The Last Temple (Tyndale House, 2012) is the conclusion of a three-part fiction series based on the NT book of Revelation from Hank Hanegraaff and Sigmund Brouwer. The series presents a competing vision for what the literal fulfillment of Revelation looks like. In Hanegraaff and Brouwer’s interpretation, Revelation speaks to the immediate future realities facing [...]
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Thinking Biblically about Tragedy
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How can one process utter tragedy, such as the loss of dozens of lives in Moore, Oklahoma from yesterday’s monster tornado? How can we respond with grace and not despair? How can we still believe in an awesome God who is love, and see evidence of such apparent random carnage coming down from the sky? [...]
Do you now or have you ever believed that homosexuality is a sin?
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Al Mohler sees the writing on the wall. A “new Moral McCarthyism” will soon be asking each Christian this question: “Do you now or have you ever believed that homosexuality is a sin?” Based on our answer, they stand ready to denounce us as backward, hateful bigots. Mohler’s comments come in the wake of President [...]
Book Briefs: Miracles: A Journalist Looks at Modern-Day Experiences of God’s Power by Tim Stafford
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Do you believe in miracles? While Christians universally answer yes, this question brings up a myriad of questions for the Church today. Many Christians are increasingly cautious of affirming miracles because of the damage done publicly by faith healers and outright shenanigans. Popular books abound recounting personal stories of being transported to heaven, seeing Jesus, [...]
Book Review: In The Shadow Of Sinai
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Carole Towriss, the author, lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband and four children. In addition to being a wife and mother, she is a very good writer. Bezalel is a Hebrew slave in Egypt. He is an accomplished artisan and could be considered a master craftsman. He is a slave none the less, and is very concerned that God has allowed Israel to suffer in Egypt as they have. In fact, Bezalel is angry with God. Then Moses comes along. There are plagues and many other problems, and it seems that things will only get worse. Bezalel wonders why YHWH allows these things. Through the course of events Bezalel finds himself with a strong, brotherly sort of affection for a young Egyptian boy. Learning of his suffering, Bezalel and his parents take him into their home. As Bezalel learns more, he questions God more. There’s also a captain of the guard and a special young lady with whom Bezalel become involved in various ways. Then comes the final straw, and the Exodus occurs. Israel is liberated from Egypt. Bezalel is still questioning God, however. Thankfully, through it all, Bezalel finds the answer to his questions and more. Not only [...]