PARADIGM LOST

THE ROCK of (the) AGES...CHRIST; THE REJECTED STONE

2011-02-18T20:41:00.003-07:00

In reading through the bible we come across a theme surrounding the “Stone”. Often this “Stone” is a personification of the (Messiah) Jesus Christ. Many errors can be avoided in biblical doctrine if we were to identify clearly the usage of the term “Stone” by asking the following questions about each particular stone passage. It is really no more complicated than “Who”? “What”? “When”? “Where”? “

"A LITTLE WHILE" A Word Study

2011-02-16T07:24:00.002-07:00

----How long is “A Little While”? Can “A Little Wile” be an “elastic” term that can mean any amount of time? Does the bible use the term “A Little While” with any consistency that we can at least allow scripture to interpret scripture? ...I think if we look at the uses in the New Testament we can gain some confidence in how to interpret and apply this elusive term.“Then said Jesus unto them, Yet

"YOU'VE GOTTA BE KIDDING...RIGHT?

2010-12-16T19:39:00.002-07:00

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FROM THE OLD TO THE NEW (PART II)

2010-10-16T11:14:00.023-06:00

In Part one of "From The Old To The New" we left off looking at the seen and the unseen.2 Cor 4:17-18 "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."

FROM THE OLD TO THE NEW (PART I)

2010-10-11T12:25:00.007-06:00

To break a paradigm you must be willing to look at something from a different, maybe not so obvious, new perspective. In my bible study I try to do this as often as I can. I have found that a great deal of what I have heard from the pulpit in the last 30 years of listening to preachers has been a party line or a denominational position.In trying to live a berean life and wanting to be able to

AS THE SEASONS TURN

2010-10-08T18:55:00.004-06:00

My friend Steve in Buena Vista, CO took this picture this morning. The snow has begun to accumulate in the Rockies, what a beautiful time of year.Click on the picture for a larger display.

RIDING ON A "SWIFT CLOUD"

2010-10-08T18:42:00.001-06:00

Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud, and will come into Egypt; The idols of Egypt will totter at His presence, and the heart of Egypt will melt in its midst. (Is 19:1)The above verse is describing:A. Every Egyptian seeing God on a literal cloud as He rides in judgment against their nation.B. God’s judgment of Egypt described in figurative, apocalyptic language.Few, if any, students of the

ALL THE LAND...

2010-10-06T10:26:00.002-06:00

The bible predicts and history clearly records that Israel was given all the land that God promised.--God kept every promise that he ever made to the physical literal nation called Israel.--That nation Israel rebelled against God in every possible way for years and years.--God's ultimate purpose for this nation was to bring forth his Son, Messiah. Born under the law. THIS CAME TO PASS.--Once The

WHY POLISH THE BRASS ON A SINKING SHIP?

2010-10-05T10:52:00.003-06:00

In doing an honest look at history, we can trace our social welfare system to the time when the church gave up its role to care for the poor and the widows and the fatherless.When did this trend begin?It began at the same time that "pre-millennial Dispensationalism took a choke-hold in the churches of this country. We had leaders in the church declaring; "Why polish the brass on a sinking ship?"

EVERY EYE WILL SEE HIM

2010-10-05T10:44:00.003-06:00

When people share their belief that all Bible prophecy has been fulfilled, listeners routinely protest with a short phrase from Rev. 1:7: “…every eye will see Him…” (NASB throughout). This response is almost always offered without regard to the context or even the rest of the verse. Here is the complete quotation:Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who

CONSIDER THE FIG TREE

2010-09-25T20:42:00.004-06:00

What about that tree putting forth leaves...is that the modern nation of Israel becoming a Nation?Look at the passages that seem to indicate this."Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves,... ye know that summer is nigh:" Matthew 24:32Here we see that Jesus is declaring a sign of a tree indicating by its leaves being put forth that summer is

WHO ARE WE GOING TO BELIEVE?

2010-09-25T20:39:00.001-06:00

Really, Who are we going to believe? The words and teaching of the Apostles...or the words of our favorite theologian.The esteemed C.S. Lewis said that the return of Christ was an embarrassment to Christianity because it did not happen.Problem is, C.S. Lewis should be embarrassed, for Christs return happened EXACTLY as He and his apostles taught...In the first century.To declare and teach

SIGNS OF A DYING OR DECAYING CHRISTIAN

2010-09-24T21:40:00.004-06:00

Signs of a Dying or Decaying Christian By George Burder (June 5, 1752—May 29, 1832) 1. When you are so indifferent to public worship, or frequenting the church of God, that you can be satisfied to come, or not come, at your own pleasure.2. When, in your most solemn worship, you are quickly weary without warrantable cause.3. When few sermons will please you; either you like not the matter, or

SIGNS OF A LIVING OR GROWING CHRISTIAN

2010-09-23T19:30:00.008-06:00

Signs of a Living or Growing ChristianBy George Burder (June 5, 1752—May 29, 1832)THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL FLOURISH LIKE THE PALMTREE;HE SHALL GROW LIKE A CEDAR IN LEBANON." PSA. 92:12 1. WHEN your chief delight is with the saints, especially them that excel in virtue. Psa. 16:3.2. When the smitings of the righteous are not a burden to you, and you can hear of your faults with affectionate attention.

