It should be apparent to every believer that God has one supreme, overarching purpose for everything He does. Every plan He puts in motion, whether directly, or by allowing it to occur, is done with that ultimate, singular purpose in mind. The natural question then becomes, What is God's singular highest purpose for everything He has accomplished, is accomplishing, or will accomplish? Is it found in the plan of redemption? This sounds legitimate; even Scriptural and spiritual. However, if this is the case, it would seem to be a fairly narrow reason that is unable to incorporate everything that God achieves. God's progressively revealed plan is discussed in detail inside. Is His revealed will always the same as His salvation? Is there another reason; a reason greater in scope than even His plan of redemption? The author believes this is the case, and sets out to show from Scripture the truth of the situation.
We are not only seeing a proliferation of books purported to be from aliens friendly to us, but are also experiencing a growing multitude of people who simply receive the messages from these aliens as truth without question. Why is that? What do these aliens allegedly teach that makes their truth seem so inviting? Years ago, it was relatively unheard of to take books like this seriously unless you were in that small segment of the population that lived within that fringe group mindset. Today, it is fast becoming the norm and people from all walks of life are not only accepting messages from aliens as truth, but are directing their energies to bring about what the aliens tell us needs to happen in order for earth and its citizens to survive. The question arises beyond what these entities tell us. The real question has not only to do with the message they bring, but the determination of their true identity. Are they truly who they say they are and are they here for altruistic purposes? While it might seem as though they have made contact with many individuals on the earth, the question as to their veracity is one that must - at all costs - be considered. What is their purpose? Why are their messages so filled with earnestness and why are they just seeming to come out of their dimension now, at this point in time? Can we know? Can we see beyond what is being presented to us to find the truth? Join author Fred DeRuvo as he circumvents some of the main books at the forefront of the world of aliens.
Christians should always be ready to present the reason for the hope that we have in Christ. However, this is completely different than attempting to win people with arguments and words. What we often fail to remember is that the Holy Spirit is deeply involved in the process of saving souls. We need to rely less on ourselves, and more on Him. Either He opens eyes, or He does not. Debate often does nothing, except create pride and a false sense of being right, when the "winner" of the debate might be bathed in error. Presenting the Truth in love is what we - as authentic Christians - are commanded to do. Debating does not usher people into the Kingdom of God. The Holy Spirit does that. Our job is to tell them the truth, whether they listen or not.
Being a Christian is not necessarily a walk in the park. While it begins with the new birth Jesus spoke about with Nicodemus (John 3), it is the starting point of a lifetime of setting Self's will to the side, in favor of fulfilling Christ's will. The remainder of the Christian's life should be lived out from there and it must be lived for Christ. The reality of the cross, what it means and how it works itself out in the daily life of the Christian should constantly be at the forefront of all our thoughts and deeds. The Reformers thought it no small sacrifice, even giving their lives for their Lord. How can Christians today do any less?
The author provides what he feels is a litmus test in determining the truth of some of the most basic and sacred doctrines within Christianity. Sometimes, besides the proof of a doctrine that the Bible provides, another form of confirmation can be found within Satan's system itself; namely aspects of society that we might possibly be used to ignoring. In this day and age where truth seems to be up for grabs, learning what the world is doing and preparing for can wind up shedding a great deal of light on what the enemy of our soul believes. It is in knowing this that the Christian is fitted with another weapon for their arsenal, as they seek to evangelize the lost of this world.
Society has changed...drastically over the past decades. Why is that? Plain and simply, it is due to the fact that people have become more preoccupied with Self. We often see Self as simply a force or an idea. In this book, Dr. Fred presents Self as an entity capable of getting things done its way and using the individual to accomplish it. In essence, Self easily becomes the master to every person who is not under the control of God's Holy Spirit, with the person becoming the slave. Our global society has placed an increasing emphasis on doing things that make a person feel good about themselves (Self). In every area of life, we are told that we need to cater to Self, because in doing so, we become healthier, more rounded individuals. But look where this has gotten us? Society in general today is more rude, more brutish, and generally carries with it the attitude that says "I care only about me " The concept of consideration for others is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Gone are the courtesies in life that separate humanity from the animal kingdom. Respect for others has been replaced with ideologies that allow Self to do the dictating. Whether we see this in the form of criminal "flash mobs," or the rudeness of someone deliberately cutting us off in traffic, the root of the problem is the same. Self, by its very nature, needs to dominate. When a society exists in which millions of individuals live for Self, it is not long before anarchy establishes itself throughout the whole of global society. In this book, Dr. Fred looks examines the fallacies of the Self-life. What are the root causes, the fundamental problems, and the solution?
Four verses in the ninth chapter of Daniel are arguably some of the most important verses found anywhere in Scripture, related to prophecy. If we are to understand what God has given us in these four verses, then we had better do all that we can to ensure we have a correct interpretation. The 70 weeks of Daniel, highlighted in Daniel 9:24-27 are there for our benefit. God did not need to tell us anything, but He chose to do so in order that we would be blessed by the information He has graciously provided to Daniel through the angel Gabriel. The most important question becomes then, what is Gabriel actually relating to Daniel in these four verses? Is the information found there for us today, as yet unfulfilled, or is it all in the past, in which case it would merely be testimony of how God has worked in our past?
Many think they know Dispensationalism and many believe it to be heretical, with some even viewing it as a cult.What is the truth about normative Dispensationalism? This book addresses some of the charges against it, in question and short answer format.
The belief that the Church has replaced Israel has grown in popularity and vehemence over the last few decades. That the Church is somehow the new "Israel" is at odds with Christian Zionism. Those who believe God has with finality rejected Israel, see Christian Zionism as working against God. These same people, having rendered their verdict, offer nothing less than vitriolic rhetoric as a response. While it is one thing to vehemently disagree with an opposing theological stance, it is quite another to let loose a barrage of vile comments and accusations, all in the name of God. This book is an attempt to respond to the virulent charges put forth by Anti-Zionism. Is Zionism racist? Does it glorify the aggressive acts of Israel? Is America in danger of being judged by God because of Christian Zionism? These are certainly weighty charges, but in the end, maybe it's not the Zionist who is working against God. Maybe it is the Anti-Zionist who is the real problem.
Prayer. At its most basic, it is talking with the God of the universe. That, in an of itself, is one of the most amazing aspects of prayer. However, what is God's purpose for authentic Christians in prayer? Throughout Scripture, we see prayers of all types, prayers of hope, prayers of desperation, prayers of praise, and prayers of discovery. For the authentic Christian, the highest calling we have is to commune with God through prayer in order to discover God's will. Too often today, people are taught that prayer is a tool to use to fulfill our own requests. We are unabashedly taught that being selfish in prayer is the true purpose of prayer. The tragedy of this type of thinking is that it turns God into a genie, to be used for our purposes. In this book, author Fred DeRuvo explores the reality of prayer, the purpose of prayer, and the means to discovering God's will. We are told to pray and we are told to pray ceaselessly. But are we told to pray this way to accomplish what we want accomplished, or what God wants accomplished? DeRuvo maintains that true prayer is prayer that seeks to discover God's will for every situation. Once discovered, prayer can then be entered into to find the strength to fulfill God's will for that day, hour, and situation. Prayer is one of the greatest weapons the authentic Christian has in order to overcome the onslaught of the enemy. Without it, we are defeated. Without a right understanding of it, we endanger our Christian testimony and witness. God wants us to pray. But He wants us to pray for HIS will, not ours.
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