Life's Inanities and Ironies

In contemporary Christianity, " backsliding " refers to a believer's gradual or sudden drift away from active faith, often marked by spiritual regression rather than progression. This concept, rooted in biblical warnings like Jeremiah 3:22 ("Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings") and Proverbs 14:14 ("The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways"), remains relevant amid rising secularism, cultural shifts, and personal crises. Today, it's intertwined with phenomena like faith deconstruction , declining church attendance , and the influence of social media, where young adults increasingly question or abandon traditional beliefs. Recent discussions highlight how modern pressures—such as worldly distractions, spiritual dryness, and unforgiveness—exacerbate this issue, as warned in Hosea 4:16 ("For Israel slideth back as a backsliding heifer") and Jeremiah 8:5 ("Why then is this people of Jerusa...

In a world where truth is often diluted and compromise creeps into every corner, the short but powerful Epistle of Jude stands as a timeless beacon for believers. Written by Jude , the brother of James and half-brother of Jesus Christ , this letter isn't just ancient wisdom—it's a urgent call to action for Christians today. Originally intended as a message about our common salvation , Jude pivots to exhort us to "earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints" (Jude 1:3). As fundamentalist Christians , we know the Bible is inerrant and unchanging, and Jude's words remind us why we must defend it fiercely against infiltration and apostasy . The Danger of False Teachers Jude wastes no time in exposing the threat: "certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ" (Jude 1:4)...

 In an age where truth is often bent to fit personal agendas, the Epistle of Jude stands as a beacon for those who hold fast to the unchanging Word of God. As a fundamentalist Christian, I've always found Jude's urgent call to "contend earnestly for the faith" (Jude 3, NKJV) both convicting and empowering. This blog post expands on a recent homily I delivered to our congregation, drawing deeply from Jude while weaving in insights from other Scriptures. It's a reminder that our faith isn't a casual pursuit—it's a battleground where eternal truths are defended against subtle deceptions. The Call to Contend: A Divine Imperative Jude didn't set out to write a warning; he wanted to celebrate "our common salvation" (Jude 3). But necessity compelled him: false teachers had infiltrated the church, perverting grace into license for sin and denying Christ's lordship (Jude 4). This isn't ancient history—it's today's headlines. Think of c...

 In a world increasingly marked by chaos, moral decay, and environmental crises, the prophecies of the Bible offer both warning and hope. Drawing from a recent homily delivered to a group of fundamentalist Christians, this blog post delves into the Third Trumpet Judgment described in Revelation 8:10-11 . We'll explore the scriptural details, expand on its meaning, historical parallels, scientific possibilities, and profound implications for believers and the world at large. As we unpack this sobering prophecy, remember: God's Word is not mere symbolism but a literal foretelling of future events in the end times. Understanding the Passage: Revelation 8:10-11 The Book of Revelation , penned by the Apostle John under divine inspiration around AD 95 while exiled on Patmos , unveils God's plan for the culmination of history. It details the seven-year Tribulation period —a time of unprecedented judgment following the Rapture of the Church ( 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 ). In chapt...