http://articles.getacoder.com/news_and_society/religion.htm Free Content For Your Website http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Discusses the nature of human rights particularly under democracy: elucidates the meaning of secularism Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:11:33 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Human_Rights_Under_Democracy_1503056x1226499093.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Human_Rights_Under_Democracy_1503056x1226499093.htm The New Reformation is a reestablishment of the Gospel Truth of Union with God. This establishment is founded on that Union as basis in fact, therefore it prescribes a standard of Life greatly in excess of the limitations of conventional indoctrination. Learning to understand and appropriate this radical standard of personal Identity is the activity which makes you a part of the movement. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:46:47 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_the_New_Reformation_1553523x1222832807.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_the_New_Reformation_1553523x1222832807.htm River of Time is a free verse composition that describes life on earth as it relates to the creatures in a fast moving river. All of life is tenuous and all of life is destined for death at one point, it is what we choose to do with our life in this River of Time that counts. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:19:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_River_of_Time_1552887x1222625981.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_River_of_Time_1552887x1222625981.htm Prior to the turn of the twentieth century, several commentators have opined that Christianity is growing rapidly in Africa as opposed to other parts of the world. This comment is likely to result; in disastrous consequences for the spread of the Gospel. Yemi Ladipo1 has however observed that this reputation is not something African Christian thinkers are always comfortable with, for the following reasons: (1).This worldwide reputation makes the African church complacent. (2) This phenomenal growth of the African church is often used as a valid reason for the continuing dependence on foreign funds and personnel. (3). The image the world had had on the African Church is that of a fat baby, growing fatter everyday but never growing up. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:13:22 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Preview_of_Theology_in_Africa_1554105x1222085602.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Preview_of_Theology_in_Africa_1554105x1222085602.htm Is there a "call of God" on your life? Have you considered that Christ is calling us to die with Him? Knowing this changes everything. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:56:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Call_is_to_Die_1458296x1222044989.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Call_is_to_Die_1458296x1222044989.htm The best evidence for the divine inspiration of the Bible are the many hundreds of predictive prophecies contained in its pages. It is important to go beyond this general statement and focus in on the very best of the best of the Bible's predictive prophecies in order to understand this supernatural proof in a clear way. In this article we will take a look at the CROWN JEWEL of Bible prophecy. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 06:42:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Greatest_Single_Bible_Prophecy_1458289x1221993749.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Greatest_Single_Bible_Prophecy_1458289x1221993749.htm In the city of Jericho lived a man who was called the chief of the publicans, in charge of all the others. His name was Zacchaeus. He was a rich man with houses and servants. Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:33:09 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Zacchaeus_Meets_Jesus_Part_1_1458294x1221946389.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Zacchaeus_Meets_Jesus_Part_1_1458294x1221946389.htm Be - Come with who you are, as you are. Come knowing that your personality and individuality are safe. Don't try to empty yourself of your selfhood: rather, acknowledge that selfhood and understand that it is treasured in heaven's eyes. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:32:09 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Still_and_Know_1548617x1221755529.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Still_and_Know_1548617x1221755529.htm Why do we refuse to believe the one that created it all in the first place: and still controls it all today!? This is now happening on a global scale! Why!? Because we feel the need to have our own self sought after opinions that make us gods in the earth! Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:23:59 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Global_Crisis_Comes_to_Deaf_Ears!_1415870x1221481439.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Global_Crisis_Comes_to_Deaf_Ears!_1415870x1221481439.htm The basic concept of the gospel is that those who are not saved will spend an eternity in hell. When you think of friends and family who's fate is sealed at the point of death, then surely that drives the sense of urgency? Any decision to accept Jesus as Saviour must be made before they die. None of us are guaranteed a tomorrow! Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:39:27 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_There_a_Time_For_Church_Growth_1553064x1221104367.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_There_a_Time_For_Church_Growth_1553064x1221104367.htm During 1517, Luther revolutionized the course of Christian theology when he nailed his 95 Theses on the church door at Wittenberg, accusing the Roman Catholic Church of continued heresy. Many historians believe this act as the primary starting point of the Protestant Reformation. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:49:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Luther_Revolutionized_the_Course_of_Christian_Theology_1553622x1220924991.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Luther_Revolutionized_the_Course_of_Christian_Theology_1553622x1220924991.htm This is Christian Religion Lie #3: "God Changes Your Life At Salvation". This article will show you why the popular held belief of "God changed my life at salvation" or "Christ changed my life" is totally and completely FALSE -- it's a straight up lie! Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:47:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Does_NOT_Change_Your_Life_at_Salvation_1548593x1220748457.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Does_NOT_Change_Your_Life_at_Salvation_1548593x1220748457.htm Spirituality can be defined as a feeling of being connected to something greater than oneself. Throughout history, individuals who have especially high levels of spirituality have been the originators of a number of different religions. Where did this superior level of spirituality come from? Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:09:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Did_Psychedelics_Contribute_to_the_Origins_of_Religion_1547794x1220630947.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Did_Psychedelics_Contribute_to_the_Origins_of_Religion_1547794x1220630947.htm When God sends to men warnings so important that they are represented as proclaimed by holy angels flying in the midst of heaven, He requires every person endowed with reasoning powers to heed the message. The fearful judgments denounced against the worship of the beast and his image (Revelation 14:9-11), should lead all to a diligent study of the prophecies to learn what the mark of the beast is, and how they are to avoid receiving it. But the masses of the people turn away their ears from hearing the truth and are turned unto fables. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:30:39 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Remnant_Or_Repeater_1557174x1220607039.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Remnant_Or_Repeater_1557174x1220607039.htm To many of you, the title of this hub will either look ridiculous or funny, but you will be amazed at the controversy this is causing in the Christian doctrine where I come from. So many of the churches are engaged in this discussion based on the aspect of the bible where God instructed in Deuteronomy 22:5 "The women shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God". Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:32:18 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Will_Trouser_Wearing_Ladies_Make_Heaven_Fashion_Outlook_and_Religion_1548488x1220297538.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Will_Trouser_Wearing_Ladies_Make_Heaven_Fashion_Outlook_and_Religion_1548488x1220297538.htm Today I'm attacking Christian Lie #18 - "If you resist sin you will become more Godly." Does God expect you to face sin head on and resist it? Should you pray hard for the strength to resist sin? Is this your duty as a Christian? Read this article right now to find out the answers to these questions and more! Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:53:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Does_Not_Want_You_to_Resist_Sin!_1555499x1219942403.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Does_Not_Want_You_to_Resist_Sin!_1555499x1219942403.htm Much is being stated about Miracles and Prophecy. To gain a proper foundation of such events we must look to the Word of God, The Bible. Here are a few foundational truths re: prophecy and what we need to look to so as not to be deceived by "prophets" and "prophecy" that is not founded on the Word of God. Other articles are available on Miracles, revelation, faith, hope, etc. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:32:57 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Take_on_the_Challenge_-_A_Biblical_Foundation_For_Prophecy_1552675x1219897977.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Take_on_the_Challenge_-_A_Biblical_Foundation_For_Prophecy_1552675x1219897977.htm Talking about hell is passe. Fire and brimstone sermons are considered out of fashion. But have we gone too far and slipped into preaching - and living - a warm-fuzzy gospel? Why should we talk about sin? Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:49:06 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Talk_About_Sin_1548614x1219708146.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_Talk_About_Sin_1548614x1219708146.htm Our words have power - whatever you say, you become. We have to pay strict attention to our words because our word cannot tell if we are joking or doubting. We must think before we talk and realize that whatever we speak, we become. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:37:02 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Laws_of_Thinking_(The_Vow)_-_Book_Review_1547636x1219462622.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Laws_of_Thinking_(The_Vow)_-_Book_Review_1547636x1219462622.htm Today I'm attacking Christian Religion Lie #17 - "God wants to give you what you need." Does God want to give you what you need to be "a good Christian?" Is it your job to ask Him for things to help you live the Christian life? Find out the answers to these questions and more when you read this article right now! Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:36:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Does_Not_Want_to_Give_You_What_You_Need_to_Live_the_Christian_Life_1555495x1219368997.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Does_Not_Want_to_Give_You_What_You_Need_to_Live_the_Christian_Life_1555495x1219368997.htm Knowing that Jesus did everything for us, as our representative is imperative to our daily Christian walk. This revelation gives us the confidence to rest and abide in Him which makes it possible for the fullness of His divine life to be manifested in us through the Holy Spirit. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:25:15 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Abiding_Life_1537028x1219289115.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Abiding_Life_1537028x1219289115.htm Is patience stillness of soul, an unbreakable calm, and an undisturbed faith? Or is it something far different? Something that has to do with tears, and sorrow, and pain? Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:46:56 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/A_New_View_of_Patience_1548613x1219124816.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/A_New_View_of_Patience_1548613x1219124816.htm Here are important tips for an amazing Christian sex life. Learn how to properly practice intimacy within the Christian religion. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:58:47 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Sex_And_Christianity_-_Tips_For_A_Great_Sex_Life_1536225x1218668327.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Sex_And_Christianity_-_Tips_For_A_Great_Sex_Life_1536225x1218668327.htm For the Word to live in you, you must make it a part of your life - more than simply a part of your routine or a part of your knowledge. One way is to pray the Scriptures: here are some guidelines for how to make the Word come alive in your prayer life, whatever you are going through. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:32:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Praying_the_Scriptures_1548612x1218659543.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Praying_the_Scriptures_1548612x1218659543.htm Children's Awareness Month in June focuses on educating people about how to create a safe environment for their kids. Its primary goal is to have children being less exposed to violence and to make sure they don't spend their time growing up emotionally scarred. Today's society is very violent, disrespectful and faithless. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:34:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Lets_Focus_on_Our_Kids!_1537671x1218573277.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Lets_Focus_on_Our_Kids!_1537671x1218573277.htm We need to make the transition from merely reading the Bible to actively studying the Bible. Here are seven straightforward steps to making the Bible come alive in your heart, mind, and life! Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:43:02 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Exploring_the_Deeps_1548621x1218415382.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Exploring_the_Deeps_1548621x1218415382.htm Here are three examples of scriptural Christian cryptograms. Read DOWN the first letter of each word, to form a sentence. These are original. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:02:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Christian_Cryptograms_-_Jesus_is_LORD,_Holy_Bibles,_Gods_People_1548552x1218247374.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Christian_Cryptograms_-_Jesus_is_LORD,_Holy_Bibles,_Gods_People_1548552x1218247374.htm This article is the first in a series on the application of the Pauline concept of suffering to the Church in Sierra Leone. It would be better understood after reading Parts I and II of the article titled Exegesis of II Corinthians I. The Pauline interpretation of the text is then applied to the situation in Sierra Leone. Several aspects of suffering are identified describing the response of the church to the civil wars in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Sierra Leoneans also went through several forms of suffering (physical and psychological), financial and material loss. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:24:01 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Application_of_II_Corinthians_I_to_the_Church_in_Sierra_Leone,_Part_I_1528977x1218216241.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Application_of_II_Corinthians_I_to_the_Church_in_Sierra_Leone,_Part_I_1528977x1218216241.htm How is a man justified before God? Is he made righteous so he can please God, or does God reckon to his account the righteousness of another? Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:35:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Righteousness_Imparted_Or_Imputed_1552710x1218141314.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Righteousness_Imparted_Or_Imputed_1552710x1218141314.htm On page 7, there is a section called, "Do you need to pray for a blessing?" The Master Prophet eloquently expresses a thought that will, no doubt, free your minds from worry as it freed my mind. The Master Prophet states, "God didn't bless Adam and Eve after they got here. He had already blessed them in His imagination. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:34:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Power_of_Prophecy,_Its_in_the_Word_-_Understanding_the_Realm_of_the_Spirit_-_Book_Review_1547647x1217957663.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Power_of_Prophecy,_Its_in_the_Word_-_Understanding_the_Realm_of_the_Spirit_-_Book_Review_1547647x1217957663.htm All sinning starts with small things like rolling that stop sign, blowing off a friend with a fake sickness excuse, or lying about being late to work because you overslept again. Unfortunately, little sins open the door for bigger sins like stealing, adultery, embezzlement and pornography. Learn how to stop sinning and how to teach your children not to sin with a few simple steps. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:16:00 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Little_Sins_Can_Lead_to_Big_Trouble_-_Reconsidering_the_Small_Sins_1396526x1217866560.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Little_Sins_Can_Lead_to_Big_Trouble_-_Reconsidering_the_Small_Sins_1396526x1217866560.htm O the freedom of our youth. We go where we desire, we eat as we will, we drink and rejoice as a new born babe. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:03:28 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/I_Dont_Want_To_Go_1531906x1217837008.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/I_Dont_Want_To_Go_1531906x1217837008.htm The first ingredient to being a good Sunday school teacher is love. That is love for God and love for kids. Find out if you have what it takes to be a good preschool teacher. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:57:01 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Makes_a_Good_Sunday_School_Teacher_1396508x1217825821.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_Makes_a_Good_Sunday_School_Teacher_1396508x1217825821.htm According to Hinduism,God is Omnipotent, Omniscient, and Omnipresent. Let me elaborate this to the best of my ability and limited knowledge. God, please forgive me for any mistakes because I have zero knowledge. My knowledge is limited to zero unless you give me the knowledge about yourself. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:35:56 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hinduism_-_The_Nature_of_God_1396557x1217770556.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hinduism_-_The_Nature_of_God_1396557x1217770556.htm Announcing a New Age of Enlightened Understanding. For the first time in the history of mankind a quantum mechanical interpretation of the Bible is being offered to the masses. Representing a holistic world view of such incredible magnificence that words must fail to do justice to the magnitude of this technology. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:36:09 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Seekers_of_Truth_Take_Note_1551671x1217702169.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Seekers_of_Truth_Take_Note_1551671x1217702169.htm WHAT IS THE CHURCH if not a response to the "great acts of God"? The church, the means to, and the great vehicle for and of, God, stands, and has stood for two millennia, on foundational rock of Christ. What threatens it is people asserting the church as an end in itself. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:54:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Church,_Interrupted_1415856x1217688865.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Church,_Interrupted_1415856x1217688865.htm God speaks to us through his Holy Word and he is trying to reach many of us today. Do you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ? Have you accepted his invite to come into your heart? The Bible says Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart and anyone who opens the door and lets him in he will come and sup with them. (Revelation 3:20) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:29:21 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/God_is_Speaking_1458300x1217647761.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/God_is_Speaking_1458300x1217647761.htm Just when I thought I had my faith all figured, the Vatican has come up with a brand new list of unholy transgressions. Modern times bring with them modern sins and some revision is in order. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:13:42 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Brand_New_List_Of_Sins_-_I_Stand_Accused_1396596x1217643222.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Brand_New_List_Of_Sins_-_I_Stand_Accused_1396596x1217643222.htm When someone mentions the word "memorize," you cringe. You don't have the time; you don't have the energy. And, deep down in your heart, you might also be thinking, "It's not that important, anyway." Or, is it? Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:14:46 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Light_Unto_My_Path_1548615x1217614486.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Light_Unto_My_Path_1548615x1217614486.htm "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish..." Many eternal security or once saved always saved teachers quote Jesus in this passage as if He had said, "They shall never perish whether they follow me or not." However, is such Eternal Security teaching in keeping with the whole of scripture? Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:39:39 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Eternal_Security_Once_Saved_Always_Saved_and_Falling_From_Grace_1415871x1217590779.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Eternal_Security_Once_Saved_Always_Saved_and_Falling_From_Grace_1415871x1217590779.htm Who are the best teachers of the Bible? The best way to learn the Bible - The Old Testament is from Jewish Rabbis. Jewish Rabbis speak the language of the Bible - Hebrew. They spend their life studying the Bible. Plus, of course, for a Christian - Jesus himself was a Rabbi who studied the Bible in its original Hebrew from Jewish Rabbis. You should too. