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100 Million Year-Old Dinosaurs?

2012-01-30T22:32:00.000+02:00

Pottery on display at the Rafael Laredo Herrera Museum in Lima, Peru, dated 700 AD. Picture source: www.bible.ca This article was inspired after reading the news about another dinosaur nesting sight that was recently discovered, in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park in South Africa. "The eggs, embryos, and nests come from the rocks of a nearly vertical road cut only 25 metres long,"

ANIMISM, ANCESTORS and ANC

2012-01-17T09:54:00.000+02:00

Picture Credit: culturesofafrica.pbworks.com The centenary celebrations of the ANC and their determination to dedicate the country to the ancestral spirits sparked nation wide controversy. How are we as Christians to respond? What does the Bible say concerning the spirits of our ancestors? To whom should South Africa be dedicated? Are there examples in history of other nations that have

I can't worship spirits of past ANC leaders - Kenneth Meshoe

2012-01-08T23:25:00.000+02:00

ACDP leader explains his stance on the ANC’s 100 year anniversary. Response by ACDP President Kenneth Meshoe to the statement by Reverend Dr Vukile Mehana, ANC Chaplain General "I celebrate and congratulate the African National Congress on its 100 year anniversary. I wholeheartedly support celebrating this special event which marks the remembrance of the liberation of the people of

Christian Persecution in the Middle East (Video)

2012-01-07T10:34:00.000+02:00

With the rise of the Islamist powers after semi-secularist dictators have fallen, Christians are fleeing countries like Egypt, Iraq, Syria, etc at an alarming number. The fear is that countries like Iraq, and Egypt that have centuries old heritage in Christianity will soon see all their Christian people flee for good.

Nigerian churches bombed on Christmas day

2011-12-26T00:50:00.001+02:00

Picture Credit: bbc.co.uk On 7 May 2011 the South African media reported that - Osama killing ‘may unleash terrorism in Africa’.... well it certainly has, and it started long before Chrismas! Jihad Bells, Jihad Bells -- Jihad All The Way! Oh what fun with a knife or gun (or a bomb) a Christian guy to slay — hey! Sourced from: www.jihadwatch.org There has been widespread

Commotion after Zuma's Christianity comments

2011-12-23T11:23:00.000+02:00

President Jacob Zuma's comments about the advent of Christianity in South Africa caused a flurry of criticism and clarifications from various groups on Wednesday. The Timeslive website quoted Zuma as telling the launch of a road safety and crime awareness campaign in KwaZulu-Natal that "as Africans, long before the arrival of religion and [the] gospel, we had our own ways of doing things".

Christianity's Triumph

2011-12-18T18:10:00.001+02:00

By Alan Caruba “By far the most important event in the entire rise of Christianity was the meeting in Jerusalem in around the year 50, when Paul was granted the authority to convert Gentiles without them also becoming observant Jews.” So wrote Rodney Stark, the Distinguished Professor of the Social Sciences and co-director of the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University. His

Answering Skeptics - A New Book by Dr Peter Hammond

2011-11-02T13:13:00.000+02:00

But Aren't All Religions the Same? How Can a Good God Allow Evil? Why Does God Not Stop All the Suffering? How Do You Know There is a God? What Proof Do You Have That the Bible is the Word of God? How Can I Know That Jesus is the Messiah? Is the Doctrine of the Trinity Really Taught in the Bible? Isn't Religion Just a Crutch for the Weak? How Can a Loving God Send Anyone to Hell?

The Jewish-Conspiracy Myth, and other shocking revelations...

2011-10-22T02:05:00.001+02:00

The video embedded in this post was recently created by The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN). It deals with the worldwide persecution of Christians, mainly at the hands of Muslim extremists, but also by Islamic and other governments of this world. Listen very carefully what the commentators in this video are trying to tell us, then once you’ve absorbed the message I urge you to read the

Scores of Christian Protestors Killed in Cairo

2011-10-10T23:43:00.001+02:00

Egyptian Military Provoking Muslim/Christian Civil StrifeWashington, D.C. (October 10, 2011) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that at least seventeen Coptic Christians were killed during protests in Cairo yesterday. The latest surge of violence, prompted by the military, reinforced Coptic fears of becoming increasingly marginalized by Egypt’s acting government ruled by the

The Sabbath Day: Saturday or Sunday?

