Life's Inanities and Ironies

In a world filled with distractions, where everything from social media notifications to career ambitions vies for our attention, it's easy to lose sight of what's truly important. But as believers grounded in the unchanging truth of Scripture, we know there's only one rightful occupant for the throne of our hearts: the Lord God Almighty. This blog post expands on a recent homily inspired by Exodus 20:1-3 , reminding us of the foundational command that shapes our faith and lives. Let's dive deeper into why God must be first—and what happens when He's not. The Divine Declaration: Who God Is Exodus 20:1-3 thunders from the pages of the Bible: "And God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God , which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me." This isn't just ancient history; it's a living mandate for every Christian today. God isn't introducing Himself as one optio...

In the midst of a world increasingly shadowed by moral decay and technological overreach, the book of Revelation stands as a beacon of divine truth and warning. As Christians who adhere to the literal interpretation of Scripture, we find in Revelation 16:2 a stark depiction of God's impending judgment. This verse describes the first bowl of wrath poured out during the Great Tribulation : "And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast , and upon them which worshipped his image" (KJV). This is not symbolic poetry but a prophetic reality foretelling the consequences of rejecting Christ and aligning with the Antichrist 's system. In this blog post, we'll unpack the first bowl judgment, its biblical context, and its profound implications for believers and unbelievers alike. Understanding the First Bowl Judgment The book of Revelation, penned by the Apostle John under...