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:19:04 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Christians_Should_Study_the_Old_Testament_in_Hebrew_With_Jewish_Rabbis_and_Teachers_1544597x1217557144.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Christians_Should_Study_the_Old_Testament_in_Hebrew_With_Jewish_Rabbis_and_Teachers_1544597x1217557144.htm Are we alone in the universe or is there life on other planets? And perhaps even as close our next door neighbor, the planet Mars? It is exciting to learn more about our universe and the complexity of life by using our most advanced scientific skills to study our neighboring planet. Let us just make sure that we objectively interpret the knowledge we have gained and will gain in the future: our Earth is extraordinary uniquely positioned and composed to allow for life to exist. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:19:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_There_Life_on_Mars_1396542x1217531970.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Is_There_Life_on_Mars_1396542x1217531970.htm Today I'm attacking Christian Religion Lie #16, "God Wants You To Do Your Best". Does God really want you to "do your best"? Is He unhappy that you're not doing it good enough? Why does it always feel like your best is not good enough for God? Read this article now to find out the answers to these questions and more! Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:56:45 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Does_NOT_Want_You_to_Do_Your_Best_1553342x1217509005.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Does_NOT_Want_You_to_Do_Your_Best_1553342x1217509005.htm Should you trust God? Does God always do what you want him to? Most of us believe in God. You probably would swear to the fact that God exists and that you believe in Him and that you believe that God controls everything in this world. But, do you trust God? Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:13:02 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/God_and_Trust_-_If_You_Trust_God,_Will_God_Come_Through_For_You_1415872x1217488382.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/God_and_Trust_-_If_You_Trust_God,_Will_God_Come_Through_For_You_1415872x1217488382.htm The term 'morality' has been defined in an explanatory way under two broad classifications in this article: (a) general description, (b) biblical description. The main reason for this classification is to be able to compare biblical system of morality, which is the focus of the study with other systems of morality. Scott B. Rae observed, 'most people use the term morality and ethics interchangeably. Technically, morality refers to the actual content of right and wrong. Morality is the end result of ethical deliberations, the substance of right and wrong'.1 While noting this difference, the terms would be discussed as an inseparable Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:21:10 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Biblical_Foundation_For_Christian_Morality_1415851x1217427670.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Biblical_Foundation_For_Christian_Morality_1415851x1217427670.htm I live in a secular world. The USA is a market economy and goes non stop 24/7, twenty four hours a day and seven days a week in case you have never seen or totally understood that new cliché of communication. So many things culturally are changing today. The fast pace of life has taken over the way we live in this secular world. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:14:35 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Sacred_and_the_Secular_1458333x1217420075.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Sacred_and_the_Secular_1458333x1217420075.htm Build an affordable church website to make your newcomers excited to find out more about your website. When someone comes across your professionally done church website, it will make your church really stand out. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:42:24 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Use_an_Affordable_Church_Website_to_Expand_Your_Ministry_1415867x1217389344.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Use_an_Affordable_Church_Website_to_Expand_Your_Ministry_1415867x1217389344.htm Peyote was utilized in the province of present day Mexico in pre-Columbian era to communicate with the spirit world and also as a medication. In the times of mid 15th century, the usage of peyote broadens to the Great Plains regions of the United States largely through the endeavors of the Apache community. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:10:34 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Peyote_Sunday_a_Great_Ritual_For_the_Native_Indians_1415896x1217355034.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Peyote_Sunday_a_Great_Ritual_For_the_Native_Indians_1415896x1217355034.htm About 2,500 years ago the Old Testament prophet, Daniel, prophesied that the end times would see an unprecedented increase in travel and education. "But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase" (Daniel 12:4). Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:02:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Explosion_of_Knowledge_and_the_Return_of_Christ_1458328x1217268157.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Explosion_of_Knowledge_and_the_Return_of_Christ_1458328x1217268157.htm What's so special about the 10 commandments? Is it the particular commandments that are in it? Is it that it summarizes a moral code? Or, was it that about 2 and a half million people directly heard God speaking it? Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:15:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Ten_Commandments_-_A_Million_People_Hearing_God_All_at_Once_1396516x1217222149.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Ten_Commandments_-_A_Million_People_Hearing_God_All_at_Once_1396516x1217222149.htm The real aim of a religion is spirituality, which is the final product! When religion is used as a shield to protect our insecurities, then it becomes a religious war! Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:06:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Religious_Beliefs_1526144x1217210783.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Religious_Beliefs_1526144x1217210783.htm We attempt to trigger your own realization of your ability to relieve absolutely any problem you can imagine. We wish to unearth the seed within you that is forever invulnerable to the problems of the material world. The pointers that we will use as a vehicle involve the realization of the present moment, the illusion of past and future and the controllable reality of your thought processes. Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:20:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Realise_the_Illusion_of_Problems_1396562x1217132455.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Realise_the_Illusion_of_Problems_1396562x1217132455.htm Religious bigotry or fanaticism has been the part of human history, but the religious terrorism is a new and the most terrible development in this regard. Human history is replete with the horrible tales of torture and violent acts of clergies of all the religions. The religious zealots have not spared even their co-religionists. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:42:25 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Religion_And_Terrorism_1526576x1217130145.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Religion_And_Terrorism_1526576x1217130145.htm When you decide to network, just remember that there are many bad people in addition to good people on the world wide web. So some might try to send you a virus or send in a reel to hook out your personal details. My advice is stay protected with a good software such as Norton or Mcafee ( believe me you rather invest some money in something good and well known then go for a cheapy free one that will not give you much protection or might be a spyware tool). Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:30:03 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Safe_in_Muslim_Networking!_1396507x1217111403.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Safe_in_Muslim_Networking!_1396507x1217111403.htm As you prepare for the Daniel Fast, you may have questions about how to eat a restricted diet for 21 full days. This article answers the five most commonly asked questions and directs you to the most current Daniel Fast Food List for your successful fasting experience. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:09:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Daniel_Fast_FAQ_1415894x1217088589.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Daniel_Fast_FAQ_1415894x1217088589.htm Today I'm attacking Christian Religion Lie #15: "Christ wants to be first place in your life". Does God really want to be "put in first place" in your life? Should you have anything else "in front of Him"? How can you be sure you're "putting Him first"? Read this article now for the answers to these questions and more! Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:19:31 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Does_NOT_Want_to_Be_First_Place_in_Your_Life_(In_Fact,_He_Doesnt_Even_Want_a_Spot!)_1553344x1217074771.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Does_NOT_Want_to_Be_First_Place_in_Your_Life_(In_Fact,_He_Doesnt_Even_Want_a_Spot!)_1553344x1217074771.htm I have found that no matter where you go, you will find that people are the same. Although some may be richer or poorer to a certain degree than others, they all have one thing in common - they ask themselves these two questions (in some form or another), "Who am I," and "What is my purpose?" What this tells me is that most of us do not know the meaning of life. Until a person can answer these two questions, he/she will not find contentment in life. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:20:02 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/I_Am_Not_My_Own_1537001x1217049602.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/I_Am_Not_My_Own_1537001x1217049602.htm Anyone anywhere can be ordained for free by The Universal Life Church and you are free to believe in whatever you choose. You are no longer under the dictates of a few large religions around from around the world. For centuries, people have been judging each other and fighting with one another based on old and ancient beliefs and doctrines . Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:06:18 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Universal_Life_Church_and_Freedom_of_Religion_1415888x1217048778.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Universal_Life_Church_and_Freedom_of_Religion_1415888x1217048778.htm Pentecostals/Charismatics are not alone in their belief that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is subsequent to salvation; nor are they the first to hold this view. Many of the great non-Pentecostal evangelists and teachers of yesteryear -- spiritual giants whose names are linked with soul winning -- held to this view of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit long before there was a Pentecostal or a Charismatic movement. It is not recorded that they spoke with other tongues, but they did teach that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is subsequent to salvation. