The United States Constitution is perhaps the most important document ever written for the benefit of mankind other than the Bible. A prestigious literary journal reveals the reason why, declaring in 1867: “The American government and Constitution is the most precious possession which the world holds, or which the future can inherit. This is true […]
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Christian Education: The Means of Transforming America and the Nations
The Bible teaches us that all men have great value, but that men are sinful, in a fallen state, and in need of a redeemer. We cannot save ourselves. We need the regenerating power of the Holy Spirit to work in us, to translate us into the kingdom of God. Once we become a new […]
George Washington: “An Instrument in the Hands of Providence”
George Washington is one of the most significant men in all of history. Regarding the direct advancement of civil and political liberty in the earth, he may well be the most significant champion in all history. Certainly, he was the central figure of bringing a new era of liberty to the world in modern times. […]
Another Mass Shooting
Who is at fault, and can we do anything to prevent future murders? Murder is an evil act which must be condemned and dealt with in a proper way to diminish future murders and create a culture of life. Murder has existed since the fall of mankind, and has waxed and waned in various societies […]
America’s First War against Muslim Terrorists— Barbary Powers War (1801-05, 1815)
America’s war with Muslim terrorists did not begin after the bombing of the Twin Towers in New York City on September 11, 2001. Nor did it begin with the bombing of the Beirut Barracks in Lebanon in 1983. In fact, the first war we fought as a new nation was against Islamic terrorists. Muslims have […]
Patrick Transforms Ireland
Can a nation be transformed? America is obviously in need of Biblical transformation, as are all the nations of the world. But can we really expect such transformation to ever occur? Can God’s Kingdom come to earth and His will be done here as it is in heaven? Can a nation experience Biblical transformation in […]
Christ’s Incarnation and Divinity
Christ’s incarnation is the most amazing event in history. God came into the world as a man, Jesus Christ, to redeem mankind and restore all things. The Bible – God’s Word – tells us about the God who made the universe and everything in it, including our planet earth, and then visited it to provide […]
Choosing Godly Leaders
During this election year Christians must understand it is their duty to be involved in choosing those who govern them, and that they should base that choice upon Biblical qualifications. Here are a few articles to help you in this duty. 1. Fulfilling Our Biblical Duty to Choose Godly Officials We have the privilege in America […]
The Supreme Court Ruling to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage Is of “the First Order of Absurdity”
“To consider the judges as the ultimate arbiters of all constitutional questions [is] a very dangerous doctrine indeed, and one which would place us under the despotism of an oligarchy. Our judges are as honest as other men and not more so. They have with others the same passions for party, for power, and the […]
Choosing Godly Officials
We have the privilege in America to choose those who govern us. As Christians, it is also our duty to do so. Civil government is a divine institution. It exists to protect the life, liberty, and property of citizens, enabling them to more effectively advance the Kingdom of God. Civil leaders are servants of the […]
The Christian Idea of Truth (Law)
One of Seven Ideas that Made America a Success America is a unique nation in history; she is exceptional. No nation has been as free, prosperous, charitable, and virtuous. Alexis de Tocqueville observed in Democracy in America, “The position of the Americans is therefore quite exceptional, and it may be believed that no democratic people […]
What Really Happened on July 4th
During the first days of July in 1776 the Continental Congress was considering one of the most historical events of all time—the declaration by thirteen colonies to become the new nation of the United States of America. On the issue of independence all the colonies were agreed, but a few of the most cautious delegates […]
What Really Happened on July 4th
During the first days of July in 1776 the Continental Congress was considering one of the most historical events of all time—the declaration by thirteen colonies to become the new nation of the United States of America. On the issue of independence all the colonies were agreed, but a few of the most cautious delegates […]
The Prince of Peace
Jesus began His ministry proclaiming “the Kingdom of God is at hand” (Mark 1:15). Three decades prior to this, the King of the Kingdom came to earth in human form. At Christmas, we celebrate the incarnation – the coming of the eternal, omnipotent King. Paul defines the Kingdom of God as “righteousness and peace and […]
Obama, Romney, Other: Who Should Christians Vote for in the 2012 Election?
Including Biblical Qualifications for Civil Leaders America is like a train going rapidly toward a cliff. The election of 2012 may determine if we fly off the precipice, or slow down enough to get the train turned around. During the past century America has gradually put aside her Christian foundations and embraced progressive, socialistic ideas. […]