WHO ARE THE 144,000 OF REVELATION

2010-09-22T19:44:00.001-06:00

Who are the 144,000 of Revelation? It is interesting to note that they are mentioned twice in the book of Revelation, seven chapters apart. The two references are in Chapters 7 and 14, they are as follows.Revelation 7:4 "And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel."Revelation 14:1 "And I

BUT I SAY UNTO YOU

2010-09-21T20:05:00.004-06:00

Moses declared in Deuteronomy chapter 18The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;Then God reiterates the same thing, stating it himself:I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.And

SERMON RATINGS

2010-09-19T18:02:00.003-06:00

Thanks to David CurtisA preacher by the name of Wilbur Reese once preached a message in which he presented a listener's guide to sermons. Reese stated that sermons ought to be rated in much the same way that movies were rated."G" sermons are messages that are generally acceptable to everyone, they contain phrases such as "Go ye into all the world and smile" or "What the world needs is peace,

YOU MIGHT BE A DISPENSATIONALIST IF...

2010-09-19T08:15:00.005-06:00

1. You think other Christians are anti-Semitic2. You’ve never read Hebrews3. You can justify being 2000 years late for an appointment4. You’re really bad at math5. You think Kirk Cameron is a fine actor6. When the going gets rough, you’re nowhere to be found7. You sleep nude so your post-rapture bed is tidy8. You were born after 18309. You love Christian television10. You use your newspaper for

THE DOCTRINE OF ANTICHRIST

2010-09-16T17:22:00.002-06:00

From where do people get their doctrine about "antichrist"?It certainly is not from John the Apostle...the only Apostle who wrote about the antichrist. And oh by the way, he never mentioned the antichrist in the book of Revelation or in his Gospel. As a matter of Fact, we might note that the book of Revelation is self titled in the first verse of the book; “The Revelation of Jesus Christ”. Note

INTRO TO ISAIAH

2010-09-15T21:47:00.004-06:00

1:1 The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth;for the Lord has spoken:“Children have I reared and brought up,but they have rebelled against me.3 The ox knows its owner,and the donkey its master's crib,but Israel does not know,my people do not

SUBVERTING THE SOUL

2010-09-15T21:20:00.003-06:00

Acts 15:4-31“But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses. And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. And when there had been much disputing,Disputing about circumcision and keeping the MOSAIC LAW. These are the same issues that we deal with

IDEAS FOR THE FIRE

2010-09-14T19:55:00.010-06:00

In the history of the printed word...The only time books have been burned have been out of fear, not hatred.FEAR OF IDEAS.When one person could not answer or refute the ideas of his opponent he would seek to destroy the ideas in the fire. I have no problem with the ideas of Islam. I can refute them easily from logic, scripture and history. I can show the ideas of the Koran to be false and passing

A THANKSGIVING FORMULA

2010-09-11T20:59:00.003-06:00

BOOK RECOMMENDATION

2010-09-08T17:35:00.003-06:00

If you can get this book, READ IT!If you cannot, I have a a copy you can borrow.The best book on the subject of eschatology I have read.I will probably do a review of this book in the near future.

WHO BROKE GOD'S COVENANT?

2010-09-06T16:28:00.006-06:00

I have been told by my dispensational friends that many in Israel violated and even broke God's covenant that he made with them as a nation. But, God has never will never and would never break his covenant with his people Israel.If that is true...How then do we deal with Zechariah 11:10-11???Zechariah 11:10-11 "And I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it assunder, that I might break my covenant

TILL I COME

2010-09-05T13:27:00.007-06:00

John 21:22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.I wonder what people thought when they heard Jesus say this. Here are two things they might have thought. Pick the one you think seems more reasonable.1. John might possibly live all through the rest of the Mosaic age and all through the Christian age, which could be thousands or millions

WHEN WAS/IS THE SALVATION OF ISRAEL TO OCCUR?

