Jesus’ Letters to Seven Asian Churches – Part 5: Sardis – Tal Davis

March 16, 2024   |  

Most major cities in the ancient Mediterranean world had what was called an acropolis (high city). These were fortified citadels high on a hill or plateau, the cities’ citizens took refuge there in the event of an enemy attack. It was also where sacred buildings were built to be safe…
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Jesus’ Letters to Seven Asian Churches – Part 4: Thyatira – Tal Davis

March 3, 2024   |  

In this seven part series we are analyzing the seven letters dictated to the Apostle John by the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ as recorded in the book of Revelation chapters two and three. Previously we looked at the first three letters written by the risen Jesus to churches in Ephesus,…
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A Worldview Perspective on Bible Study

February 26, 2024   |  

Bible study is a very common practice among Christians and there are a lot of different ways to go about it. Some of the more popular approaches include:
  • Using a devotional resource
  • Dedicated Bible study (Sunday School) material
  • Guided reading plan – (One year plan, topical plan, …)
  • Meditative study
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Is Bisexuality Genetically Determined?

February 22, 2024   |  

Speculation in the name of science is so rampant that it is almost becoming comical. Jianzhi “George” Zhang is a professor at the University of Michigan, and senior author of a study in Science Advances (https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adh4990). Now mind you, this research looks all official and scientific, but is not based…
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Jesus’ Letters to Seven Asian Churches – Part 3: Pergamum – Tal Davis

February 18, 2024   |  

Following His letters to the churches in Ephesus and Smyrna, the risen Lord Jesus Christ next addresses the congregation in Pergamum. Speaking through His inspired scribe, the elder Apostle John, Jesus delivers to the church’s angel, or pastor, the words He wants the believers to hear. As with the other…
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The Curse of Cultural Christianity

February 15, 2024   |  

Vivek Ramaswamy was, until just recently, running for president of the United States. After not managing to gain enough support, he finally dropped out of the race. Ramaswamy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Indian immigrant parents. He attended public schools through eighth grade, then went to St. Xavier High…
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Jesus’ Letters to Seven Asian Churches – Part 2: Smyrna – Tal Davis

February 11, 2024   |  

In the first installment of this seven part series we recounted how, late in the First Century AD, the aged Apostle John was exiled on the Island of Patmos in the Aegean Sea. Patmos lies off the coast of the Roman province of Asia (now eastern Turkey). While languishing there,…
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