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:32:59 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Yesteryears_Great_Soul-Winners_Write_on_the_Baptism_With_the_Holy_Spirit_1396599x1217039579.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Yesteryears_Great_Soul-Winners_Write_on_the_Baptism_With_the_Holy_Spirit_1396599x1217039579.htm Several major obstacles had been overcome as we saw this first church planted. There had been initial concerns about the financial sacrifices that would be required for both the mother church and the planted congregation. We were not sure whether one or both congregations might experience budgetary shortfalls. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:22:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Church_Planting_-_Furthering_His_Kingdom_(Part_2)_1415860x1217024527.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Church_Planting_-_Furthering_His_Kingdom_(Part_2)_1415860x1217024527.htm Jewish texts from the time of the codification of the Mishnah (circa 200 CE) convey the idea that along with puberty comes responsibility for one's own actions. The idea of accountability, goes back even further. The great Samuel ha-Kaman writing at the close of the first century states in a Baraita that the completion of the thirteenth year marks the age for responsibility to the commandments. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:57:06 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_a_Bat_Mitzvah_1458303x1216969026.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_a_Bat_Mitzvah_1458303x1216969026.htm Every communique springs from a rudimentary source - and that "voice" has an accompanying value system and agenda. We would serve ourselves well to properly identify the fount that is generating some message toward us - and know if it is friend or foe. That is the purpose ... of this communique. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:48:26 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Voice_of_the_Flesh,_the_Voice_of_Demons,_the_Voice_of_God,_and_the_Bible_1553520x1216964906.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Voice_of_the_Flesh,_the_Voice_of_Demons,_the_Voice_of_God,_and_the_Bible_1553520x1216964906.htm John 8:31-32 "Jesus was saying to those who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." Quote taken from the New American Standard Bible. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:06:21 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Who_Said_the_Truth_Will_Set_You_Free_1458292x1216879581.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Who_Said_the_Truth_Will_Set_You_Free_1458292x1216879581.htm Jesus shared with us that those who love him will keep the commandments and they will be loved by his Father. Who can we learn from today that is truly living the teachings of Jesus? I am not aware of any major religion whose adherents live and teach the words of Jesus. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:10:43 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Jesus_of_Christianity_-_Golden_Calf_1551709x1216876243.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Jesus_of_Christianity_-_Golden_Calf_1551709x1216876243.htm The Lord Jesus called Himself by this name many times. Mark 10:45 "For even the Son of Man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give His life as a ransom for many." Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:16:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Jesus_-_The_Son_Of_Man_1531799x1216862201.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Jesus_-_The_Son_Of_Man_1531799x1216862201.htm The Bible is just chock full of great stories that can help young people to understand the world around them. Where we came from, where we are now and where we are going, are just a few of the things that the Bible explains in colorful detail. Children just love all of the stories that the Bible has to offer but they must be presented in a format that a child will understand and comprehend. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:47:24 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Its_Never_Too_Early_in_Life_For_Bible_Stories_For_Kids_1458319x1216860444.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Its_Never_Too_Early_in_Life_For_Bible_Stories_For_Kids_1458319x1216860444.htm Mankind during this 21st century is Blessed as no previous civilization has been privileged. We actually are seeing the Fourth "Day" of The Creation as if in "real" time; although, it occurred "gazillions" of years ago. 21st century technology enables measuring distances and observing space objects at distances far greater than previously, mostly because of the Hubble Telescope. Light we see NOW from interstellar space comes from GAZILLIONS of "light-years" distant from Earth. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:54:39 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hubble_Shows_Creation_of_Galaxies_and_Stars_on_4th_Day_1396521x1216824879.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hubble_Shows_Creation_of_Galaxies_and_Stars_on_4th_Day_1396521x1216824879.htm In the following paragraphs about Christmas traditions, we will tell you about finding a religious Christmas gift. Hopefully you'll find this article worthwhile. In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it can be quite easy to forget the true meaning of the season. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:55:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Where_Can_I_Find_a_Religious_Christmas_Gift_1458323x1216767319.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Where_Can_I_Find_a_Religious_Christmas_Gift_1458323x1216767319.htm Over 85 percent of teenagers are affiliated with an organized religion. In addition, it is estimated that 80 percent of these individuals pray and 40 percent pray daily. More than half of this population attends religious services at least monthly. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:05:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Does_Religion_and_Spirituality_Affect_the_Teenage_Population_1415864x1216760714.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Does_Religion_and_Spirituality_Affect_the_Teenage_Population_1415864x1216760714.htm Because Solomon had installed idolatry into Israel, Jeroboam was given authority over the ten northern tribes of Israel. However, Jeroboam acted even more unfaithfully than Solomon, so the Lord sent an unnamed Prophet to pronounce judgment on him. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:05:40 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Unnamed_Prophet_1533142x1216703140.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Unnamed_Prophet_1533142x1216703140.htm Is the day you will die predetermined? Does God decide the day you will die on the day you are born? Is it true that no matter what you do, you can not change your designated day with the grim reaper? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:17:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/God_Watches_Over_You_-_Is_the_Day_You_Will_Die_Pre-Determined_1396571x1216689474.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/God_Watches_Over_You_-_Is_the_Day_You_Will_Die_Pre-Determined_1396571x1216689474.htm History reveals that a system of counting the prayers was used as early as the 4th century by the Desert Monks using a series of stones or knots on a string. In Medieval times, the use of rosary beads was adopted by the laity, as many could not read, the repetitive and regular reciting of the Pater Noster (Latin for "Our Father"), and later the Hail Mary, while meditating on the prayer beads was a way to show their devotion to their Christian faith. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:16:45 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Rosary_Beads_-_A_Treasured_Prayer_Aid_Through_the_Ages_1415853x1216541805.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Rosary_Beads_-_A_Treasured_Prayer_Aid_Through_the_Ages_1415853x1216541805.htm The Daniel Fast is gaining the attention of Christians throughout the world as they seek a deeper relationship with Christ. This partial fast, usually practiced for a 21-day period, results in powerful outcomes for the body, soul and spirit! Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:45:22 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_the_Daniel_Fast_1396549x1216421122.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_the_Daniel_Fast_1396549x1216421122.htm You know you should pray, but sometimes your heart's just not quite in it, or your mind is someplace else. You hate to seem "shallow" when you go to God in prayer. So should you just skip it, and pray later? Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:36:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Prayer_-_A_Drop_In_The_Bucket_1532475x1216395367.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Prayer_-_A_Drop_In_The_Bucket_1532475x1216395367.htm Jesus warned about the abomination of desolation appearing in the End-times. He told you to flee from the church when you see it. And it is when the sacrifices and offerings stop in the holy place - when the Cross is preached no more. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:55:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Loss_Of_The_Cross_In_The_End-times_1522429x1216367729.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Loss_Of_The_Cross_In_The_End-times_1522429x1216367729.htm It is amazing how God fits us early on for the tasks He alone can foresee. The first church planting I was involved with was when my wife and I spent ten years in Ireland working with a newly planted church in Dublin and then with a team that planted the church in Limerick. Those were hard years with very little to show for our labors. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:31:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Church_Planting_-_Furthering_His_Kingdom_(Part_1)_1415861x1216341079.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Church_Planting_-_Furthering_His_Kingdom_(Part_1)_1415861x1216341079.htm One night Jesus slipped away from His friends and went to a nearby mountain. There he prayed all night long. The next day He went back to His disciples and friends. From them he chose twelve who He called apostles - Peter, Andrew, James, John, Matthew, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, another James called the son of Alphaeus, Thaddeus, Simon, and Judas Iscariot. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:31:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Jesus_Chooses_His_Apostles_1548020x1216333883.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Jesus_Chooses_His_Apostles_1548020x1216333883.htm What do you do if you feel trapped by your conscience in a fundamentalist church, but you feel as if you are shriveling up inside? Here is some direction born out of experience. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:46:08 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Fundamentalism_Quenches_Creativity_and_Causes_Emotional_Stress_1527608x1216136768.