by Owen Walton | Oct 7, 2020 | In Christ Realities
The Blood of Jesus In the first article we saw that the blood of Jesus did what the Old Covenant animal blood sacrifices could not do. We saw the difference between ‘atonement’ for sin and ‘cleansing’ from sin. In the Old Testament, sins was only ‘atoned’ for. The...
by Owen Walton | Oct 7, 2020 | Bible Questions and Answers
Can Christians Celebrate Christmas? Every year, in the lead up to December, the question arises: should Christians celebrate Christmas? Here I want to give some answers which will hopefully help you with this issue. If you do a bit of research about the history of...
by Owen Walton | Oct 7, 2020 | Bible Questions and Answers
Is it ok to have a Christmas tree? Can Christians have a Christmas tree without being concerned they are partaking in an ungodly, even pagan ritual?What about decorating, using Holly, Ivy, Mistletoe, Christmas crackers and lights?Is it ok for Christians to give and...
by Owen Walton | Oct 7, 2020 | Praise and Worship
Biblical Worship – Understanding the Greek and Hebrew Worship involves intimacy and submission, yielding to the Lord. Many of the Greek and Hebrew words used in the Bible show physical expressions and acts, like laying facedown, prostrated before the Lord. They...
by Owen Walton | Oct 7, 2020 | Prayer
How does God respond to your prayers? I recommend that you read the accompanying article on ‘God the Giver’ with this one. What is God’s side to our prayers?How does He view our prayers? Some claim we simply cannot know or understand God. They use this to excuse away...