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The Apostle Paul’s directive to his son in the faith, Timothy, in 2 Timothy 2:15 carries tremendous importance and impact for any who would embark on a serious study of the Holy Bible. He exhorts Timothy: “Study to show yourself approved of God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of God.” Let’s let that sink in, firmly. Approval of God is at stake here, he indicates, and personal shame is a consequence if one does not rightly divide the word of God. The directive to “rightly divide the word” tells us that there...

As a thief veils his presence from those he wishes to steal from, so the Lord has veiled the doctrine of the Pre-Tribulation coming for His church. That may be construed by some as a loaded statement, for sure. Of course, those who have put forth great effort in the study of the Pre-Tribulation Rapture doctrine may dispute its veiling. Indeed, for those who search out truth through the effort of study, and humble reliance upon the Holy Spirit, truth is unveiled. It is of no mystery to the children of God that He requires us to study His Word....

Walking along Interstate 44, his face weathered by wind and time, Harold turned and held up his thumb, his faith low and his pessimism high as he observed the annoyed looks and scowls. You wouldn’t look at me that way if you knew what I did for you, he thought to himself. Car after car passed Harold. He kept walking ahead but his thoughts were bound to the past. Years of surviving enemy jungles, hot humid nights spent watching and wondering if he would ever make it home alive—had taken their toll—leaving Harold hardened, scarred and bitter. Failed marriages, rejected...

I once heard a radio preacher make the statement, “You can be religious to your fingertips and still go to hell.” This is absolutely true. Religion and salvation are two vastly different things. Religion is man trying to reach God by his own efforts, through rituals and ceremonies and keeping of the laws and rules of the religion he is practicing. It may include doing good works, it may include trying to turn others to your religion and it may include other such things that may be well and good as far as this life is concerned, but it won’t...

The combination of the Rapture and the Battle of Ezekiel 38 will fill the world with anguish and uncertainty as Daniel’s 70th Week begins. Where did all those people go? How did Israel so utterly destroy that massive invasion force all by itself? How did all these things happen so suddenly? Why didn’t somebody see this coming and do something to prevent it? The Seal Judgments In the midst of all the chaos and confusion one leader will stand out (Rev. 6:2). He’ll demonstrate an incredible ability to restore the world’s hope for the future, and promise to bring them...

It was like watching the organizing of the One World Religion. At a meeting today of virtually every organized religious organization in America, and the media event including questions by the media afterwards, it was obvious to this writer that the persons who represented each of the religions have abdicated many of the beliefs of each of their respective faiths. From Muslims, Jews, Catholics, Evangelicals, Episcopalians, to Protestants and Baptists. All called each other brothers and sisters. In an obvious joint effort to show how inclusive all religions are to other religions each speaker, from each organization, spoke about the...

WND has rejected sponsorship of its "Taking America Back National Conference" in Miami next month by the Florida Tea Party after an investigation of the group concluded it was misrepresenting itself.

The open feud between former Rep. Tom Tancredo and the Colorado Republican Party is intensifying in the wake of Tuesday’s Republican primary for governor. Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2010/08/12/former-rep-tancredo-has-no-intention-of-quitting-colo-governors-race/#ixzz0wPi1du9b

A federal judge today has helped the Obama administration’s goal of keeping Mexicans in America in what amounts to slavery. Mexican Americans who are here legally should be appalled. Mexicans are held by coyotes for ransom, in flop houses where women are raped and all are abused, then are “sold” into a life of working for low wages while not daring to speak up about working conditions. They live a life worrying that they may be caught and deported. They can’t enjoy the benefits of being in a free country because they are not truly free. They cannot fully integrate...