2010-09-04T18:33:00.006-06:00

I love this video...Passionate, Patriotic and a great performance. I heard it for the first time today. I highly recommend....And YES, I know the video has nothing to do with the topic of the post.When was/is the salvation of Israel to occur? Past or Future?The promise was given...Isaiah 49:8 Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped

HEAVEN AND EARHT HAVE ALREADY PASSED AWAY?

2010-09-01T23:06:00.008-06:00

How Heaven and Earth Passed AwayWritten by Don Preston Have heaven and earth passed away? Ridiculous you say? Let us ask another question: Do you believe the Old Covenant has been done away? I dare say you will say it has. Few believers in Jesus would deny he has established his New Covenant. If you believe the Old Covenant has passed away, then you must believe "heaven and earth" have passed

HEIRS OF A KINGDOM

2010-07-20T17:31:00.002-06:00

James 2:5 "Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this worldrich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to themthat love him?"James says that we are "heirs of a kingdom" that was "promised to them that love Him"... Why did he not say that this kingdom was promised to Israel??Isn't this what the modern myth of dispensationalism teaches.

AUDIENCE RELEVANCE

2010-07-07T13:32:00.003-06:00

If the words of Jesus and His Apostles made No Sense to the original first century audience...Then Jesus and His Apostles are guilty of speaking Nonsense.If what was written in the New Testament was for an audience 2000+ years in the future...How then was the first century audience, to whom the writings were addressed, to understand what was written?If what was written in the New Testament was

ACENSION/RETURN IN THE CLOUDS

2010-07-02T08:09:00.006-06:00

A case is often made that Acts 1:9-11 was a clear reference to the physical nature of Christ’s ascension and therefore as it was said he would “come in the same manner” that his coming, it was insisted, would have to be physical.“And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a CLOUD received him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven

THE "BEMA"

2010-06-25T12:25:00.004-06:00

I re-post below an article written by a friend of mine by the name of Tom Wriggle. I think that often times when we are taught the scripture we hear only the surface teaching of someone else’s study. This can cause us trouble in the long run if we do not do our own independent bible study and strive to be taught by the Spirit of God rather than the plethora of men who would teach us. I use Toms

THE BODY-THE BUILDING-THE BRIDE-THE WIFE-THE CITY-THE TEMPLE-AND-THE CHURCH...DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES

2010-06-12T10:42:00.006-06:00

“The Body”, “The Building”, “The Bride”, “The Wife” “The City”, “The Temple” and “The Church” are all one and the same organism. I have posted a few passages of scripture and hope that the highlighted portions help make clear the emphasis in this regard. I know that this is not exhaustive, but it is a start that can be used for further study of other New Testament passages that deal with the

THE RULE OF FAITH VS. THE RULE OF LAW

2010-06-05T08:23:00.002-06:00

I personally have tried to live under law, and it has brought to my life nothing but destruction and defeat. But in recent years, I have been trying to wean myself off of law and live a life based on faith. It is with that in mind that I have tried to look at the scripture and answer the question; how do I; Jeff Rogers, live by faith. If you have found a way to live by law, you are a better man (

FREEDOM!!!

2010-06-03T17:54:00.005-06:00

Is there a law in the New Covenant? Indeed there is, but will a New Covenant saint ever be put under the authority of Old Covenant law?So then are there “Two laws of God”? I would suggest that there are not in active authority more than one law at a time. The Old Covenant law was only in authority when the Old Covenant was active. Once the New Covenant became active and the Old Covenant faded

DISPENSATIONAL DILEMMA

2010-05-21T13:09:00.003-06:00

Through and under the gospel we are saved by grace through faith, not by Law.Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”Galatians 2:16 “Knowing that a man is NOT justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be

101 NEW TESTAMENT TIME-INDICATORS

2010-05-21T12:56:00.006-06:00

By David Green1. "The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." (Matt. 3:2)2. "Who warned you to flee from the wrath about to come?" (Matt. 3:7)3. "The axe is already laid at the root of the trees." (Matt. 3:10)4. "His winnowing fork is in His hand." (Matt. 3:12)5. "The kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matt. 4:17)6. "The kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matt. 10:7)7. "You shall not finish going through the

THE "FULLNESS OF THE GENTILES”

2010-05-14T19:38:00.005-06:00

The “Fullness of the Gentiles”I attach this phrase to Daniel for the reasons below. It is clearly linked to Daniels prophecy by way of Luke 21 and its parallel passages in Mark 13 and Matthew 24. Consider how each of these three passages are linked and evaluate the content of each as being a part of the other two as well as standing on its own.Matt. 24:15-22 + 34'When ye therefore shall see the

RESTORATION TO THE LAND AND THE SIGN OF THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT

2010-05-13T17:19:00.007-06:00

In Genesis 17 we have the Abrahamic Covenant established by God with Abraham and his seed. The sign of that covenant was circumcision. Many times covenants are accompanied with signs. The sign of the Noahic covenant was the rainbow in the sky. This “Token” or sign of the Noahic Covenant was intended to remind God of his promise to not destroy “all Flesh” ever again. Genesis 9:8-17 And God

THE KINGDOM LION...ARE YOU LYING?

