Find the Light

Women's Headcoverings Part 01 by Craig Simpson

2008-06-19T01:47:00.000-07:00

In this series of articles we want to consider the subject of head coverings; it is a subject that has caused so much confusion throughout the years, and in a lot of people's minds, it is really an unsettled matter. This however, needn't be the case. If we look at this subject with a searching mind, we will see that the subject is very clear and has a reasonable explanation, which is provided in the pages of the Word of God.

Our objective in these articles is to approach the subject with a clear mind helping all of us to come to a firm conclusion once and for all, we will:

* firstly set the background to the Apostle Paul's inspired comment
* look at what Paul has to say in 1 Corinthians 11
* look at what early church history has to say on these matters
* consider objections which have been raised throughout the years
* and finally consider what we in the twenty first century should be doing in our worship to our Heavenly Father.

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Mary by Jason McBratney

2008-05-06T13:53:00.000-07:00

This article is based on the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church, in particular, the teachings concerning the worship and veneration of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.

So what do we know about Mary from the New Testament record? Surprisingly, considering her important role in modern religion, there is not that much written about her personal history. She was a relative of Elizabeth, who was the wife of the priest Zechariah of the priestly division of Abijah. Mary resided at Nazareth in Galilee, presumably with her parents, while betrothed to Joseph of the House of David (Luke 1:26). She, like Joseph, was also a descendant of King David. During their betrothal, which is the first stage of a Jewish marriage, the angel Gabriel announced to her that she was to be the mother of the promised Messiah by conceiving him through the Holy Spirit.

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15 New Audio Files Added

2008-01-10T17:20:00.000-08:00

Phillipians by Graham McBratney
Faith, Hope and Love by Graham McBratney
1st Timothy Chapter 1 by David Bowen
Hope by Ian Bowen
Love by Ian Bowen
Amos by Wayne Brown
The Yoke of Christ by Wayne Brown
Faith by Wayne Brown
A Vessel for the Future by Wayne Brown
Mans Restless Spirit by Ray Simpson
Holy Spirit Gifts by Lyndon Jackson
Forgiveness by Lindsay Aitchison
Marriage in the Lord by Philip Bowen
Answers in the Bible by Ray Simpson
Ephesians by Robin Jackson

Titles of Deity by Craig Simpson

2007-11-22T23:20:00.001-08:00

Everybody has a name. Our names are one of the main distinguishing features about us which make us an individual.
No individual would respond when called by a name which is not their own, and we all find a sense of comfort when strangers remember our names. If these basic statements are true of each one of us, how much more when we consider the Creator of the Universe.

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When Christ Became God by Rodney Bowen

2007-11-22T23:09:00.000-08:00

If there's one thing that Christians today are not short of, it's a church to go to. There are literally thousands of different churches or religious denominations open and available to today's Christians. Among all of these churches there is a wide spectrum of differing views and diverging practices that makes each church unique in its own right. However, there is one founding principle, a common thread that unites the majority of these various sections of Christianity, and that is their concept of God.

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Isaac Newton by Jeremy Bowen

2007-11-06T09:29:00.000-08:00

Isaac Newton was a remarkable man, one of the greatest scientists in modern times; he also had some amazing views on the Bible.

Background of Isaac Newton

*Born on 25 December 1642 in Wools-Thorpe, Lincolnshire, England.
*Died on 31 March 1727 in London England.

Isaac came from a family of farmers. His father died at the age of 36 from poor health before Isaac was born; and Isaac was named after his father.

The first school he went to was called Kings and was 7 miles away from home. School was of little interest to Isaac in his younger days. He was quiet and didn't stand out to be anything special and at first he wasn't liked by the other boys.

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The Psalms by Lyndon Jackson

2007-11-06T09:25:00.000-08:00

Written 1000 years before his birth, Jesus pointed to the importance of the Psalms, telling certain disciples after his resurrection "These are the words that I spoke unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the Law of Moses, and in the prophets and in the Psalms concerning me. Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures." Luke 24:36-45 In this collection of 150 musical poems, the Lord Jesus himself indicated that we can expect to read about his mission and the saving work he performed. Thus the Psalms record more than just principles for meditation reflection, but more importantly, the Psalms reveal gods purpose in his son and the way in which eternal salvation can be obtained.

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Light; Love; Life by Craig Simpson

2007-10-31T22:33:00.000-07:00

Light, love and life are three qualities, which in the Bible are attributed to God. They are qualities, which are progressive; they do not and cannot exist without one another. Light, love and life are qualities, which form part of the wonderful character of the God of the universe, and as such they form part of the characteristics of all true believers.

Light creates by causing life to spring forth, it reveals by sending its rays everywhere, and it conquers because in its presence darkness ceases.

Whilst darkness is passive, light is active – it penetrates and completely destroys darkness. Darkness can only exist where light is absent.

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The Bible by Sarah Bowen

2007-10-30T17:44:00.000-07:00

What is the Bible?

The Bible is a collection of 66 books, compiled into one volume. Some of these books are letters or lovely poetry, others are books of history and prophecy. Many different people, of different backgrounds and cultures, wrote the Bible over a period of about 1500 years.

