Recently I wrote an article on which books of the Bible should a new convert read first. I stated that if I were to teach new converts the focus would be on Genesis, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Acts. Some had other opinions, and that is fine.
Often new coverts are taught opinion rather than truth. I would advise all people to have a bible which has a red letter edition. The words spoken by Christ himself provided answers and hope which all men need.
We may differ on which books to read first. Still I think most would agree that reading THE RED LETTERS is what really matters.
Below is the next video on the series of Revelation produced by dencop1 of YouTube.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
The Arkansas Primary and Rand Paul
This years primary in Arkansas was very exciting. Many thought Lt. Governor Bill Halter would defeat Senator Blanche Lincoln in the Democratic primary. To everyone’s surprise the third candidate, D.C. Morrison obtained double digits, forcing Lincoln and Halter in a run-off.
Both Lincoln and Halter are liberals who cater to special interest. Morrison is more conservative and favors term limits, and opposes government run healthcare. There is a possibility that his supporters will not show up at the polls for the June run-off. It will be interesting to see who will end up the victor.
I voted in the Republican primary, and voted for Glenn Gallas for Congress, and Jim Holt for the Senate. Both my candidates lost, but still will support the Republican candidate for Congress. How I will vote in the Senate race is undecided.
Former Miss Arkansas Beth Anne Rankin will face Democratic Congressman Mike Ross in Arkansas’ Fourth District. Ross is conservative in some areas, but his first loyalty is to the Democrat Party.
Republican Congressman John Boozeman will face either Lincoln or Halter in the Senate race. In addition two Independents, Trevor Drown and Christopher Nogy, will be on the November ballot. Also Greenland Mayor John Gray is the Green Party candidate. At the moment I am not sure who I will vote for in this race.
In Kentucky Rand Paul, son of Ron Paul, won the Republican nomination for the U.S, Senate. It will be a breath of fresh air to see a another true disciple of the Constitution in Washington. I wish Rand Paul a great victory in November, and maybe one day the White House.
Both Lincoln and Halter are liberals who cater to special interest. Morrison is more conservative and favors term limits, and opposes government run healthcare. There is a possibility that his supporters will not show up at the polls for the June run-off. It will be interesting to see who will end up the victor.
I voted in the Republican primary, and voted for Glenn Gallas for Congress, and Jim Holt for the Senate. Both my candidates lost, but still will support the Republican candidate for Congress. How I will vote in the Senate race is undecided.
Former Miss Arkansas Beth Anne Rankin will face Democratic Congressman Mike Ross in Arkansas’ Fourth District. Ross is conservative in some areas, but his first loyalty is to the Democrat Party.
Republican Congressman John Boozeman will face either Lincoln or Halter in the Senate race. In addition two Independents, Trevor Drown and Christopher Nogy, will be on the November ballot. Also Greenland Mayor John Gray is the Green Party candidate. At the moment I am not sure who I will vote for in this race.
In Kentucky Rand Paul, son of Ron Paul, won the Republican nomination for the U.S, Senate. It will be a breath of fresh air to see a another true disciple of the Constitution in Washington. I wish Rand Paul a great victory in November, and maybe one day the White House.
Sunday, May 09, 2010
The Honor of Motherhood
One of the greatest honors in this world is motherhood. Today we live in a world that praises women who excel in their given careers. In my lifetime I have seen the fist woman become a Justice to the Supreme Court and Speaker of the House. Also each of the major parties have had women as Vice Presidential candidates. Still these honors don’t equate with the gift of motherhood.
Let’s say that a woman comes to a fork in the road that leads to two separate destinations in life On one of the roads is a sign that states, PATH TO BECOMING THE FRIST WOMAN TO THE WHITE HOUSE. The sign to for the other road reads, PATH TO BECOMING A LOVING MOTHER. If this woman chooses the path of loving mother, she has made a wise choice.
No doubt history can be made on the first path. Still the course of history can be changed on that second path. If you go back in time many of the great people were influenced by their loving mothers. One example is Winston Churchill.