2010-05-11T18:30:00.011-06:00

It is the position of many dispensational teachers of our day that Isaiah chapter 35 is depicting Israel's restoration to the land in the future Millennial kingdom. A leading dispensationalist, John MacArthur makes this abundantly clear in his MacArthurstudy bible. Particular verses that seem to support that are posted for your evaluation.Isaiah 35:1 The wilderness and the solitary place shall

THE BODY

2010-05-10T18:53:00.005-06:00

In a discussion on 2 Corinthians 5:10 with a friend, I suggest to him a paradigm shift that I thought would give him additional insight. The passage speaks about “be(ing) recompensed for his deeds in the BODY…” May I suggest that here, Paul is using figurative language in his use of the term “BODY”. We read in Jude of the angel Gabriel disputing with the Devil over the “BODY” of Moses. I

JESUS COMING IN THE GLORY OF HIS FATHER

2010-05-10T18:30:00.005-06:00

"Jesus coming in the glory of His Father, the angels with Him and rewarding every man according to his deeds. "The above items are prophetic descriptions of what event:A. The Second ComingB. The Resurrection of ChristC. The TransfigurationD. The Ascension of ChristIf you picked “A” you might be shocked to learn that most commentators disagree with you. Strangely enough, they can’t seem to agree

"THE THINGS WHICH MUST SHORTLY TAKE PLACE"

2010-05-08T08:05:00.006-06:00

"Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you,knowing that shortly I must put off my tent,just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me." 2 Pet 1:13-14The most likely interpretation of this passage is that Jesus had revealed to Peter that:A. Peter was about to dieB. Peter’s home was about to be destroyedC. Peter would live for many more yearsD. Peter is still

"BE DILIGENT TO COME TO ME QUICKLY"

2010-05-07T21:21:00.007-06:00

"Be diligent to come to me quickly" (2 Tim 4:9)In the above verse Paul:A. Wants Timothy to join him as soon as possible.B. Doesn’t care when Timothy comes, he just wants Timothy to travel rapidly once he departs.C. Is thinking that Timothy might make it in about 2000 years, give or take a couple hundred.Without doubt, Paul desired Timothy to join him as soon as possible. In fact, the second and

YES...WE BURNED A PIANO

2010-05-07T20:45:00.017-06:00

Yes we did!!! We burned that piano.Believe it or not, this is a long standing military tradition. Particularly an Air Force tradition. It comes from World War II. In England a gentleman who had played the piano at the officer's club had been on a mission over Germany. Well the bad news is, he did not come back. The Brits being somewhat morbid, got a little too many pints in them, and decided

THE 70th WEEK OF DANIEL

2010-05-07T20:27:00.008-06:00

Below is my A T & T position…(my At This time position). I am still learning and I intend to continue to study even more. But if you can show me where I have missed something, please let me know.Luke 3:1-2 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of1 --Tiberius Caesar,2 --Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and3 --Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother4 --Philip tetrarch of Ituraea

THE LION LYING DOWN WITH THE LAMB

2010-05-07T20:14:00.005-06:00

Often a cross reference is made between Isaiah 65:25 and Isaiah 11:6-9 with which I fully agree with.Isaiah 65:25 The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but dust will be the serpent's food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain," says the LORD.However, while I agree with the cross reference, I do not think the cross reference

"THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS"

2009-01-03T07:22:00.005-07:00

Knowing therefore the terrors of the Lord, let me persuade you to close with Christ, and never rest till you can say, "the Lord our righteousness." Who knows but the Lord may have mercy and abundantly pardon you?Beg of God to give you faith; and, if the Lord gives you that, you will by it receive Christ with His righteousness and His All. You need not fear the greatness or number of your sins.For

THE REFORMATION RESOLUTION

2008-12-26T08:22:00.008-07:00

NEW YEARS DAY Approaches. With the New Year typically comes "New Years Resolutions". I hereby resolve to stop drinking soda. I hereby resolve to loose ten pounds. I hereby resolve to exercise everyday...or at least 5 days aweek, weather pending, and if I can squeeze it into my schedule.How often have we set out to reform a particular area of our lives only to find out that the hard facts of

HE THAT KEEPETH ISRAEL...