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Fundamentalism_Quenches_Creativity_and_Causes_Emotional_Stress_1527608x1216136768.htm The truth about the tithe. Why should we tithe to the church, how do we get blessings and prosperity and the benefits of God and Jesus. Why do I need to give my money away to receive? Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:08:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Tithe_-_Why_Tithe_1458304x1216105718.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Tithe_-_Why_Tithe_1458304x1216105718.htm There is a record of a great spiritual battle that was won only with words. Not angry words, not hateful or spiteful words. These were words that had been written centuries before this great incident. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:06:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Scripture_Memory_Essential_for_Spiritual_Warfare_1521327x1216073198.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Scripture_Memory_Essential_for_Spiritual_Warfare_1521327x1216073198.htm Some critics mock the God of our creation by saying if He is real then why doesn't He show himself just as the mockers of the Bible mocked Jesus when He was hanging from the cross saying, 'if' The Bible says God is a spirit and according to the Word of God spirits are without shape or form, but see I don't need to see my God in shape or form to know that He exists because I know He is real. I see His presence each day when ... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:57:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Presence_of_My_Heavenly_Father_1458287x1215975474.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Presence_of_My_Heavenly_Father_1458287x1215975474.htm If you have been wondering how to read the Bible, the answers are all in here. Read this article and you will come away with more than five new ways to read the Bible. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:39:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Reading_the_Bible,_An_Easy_Task_and_Pleasant_Hobby_1415878x1215959957.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Reading_the_Bible,_An_Easy_Task_and_Pleasant_Hobby_1415878x1215959957.htm God, this is my prayer to you that I make because you command me. Many of us have the ego that we are something. Some of us deny existence of God. But they do not know how they were born. Many of us say that Darwin's theory of survival of the fittest gave birth to all of us. Right now I am writing this as if I am very knowledgeable. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:26:36 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hinduism_-_Prayer_to_God_to_Demolish_My_Ego_1396565x1215955596.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hinduism_-_Prayer_to_God_to_Demolish_My_Ego_1396565x1215955596.htm Announcing a radical New interpretation of the Bible that not only proves the existence of God but also reveals the Simplicity of the Gospel with Technical brilliance. This totally New Standard of Enlightened Civilization is designed to not only solve the Mystery of Spirit, but to present it in common language making it easily accessible to the masses as well. No need for you to understand the mathematics involved, if you can grasp the basic concept and follow the indisputable logic, you will be starting out at a point far beyond where others are hoping to ever get. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:57:57 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/At_Last_a_Science_That_Explains_the_Bible_1548607x1215946677.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/At_Last_a_Science_That_Explains_the_Bible_1548607x1215946677.htm Celebrate summer with these fun preschool Sunday school ideas. Give your class lots to look forward to and take advantage of the great summer weather at the same time. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:54:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Summer_Fun_Days_in_Preschool_Sunday_School_1396520x1215924891.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Summer_Fun_Days_in_Preschool_Sunday_School_1396520x1215924891.htm It is said that the average missionary candidate today spends nearly 3 years traveling 100,000 miles to raise support. Some call it spiritual begging. Of course, that sounds crass so the mission organizations change the name from deputation to pre-field ministry. But is there a better way? Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:21:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Get_to_the_Mission_Field_For_Free_1415849x1215908474.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Get_to_the_Mission_Field_For_Free_1415849x1215908474.htm For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. The Lord knows those who are his. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:33:31 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Seal_1520928x1215902011.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Seal_1520928x1215902011.htm Have you ever wanted a new car, a stereo, or a new relationship, and shortly after getting what you wanted, you realized that it didn't bring the fulfillment you thought it would? I often hear believers talk of what they need in order to be happy and content in life. There are single Christians who believe that if they only had a husband or wife their lives would be complete, and they could now be happy. There are also married Christians who think they would be happy and content if they were only single. Believers everywhere are crying out for fulfillment. They are crying out for more love, joy, peace, a better marriage, more blessings etc. (and their list goes on). Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:59:43 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Finding_Contentment_1524678x1215867583.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Finding_Contentment_1524678x1215867583.htm Over the past couple decades, we've seen a huge increase in the number of Christians who feel it's a sin to kill and eat meat. Some have expressed serious doubt about a God who would approve the slaughter and use of animals for food and for religious ritual. Because of this, it's important for us to be familiar with the history of God's people, meat-eating, and God's eternal economy. This article will examine the Hebrew and Christian traditions concerning eating animals, what might be driving the whole idea today and where it might fit in God's eternal perspective...a lot for one article. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:21:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Loving_God-Eating_Meat_1396586x1215861677.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Loving_God-Eating_Meat_1396586x1215861677.htm Have you heard of the new way of being healed and set free of addictions? Were you told recently that there are other alternate methods that work well beside the medical one? Experience relief that is tried and true. Allow yourself to be influenced for the good and lifted up out of despair. No Charge! Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:33:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Healing_Rooms_1396598x1215855203.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Healing_Rooms_1396598x1215855203.htm Today I'm addressing Christian Lie #22: "When we sin we are out of fellowship with God". Does your sin separate your from God now that you're a Christian? Is God still "near" you when you sin... or can He not deal with you until you ask for forgiveness? The answers to these questions and so much more is in today's article, so read it right now! Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:16:44 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_You_Can_NEVER_Get_Out_of_Fellowship_With_God_No_Matter_What_You_Do_(or_Dont_Do!)_1555861x1215749804.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_You_Can_NEVER_Get_Out_of_Fellowship_With_God_No_Matter_What_You_Do_(or_Dont_Do!)_1555861x1215749804.htm When the people of the Jewish race heard John say, "Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world," they understood at least part of what he meant, that Jesus had come to be God's Lamb to take away the sin of the whole world, not just of one man, or one family or even one nation, but the whole world. After Jesus died, no one need ever again bring a lamb as a sacrifice. Jesus is our Lamb. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:00:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Jesus_-_The_Lamb_of_God_-_Part_2_1396585x1215723623.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Jesus_-_The_Lamb_of_God_-_Part_2_1396585x1215723623.htm Union Hill, our first church planting, decided to take the slower but more affordable approach of constructing their new building with as much of their own volunteer labor as possible. During the construction period the church met in a rented warehouse which was hot in the summer and cold in the winter. They crowded together in classes and managed somehow with only one restroom! Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:10:44 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Church_Planting_-_Furthering_His_Kingdom_(Part_3)_1415859x1215713444.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Church_Planting_-_Furthering_His_Kingdom_(Part_3)_1415859x1215713444.htm See, I have realized something, everybody, I mean everybody deep down wants to know the real Jesus. This is why it is called good news. But sorry to say most when talking about Jesus, try to "guilt" people into believing. This is really sad to me, because Jesus has nothing to do with guilt; in fact it is something He abolished! Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:23:21 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Do_You_Preach_The_Real_Gospel_1514692x1215696201.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Do_You_Preach_The_Real_Gospel_1514692x1215696201.htm Over the centuries, Christianity has portrayed Judas as the betrayer: the disciple who took the thirty pieces of silver from the high priests and a traitor with qualities such as greed, hypocrisy and unfaithfulness. The name Judas represents evil in the Christian history - German law even forbids parents to give a child the name Judas! According to the four Gospels, Judas was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus and the treasurer of the group. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:28:33 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Night_of_Betrayal_and_the_Thirty_Pieces_of_Silver_1526122x1215617313.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Night_of_Betrayal_and_the_Thirty_Pieces_of_Silver_1526122x1215617313.htm In part 2 of this series - I will challenge you to see if you and/or pro-choice people you know really believe that an unborn-child has no rights that are separate from the mother. I believe that even if you are pro-choice, you don't really believe it in your heart and mind. In part 1 of this series, I challenged you to see if pro-life people really believe that an unborn-child has all the rights and status of a born-child. In part 3 - I'll show you a third way - what I believe most people really believe. It is the Jewish view on an unborn-child. It's simple, obvious, common sense, what most people really believe; and yet everybody doesn't notice. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:52:52 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Pro-Life_and_Pro-Choice_Are_Both_Half_Right_-_Or_is_it_Half_Wrong_Heres_Why_-_Part_2_1458305x1215553972.