Author: Ken

Was the Creation of Heaven and Earth a Miracle of God?

Ken

Was the Creation of Heaven and Earth a miracle of God? If a miracle defies Natural Law for explanation, then does Creation taking place in Six Literal Days defy the scientific explanation of evolution over a far greater epoch of time? If we accept the plain statement of Scripture in Genesis, then God created in Six Literal Days and rested on the Seventh. “For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it” (Exodus 20:11).

Christian Supernaturalism Relies on Christ to Make Us Free and Stay Free

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Christian Supernaturalism relies upon Christ to make us free and stay free. We become increasingly freed from all that holds and controls us in our present existence, as well as, Christ controlling our actions towards others in liberating them. “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage” (Galatians 5:1 KJV).

Christian Supernaturalism Appreciates Our Supernatural Liberation in Christ

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Christian Supernaturalism appreciates our supernatural liberation in Christ, while building the Kingdom of God in the material world. “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound” (Isaiah 61:1 KJV). Jesus  began His ministry reading this Scripture in the synagogue at Nazareth, sat down, and said, “This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears” (Luke 4:21 KJV).

Christianity Isn’t the Only Supernatural Religion in the World

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Christian Supernaturalism is, of course, Christianity, but it’s with the understanding, Christianity isn’t the only supernatural religion in the world. “For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by Him” (1Corinthians 8:5-6 KJV).

Dechurched Christianity, Victim of Perfect Storm

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Dechurched Christianity is a victim of a perfect storm. Meaninglessness of life, religious abuse and moral corruption, workism trumping religious community, gradual loss of the willingness to believe, emotional engagement being found just as easily somewhere else. Dechurched Christianity practically demonstrates the Organized Church no longer represents Christ. “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20 KJV).

Prayer Is Not

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Prayer is not determining how to get God to do what we want, but petitioning the Almighty to do what He is determined to do. This would silence many a prayer meeting and explain the lack of many a Bible study. “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:9-10 KJV).

Call Unto Me

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“Call unto Me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not” (Jeremiah 33:3 KJV). Jehovah encouraged Jeremiah, who watched from a prison cell the destruction of his city and nation, to petition the LORD God to restore the doomed city. Likewise, we are emboldened to believe and greatly pray for the enlargement, prosperity, and increase of Christ’s Church though the Enemy seems to come in like a flood to snuff the light out of the Body.

I Knew Of A Man

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“I knew a man in Christ [not me]” (2Corinthians 12:2 KJV), diligent but unambitious by the world’s standards, who checked with a friend of a friend how he was doing on the military promotion list. His query was met with the reply, Who’s your sponsor? Surprised, he had no adequate response, and eventually retired as a lower field grade officer. Who or what are you trusting to get to Heaven? “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost” (Titus 3:5 KJV). But, are we so free of good works, we actually deny Him? “They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate” (Titus 1:16 KJV). Who’s your sponsor?