tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6410988363531531722012-02-19T02:48:39.169-05:00As God lays on my heart the desire for and pursuit of His truth through the intense study and application of His Word, I wanted a place to post resources, commentaries and questions regarding this study. I welcome all criticisms, praises, questions, but most of all, Bibical challenges to any of my statements. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (NASB) tells the believer to "examine everything carefully," and I pray that you will do that with my work here. Thank you for reading, and God Bless!Jason L.noreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-61497941114410838822008-08-14T14:21:00.001-04:002008-08-14T14:24:22.061-04:00

In a true testament to the adage “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” my site traffic has jumped since I was placed on the Pyromaniacs blog, and with that I feel an obligation to post more…and post “better”.I’d like to explore an issue that is not a “heaven or hell” issue, but it is still important. As an introduction, I present to you the following “GodTube” video. I believe these

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-58009866103556665382008-01-22T00:28:00.000-05:002008-01-22T00:36:42.439-05:00

Dearest readers,After a long absence from the blogosphere, I am returning to take up the task of seeking out God's truth by studying His word systematically and faithfully.I've decided to start small: The Book of Jude.One chapter, 25 verses...but in these times of postmodern assaults on truth, homosexual clergy taking posts in some of the largest denominations in America, and never before seen

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-73624313026310642662007-11-09T15:04:00.000-05:002007-11-09T15:22:02.475-05:00

I'd like to apologize for my lack of posts lately!I've been getting an influx of new readers thanks to the guys at Pyromaniacs, but I have nothing to show them!My wife and I, after much prayer and waiting, are finally closing on a beautiful new townhouse in Cary, NC. We have found a spiritual home at Colonial Baptist Church, and look forward to growing within the body as a couple and someday a

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-10628179768589864962007-10-16T11:05:00.000-04:002007-10-16T11:09:18.975-04:00

Story (unnecessary, but here's the link): Stocks dip on Bernanke's sobering words How is it that billions of dollars and the financial future of numerous investors can be affected by one man's words at a dinner party, but the Word of God can be read and not affect anyone in our society?It's amazing how much power words have...but what words (or Word) are we letting affect our lives the most?--

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-10058835848941325042007-10-08T14:18:00.000-04:002007-10-09T12:14:53.510-04:00

I would first like to apologize for the break in posts; it’s been a busy couple of weeks for my family, and priorities being what they are, the blog was on the back burner.I continue to explore political issues on the blog, but I intend to do so from a Biblical perspective. As an International Studies/Political Science major who no longer works in the field, I enjoy discussing these topics. Here

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-36005980993106353352007-09-26T10:48:00.000-04:002007-09-26T10:55:25.423-04:00

(Click on the above picture to read it...Blogger doesn't let me post it full-size)These selected questions (published through the Pew Center www.pewforum.org) are from a recent survey about religion. They speak for themselves.Apologies for the lack of exigetical/substantial posts! I'll be back soon!

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-8848188989612528242007-09-25T14:12:00.000-04:002007-09-25T14:26:31.130-04:00

Readers,I apologize for the lack of posts recently; I have been helping my wife set up the foundation of her new business, and the only time we are able to work on the necessary preparations (website, legal forms, business plan writing, etc.) is during the evening.While working from home today, I came across this message via changeyourcampus.com. The pastor/teacher's name is Paul Washer, and he

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-23525230836286108762007-09-18T09:24:00.001-04:002007-09-26T10:48:46.761-04:00

This is an excerpt from the following story: "McCain: Overall faith what's important"In a June interview with McClatchy Newspapers, the senator said his wife and two of their children have been baptized in the Arizona Baptist church, but he had not. "I didn't find it necessary to do so for my spiritual needs," he said.He told McClatchy he found the Baptist church more fulfilling than the

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-54286286667313660442007-09-15T00:57:00.000-04:002007-09-15T01:09:11.525-04:00

The U.S. has given Saudi Arabia a pass during its recent study of worldwide "religious freedom", despite the Saudi state being the premier fundamentalist Muslim regime in the world.http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070914/pl_afp/usreligionrightssaudi;_ylt=AsOCElYsUJj6gtPrf3oBl_k7Xs8FOil will make the U.S. do some crazy things. While 19 of the 20 Sept. 11th hijackers, Osama Bin Laden and billions in

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-33809688471372279502007-09-13T11:13:00.000-04:002007-09-15T00:57:08.800-04:00

In this era of the Internet, YouTube, consumerism and 24-hour “Christian” TV networks, the Truth is under attack from every angle and at every moment of the day. While I strive to do my earthly duties and spend time in my walk with God, I find myself constantly upset by the mangling of Jesus’ truth and even His name throughout our culture. Deceivers like Joel Osteen (who I just found out has

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-70668315853946631142007-09-11T14:21:00.000-04:002007-09-11T14:25:02.461-04:00

