Category: Doctrine

Why do we believe in the resurrection of the body?

A Swiss company has taken a fascinating and unexpected approach to memorializing our loved ones who have passed.  The company will compress and super-heat your loved one’s cremated ashes and turn them into a man-made diamond that can be worn and cherished.  It all begins with a chemical process that extracts the carbon from the… Continue reading Why do we believe in the resurrection of the body?

What is the Trinity? (and why is it important?)

A tortoise was making his way across the lawn when all of a sudden he was nastily mugged by a ruthless gang of snails.  Later, when the tortoise reported the crime at the police station, the officer asked him if he could describe any of his attackers.  The tortoise replied, “Oh officer, it all happened… Continue reading What is the Trinity? (and why is it important?)

Why I am a cessationist (and you should be too)

Have you had a prophecy over your life that you’re not too sure about?  Did a prophet say you should take a certain course that you don’t really want to?  Are you in a church where prophecies are common, but create anxiety not peace because of the added pressure on believers? What does the Bible say… Continue reading Why I am a cessationist (and you should be too)

Hail him as thy matchless King (Why the ascension of Christ is critical)

What do Kurt Darren, the Soweto Gospel Choir and Mango Groove have in common?  They all performed at the second inauguration of Jacob Zuma!  On 24 May 2014 thousands of people braved the chilly weather and made their way to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to witness Jacob Zuma’s inauguration.  “JZ” was installed, inducted and… Continue reading Hail him as thy matchless King (Why the ascension of Christ is critical)