Why Israel? leadingtolife.org
Ryan Welsh
1 month ago in Kingdom
Discussing “Why Israel?” in a non-church environment can be uncomfortable due to its association with British-Israelism, a belief that Britain’s people descend from ancient Israel. This ideology, tied to notions of racial superiority and colonialism, has been discredited by historians and is widely considered racist. British-Israelism has also influenced extremist movements like “Christian Identity” and “Serpent Seed,” which promote white supremacy and distort biblical teachings…
Ideological Subversion – Marshall Stiver leadingtolife.org
Ryan Welsh
4 weeks ago in Human Beings
In a 38-year-old interview, former KGB spy Yuri Bezmenov warned that the U.S. could be undermined through a process of ideological subversion. He explained that this method would change Americans’ perception of reality, making them unable to protect their country, families, and communities. Bezmenov outlined four stages: demoralization, destabilization, crisis, and normalization. The demoralization phase separates people from God, leaving them to rely on their…
The Fall Festivals – Jerold Aust ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
4 weeks ago in Holy Days
Long before modern maps, people used creative methods to represent their world. For example, the Marshall Islanders crafted stick charts to depict winds and wave patterns, while Eskimos carved coastal maps from ivory, and early Europeans sketched maps on cave walls. The concept of mapping is deeply human, representing a form of communication and understanding. Even today, we use the term “map” to describe plans…
The Sabbath Controversy – Richard F. Ames thebiblesaysthat.com
Ryan Welsh
1 month ago in Weekly Sabbath
Different religions have distinct days of worship: most Christians observe Sunday, Muslims worship on Friday, and Jews keep the Sabbath from Friday evening to Saturday evening. But does it matter which day we observe? And does God care when we worship, as long as we do? Many Christians accept their traditions without questioning them. I used to do the same until I asked, “Why do…
Thou Shalt Not Steal youtu.be
In a world where traditional moral foundations are increasingly questioned, the relevance of ancient wisdom might surprise you. Take the Eighth Commandment: “Thou shalt not steal.” This simple directive isn’t just about preventing theft—it’s about unlocking profound real-world benefits. Theft costs society more than just money. The annual losses are staggering, but the indirect costs—security, insurance, and lost trust—are even greater. Imagine a world where…
Gnosticism: Why John Wrote 1 John – Brian Orchard leadingtolife.org
Ryan Welsh
2 months ago in Bible
The New Testament Church began with great enthusiasm, adding 5,000 people one day and 3,000 shortly after, as recorded in Acts. However, over time, the Church’s “first love” diminished due to Satan’s influence and false teachers infiltrating the Church. Christ rebuked the Church in Ephesus in Revelation for losing its initial passion, and the Apostle John, writing towards the end of the first century, addressed…
The Trinity: What Is It? – Larry Neff lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
4 weeks ago in Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity, a core belief of the Roman Catholic Church and most Protestant denominations, is considered essential to the Christian faith by many. However, its origins and scriptural support raise important questions. The Trinity is not found in the Bible but was a concept developed over centuries. Around A.D. 180, Theophilus of Antioch first mentioned the term, though his description of “God,…
Integrity youtube.com
The Bible has a lot to say about the impact leaders have on the well-being of their people. In Proverbs 29:4, it says, “By justice a king gives a country stability, but one who is greedy for bribes tears it down.” So, looking at the world today, how do our leaders stack up against this standard? Proverbs 6:16-19 spells out seven things that can lead…