The Mosque In Islamic Culture

In the Qur'an, the sacred book of Islam, the word Masjid (mosque), although applied many times, is only used in naming three particular buildings: the Masjid as Haram (ka'ba), the Masjid al Aqsa (Jerusalem) and the Masjid built at the oasis place called Quba, south-east of Medina. This was the first mosque of Islam after the advent of Prophet Mohammed

Understanding Eschatology - The End of the World -Part 1

Will the literal sun, moon and stars fall from heaven? How are these terms used in the endtime prophecy of the Bible? People unfamiliar with the language of the prophets, misunderstand the bible teaching about the end of the world. Understanding biblical terms requires immersion into the language of the prophets. They spoke in colorful and exciting metaphors of figurative language. God however was their guide in providing the interpretations. Let's take one example that confuses many...

Christians Now Use Sunglasses to Evangelize

Forget the Bible thumpers who confront passersbys on streetcorners. These days, evangelical Christians are much more subtle in their witnessing style. They're using fashion to get the word out through all sorts of attire, like sunglasses.

Destined To Believe

I proclaim that everything that I have suffered in this life can not compare with the knowledge I have gained. I know I came to this world to do battle for God. I know that my life purpose was always to proclaim the Love of God.

Kabbalah: In Search of the Revelations of Elijah

Morten St. George's theory that Nostradamus' book of prophecies conceals forty-two excerpts from the Revelations of Elijah.

Daily Meditation Hebrews 11:13-16

Strangers and sojourners... it is interesting to be truly living that now. What do I notice? Not everyone is pleased to have strangers in their midst.

2007 Trends in the Human Animal Debate and the Death of Religion

Scientifically speaking mankind belongs to the animal kingdom, however many religions see humans as above the animals. In fact they see humans as a special species created by God. It is often this religious connotation, which causes conflict with science and makes it difficult to study other animals in the animal kingdom.

Christians Are Called to be Teachers

Should every Christian become a teacher of the truths of the Bible? Is teaching limited to formal teaching in a classroom or at church services or are there other methods of teaching? This article shows how Christians are called not only to be disciples but also teachers of the truth of the Bible.

The Knowledge Of Good And Evil – Forbidden For Man

For Adam and Eve, knowing good and evil like God, connotes independence, which is under the motivation of pride. Pride in this context means to want to be more than one is in reality.Knowing good and evil cannot match at all with obedience because whoever determines what is good and evil does not need to submit to any external authority.This is dangerous because when man is left alone without God to control and sustain his life then he will surely die.

Honour God With All You Have Been Given... Parable Of Talents, Matthew 15:14-31, Luke 18:18-23

As followers of Jesus we should not be just people that go to church on Sunday and a mid week Bible study we should be following what Jesus taught and doing what He said to do. This is honoring God with all we have been given and is best expressed in the parable of the talents.

Imaging Technology Restores Damaged Madhva Text

Scientists who worked on the Archimedes Palimpsest are using modern imaging technologies to digitally restore a 700-year-old Vaishnava palm-leaf manuscript.

What Does Stewardship Encompass?

The Biblical principle of stewardship of our finances encompasses three separate points. Firstly it relates to good money management. We need to be careful not to squander the resources that God gives to us. We should learn good money management techniques, and learn not to be susceptible to impulse buying.

No Sign in the Prayer Test

Discusses the demand for a sign from God by modern science. Further, why this should not surprise the Christian, nor should the results of their tests surprise the Christian. The reaction of Jesus to such actions.

A Christmas Quiz

Everyone knows the true meaning of Christmas, right? We all complain that the season is too commercialized and that we should concentrate more on the reason for the season. But how many know the facts? How well can you do on this simple Christmas quiz?

The Lost Tribes Of Israel

None of the Tribes of Israel is lost - they are lost only because you are lost believing rather than knowing.