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Pro-Life_and_Pro-Choice_Are_Both_Half_Right_-_Or_is_it_Half_Wrong_Heres_Why_-_Part_2_1458305x1215553972.htm Many people are interested in the two witnesses. In fact I know one writer on here claims to be one of them and one advertiser here. If fifteen years of thinking about the two witnesses has taught me anything let me share what I have learned with you. Let me tell you why the two witnesses are not here and why when they do get here you won't need to read their book! Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:33:47 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Two_Witnesses_-_Are_They_Really_on_Earth_Today_1415855x1215549227.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Two_Witnesses_-_Are_They_Really_on_Earth_Today_1415855x1215549227.htm Perhaps he thought to himself, "Now I can do just what I want to do, and nobody can stop me or go to my father and tell him what I'm doing. I'll be my own boss, and I'll have a wonderful time!" He bought new clothes. He found new friends, but they were not true friends, for they were only friendly because he spent money on them. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:03:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Sunday_School_Lesson_-_A_Lost_Boy_Part_1_1396523x1215500594.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Sunday_School_Lesson_-_A_Lost_Boy_Part_1_1396523x1215500594.htm We live in amazing times. More and more visitations are coming to earth and more and more people are experiencing the things of God. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:43:33 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Angel_Caught_on_Phones_Video_1415875x1215495813.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Angel_Caught_on_Phones_Video_1415875x1215495813.htm It's always a joy when Allah(swt) blesses you with a child. A special gift a mother will cherish her whole life and a gift that brings a smile on a fathers face. Children always bring happiness and joy, but also trials and great responsibilities in life. One of the very first duties you have toward your new child, besides physical care and love, is to give your child a name that carries honor and Islamic meaning behind it. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:51:36 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Muslim_Baby_Names_-_Quick_Guide!_1553804x1215438696.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Muslim_Baby_Names_-_Quick_Guide!_1553804x1215438696.htm Have you been a minister for several years but seem to have forgotten the essentials of your theological education? Did you leave the ministry and come back after several years? Do you need a refresher, but not another seminary degree? Education for Ministry (EFM) might be just the answer you are looking for. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:36:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Fellow_Ministers_-__Need_a_Refresher_Course_1396510x1215408979.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Fellow_Ministers_-__Need_a_Refresher_Course_1396510x1215408979.htm Another name for Jesus is King. You may not have a king or queen who rules over your country. In the UK we have always had either a king or queen. Currently it is Queen Elizabeth II. She is honoured and many would lay down their lives to protect her. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:35:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Jesus_-_King_-_Messiah_1396554x1215376507.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Jesus_-_King_-_Messiah_1396554x1215376507.htm The life of an individual is meaningless without a living union with Christ which is an absolute necessity. The repetition of the emphatic statement, 'I am the vine' in verses one and five of John 15 is for emphasis. The focus here is not the bearing of fruit but rather remaining in him. The believer will have no fruitfulness apart from his union and fellowship with Christ. The new commandment of loving one another that Jesus gave to his disciples in John 13:34 is repeated. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:51:02 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Vine_and_Branches_-_Exegesis_of_Verses_V-XII_of_John_15_1396536x1215345062.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Vine_and_Branches_-_Exegesis_of_Verses_V-XII_of_John_15_1396536x1215345062.htm Starting a New Age church is like starting any other kind of church because it takes pretty much the same steps regardless of whether or not it is a New Age church. Every state has their own laws regarding starting up a home church or ministry so it is important to make a few calls before you start out. Most of the legal matters come in to play if you are planning on becoming a non-profit organization or not. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:35:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Start_a_New_Age_Church_1415862x1215318949.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Start_a_New_Age_Church_1415862x1215318949.htm When the farmer sows his seeds, he sows it into the ground with purpose. It will be very silly for the farmer to throw his seeds on good ground, on rocky ground, into the drain and everywhere. God doesn't want us to sow without purpose and to throw carelessly what He has given us. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:40:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Six_Laws_of_Abundance_-_Part_6_1396556x1215315623.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Six_Laws_of_Abundance_-_Part_6_1396556x1215315623.htm Then one day word spread through all the land of Judea, "A prophet has arisen. Let us go and hear him." Many people hurried from the cities and villages, eager to hear a word from God. Instead of finding a prophet in their great temple, they found him in the wilderness, in the great open spaces between the cities. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:59:31 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/John_The_Baptist_1531348x1215305971.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/John_The_Baptist_1531348x1215305971.htm Having been a Bible student for over 20 years, I'm more than a little intrigued at all the prophecies floating around about the end times. It seems the further we get from Biblical times, the more people crop up who claim certainty about the tribulation and the return of Christ. In fact, the many proclaimed "prophets" are, themselves, a sign of the last days, but not in a way they would wish. As the end draws near, it's important for us to make careful study of the Bible and of those who claim they have the answers to all our who, what, how, where and when questions. This article is my latest attempt to restore sanity and faith in the One-True-God while all this confusion is being spread to snare even God's "elect, if that were possible." Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:03:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/End_Times_Prophecy_1415892x1215255787.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/End_Times_Prophecy_1415892x1215255787.htm Does Jesus ever look up to a man? Especially a short one? I believe that the Bible's Zacchaeus is not the last short man that Jesus has called down for a blessing. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:49:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Day_Jesus_Looked_Up_to_a_Man_1396530x1215247778.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Day_Jesus_Looked_Up_to_a_Man_1396530x1215247778.htm "Count three and a child is born", I read somewhere. The birth of a baby brings along infinite happiness, the child is welcome with tulips and parijats being showered on Him. Then comes the traditional zeemantham, chased by a ceremonial bridal wash, pujas and archanas follow. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:31:26 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/No_Denouement_1529486x1215221486.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/No_Denouement_1529486x1215221486.htm We're going to take a few minutes to look at the Mayan prophecy of December 21, 2012, as the end . . . of an age? Of the world? Of a calendar? We're going to find out. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:38:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Significance_of_2012_1396509x1215160710.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Significance_of_2012_1396509x1215160710.htm The kiss that shook the world? Not what you might be thinking. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:19:20 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Kiss_That_Shook_the_World_1522341x1215159560.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Kiss_That_Shook_the_World_1522341x1215159560.htm Help me to communicate with God? Please help me communicate with God much more easily. Help me be able to hear God's voice? These are quesitons that I've asked others in the past as I was trying to get to know God more and more. But when God revealed to me The Truth in His Word, I reached out in faith and today I' hear and communicate with God for just about EVERYTHING. What's this truth? The Truth is: ... Find out in this article, "Communicating With God- Communicating with God To Receive His Plans For You Is Good Communication" Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:59:12 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Communicating_With_God_-_Communicating_With_God_to_Receive_His_Plans_For_You_is_Good_Communication_1396548x1215158352.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Communicating_With_God_-_Communicating_With_God_to_Receive_His_Plans_For_You_is_Good_Communication_1396548x1215158352.htm The Priestly Blessing is an ancient ritual instigated during temple times on Divine instruction. Find out more about its origins and practice. A short, sharp familiarization of this most special Jewish custom. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:13:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Priestly_Blessing_1396581x1215155599.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Priestly_Blessing_1396581x1215155599.htm One of the principal concerns of classical Jewish thought is the importance of biblical texts and their interpretation. Another focal concern of classical Judaism is the implementation and application of "halakhah" (Jewish Law) as derived from biblical and rabbinic sources. That being said, "extracting" as much as possible from a biblical passage is of critical importance to a Jewish view of life. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:18:48 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Traditional_Judaism_and_the_Bible_1458295x1215091128.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Traditional_Judaism_and_the_Bible_1458295x1215091128.htm It is so easy to use the letter "I" in sentences without giving it a second thought . "I "did this, and "I" did that, and "I" was responsible for this, but if you really think about it 99.9% of the things you do if it were not for God's fore plan you would never have accomplished it. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:22:39 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Give_Credit_Where_it_is_Due_1458299x1215044559.