Category Archives: Eschatology

Take encouragement from wherever you can.

Quantum mechanics betrays a world within a world – all of which directly reflect the Mind of God – born out in nature as well as on an astro-physics level. Phil Mason delves into the realm of quanta and, with tongue in cheek, astutely declares

“The quantum world exhibits “mind-like” attributes that support the thesis of intelligent design, most notably the mathematical properties of the Golden Ratio which appear to be something of a divine signature throughout nature.”
Phil Mason
Quantum Glory
The Science of Heaven Invading Earth

Most encouraging!!
Most encouraging!!

Context is the Key to Meaning

The non-descendants of the lineage of Abraham have received a fully tweaked, greatly improved gospel. It’s intended for everyone without exception, but didn’t make its appearance until Jesus had come back to earth, looking more like a piercing beam of light.

Saul – in spite of all his arrogant abuses on Christians – was the chosen vessel through whom we received Jesus’ Good News gospel. Jesus beheld ‘Paul’ where we limited mortals could only see a faltering and treacherous ‘Saul’. We soon learn to forgive him though as we imbibe more and infinitely more of Jesus’ priceless Gospel.

QUESTION: Did Paul not understand the “grace message?” What’s he saying here?
“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? [17] If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. [1 Corinthians 3:16-17 KJV]”

“Any man” refers to the Romans and Jews of the time, and not to the body of believers whom God protects. Furthermore, the church was facing an imminent tribulation – first from the Jews and then the Romans. We all know the upshot of that terrible period in time: Pompeii fell, and then Rome while the Jews were utterly destroyed in AD70.

Time and Culture Relevance
Time and Culture Relevance

The Scriptures and the Hand of God

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WHY DOES MANKIND INSIST – THOUSANDS OF YEARS AFTER THE FACT – that the Scriptures are written for and about us? Like Jonah in the sea mammal’s belly thought about how elucidating it would be for Robin if he drove home the point that he should have gone directly to Nineveh!

Maybe, just maybe, our superheroes of yesteryear were more interested in their mere survival than in relating a miraculous account of God’s hand reaching through the parchment to shake a finger at us.

Surely, we can become inspired and edified by reading all about people’s journeys God-ward but we mustn’t add our own flavor and drama of idolatry. We choose books to read and TV programs to watch that resonate with us: they go inside and tickle our ears from within. And we have the audacity to judge their veracity solely based on our innermosts.