'Worship' can be defined as "the direct acknowledgement to God, of His nature, ways and claims, whether by the outgoing of the heart in praise or by deed done in such acknowledgement." [1] As such is it basically a matter of the heart and an expression of one's inner relationship with God. In response to [...]
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Worship in Apostolic Times
The Fruit of the Spirit
If we are controlled by the Holy Spirit, we bear "fruit to God"; but if we are controlled by the sinful nature, we bear "fruit for death". [1] The fruit produced by the Spirit are "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control." The fruit produced by the sinful nature are such things as [...]
Easter or Passover - The Crucifixion of Christ
On this day 2000 years ago Jesus was flogged, mocked and crucified to pay the penalty for our sin. Just before His death, with all our sin piled onto Him, He was so abhorrent to God the Father that He turned His face away from His beloved Son, causing Him to cry out, "My God, [...]
Deliverance from the world through the cross of Christ
"May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ through which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world." [1] What is meant by "the world" as used here? The Greek word 'kosmos' is used in the New Testament for three different things: Firstly, as the material [...]
What it means to be a disciple of Jesus
The word 'disciple' comes from the Greek word 'mathētēs' meaning a learner. A disciple was not only a pupil, but also a follower, and thus he was referred to as an imitator of his teacher. Jesus tells us that we are His disciples if we hold to His teaching, [1] which He summarizes as: "A [...]
The roots of Muslim hatred for Israel
'"Come," they say, "let us destroy them as a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more."' [1] Does that sound familiar? Actually these words were written about 3000 years ago by David, king of Israel, calling on God to destroy His enemies who thus conspired against His people. Ahmadinijad's recent remark, [...]
The Muslim threat to Israel and Assyria
Two countries in the Middle East have been shamefully treated, first by the British and then by the Muslims. And then by the world. These are countries with ancient claims to their land, reaffirmed by the League of Nations on numerous occasions. Today they are still being persecuted by the Arabs and Muslims of the [...]
The Dead Sea Scrolls
When in May 1955 the American magazine, 'The New Yorker', published the first full report on the Dead Sea Scrolls, the attention of the world was caught on an unprecedented scale. Everything written about them became instant bestsellers. As reports of more discoveries were made, interest was kept alive and the public demanded more and [...]
The foundation doctrines of Christ
"Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgement." (Hebrews 6:1-2) NKJV The writer [...]
The Lord, the compassionate and gracious God
"'Then the Lord came down in the cloud and stood there with him and proclaimed His name, the Lord. And He passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, 'The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet [...]