Mothers may not be remembered by name in the history books. Most likely they will not be given medals of honor, or worldly rank. Yet without their unconditional love, this world would be a darker place.
Happy Mother's Day
Let’s say that a woman comes to a fork in the road that leads to two separate destinations in life On one of the roads is a sign that states, PATH TO BECOMING THE FRIST WOMAN TO THE WHITE HOUSE. The sign to for the other road reads, PATH TO BECOMING A LOVING MOTHER. If this woman chooses the path of loving mother, she has made a wise choice.
No doubt history can be made on the first path. Still the course of history can be changed on that second path. If you go back in time many of the great people were influenced by their loving mothers. One example is Winston Churchill.
Mothers may not be remembered by name in the history books. Most likely they will not be given medals of honor, or worldly rank. Yet without their unconditional love, this world would be a darker place.
Happy Mother's Day
Saturday, May 01, 2010
Where to Start Reading in the Bible
I have been teaching Revelation in Sunday School for the last two months, and have learned that it covers more than just end time events. Chapter 1 explains what has taken place, chapters 2 and 3 deal with what is taking place now, and the remainder reveals what is to come. Today many Christians have a deep interest in the future. However we should have an understanding of the past and present before reading Revelation.
You may wonder which book, in the Bible, should be read first. I would recommend to start with Genesis, the first book in the Old Testament. Genesis deals with the beginning, when he created all things. In this book we find the fall of man, and how the world was corrupted with sin. Despite all the wickedness in the world a King was promised.
As Genesis comes to a close, Jacob’s sons becomes the nation Israel. In chapter 49, he gives each of his 12 sons a blessing. Judah, the forth son, is given a very special blessing. In verse 8 through 11, Jacobs tell Judah that all his father’s children will one day bow to him. Judah is also described as being a lion cub.
After reading Genesis, I would recommend reading the Gospel of Matthew next. In Matthew 1 we find that the promise that Jacob gave his son Judah was fulfilled. Christ comes from the tribe of Judah, and of the seed of David. Often a lion is used as a symbol of a king. The gospel of Matthew proclaims Jesus as King.
After Matthew, I would recommend reading Mark, Luke John, and Acts. From these books one discovers that Christ is not only King, but a servant, the Son of Man, and the Son of God. In Acts we see the church carrying out the Great Commission which Jesus gave his followers right before he ascended into heaven. Also I would recommend a red letter edition, so the words of Christ can be easily found.
From reading these 5 books of the Bible we lean that man has sinned, and that Christ defeated sin at the cross. Also we learn that each believer should live for Christ until his return. Once we have learned these things, we can began studying the book of Revelation.
You may wonder which book, in the Bible, should be read first. I would recommend to start with Genesis, the first book in the Old Testament. Genesis deals with the beginning, when he created all things. In this book we find the fall of man, and how the world was corrupted with sin. Despite all the wickedness in the world a King was promised.
As Genesis comes to a close, Jacob’s sons becomes the nation Israel. In chapter 49, he gives each of his 12 sons a blessing. Judah, the forth son, is given a very special blessing. In verse 8 through 11, Jacobs tell Judah that all his father’s children will one day bow to him. Judah is also described as being a lion cub.
After reading Genesis, I would recommend reading the Gospel of Matthew next. In Matthew 1 we find that the promise that Jacob gave his son Judah was fulfilled. Christ comes from the tribe of Judah, and of the seed of David. Often a lion is used as a symbol of a king. The gospel of Matthew proclaims Jesus as King.
After Matthew, I would recommend reading Mark, Luke John, and Acts. From these books one discovers that Christ is not only King, but a servant, the Son of Man, and the Son of God. In Acts we see the church carrying out the Great Commission which Jesus gave his followers right before he ascended into heaven. Also I would recommend a red letter edition, so the words of Christ can be easily found.
From reading these 5 books of the Bible we lean that man has sinned, and that Christ defeated sin at the cross. Also we learn that each believer should live for Christ until his return. Once we have learned these things, we can began studying the book of Revelation.
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