by OakAdmin | Mar 31, 2021 | Comfort and Grief, Justice, Pain and Suffering, Prayer, Spiritual Growth
“It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun’s light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, ‘Father, into your hands...
by OakAdmin | Feb 25, 2021 | Famous Writers, Outreach, Pain and Suffering, Prayer, The Gospel
“But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on...
by OakAdmin | Jan 22, 2021 | Comfort and Grief, Generosity, Justice, Outreach, The Gospel
Rembrandt’s Return of the Prodigal Son Acts 10-11 helped the Jewish Christ-followers in the early church pry open the doors of their hearts and lives to include (gasp) Gentiles in their fellowship. Here is Peter’s summary of the lesson he learned:...
by OakAdmin | Nov 13, 2020 | Comfort and Grief, Current Events, End Times, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel, Theology
“The Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will and sets over it the lowliest of men.” Daniel 4:17 Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon made this statement. The exalted ruler of the grandest empire of his time was given this prophecy and then...
by OakAdmin | Oct 6, 2020 | Apologetics, Comfort and Grief, Famous Writers, Justice, Pain and Suffering, Spiritual Growth, Theology
Emma’s story beautifully illustrates the challenge that suffering presents to all believers. We know in our heads that God is good, but the question in our hearts is whether “He is good to me.” Our message Sunday (Acts 1:12-26) addressed the...
by OakAdmin | Sep 16, 2020 | Comfort and Grief, End Times, Heaven, History, Theology
When it comes to interpreting prophecy, there is a lot of speculation involved. As the question marks above indicate, we cannot be certain when the rapture of the church will take place. There are three options: 1) before the Tribulation (pre-Trib); 2) halfway through...