2011-09-25T12:48:00.000+02:00

The Sabbath Day debate on whether to worship on a Saturday or on a Sunday must be one of the most silliest and most irrational debates I’ve ever come across. Christians from very early times have had differences of opinion on the question of whether Sabbath should be observed on a Saturday or a Sunday. The issue does not arise for Jews, for whom "Shabbat" is unquestionably on Saturday, nor

Plodding along in Jesus’ name

2011-09-17T22:42:00.002+02:00

Regular visitors to this blog will recall that about three months ago I was seriously thinking of shutting down this blog. I also conducted a poll in this regard, which ran for about three months from 1 June 2011 to 1 September 2011. RESULTS OF THE POLL: A total number of 150 people voted – Thank you!93 percent voted in favour of the blog NOT shutting down – Thanks again!Although this blog is

Wide Is The Gate : The Emerging New Christianity

2011-09-04T11:23:00.001+02:00

Today's new brand of Christianity has a different gospel and is targeting thousands of the younger generation with a so-called hip, cool, experiential spirituality, much of which is embracing the mysticism of Roman Catholicism with its ecumenical philosophy of uniting people from all faiths to work together and bring about a new world of peace and harmony. This notion dovetails with the heart of

How Great Thou Art

2011-08-27T23:31:00.000+02:00

"How Great Thou Art" is a Christian hymn based on a Swedish poem written by Carl Gustav Boberg (1859–1940) in Sweden in 1885. The melody is a Swedish folk song. It was translated into English by British missionary Stuart K. Hine, who also added two original verses of his own composition. It was popularized by George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows during the Billy Graham crusades. It was voted

The Word of God – What is it? (Part 2)

2011-08-19T12:22:00.000+02:00

Click here if you’ve missed Part 1. And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called

The Word of God – What is it? (Part 1)

2011-08-18T20:06:00.003+02:00

Most Christians will instinctively say that the Holy Bible IS the Word of God. This is, of course, quite correct, but my general impression is that we (and this includes myself) do not fully comprehend the awesome mystery, incredible power, and the whole and absolute meaning thereof. It must surely be a concept that runs far deeper, far higher, and far wider than we can ever imagine. I’ve been

DUNCAN ALLAN FOUND!

2011-08-09T20:46:00.001+02:00

The body of the TUKS student, Duncan Allen, was found on 9 August 2011. Preliminary reports indicate that he may have committed suicide in his car, which was found in a remote area about 30 kilometres outside Pretoria. He disappeared three weeks ago after picking up his car from a service garage. The police’s Annabelle Middleton said he was found with a bible in his left hand. She said, “

Equipping Christians to Champion the Faith

2011-08-08T16:42:00.001+02:00

Biblical Worldview Seminar 26 - 28 August, Vereeniging Equipping Young People to Champion the Faith Dr. James Dobson wrote: "I consider Summit Ministries to be one of the very best resources available, and I don't say that lightly!" Today, countless Christian youth have fallen victim to the popular ideas of our modern world. Most have adopted these ideas into their own worldview,

MISSING PERSONS - HAVE YOU SEEN DUNCAN ALLAN? (VIDEO)

2011-07-30T21:39:00.000+02:00

Duncan Allan, 20 years old, current B COM Investment management student at TUKS. He has brown hair, brown eyes and is 1.9m tall. Last seen 7:30am on Monday 18 July 2011 at Lynwood Motors, Pretoria, collecting his car (Green Jetta registration DJY 086 GP. There has been no other reported citing or contact from him since. He was at a bible study group the night before he went missing where he

HOW BIG IS GOD? - (VIDEO)

2011-07-30T18:11:00.000+02:00

THE NORWAY SHOOTING INCIDENT (PART 2)

2011-07-26T00:51:00.004+02:00

Click here if you missed Part 1, and the accompanying video. I’ll begin this posting by repeating the words that also include the description of this blog: "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." - Ephesians 6:12 The following is a brief summary of

THE NORWAY SHOOTING INCIDENT (PART 1)

2011-07-25T01:43:00.002+02:00

The latest official reports concerning the horrific killings that took place in Norway have confirmed that at least 93 people have been killed and 100 wounded. Although this tragic incident may not seem related to Africa, I’ll be posting a follow-up article soon – to explain the significance thereof to Christians living in Africa and all over the world. In the meantime, have a look at this

SAVING THE EARTH ON MANDELA DAY - 18 JULY

2011-07-16T11:51:00.001+02:00

This short posting is a response to the fanatical thrust by the main stream media (msm) in South Africa to brainwash the citizens of SA to place Madiba’s name before God’s Name whenever a good deed is performed. I’m sure that even Nelson Mandela would agree that they’re going totally overboard! When Mandela’s dies the msm will start bullying us into worshiping The Earth, and will most

JOSEPH OF ARIMATHAEA AND THE LOST CHAPTER OF ACTS

2011-07-12T16:02:00.002+02:00

Much of the original records (not all) pertaining to the existence of the very first Christian Church established in Glastonbury, Britain, in A.D. 37, have been lost and/or destroyed. However, sufficient evidence still exists to establish beyond all doubt that the church in Glastonbury was founded by Joseph of Arimathaea, Christ's great-uncle, by the direction of the Apostle, Philip. Although

THE MEANING OF THE WORD “CHURCH”

2011-07-02T22:35:00.002+02:00

The word "church" is derived from the Greek kuriakos, of or belonging to the Lord, house (Greek oikos) being understood. It comes to us through Anglo-Saxon circe (Scottish kirk)… which has a phonetic resemblance to the Afrikaans word “kerk”, don’t you think? The modern-day usage of the word is varied, and can have any one or more of the following meanings: A congregation; A particular church (