Saturday, June 24, 2017

World's Top New Testament Scholar - Christians Need To Read The Gospels Through Ancient Jewish Eyes

I've written here about New Testament scholar N.T. Wright and his most recent book, The Day the Revolution Began. The book was published recently and is now being made available in an online course format. The book (and the course) will bring insights to even the most seasoned student of the Scri...

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

What Was Jesus Writing on the Ground?


As a Lawyer, my mind was scrutinizing what the Bible had said about these sins, type of witnesses needed and what really took place here. I was also curious about what Jesus was writing on the ground.

What Was Jesus Writing on the Ground?

While I was listening to the exposition of John 8 with regard to the sin of adultery, courtroom scenario, the advocate and the conscience etc., as a Lawyer, my mind was scrutinizing what the Bible had said about these sins, type of witnesses needed and what really took place here. I was also curious about what Jesus was writing on the ground (some say sand).



Saturday, June 10, 2017

What is Unit 180 and why is it one of the biggest threats to world peace?

North Korea's main spy agency has a special cell called Unit 180 that is likely to have launched some of its most daring and successful cyber attacks, according to defectors, officials and internet …

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U.S. backs call to save oceans, but notes plan to quit climate deal

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States supported a global call to action at the United Nations on Friday to conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources, even as it noted President Donald Trump's plan to withdraw from a pact to fight climate change. The first U.N. Ocean Co...

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32 countries express ‘deep concerns’ over PH drug war, call for Callamard visit

Thirty-two countries attending the 35th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council said they have "deep concerns" over the summary killings linked to President Rodrigo Duterte's war against …

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Monday, June 5, 2017

Reasons We Don’t Read the Bible Like We Should

1. The Bible is optional 2. Many church leaders don't expect us to read the Bible 3. All we hear is mission and vision 4. Google faith 5. Failure 6. Your parents don't read the Bible 7. Bible bullies 8.

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