2008-12-25T11:56:00.006-07:00

Poor Santa, had to take a nap. But as you go into the New Year be aware of the fact that our God never sleeps and is diligently looking out for his own. We can take comfort going into the new year the words of the Psalmist.Psalm 121:3-4 “He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.”This picture

A CHRISTMAS STORY

2008-12-23T18:29:00.003-07:00

A True Christmas Story for patriots and Christian alike…Give thanks to God for our freedom and the men who have won it and those who have kept it.On Christmas Day, 1776, nearly all thought the Revolution was lost, except for a valiant few who still believed in “The Cause.” We owe our liberty today to those valiant few. Led by George Washington, most of his army, dressed in rags and barefoot,

THE BEAUTY OF COLORADO

2008-12-14T09:02:00.002-07:00

(CLICK ON PHOTO FOR LARGER IMAGE)Colorado Beauty

PIKES PEAK

2008-11-29T09:26:00.002-07:00

Looking from my office on the Air Force Academy...this is what I have to look at everyday...What a blessing

PIKES PEAK

2008-11-28T13:32:00.005-07:00

Two beautiful vistas of Pikes Peak in recent days. Yesterday we got a good layer of snow on the peak so it will be looking different for quite a while now. Enjoy.

THE REAL STORY OF THANKSGIVING

2008-11-25T21:29:00.003-07:00

Did you know that the first Thanksgiving was a celebration of the triumph of private property and individual initiative?William Bradford was the governor of the original Pilgrim colony, founded at Plymouth in 1621. The colony was first organized on a communal basis, as their financiers required. Land was owned in common. The Pilgrims farmed communally, too, following the "from each according to

4TH OF JULY HIKING

2008-07-07T09:47:00.010-06:00

Over the Fourth of July weekend we did alot of hiking. First we did the very steep and grueling Stanley Canyon on the Air Force Academy. Then on the Fourth we did a portion of the Falcon Trail on the Academy. Below are pictures from our 6-7 mile hike in the Garden of the Gods. Here are Annika, Nathan and Rebekah at the beginning of the trail. Here is a good picture of Rebekah through the

COMING HOME

2008-06-26T19:03:00.009-06:00

I have nothing cosmic to post today. Only wanted to post a most awesome photo I took of Pikes Peak from one of our wonderful city parks, Palmer Park.I have been away for almost 3 weeks doing an aircraft mishap investigation...No I can't tell you any gory details. But coming home has been very good. I got to drive across the beautiful flat and scenic central and western Kansas in a convertible.

A PHOTO ALBUM

2008-05-22T20:40:00.004-06:00

For all who are interested...I have linked my photo albums at the Photobucket site. The link is on the right side the first in list "PLACES TO GO THINGS TO READ".

2nd ENOCHIAN PARADIGM

2008-05-03T07:54:00.006-06:00

I would like to ask a question, pose a position. The common use of Jude 14-15, as I have heard it for many years; is an application to the fulfillment of that prophecy in the first century. As I read Jude I see that starting in verse 5 Jude sets out to show God's willingness to judge as a warning to the first century readers who would witness the judgment in 70 A.D. He shows this willingness to

THE LAND OF ISRAEL PARADIGM

2008-05-03T07:44:00.005-06:00

The problems in the land of Israel are theological. You can talk about politics all you want, but until you realize that the issue is in this region of the world is religion, you are ignoring the fundamental issues. Both the Israelis and the Palestinians believe the Land is theirs by Divine right. American politics is heavily influenced by the dispensational movement that supports

GOD's MAJESTY

2008-04-27T08:47:00.010-06:00

I borrow once again from the talented photography and the beauty of God as found at http://www.mtprinceton.org/Let these images of Mount Princeton cause you to rejoice in the majesty and wonder of God.

THE PARADIGM OF ENOCH

2008-04-26T12:12:00.012-06:00

Enoch was the Great-Grandfather of Noah. Enoch begat Methuselah, the oldest man recorded in the geneologies of the bible. Methuselah begat Lamech the father of Noah.What is interesting is what happened to Enoch.We find the 365 Earthly years of Enoch's existence recorded for us in Genesis 5:18-24. In verse 18 he is born, in verse 21 he becomes the father of Methuselah, in verse 22 he has a

THE PARADIGM OF THE BEMA

2008-04-25T19:09:00.014-06:00

Here is one of those "Paradigm" issues. I have been taught that Christians will gain or lose reward at the "Bema" for years. But when I endeavored to do an independent study I could not validate what I have heard from the pulpit, so I have changed my position and I think the bible gets more and more clear the more we allow the New Covenant to determine our frame of reference for our