I put Google AdSense ads on this site to see how much traffic would pass through the site, and to donate any proceeds to my church's general ministry fund (anyone coming here is definitely His work!).After watching them for a couple of weeks, I realized that Google's crawling of my site must have picked the wrong words, because somehow the most blasphemous, unbiblical nonsense makes its way into

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-46054614051921113502007-09-11T12:24:00.001-04:002007-09-11T14:20:29.261-04:00

I was going through some blogs and came across a posting with the title "Once Saved, Always Saved? Is the Jury Still Out on this One?"I won't cite it here because I believe the author is still growing in her understanding of Scripture on this issue, but I did want to post my reply to that post to see if I was concise enough to get the point across, but lengthy enough to assure that the full Truth

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-85497599276500523362007-09-05T10:41:00.000-04:002007-09-05T11:54:45.196-04:00

In speaking with a mentor/brother of mine last night over coffee, we got on the subject of the altruistic human-centered movements that seem to be springing up all over our country, if not the globe. Movements for "green" living, animal rights, humanism and others have become extremely popular over the last few years, and they have begun to make their way into advertisements and even the arts (

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-53174671811362848412007-08-31T09:58:00.000-04:002007-08-31T13:01:55.310-04:00

U.S. churches reach out with coffee and roller rinks - ReutersI was speaking a couple of days ago about the fine line between "truth" and "love" in modern-day Christianity, and regarded how it is easy to be guilty of promoting one over the other. While I was guilty in my posting of proclaiming the truth without love, many of our modern-day churches do the exact opposite. This article was on my "

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-79275711470876485802007-08-30T14:28:00.001-04:002007-08-31T13:03:25.061-04:00

Story on onenewsnow.comDr. D. James Kennedy has retired from full-time ministry at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Despite the issues that I have with the practice of "Evangelism Explosion!", Dr. Kennedy through his ministry, radio programs and EE has made an indelible impact on modern-day Evangelical Christianity. I wish him well in his twilight years, and hope that God blesses me and those

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-73110624081450869412007-08-29T17:00:00.000-04:002007-08-31T13:03:55.094-04:00

After consulting with someone in whom I have great trust and respect, I feel the need to adjust my tone and demeanor in writing this blog. My frustration with those who marginalize and “water down” the message of Jesus Christ and add or take things away from the work of His cross has led me to write in a condescending manner. Instead of castigating those who are apparent “enemies”, I must

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-37586148151006257542007-08-16T01:43:00.000-04:002007-08-31T13:04:28.591-04:00

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CHRISTIANS_CONVERSION_CODE?SITE=WIFON&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT AP Articlehttp://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07499.htm Article from PC(USA) website.Dear friends, I can’t even begin to explain how much this article troubles me. This title was at the top of Yahoo! Religious News, and hit me like a ton of bricks. A “conversion code of conduct” is apparently

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-37323470059708176302007-08-15T09:51:00.000-04:002007-08-31T13:05:00.995-04:00

Source for news story: PETA slams "shocking" Hamas TV clip (AP)The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (though tempted, I will not make the whole post about this contradictory, severely "off-balance" group) is condemning Hamas for some YouTube clips of a TV show that depicts its characters "mistreating" animals at the Gaza Zoo.While unnecessary violence against animals should be deplored,

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-38234987124116211672007-08-13T14:13:00.000-04:002007-08-31T13:05:22.498-04:00

This event popped up on my BlackBerry under the heading "Christian Religious Holidays". Since I had never heard of this day before, I decided to look it up (having a vague idea of what I was in for).August 15th, for Roman Catholicism, commemorates their belief that the Virgin Mary transcended a human death and God assumed her into Heaven. I did a little bit of reading on the subject, and here's

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-81390746693989770332007-08-12T03:31:00.000-04:002007-08-31T13:05:35.273-04:00

This just came to me, and it may be that it's 3:30am, but I thought it to be a neat little illustration.When you open up a document on your computer, it is a blank screen, ready to be typed upon. You can type a couple of words, or you can jazz it up with pictures, borders, some columns maybe...anything to make it cool-looking. When you hit the "X" button at the top of the screen, you are, by

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-47300312664709455652007-08-12T02:30:00.000-04:002007-08-31T13:06:10.189-04:00

In the spirit of Martin Luther's book of conversations with a captive audience, Shepherd's Seminary hosts bi-annual conferences called TableTalk to bring together seminarians, local pastors and church elders in an academic setting to learn how to better equip themselves to worship God, and through the material presented, help those they serve worship Him as well.This weekend's event was called "

Jason L.noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641098836353153172.post-12363333626637879752007-08-10T11:21:00.000-04:002007-08-10T11:28:11.767-04:00

Here's my first blog post...my wife doesn't like blogs because she says that they are nerdy and a waste of time. In many instances, both of her assertions are, in fact, true. Because of that, most of my posts will be short comments regarding a new resource that I have found, a Bible-based view of news stories going on around us (with an election coming up, all sorts of interesting

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