by Robert Bryant | Dec 1, 2012 | Bible Studies
A Thepophany “He replied, “Why do you ask my name? It is beyond understanding.”(Judges 13:18) This intriguing encounter occurred during one of Israel’s periods of apostasy and servitude, when the people had been ruled for 40 years by the pagan Philistines. There...
by Robert Bryant | Nov 26, 2012 | Bobs Commentary
From Here To Eternity “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you”...
by Robert Bryant | Nov 25, 2012 | Bobs Commentary
Extramarital Affairs After reading the life story of General Eisenhower and other generals I know that Petraeus has not started a new trend here. However, we are all well aware that national security can be lost and secret information gained by a beautiful and...
by Robert Bryant | Nov 25, 2012 | Bible Studies, Bobs Commentary
As Sure As the Promises of God “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised,” (Hebrews 10:36, NIV). As Christians, we have certain heavenly possessions, and this knowledge helps us put our earthly...
by Robert Bryant | Nov 18, 2012 | Bobs Commentary
Citizen Christian: Their Rights and Responsibilities Christians are citizens of two realms, the earthy and the spiritual; and rights and responsibilities rule supreme in both realms As citizens of heaven (Phil. 3:20), Christians are commanded to be obedient to the...
by Robert Bryant | Nov 18, 2012 | Bible Studies
Jesting and Thanksgiving “Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.” (Ephesians 5:4) It seems surprising that “foolish talking” and “jesting” would be condemned as...
by Robert Bryant | Nov 18, 2012 | Weekly Article
Smart Religion We can be so smart about some things, but so utterly foolish about religious things. I wonder why that is? Take money matters, for example. Of course, we all make mistakes, but generally, most people know they have to be careful when they handle their...
by Robert Bryant | Nov 12, 2012 | Bobs Commentary
The Aftermath of 2012 The 2012 election is now over. Over 100 million people participated in the great exercise of democracy and decided to re-elect president Obama. The 2012 election will loom as one of the closest in American history. Obama’s win by a margin of...
by Robert Bryant | Nov 12, 2012 | Weekly Article
Marvel Not. The greatest person who ever lived, Jesus Christ said this,” Marvel not that I say unto you, you must be born again.” Every child comes into this world, wrapped in an atmosphere of wonder. The moment they open their eyes, this sense of wonder...
by Robert Bryant | Nov 6, 2012 | Bible Studies
How Should A Christian View Socialism? Most philosophers through the centuries have believed that history is shaped by ideas, by human reason. But there is one famous philosopher who instead argued that the driving factor behind all of human history is economics. Karl...