ANSWERS TO SABBATH QUESTIONS

2008-04-18T22:38:00.007-06:00

ADDED TO ON 4-18-08Friends and Fellow Bereans...Questions And Answers on the Sabbath:For many folks, a conclusion is simplythe place where they got tired of thinking. --Was the Sabbath a creation ordinance? ANSWER: Genesis 2:1-3 "Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 3, And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh

MT PRINCETON

2008-04-06T21:10:00.007-06:00

One of my favorite sites is http://www.mtprinceton.org/ It is a site that chronicles the God given beauty of Mt Princeton here in Colorado near Buena Vista. I do not know the gentleman who operates this site, but he has some wonderful photos of Mount Princeton. Another connection is that I am from New Jersey and the mountain is named after the former college of New Jersey, now called Princeton

THE BODY 2 CORINTHIANS 5:10

2008-04-04T19:23:00.011-06:00

THE RAVENS’ CRY—C. H. Spurgeon

2008-03-21T22:01:00.004-06:00

I post this quote from C.H. Spurgeon for those who may need prayer. Those for whom I am already praying. We cannot do wrong in prayer for those we love, and for those things in life that are so dear to us.The Ravens’ Cry—C. H. Spurgeon He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. Psalm 147:9Never a sinner prays truly without Christ praying at the same time. You cannot see

A CAVEAT

2008-03-21T21:06:00.004-06:00

A quote from one of my favorite hymn writers.A CAVEAT AGAINST UNSOUND DOCTRINES He goes on to style the blessed Jesus our hope.Ask almost any man, "Whether he hopes to be saved eternally?"He will answer in the affirmative. But enquire again,"On what foundation he rests his hope?" Here too many are sadly divided.The Pelagian hopes to get to heaven by a moral life and a gooduse of his natural

THE FINISHED PRODUCT

2008-03-19T10:57:00.006-06:00

The Finished Product!The final product is in place and in use. I need to rearrange the shelves a bit, but overall I am pretty happy with it.I think now it is time for me to get to work on the wall unit that I designed. I will keep you all posted.

HOW NOT TO BUILD A BOOKSHELF

2008-03-18T21:50:00.011-06:00

The original bookshelves and me.About two years ago I built two bookshelves. In moving to Colorado I had to arrange furniture a little differently. As such I have been meaning to build a companion book shelf for the previous two. Maybe it was the snow contributing to a little cabin fever, maybe I am just tired of bending down to the floor to turn on the radio. Either way, I did get motivated

CONTEXTUALIZATION

2008-03-12T19:39:00.005-06:00

The Seven Deadly Sins have been rewritten by the almighty Catholic Church.We spoke in Sunday School last week about "Contextualization": Adapting the gospel to the world around us to appease the world to the point that the gospel is not even recognized. As I read these new Seven Deadly sins, I noticed that they are eerily similar to the planks in the socialist platform. I do think they left out

LONDON CONFESSION OF FAITH ARTICLES VI & VII

2008-02-18T18:08:00.005-07:00

Having lapsed into inactivity I renew my posting with a continuation of a discussion or at least a declaring of the London Confession of Faith of 1644. These two posts boil down to the clear teaching that Salvation is of God. See article VII where it states that the performance of the duties attached with this salvation is not by way of the inventions of men, opinions, devices, etc. This is

CONSERVATISM OR COMPROMISE

2008-02-04T20:36:00.002-07:00

What does a conservative beleiver do when the political party he has supported for over 28 years turn around and nominate a liberal politician to represent them? Well, this conservative finds a new political home. The Republicans are prepared to nominate John McCain. (nothing is garunteed yet) but the establishment is getting behind McCain in a big way. This is the same John McCain that was

WHAT I DID OVER MY CHRISTMAS BREAK

2008-01-06T15:11:00.002-07:00

Hannah, Rebekah and I climbed up Seven Falls. I visited there in September with my mother,but this time the waterfalls were frozen. Frozen Seven Falls. Frozen Seven Falls. Hannah and Rebekah at Seven Falls. I took this picture at the base of the Barr Trail. The trail that goes to the top of Pikes Peak. We did not hike too far up the trail as it was covered with snow and ice from the base.

CHRISTMAS & BIRTHDAY

2008-01-06T15:05:00.002-07:00

Hannah's 16th birthday party. We had a wonderful time at a nice restaurant. All four kids were home for Christmas. From left to right Hannah, Nathan, Rebekah, and Annika.

FAMILY REUNION

2007-12-22T08:53:00.002-07:00

Well Christmas is looking like Christmas. Rebekah arrived home on Monday and Nathan came in late Friday. Leben ist recht,und Gott ist Gut.I will post a new picture of Nathan a little later. It is hard finding him as he has lost so much weight in boot camp...He looks great.God bless all and Merry Christmas.

