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“The Bible Has So Many Contradictions!”
The following is a transcribed Video Q&A, so the text may not read like an edited article would. Scroll to the bottom to view this video in its entirety. I actually say, “Show me”. I usually will get a Bible out or I’ll say, “Let’s meet. Show me the ones that you’ve got in mind.” Strawman arguments are just the greatest, right, because you don’t ever have to show any goods. I will challenge people and say, “Show … Well, usually the push back, and I’m not trying to create a false argument, this actually happened, people will say, well I mean it’s just people, people that have. I’ve said, “Have you read the Bible?” Well, I’ve read enough to know it’s not for me. “Oh, so you d...
Is it Biblical for Christians to Get Tattoos?
Tattoos are more popular than ever. Currently one in five U.S. adults has at least one tattoo (21percent) which is up from the 16 percent and 14 percent who reported having a tattoo in 2003 and 2008, respectively, by the Harris Poll. Entertainers, professional athletes, and even a 2009 version of Barbie, have multiple, and very visible, tattoos. With such prevalence and rising interest, Christians rightfully ask what the Bible says about tattoos. Is it a Sin to Get a Tattoo? What Does the Bible Say About Tattoos? The short answer is…nothing. At least nothing definitive. The Bible makes no specific reference to tattoos as we understand them in modern times. Some Christians condemn all tattooing as immoral because God clearly forbids them in Leviticus 19:28. Since the word tatto...
Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty
Aleluya, aleluya,Oh the Lord God Almighty! (x 3) Holy Holy Holy are you Lord God AlmightyWorthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb.You are Holy HolyHoly Holy are you Lord God AlmightyYou are Holy Holy are you Lord God AlmightyWorthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb. Amen. Aleluya, Aleluya, Oh the Lord God Almighty!Aleluya, Aleluya, Oh the Lord God Almighty!Aleluya, Holy, Holy are you Lord God Almighty.Worthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb,You are Holy, Holy are you Lord God almightyWorthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the lamb,You are holy, holy are you Lord God almightyWorthy is the lamb, Worthy is the lamb,You are holy, holy are you Lord God almighty…….
Starting Over (Part 4) Release It by Andy Stanley
This is the last message in Andy’s four-part series Starting Over. In this episode he explains how to release the past. This is to ensure that next time won’t be like last time. What we mean by that is if you’re in a stage of life where you’re starting over academically, professionally, a new marriage, a new relationship, a new neighborhood, a new city, you’ve wrapped up something that didn’t end as well as you thought it should, in fact you hope nobody finds out about it. If you find yourself having to start over, this is the series for you. After watching video, scroll down to see related videos. Video Highlights Here are some highlights from Starting Over (Part 4) – Release It by Andy Stanley: This is the last message in Andy’s four-part series Starting Over. In this episode he ex...
Starting Over (Part 3) Rethink It by Andy Stanley
Sometimes we look at our past and our decisions don’t even make sense to us. In this episode Andy explains how to transform our thinking. If you’re starting over with anything or you’re about to start over, you’re just coming out of a bad job situation, a bad marriage situation, bad relationship situation, you are wrapping up a really bad semester in school, financially made some bad decisions and here you are starting over. What we’re talking about are some things that you can do to ensure that next time won’t be like last time, at least as it relates to your part in the equation. After watching video, scroll down to see related videos. Video Highlights Here are some highlights from Starting Over (Part 3) – Rethink It by Andy Stanley: I’ve seen in my own life when it comes to starting ove...
Starting Over (Part 2) Own It by Andy Stanley
We are in the second part of this series called “Starting Over” and the subtitle is “How to ensure next time won’t be like the last time.” I am going to talk about three processes that you have to engage with to make sure that next time is better than last time. The three go like this, own it, rethink it and release it. Today we are talking about “own it.” After watching video, scroll down to see related videos. Video Highlights Here are some highlights from Part 2 of Starting Over from Andy Stanley. In order for you to ensure that your negative history doesn’t repeat itself, you have to own your role in your negative history. You have to pause long enough to actually own your responsibility on what was your fault. Own that you are part of the disaster, whethe...
Starting Over (Part 1) Three Myths by Andy Stanley
What do you do when life falls apart? This message in his four-part series explains how to pick up the pieces. The title of this series is “Starting Over” and the subtitle is “How to ensure next time won’t be like last time”. How do we be sure next time won’t be like last time? Keep listening to this message for the answer. After watching video, scroll down to see related videos. Video Highlights Here are some highlights from this message about Starting Over from Andy Stanley. If you are starting over a relationship, you just lost your job, you flunked out of school, these can all be start overs that are completely your fault or other people’s fault. There are some basic things that if we all just do right the next time, we will all definitely do better than the last time. Ther...
Jim Caviezel Testimony
Jim Caviezel doesn’t want people to see him in the movie “The Passion of Christ”, Jim wants them to see Jesus. After watching video, scroll down to see related links. Related Links
Worth Is The Lamb
“Worthy Is The Lamb” Lyrics Thank you for the cross, LordThank you for the price You paidBearing all my sin and shameIn love You cameAnd gave amazing grace Thank you for this love, LordThank you for the nail pierced handsWashed me in Your cleansing flowNow all I knowYour forgiveness and embrace Worthy is the LambSeated on the throneCrown You now with many crownsYou reign victorious High and lifted upJesus Son of GodThe Darling of Heaven crucifiedWorthy is the LambWorthy is the Lamb
Amazing Grace
“Amazing Grace” Lyrics Amazing grace! How sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found;Was blind, but now I see. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,And grace my fears relieved;How precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils and snares,I have already come;’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,And grace will lead me home. The Lord has promised good to me,His Word my hope secures;He will my Shield and Portion be,As long as life endures. Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,And mortal life shall cease,I shall possess, within the veil,A life of joy and peace. The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,The sun forbear to shine;But God, who called me here below,Will be forever mine. When we’ve been there ten thous...
He Loves Us by Andy Stanley
Andy Stanley asks what God thinks about when God thinks about you. What you think God thinks about you really has a huge impact on what you think about when you think about God. I generally think that God thinks about me basically what I think about me. We live and think as if God takes his cues from us. Here’s a big idea, what if God doesn’t take his cues about you from you? After watching video, scroll down to see related videos. Video Highlights Here are some highlights from this message about prayer from Andy Stanley. We learned a long time ago as children that our behavior matters, doesn’t it? Our behavior influences the way people think about us. Our behavior sets us up to keep and make great friends. Our behavior sets us up to be successful relationally, whet...
How Did Lucifer Fall and Become Satan?
The story of Lucifer’s fall is described in two key Old Testament chapters—Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14. Let’s briefly look at both of these. It would seem from the context of Ezekiel 28 that the first ten verses of this chapter are dealing with a human leader. Then, starting in verse 11 and on through verse 19, Lucifer is the focus of discussion. The Fall of Lucifer in the Bible What is the rationale for the conclusion that these latter verses refer to the fall of Lucifer? Whereas the first ten verses in this chapter speak about the ruler of Tyre (who was condemned for claiming to be a god though he was just a man), the discussion moves to the king of Tyre starting in verse 11. Many scholars believe that though there was a human “ruler” of Tyre, the real “king” of Tyre was Satan, for it was h...
