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ANSWER Many people over the years have proposed that there would be an increase in technology as the end times approach. Among those espousing this view were renowned scientists Isaac Newton and Francis Bacon. On the frontispiece of Bacon’s Instauratio Magna, ships of learning were depicted passing by the limits of human knowledge, with aContinue reading “Does the Bible say that an increase in technology is a sign of the end times?”

September 2nd The sacrament of sacrifice He that believeth in Me, … out of him shall flow.… John 7:38. Jesus did not say—‘he that believeth in Me shall realize the blessing of the fullness of God,’ but—‘he that believeth in Me, out of him shall escape everything he receives.’ Our Lord’s teaching is always anti-self-realization.Continue reading “My Utmost for His Highest”

September 2 “Unto you it is given … to suffer.” (Phil. 1:29.) GOD keeps a costly school. Many of its lessons are spelled out through tears. Richard Baxter said, “O God, I thank Thee for a bodily discipline or eight and fifty years”; and he is not the only man who has turned a troubleContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”

2 SEPTEMBER The effect of peace ‘Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.’ Isaiah 38:17SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Isaiah 38:1–22 [Contd from 1/2] Another instance [of being at their wits’ end]Continue reading “365 days with Newton”

ANSWER First, let it be said, we do not believe that aliens exist. The Bible gives us no reason to believe that there is life elsewhere in the universe; in fact, the Bible gives us several key reasons why there cannot be. However, that has not stopped theologians, astronomers, and science fiction fans and writersContinue reading “How would it impact the Christian faith if it was discovered that aliens exist?”