Sitemap

Editor: David Maas

POPULAR POSTS

His Exceptional Kingdom

Editor: David Maas
Image
Jesus proclaimed a new and different political reality, the Kingdom of God, and it bears little resemblance to the governments of this world .  When Jesus appeared in Galilee, he proclaimed the “ Kingdom of God ”: “ Repent, for the kingdom is at hand .” God’s reign was invading the Earth in his ministry. His realm was and remains entirely different than the political systems of the present fallen age, and it is incompatible with its political ideologies without exception . The Messiah of Israel refused worldly political power, especially when offered by Satan.  Likewise, his Church is summoned to something different than the existing world order. Righteousness must not be advanced by committing evil. - (“ Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil! ” - Isaiah 5:20).
Read more

Love your Enemy

Editor: David Maas
Image
When we react to hostility with hostility and anger, Satan wins .  The reality of persecution raises questions. How should we respond when attacked by the State, the culture, society, or even our family and friends? Is resorting to anger or retaliation appropriate, or should we emulate examples from the life of Jesus? In his teachings, he warned us to expect “ tribulation ,” and he summoned us to follow his path (“ If they persecuted me, so they will persecute you ”).
Read more