The Bible is divided into two distinct parts: The Old Testament and The New Testament. The Old Testament begins with the creation of the Earth and the Flood, and continues with a history of the Israelite nation, from Abraham to Moses and the kings of ancient Israel. The Old Testament ends with some books of practical wisdom about life, as well as books of poetry and prophecy. The New Testament begins with four books that give different accounts of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, and continues with a book called “The Acts of the Apostles” which is about the early preaching work that the Apostles did after Jesus’ death. This is followed by some letters written by the Apostles to the early church, and finally a detailed book of prophecy, called Revelation, that gives information about the world before and after Jesus Christ returns.

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Light; Love; Life by Rodney and Sarah Bowen

2007-10-29T22:19:00.000-07:00

In the Bible light is a symbol of truth and purity. Light is connected with what is real and good; while darkness is a symbol of blindness, sin, and being without God. “God is light, in Him there is no darkness at all” (1st John 1:5).

Why is God like light?

* He is open not secret, he wants us to know him. John 17:3
* He is illuminating, glorious, and beautiful. Psalms 104:1, 2
* Like the sun, He is our source of life. Genesis 1:1-3; James 1:17
* He is pure, true, and holy. 1st Peter 1:15, 16

God sent Jesus (His son) as a light to the world to show clearly who He is. Jesus showed God’s light perfectly in the way that he lived and treated others. Jesus said “I am the light of the world, whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). If we want light in our lives we have to follow the example of Jesus. This means that we have to adopt his attitude and way of life; God’s word (The Bible) shows us how to do this. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path” (Psalms 119:105).

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Prayer by Craig Simpson

2007-10-28T22:26:00.000-07:00

Paul says in his first letter to the Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 17, “Pray without ceasing.” We always find time in our busy lives to talk to our close friends, family, relatives or even total strangers. Few of us however have the opportunity to talk to someone considered world famous; but if we did, we would be very careful what we said.

When we consider how great our Creator is, the very fact that He hears our prayers becomes difficult to comprehend and yet, we are assured in 1st Peter 3:12 that “the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers.”

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New Testament Background Part 01 by Rodney Bowen

2007-10-27T22:24:00.000-07:00

In our Bibles today the Old Testament ends with the book of Malachi and the New Testament immediately begins with the Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus Christ. However between the Old and New Testament there is a gap of almost 400 years. During this time Israel experienced periods of independence and blessing, upheaval and destruction, oppression and humiliation. A mass of Jewish literature was written, for example, the books in the Apocrypha, the books of Jubilees and Enoch, the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs, the Sibylline Oracles, the Septuagint, and the list goes on. Jewish theology changed with the influence of Persian and Greek mythology. For example during this time belief in evil spirits, demons, and the devil, were incorporated into Jewish thought. Empires changed with the passing of seasons, the sacred position of High Priest was defiled, and the Jewish nation became divided in allegiance and in religious beliefs. Factions such as the Scribes Pharisees and Sadducees, those who should have been leading the nation, fought, bribed and murdered one another, all to gain the rulership of Israel.

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Acknowledging Our Creator by Michelle Collie

2007-10-27T12:46:00.000-07:00

In the King James translation of the Bible Proverbs chapter 3 verse 6 says: "In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths" Two very important ways to acknowledge God are praying daily and being careful in the way we treat other people.

Through prayer we have a constant lifeline with God. No matter where we are, we are able to communicate our thanks, admiration and even our needs to him.

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Hell in the Bible by Rodney Bowen

2007-10-26T22:13:00.000-07:00

We all know that the church idea of hell and eternal torment are not consistent with true Bible teaching. The word hell does occur in the Bible, but if we look at the verses it is found in, and the meaning of the Hebrew or Greek words translated hell, we will see that it is something completely different to what contempory christian theology teaches.

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Creation vs. Evolution by Paul Simpson

2007-10-25T12:55:00.000-07:00

In the last 2000 years, the western world had generally accepted that there is a God who created all things until; in 1859, it was offered an alternative. This was the year in which Charles Darwin published his book – The Origin Of Species. In it, he put forward his theory of how we came to be here called “The Theory of Evolution”. This became 2nd only to the Bible as an explanation for our existence but to many people now, it is the 1st. It is interesting to note that Darwin waited 20 years before publishing his book for fear of ridicule at putting forward such a theory.

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Creation by Andy Betts

2007-10-24T12:41:00.000-07:00

We cannot fail to be amazed by the world we live in; the natural beauty that surrounds us, the vastness of the universe, and the incredible variety of life that is everywhere present. If we try to think about the universe we live in, we are left dazzled by the shear scale of the thing, something the human mind just cannot comprehend. Our planet earth, as we know, is part of the solar system of planets, which revolve around the sun. This solar system is a tiny part of a galaxy called the Milky Way, which consists of anywhere from 100-400 billion stars (scientist are not sure.) The Milky Way is so large that it would take something traveling at the speed of light 100 000 years to cross it. But that is only our own galaxy. Astronomers estimate that there are up to 100 billion such galaxies in the universe. It is no wonder that the human mind cannot comprehend it.

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