AND CAIN SLEW HIS BROTHER ABEL

2007-12-10T16:25:00.000-07:00

And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him. Genesis 4:8In light of the murders here in Colorado this last weekend it is fitting that we remember the beginning of the rampage of man murdering his fellow man. I have many thoughts opinions and emotions in regards to the "MURDERS" (They are not "

ABRAHAM'S FOUR SEEDS

2007-12-07T15:45:00.000-07:00

*******************************************************Below is the introduction to a booklet that I highly recommend. It is very easy reading and is one of the most profound things I have ever read on the topic. I have only posted the introduction, but would encourage you to go to the link posted or click on the title of this post "ABRAHAM'S FOUR SEEDS" (Above) and read it in its

MORE PICTURES FROM MISSOURI

2007-12-05T13:36:00.001-07:00

Nathan in front of a military veterans memorial in Cabool, MO.Nathan on stage during the graduation ceremony, he had to step forward and declare his name rank and home of record. "Private Nathan Rogers, Colorado."A picture of my Great Great Grandmother's grave stone. The inscription says; "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep" which is a quote a portion of Psalm 127:2A picture of my Great Great

NATHAN AFTER BOOT CAMP

2007-12-03T09:06:00.001-07:00

Here as promised are some pictures of Nathan After boot camp.Nathan in formation.You may be wondering about the grave marker behind Nathan in the picture. Well my Great Great Grandfather and Grandmother are buried in Cabool, MO just about 45 miles from the Army base where Nathan did his boot camp. I thought since I had never seen it I would take Nathan there and show him some of his past. My

NATHAN's TRANSFORMATION

2007-11-26T14:49:00.001-07:00

The above picture is a "Before" picture of Nathan at his enlistment ceremony in August. He has been away at boot camp for sime time in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Tomorrow I will drive across the great state of Kansas and into Missouri to attend his graduation from boot camp. From there he will go to Fort Gordon, Georgia to attend AIT (Advanced Infantry Training) or as we call it in the Air

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2007-11-20T12:20:00.001-07:00

The picture above was made by my 21 year old daughter, a college junior at Oklahoma University. She told me that she felt deprived from her youth having not ever made a hand turkey for her parents on Thanksgiving. Of course she had to add the political commentary on her very first attempt. She is not an animal rights freak, she just has a good sense of humor.I wanted to wish all who may read

REFORMATION DAY THOUGHTS

2007-10-26T07:58:00.002-06:00

(Citation of Source)Spurgeon Baptist Association Of Churches Weekly UpdateOctober 25, 2007Volume 3, Issue 42Richard SmithWe are approaching the yearly observance of Reformation Day. This Sunday is Reformation Sunday. There are many reasons that people remember the Reformation, and some of them are actually good. What was it that happened in the Reformation that was worth remembering? Was it the

COME YE SINNERS POOR AND NEEDY

2007-10-24T15:45:00.001-06:00

A Beautiful October snow.Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,Weak and wounded, sick and sore;Jesus ready stands to save you,Full of pity, love and power.I will arise and go to Jesus,He will embrace me in His arms;In the arms of my dear Savior,O there are ten thousand charms.Come, ye thirsty, come, and welcome,God’s free bounty glorify;True belief and true repentance,Every grace that brings you

ASAHEL NETTLETON: THE FORGOTTEN EVAGELIST

2007-10-15T07:48:00.001-06:00

[Here is Pikes Peak after the first good snow of 2007. October 15]Here is a very good biography of a sovereign grace evangelist whose history and record has been overshadowed by Finney, Moody, and Sunday. This is one man who should not be forgotten.Asahel Nettleton: The Forgotten EvangelistBy Jim EhrhardThe year was 1812. America had just declared war on Great Britain in June and lost its first

STAND FAST IN THE LIBERTY OF JESUS CHRIST

2007-07-04T10:38:00.003-06:00

Friends...The "Facts" indeed were submitted to a candid world, and the results were global, they were world shaking. The freedoms that our founders sought, and we have enjoyed are not to be taken lightly. They are to be guarded with the intensity with which they were earned. I spent 21 years of my adult life standing guard with my brothers in arms. I hold this day as a sacred holiday just as

HAPPY FATHERS DAY

2007-06-14T09:35:00.001-06:00

HAPPY FATHERS DAY! In honor of Fathers Day, I put a picture of my four wonderful kids. These four people have been a tremendous blessing to me since their birth. God's true gift to a father is the love of his children. I will be on the road for fathers day visiting my own father in Eastern Kansas, so I will not be posting anything new this weekend, but I will try to put the next installment of

LONDON CONFESSION OF 1644, ARTICLE V

2007-06-09T10:46:00.002-06:00

[Yes, another photo from one of the trails I have hiked. This one is a hike that my daughter Rebekah did while she was visiting over the Christmas holiday this last year. It is a rock outcropping on the Waldo Canyon Trail.]I am posting Article V without comment for the time being. Feel free to comment in the mean time. I would invite you to take the few bible references at the bottom and look

WHY A CONFESSION?

