by Jack Kelley (Omega Letter) "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." (Luke 22:31-32) In the Lord's first sentence the word translated “you” is plural, but He changed to the …
Tag: Theology
Frustrating the Grace of God . . .
by Jack Kinsella - Omega Letter Editor "I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain." - Galatians 2:21 The Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Galatians to address a heresy that put him into direct confrontation with the Apostle Peter. Paul …
The Joy of Thy Salvation
by Jack Kinsella - Omega Letter Editor King David of Israel is referred to by Scripture as "a man after God's own Heart." (Acts 13:22) King David is also the patriarch with the most blood -- innocent and otherwise -- on his hands. David was a warrior-king but there is no sin in being a …
How Did They Know?
by Jack Kinsella - Omega Letter Editor Nobody would classify the Bible as a work of science or a medical text book, but the Bible does make certain scientific and medical statements. Assuming that the Bible is Divinely inspired, and given that it claims a 100% accuracy rate, 100% of the time, it is only …
Who Wrote The Bible?
by Jack Kinsella - Omega Letter Editor There are two answers to that question. The short answer, and the easiest to defend, is also the most obvious. God did. The Bible says so. "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were …
The Holy Spirit
by brittgillette One of the most comforting prophecies found in the bible involves the promise of Jesus to send His followers the Holy Spirit. The very Spirit of God Almighty, the Holy Spirit’s origins far pre-date those of mankind, having been present from the very beginning: “The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered …
BEFORE AND AFTER
By John R. Funk Like many, I was required to take sociology, psychology and philosophy courses when I was in college. In general, these were entry level courses which were supposed to make us “well rounded” and “analytical” even if they were not specifically related to our chosen field of study. To be honest, I …
Future History
by Jack Kinsella - Omega Letter Editor "Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I …