Is Jesus the Only Begotten or the One and Only?

Posted on August 12, 2004 by Bro. Mark

Some translations of the Bible use the phrases, “one and only” or “only”, instead of “only begotten”, when referring to Christ in John 1:14, 1:18, 3:16, 3:18, Hebrews 11:17, and 1 John 4:9. What is the difference you may ask? It is simply this. Jesus is not the one and only Son of God. God has many sons. Jesus is the only one that is born of the actual seed of God. Continue reading →

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Does God Hate?

Posted on July 31, 2004 by Bro. Mark

I read an op-ed in the newspaper not long ago, allegedly written by a Christian. This person wrote in opposition to a billboard placed by a local Church. The billboard listed seven things that God hates. The op-ed writer said he was Continue reading →

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Must We Obey the Old Testament Food Laws?

Posted on June 14, 2004 by Bro. Mark

There is a tradition that states that we Christians should obey all of the food ordinances. The New Testament clearly says that we are no longer subject to the food ordinances. Those who claim we are still bound by those ordinances must take the scripture and contort it to make it say what they wish. Continue reading →

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Revival

Posted on May 30, 2004 by Bro. Mark

With all the news we hear today about so-called revivals, it is important that we find out just what revival really is. There are two Hebrew words that are translated “revive, revived, or reviving” in the Old Testament. Continue reading →

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Separation of Church and State

Posted on April 24, 2004 by Bro. Mark

Updated 2/26/2013

The First Amendment to the Constitution states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, Continue reading →

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Bill of Rights

Posted on June 6, 2002 by Bro. Mark

The Bill of Rights

(The first ten amendments to the Constitution. Adopted June 15, 1790)

Color Enhanced

(The clauses are divided into random colors to enhance understanding)

Note: When reading these rights enumerated by the Constitution, notice how many have been weakened as of this day. Please note that the words “Separation of Church and State” do not appear here. Continue reading →

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Declaration of Independence

Posted on February 22, 2002 by Bro. Mark

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE:

July 4, 1776

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another Continue reading →

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Constitution

Posted on July 31, 2001 by Bro. Mark

US Constitution

The Constitution of the United States of America

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Genesis Segment 06 (3:20-4:26)

Posted on June 30, 2001 by Bro. Mark

(Gen 3:20) And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.

This occurred immediately after the couple sinned and just before they were ejected from the Garden of Eden.

The word translated Eve, chawa, means life giver. The world says that we all evolved Continue reading →

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