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Give_Credit_Where_it_is_Due_1458299x1215044559.htm CRM visions have proven their worth in the conglomerate corporate businesses in the entertainment, healthcare, financial, energy, and communication industries when implemented strategically within specific time, resource, and budget constraints. The ability to view the customer and its sales, call center, and marketing interactions provides a holistic summary of a company's standings with the services and products offered. CRM has now taken a leap into another market that is not so traditional in terms of evaluating ROI and marketing effectiveness - the church or what is loosely referred to today as ministry. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:53:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/CRM_in_the_Lords_House_-_The_New_Business_Trend_For_Ministry_1458330x1214981617.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/CRM_in_the_Lords_House_-_The_New_Business_Trend_For_Ministry_1458330x1214981617.htm Did you know you have never read the King James Translation? You may think you have ... but you haven't. Why hasn't anyone ever told you this? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:14:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_1611_Authorized_King_James_Translation_of_the_Bible_-_And_the_Bible_1396601x1214946863.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_1611_Authorized_King_James_Translation_of_the_Bible_-_And_the_Bible_1396601x1214946863.htm Some of our churches presently teach that the law changed when Jesus came. Jesus said he did not come to change the law, but to fulfill it. He also taught that the law does not save mankind; it is to be a guide for us to live by. Many people today can only cite a few of the Ten Commandments. Therefore they cannot live their lives by them. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:39:50 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Ten_Commandments_Only_Applicable_to_Old_Testament_Times_1396518x1214876390.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Ten_Commandments_Only_Applicable_to_Old_Testament_Times_1396518x1214876390.htm Why are there so many different Bible translations? And how difficult is such an undertaking anyway? How much is known about Koine Greek or about Hebrew scriptures? Well, let's take a peek at the task Bible translators face. Who knows - you might decide to become one! Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:48:02 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Translations_And_The_Bible_1530413x1214844482.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Translations_And_The_Bible_1530413x1214844482.htm Why read the book of Revelations in the Bible? Do you need to fear reading this book of the Bible? Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:29:39 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Revelation_-_Do_You_Need_To_Fear_This_Prophecy_1536675x1214800179.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Revelation_-_Do_You_Need_To_Fear_This_Prophecy_1536675x1214800179.htm He did not know that they had run out of wine or what Jesus had told the servants to do. But he tasted it and said, "Why, you have saved the very best till last. This is better than we served earlier." The water had been turned into wine. This was a miracle. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:31:52 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Jesus_-_The_First_Miracle_1396553x1214782312.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Jesus_-_The_First_Miracle_1396553x1214782312.htm Giving is an integral part of our Christian lifestyle. If it is abused by church leaders, it can lead to discouragement, disillusionment and even cause people to drop out of church. A subtle shift in focus can be the difference between blessings and disaster. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:13:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_Wrong_With_Our_Giving_1415887x1214774017.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_Wrong_With_Our_Giving_1415887x1214774017.htm When God wants a revival, He sends a man or a woman out - a person whom He can promote and give authority to rule. John the Baptist was an example of one such man sent out by God to prepare the way for the coming of the Messiah - John 1:6. You have to be someone that God can use to change the world. In Ephesians 3:18, Paul prayed that we "may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height" of God's love which surpasses knowledge of men. If you love God, you will want to serve Him. Jesus loves us and He serves us to the very end. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:01:06 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Power_Of_Servanthood_-_Part_7_1528802x1214755266.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Power_Of_Servanthood_-_Part_7_1528802x1214755266.htm Draw near, and harken unto the parable of the lamp. Behold, a certain man had a lamp that contained a blown filament, and so the man was in the dark. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:38:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Parable_of_the_Lamp_-_Part_One_1396513x1214717891.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Parable_of_the_Lamp_-_Part_One_1396513x1214717891.htm Christians - people who love God - are trapped within their own skin and too often falling to sexual temptation. It's ruining homes, careers and lives. Can Christians do better? What are the signs to look for? How can we affair-proof our lives? Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:17:53 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Cheating_Church_at_Work_1458331x1214716673.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Cheating_Church_at_Work_1458331x1214716673.htm If there is anything that should convince the most skeptical among us that we are living in the "last days", it is the prophecies concerning the world economy. Nobody can miss what is happening. When it comes to money, we are all involved. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:08:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Microchip_Technology_and_the_Return_of_Jesus_Christ_1458327x1214698087.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Microchip_Technology_and_the_Return_of_Jesus_Christ_1458327x1214698087.htm Whether in sickness or in health our bodies are the pinnacle of God's creation. It's His will for you to be at peace with your body by understanding its relationship to the risen Lord. By using Christ's words in Holy Mass this article will shed light on that mysterious yet healing relationship between our body and His body. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:29:54 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Catholic_Christian_Healing_-_Your_Body_Is_Christs_Body_1527436x1214674194.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Catholic_Christian_Healing_-_Your_Body_Is_Christs_Body_1527436x1214674194.htm The Book of Psalms is cherished by both Christians and Jews. There are many traditions relating to their recitation. Find out more in this succinct but fact-filled article. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:42:05 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/All_About_the_Book_of_Psalms_1415852x1214656925.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/All_About_the_Book_of_Psalms_1415852x1214656925.htm Science is regarded as the pursuit of objective knowledge using experimental methods relying on proof to ascertain the truth about the material world. Historically science is said to have been in conflict with religion which is based on pure faith and belief requiring no objective validation. The oversimplification implicit in assuming a historical conflict and antagonism between science and religion is explored. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:06:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Science_and_Religion_Are_Not_Domains_of_Human_Activity_Irreconcilable_With_Each_Other_1396559x1214636773.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Science_and_Religion_Are_Not_Domains_of_Human_Activity_Irreconcilable_With_Each_Other_1396559x1214636773.htm There are several paths of realization of God like the paths of universal knowledge, selfless action, concentration and love. Yet love is the only method of God realization that is effortless and as simple as falling in love. Read this article to understand the mystery of love which is described by the Scriptures as the surest and the easiest path of the realization of God. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:25:27 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Love_-_The_Shortest_and_the_Surest_Route_of_God_Realization_1524072x1214634327.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Love_-_The_Shortest_and_the_Surest_Route_of_God_Realization_1524072x1214634327.htm Much has been written on the names of God. Few, however, have read between the lines of the Bible and delved into the conceptual Hebrew to pull out the hidden riches of the names of our God of love. Even fewer have seen how His names connect with the seventh day Sabbath He commanded us to keep in the Ten Commandments. God's names, especially those related more specifically to the Sabbath, open a door of intimacy and power the church has not known. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:09:20 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Open_Door_to_Intimacy_and_Power_-_Knowing_Gods_Covenant_Names_1458297x1214615360.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Open_Door_to_Intimacy_and_Power_-_Knowing_Gods_Covenant_Names_1458297x1214615360.htm When you look at the modern church, you see it is busy as a whole, but are they accomplishing what God has given to them? Is the church occupying, or is it just setting on its laurels of past glories and waiting for the Lord to return. Is this what He called us to do? Is this what will hasten His return? Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:38:24 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Occupy_Till_I_Come_1396595x1214606304.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Occupy_Till_I_Come_1396595x1214606304.htm How do you celebrate your holidays? Do you focus on money, finances, gifts and the monetary value of everything that surrounds the holidays? What is the key to real spirituality? And what is the key to wanting more and more and more. And where are you on that timeline of money, objects and spirituality? Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:10:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Happy_With_What_You_Have_and_Have_What_You_Need,_Not_What_You_Want_1415877x1214586651.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Be_Happy_With_What_You_Have_and_Have_What_You_Need,_Not_What_You_Want_1415877x1214586651.htm From the point of view of science, all life will die. It is just what happens. Birth, life than death. When death occurs, an organism is returned to the Earth for which it came. It is consumed and reused by other organisms as it returns to the Earth. The problem where theists and atheists differ is on the idea of a soul in these people. Do they goto heaven or are they reincarnated? Or do they just cease to exist? Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:54:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Do_Atheists_Look_At_Death_1524407x1214564069.