 24:5). The Bible provides several mechanisms by which any sincere believer can check the authenticity of his/her commitment. There is no wisdom that can override the…
The principle of hope commands survival
All achievers have one thing in common, and that is hope. Without hope, anyone is defeated and succumbs to what is called failure. Twenty-seven years of imprisonment, without justice, is long enough, to cause an ordinary person to succumb. Only a rare breed maintains the focus under those circumstances. This…
The principle of Service overrides everything
Serving and being served are two principles that separate life from death. This world allows two behaviours to lead in opposite directions. Either a person serves or is beings served by others. Being served appeals to humanity as giving comfort. Serving others is identified with slavery and is abhorred. Most…
The avenues of deception in Christianity
How possible can it be to check the authenticity of the Christian faith, to avoid deception? This is in line with the exhortation given by Jesus to His disciples, but also applicable to everyone in need of truth: “Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in…
Physical birth leads to physical death
There is nothing abnormal about death, just as there is nothing abnormal about birth. Every born child awaits death, at some point. The process, regardless of background, always starts with birth, leading to death at some point. Some people die young. Others die at old age. Living longer, should not…
Deception is caused by a lack of faith
Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “I tell you the truth, not one stone here will be left on another; everything will be thrown down. “…