Monthly Archives: March 2016

Islam

Posted on March 19, 2016 by St. John Studies

In Today’s world, we hear so much about the Muslim faith, yet we don’t understand much about it. From the Gotquestions.org website we get the basics: “In the seventh century, Muhammad claimed the angel Gabriel visited him. During these angelic … Continue reading →

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Other Gods and The Christian God

Posted on March 18, 2016 by St. John Studies

In yesterday’s post, I described my brush with Buddhism-Hinduism in college. Paul Little admits that the college student is most likely to encounter new faiths in the university atmosphere [unless they go to a strict church-based school].  New faiths are … Continue reading →

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Not My Path…

Posted on March 17, 2016 by St. John Studies

When I was much younger and in college, away from home, parents and church, I was fascinated with world religions. Like a lot of other young people, I was very open to lots of ideas, enjoying my freedom away from … Continue reading →

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America, Where Tolerance Was Important?

Posted on March 16, 2016 by St. John Studies

Today, we are involved to some extent in the political process of electing a Republican nominee and a Democrat nominee. Personally, at times I find this year’s process different and at times interesting.  At times I watch my wife and … Continue reading →

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Approaching Other Religions…

Posted on March 15, 2016 by St. John Studies

“Let’s empty it of its potentially explosive emotional content” [Little, 119] Does Christianity Differ from Other World Religions… You know the scripture: Acts 4:12: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given … Continue reading →

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Having Faith…

Posted on March 13, 2016 by St. John Studies

Mr. Little lays it all on the line. The greatest test of faith for the Christian is to believe that God is good. The most common loss of a person’s faith occurs when we encounter evil and suffering and we … Continue reading →

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Does God Care When We Suffer?

Posted on March 12, 2016 by St. John Studies

Where is God when we experience the evil of the world? He is right there with us… I have posted ideas about the source of suffering, emphasizing that the source of suffering is not God; it is man. However, it … Continue reading →

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When God Punishes Us…

Posted on March 11, 2016 by St. John Studies

“Because your sins are so many and your hostility so great, the prophet is considered a fool, the inspired man a maniac…God will remember their wickedness and punish them for their sins” [Hosea] “An enemy will overrun the land; he … Continue reading →

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Just Rewards

Posted on March 10, 2016 by St. John Studies

Today’s post has been a challenge. I have been on a mountain with poor wifi coverage.  I have worked hard to get connected but now the problem has been solved. In conversation with one of my travelling companions he related … Continue reading →

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Stamping Out Evil

Posted on March 9, 2016 by St. John Studies

Why should we want God to leave things the way they are today? Because we have a chance to do better if we try. God sent His word to us through the Old Testament prophets that He was a God … Continue reading →

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