Amid Christian Persecution Elsewhere, Greatest Growth of Christianity is in Iran

The Middle East is awash in persecution.  ISIS continues the bloodbath in Syria and Iraq, and countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan and Eritrea all remain among the top 10 countries in persecution of Christians.  (See Open Doors World Watch List.) Interestingly, radical jihad is causing Muslims to re-think Islam, particularly in Iran where an apocalyptic …

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Trump Indicates Support for “Five Guiding Principles” for Israel

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem works diligently to bless and support Israel and the Jewish people, and they exhort Christian the world over to do the same.  Just a couple days ago (11/2/2016), Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump clearly affirmed his support of the five principles: Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move the US Embassy …

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Woe to Those Who Call Evil Good, and Good Evil

Friends, I am more and more dismayed every day as this election season reaches a climax.  The Bible teaches us that days will grow darker morally and spiritually during the last days, and we're seeing it! Put aside the "who to vote for" question for a moment, but think with me about what drives our …

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Romans 9-11: Blueprint of Jewish-Christian Relations

Get settled around the study table, friends!  We're going to dive into good stuff.  Over the past few days we have focused on learning more about our Jewish roots, as Christians.  If you've just run on to our study table...welcome!  You may want to catch up on these sessions before we dive in today: Examining …

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