This entry is part 3 of 14 in the series SDA Propaganda RefutedRE: Objection 2 This objection by Glenn is far and away my favorite one because it really shows his eisegesis, lack of biblical and cultural knowledge, and overall hermeneutical gymnastics that he performs to make the Bible say what it does not. The passage in question is Acts 20:7-11 which reads: On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight. There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gat...

This entry is part 1 of 14 in the series SDA Propaganda RefutedThis post is in response to an SDA critiquing a ministry that I am very active in, CARM. RE: Objection 1 CARM states: The early church practiced worship on Sunday and the scriptures mention the church gathering on Sunday, the same day Jesus rose. Your response links to another post on your site where you make the claim that the “Bible mentions Sabbath observance as the norm, for instance see Acts 13:42-44.” However, if one reads the context (so important) then one can clearly understand what was written. The passage rea...

Slideshow of 10 images here. “NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is back in action following a much-needed upgrade after astronauts repaired its intricate machinery from space in a daring mission in May. NASA has provided an array of marvelous images showing off the telescope’s new capabilities.” The heavens are declaring the glory of God, the handiwork of God, and the righteousness of God (Ps. 19:1; 50:6). Look and listen. ...

Part of me wants to dance and see this as a joyful occasion. The other part, the one that has won out, sees this as a mockery of the Godly (at least its supposed to be) union between one man and one woman. The actual lyrics of the song aside, these kind of antics are more suited for the reception and not the ceremony which is supposed to be a solemn and serious expression of their commitment to God to honor one another and Him with their marriage. P.S. Don’t forget that there was a woman leading the ceremony and, in an interview on a television morning show, the bride said that she was ...

Watch T.D. “Christianity Is Big Business” Jakes and Joel “This is my Bible and I will never refer to it again” Osteen on the commercialization of their businesses ministries. ...