The heavens declare the glory of God;the skies proclaim the work of his hands.Day after day they pour forth speech;night after night they reveal knowledge.They have no speech, they use no words;no sound is heard from them.Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,their words to the ends of the world. – Psalm 19:1-4Continue reading “The Power of Unspoken Testimony”
Author Archives: Dave Aldon
Why I Went to Prison
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. – 1 Timothy 1:15 On Monday this week, I went to the Brooks prison in Muskegon and gave a sermon for the first time in my life. Why? Because Jesus came intoContinue reading “Why I Went to Prison”
The Ark of the Covenant in the New Testament
The Ark of the Covenant symbolized the covenant God made with Israel. It contained the two tablets of the law, Aaron’s staff, and a jar of manna. But its real significance and usage was with the lid. The lid was called the “mercy seat” and is where the iconic pair of winged Cherubim sat. OnceContinue reading “The Ark of the Covenant in the New Testament”
The Darkness of God
There are times when I feel like I’ve figured God out and there’s nothing left to learn, like I’ve read the Bible enough times and it can’t have anything left to offer. But then God shows a new piece of himself, and he’s so much bigger than I could ever imagine, and I feel soContinue reading “The Darkness of God”
Alexamenos is Faithful
Between the 1st and 2nd century AD, the Romans taunted Christians by accusing them of worshipping a donkey. This was called Onolatry. In 1857, the domus Gelotiana was unearthed in Rome, a building that was used by Emperor Caligula as an imperial palace, then it became an imperial boarding school, and then as simple supportContinue reading “Alexamenos is Faithful”
Judas in the Old Testament
Are you a fake Christian? Jesus warns us very plainly that there will be people who do good works, perform miracles, and prophesy, who will still go to hell: Many will say to me on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and inContinue reading “Judas in the Old Testament”
Is Church In The Bible?
But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned. – Matthew 12:36-37 The history of the written Bible and how certain words were translated remainsContinue reading “Is Church In The Bible?”
Why Did God Forbid the Knowledge of Good and Evil?
Satanic beliefs focus on, as they put it, personal sovereignty, independence, and free will. These tenants seem pretty reasonable at face-value, and are often used in conjunction with describing the United States’ founding values as well. Are Satanists morally justified in pursuing this? If you are a Christian, I believe you should be well equippedContinue reading “Why Did God Forbid the Knowledge of Good and Evil?”
Pornography and the Prodigal Son
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. – 1 Corinthians 10:13 One of the great lies of sin is that because it isn’t explicitly mentioned in the Bible using our modern day terminology, then itContinue reading “Pornography and the Prodigal Son”
Understanding Jesus, King of Dreams
But I tell you, in this you are not right, for God is greater than any mortal. Why do you complain to him that he responds to no one’s words? For God does speak—now one way, now another—though no one perceives it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep fallsContinue reading “Understanding Jesus, King of Dreams”
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