There are lots of theories about Creation and Genesis. Many Christians hold what is known as a “young earth” view – that Genesis 1 is a literal account of how the universe came into existence around 6000 years ago. Other Christians hold an “old earth” view – that Genesis 1 is either a metaphorical (or [...]
Its a real shame to see what we’ve seen in the life of Todd Bentley over the past week – it has finally emerged that TB was in an illicit relationship whilst running these recent meetings and that that is the reason behind the separation. You have to feel for his wife & family. I [...]
Calvinism teaches the doctrine of Unconditional Election. Briefly stated, it is the idea that before the world began God chose (elected) who he would save, and who he would destine for reprobation and punishment. It is called ‘Unconditional’ because there is no condition placed on humans or any action that we could do that could [...]
“It is the observation of an ancient writer, that there have been from the beginning two orders of Christians. The one lived an innocent life, conforming in all things, not sinful, to the customs and fashions of the world; doing many good works, abstaining from gross evils, and attending the ordinances of God. They endeavoured, [...]
“In 1988, psychologists Shelly Taylor and Jonathon Brown published an article making the somewhat disturbing claim that positive self-deception is a normal and beneficial part of most people’s everyday outlook. They suggested that average people hold cognitive biases in three key areas: a) viewing themselves in unrealistically positive terms; b) believing they have more control [...]