2007-06-08T20:15:00.002-06:00

Some may wonder why read study or discuss a creed confession or any other digest of biblical teachings. I believe that these historic documents divulge to us what our predecessors believed. It is instructive and even encouraging to see how their thought process worked. In the Baptist tradition; Baptists have not historically been a creedal nor a confessional denomination. But throughout

LONDON CONFESSION OF 1644, ARTICLE IV

2007-06-05T15:37:00.003-06:00

This forth article starts out with the glories of the creation. That God in the beginning created all things and declared them to be “Very Good”. That man himself was created in that beautiful image and likeness of God himself. In citing Ecclesiastes 7:29“Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.”We see the pattern from creation to

VICIOUS ANIMAL ENVOUNTERED ON THE TRAIL

2007-06-04T21:52:00.003-06:00

While Hannah, Annika and I were hiking the 12 kilometer trail in Garden of the Gods we encountered a very vicious and hungry wild cat. The sneaker is all that is left of Hannah. It was a harrowing event. We found out later that the killer feline was named "Moshie" and that he liked to wear patriotic bandanas.

LONDON CONFESSION OF 1644, ARTICLE III

2007-06-02T20:35:00.002-06:00

[Picture is of a waterfall in Medicine Park, Oklahoma. I took this photo while visiting this past February.]One of the precious truths of Article III is the idea of God’s “Decree”. The decree of God it will be noted was treated by these early Baptists as a singular not plural issue; that which issued forth from God in his complete and Holy sovereignty. This decree includes all things that are

LONDON CONFESSION OF 1644, ARTICLE II

2007-05-30T14:14:00.002-06:00

In Article II we have the enormous, precious, and mysterious doctrine of the trinity of the Godhead. How long and how fruitless has been mans attempt to explain the infinite with the finite. While an amazing and essential teaching of the word of God, the doctrine of the trinity is nonetheless inexplicable with any fine detailed definition. It is amazing and yet understandable that the Baptists

A LITTLE HUMOR

2007-05-29T18:30:00.002-06:00

"Well, I haven't actually DIED to sin, but I did feel kind of faint once."Thanks to...http://www.withchrist.org/MJS/missing.htm

WHEN HAGAR FOUND THE BOTTLE SPENT

2007-05-29T14:42:00.001-06:00

WHEN HAGAR FOUND THE BOTTLE SPENTby William CowperWhen Hagar found the bottle spent,And wept o’er Ishmael,A message from the Lord was sentTo guide her to a well.Should not Elijah’s cake and cruseConvince us at this day,A gracious God will not refuseProvisions by the way?His saints and servants shall be fed,The promise is secure;“Bread shall be given them,” He has said,“Their water shall be sure.”

ARTICLE I

2007-05-29T07:19:00.002-06:00

[Picture of Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado, after a light snow, with clouds partially obscuring Pikes Peak.]In article one of the London Baptist Confession it states that God cannot be comprehended of any but himself. This is an indication that no man can understand God unless God chooses to reveal himself.Matthew 11:27 says..."All things have been handed over to me by my Father;

MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES

2007-05-28T18:07:00.002-06:00

[Pictures of our Memorial day hike on the "waldo Canyon" trail. One is a view of Pikes Peak. Another with three of my kids who accompanied me on the hike; Nathan, Hannah and Annika. The last is a shot of some Colorado wildflowers along the trail.]On Memorial Day, besides grilling my famous chicken, me and my kids went hikhing. The mountiains in the srping are very beautiful. The photos give

GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

2007-05-25T14:28:00.003-06:00

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY

2007-05-25T13:27:00.002-06:00

In honor of those fallen men and women who have served our country and paid with the ultimate price (their own life) Remember them, enjoy both your three day weekend and your heritage of freedom we enjoy because of them. Here are two distinct Memorial day readings. The poem, "Flanders Fields"and the words to Taps.In Flanders FieldsJohn McCrae, 1915In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the

MY CONFESSION

2007-05-25T08:54:00.002-06:00

As I have moved from place to place in recent years, I have had the exciting privilege of being queried by the new people I meet and the new churches I have attended as to what I believe. Often times when my personal understanding of the bible did not exactly line up with what they believed and taught I was taken to task, and even accused of believing heresy. The charge of heresy is strong and