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Do_Atheists_Look_At_Death_1524407x1214564069.htm The foremost thing someone who has faith in Allah should do is to know Allah and His Messengers with true knowledge and then to know his responsibilities to Him, his sole Creator. The source which provides this knowledge to man is the Qur'an. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:20:16 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Never_Plead_Ignorance_That_Quran_is_the_Just_Book_1551882x1214526016.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Never_Plead_Ignorance_That_Quran_is_the_Just_Book_1551882x1214526016.htm How many time have you promised yourself that you were going to study and learn the bible from end to end, only to peter out soon after you got started studying it. Then there you were in some group situation having to listen while someone that did take the time to learn it completely dominated stage or the conversation. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:52:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Become_a_Bible_Expert_in_No_Time_at_All_With_an_Audio_Bible_Study_Regimen_1458316x1214484733.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Become_a_Bible_Expert_in_No_Time_at_All_With_an_Audio_Bible_Study_Regimen_1458316x1214484733.htm We have always wondered as to why God created this world? Some Scriptures say that the world is a place of pain and misery where man is punished for the original sin. Yet others say that the real purpose of creation of the world seems to help the man in his spiritual evolution which paves the way for his entry into the kingdom of God. What is the Truth? Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:55:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Created_This_World_1548425x1214434551.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Created_This_World_1548425x1214434551.htm Today I'm addressing Christian Religion Lie #21 - "We must continually confess our sins". Do you need to get on your knees and ask for forgiveness for every sin you commit? Did Christ only deal with your PAST sins when He died on the cross? The answers to these questions and more are covered in this article -- so read it today! Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:53:52 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_You_Do_NOT_Have_to_Continually_Confess_Your_Sins_1555854x1214409232.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_You_Do_NOT_Have_to_Continually_Confess_Your_Sins_1555854x1214409232.htm Christians can spend a lot of time doing any number of things with their lives. Some of the activities are consistent with Christian Growth and some are not. The article is a quick guide to judge if what you are doing fits in with how you want to live your life. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:30:27 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Match_Your_Passions_With_Your_Everyday_Life_1533141x1214335827.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Match_Your_Passions_With_Your_Everyday_Life_1533141x1214335827.htm Nothing is mine. What am I proud of? Nothing is mine. I do not know from where I came from and I do not know where shall I go after my death. All my attachments will remain here while I travel away. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:51:58 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hinduism_-_Thoughts_1551563x1214283118.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hinduism_-_Thoughts_1551563x1214283118.htm Attention all with an interest in a Quantum Mechanical Interpretation of the Bible. For the First Time in human history: We are Pleased to announce that just such a Thing is NOW Available!! Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:39:10 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Announcing_a_Spiritual_Technology_For_the_Atomic_Age_1552119x1214221150.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Announcing_a_Spiritual_Technology_For_the_Atomic_Age_1552119x1214221150.htm Spiritually, submit to God's will mean you do the necessary planning and effort, and leave the outcome to God. Who ever puts trust in God, so God is sufficient for him/her. God will provide for him/her from resources he/she never anticipated or thought about. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:11:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Excellence_Through_Submitting_To_Gods_Will_1536454x1213909879.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Excellence_Through_Submitting_To_Gods_Will_1536454x1213909879.htm The Bible never approaches the subject of Jewish identity quite as directly as the Mishnah and only addresses it circuitously. The patriarch of Abraham for example, the founder of Biblical faith, does not appear until the end of chapter eleven in the book of Genesis, yet others with a relationship with God are mentioned before his appearance. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:30:42 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Jewish_Identity_During_the_Biblical_Era_1548719x1213471842.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Jewish_Identity_During_the_Biblical_Era_1548719x1213471842.htm I believe these events can be altered to fit any group of youth. Our setting was in a rural country church. The Saturday Night Live the leader talked to us about was in a larger city church. It takes much effort and great imaginations to pull off such an event. That is why I believe it is important for every church no matter what size, have a youth council to help plan and prepare for the youth in our world. If we don't reach and teach them, it scares me to think who will. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:54:31 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Fun_Ideas_For_Church_Youth_Groups_1552468x1213426471.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Fun_Ideas_For_Church_Youth_Groups_1552468x1213426471.htm Christians believe that in Old Testament times, God accepted the shed blood of sacrificed animals for the remission of sin. They now believe the practice was outlawed by the Lord during New Testament times, making it an outdated, non-existent practice beginning in Jesus' day which belongs to biblical times. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:39:34 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Was_the_Bible_Outdated_Even_in_Biblical_Times_1547776x1213385974.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Was_the_Bible_Outdated_Even_in_Biblical_Times_1547776x1213385974.htm Do you ever feel that your sin and guilt are a huge stone you are doomed to push forever in front of you? Someone else thought so, too ... but then the reality of the resurrection changed everything! Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:58:35 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Roll_Away_the_Stone_1548611x1213271915.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Roll_Away_the_Stone_1548611x1213271915.htm Judaism is one of the oldest religions known to mankind, with a history that stretches back some 4000 years. It is not easy to join something like that from the outside so read our tips to find out the true behind the curtain information. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:57:32 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Essential_Facts_That_You_Must_Know_Before_Converting_to_Judaism_1552241x1212717452.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Essential_Facts_That_You_Must_Know_Before_Converting_to_Judaism_1552241x1212717452.htm Is "religion" a thing to be despised by believers now that the "new wave" is upon us? Not so fast! Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:00:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Some_Questions_About_Religion_1551628x1212573629.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Some_Questions_About_Religion_1551628x1212573629.htm Our Prophet (saas) has told us that the Mahdi will serve for the benefit of Islam and Muslims and will carry out many important activities. According to the information provided in the hadiths, the Mahdi, who resembles our Prophet (saas) in terms of his moral values, will engage in sincere efforts for people's salvation in this world and in the Hereafter, and by means of him there will be comfort, peace and abundance in the world. It is also reported that he will have a small number of helpers in this honorable and superior duty. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:22:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Mahdi_and_His_Helpers_1551894x1212470550.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Mahdi_and_His_Helpers_1551894x1212470550.htm Have you ever wondered about some of the following questions? * If there is only one God, why are there are so many religions? * Everyone has his or her own philosophy. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:12:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Dont_Preach_Religion_to_Me!_1552875x1212415931.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Dont_Preach_Religion_to_Me!_1552875x1212415931.htm Praying a novena is known to be efficacious in having one's prayers granted. What is it and how does one do it? Find out in this article. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:39:53 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Pray_a_Novena_1556897x1212305993.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Pray_a_Novena_1556897x1212305993.htm This compound, the name of which many people will hear several times during the course of their lives but be unaware of what is actually is, is one of the most important vehicles for human survival. Nitric oxide (NO) is defined as a colorless, toxic gas obtained from the oxidation of nitrogen. It is a molecule that emerges when a nitrogen atom combines with an oxygen atom. Sat, 31 May 2008 23:28:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Nitric_Oxide_-_The_Secret_Messenger_in_the_Veins_1551889x1212290921.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Nitric_Oxide_-_The_Secret_Messenger_in_the_Veins_1551889x1212290921.htm In part one I covered all the basics of this particular subject and explained them quite clearly, but the problem is, with some people, their minds are set and closed and then encased in the concrete of the ego and their stubborn pride. This means, in effect, they are unteachable, so anything I say in this article will also be like water off a duck's back to them. Nevertheless the The Truth must be made known to those who are teachable and, of course, to those whom the Father is calling to His Son the Lord Jesus Christ. Fri, 30 May 2008 23:37:22 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Did_Jesus_Die_So_We_Can_Now_Have_License_to_Sin,_Without_Guilt_and_Go_to_Heaven_Part_2_1554828x1212205042.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Did_Jesus_Die_So_We_Can_Now_Have_License_to_Sin,_Without_Guilt_and_Go_to_Heaven_Part_2_1554828x1212205042.htm In the verse "Did you suppose that We created you for amusement and that you would not return to Us?" (Surat al-Muminun, 115), Allah has revealed that all human beings are created for a specific purpose. As is revealed in the verse "I only created jinn and man to worship Me" (Surat adh-Dhariyat, 56), the aim of human creation is to serve Allah. Fri, 23 May 2008 17:43:56 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/In_the_Wake_of_the_Pakistan_Earthquake_1551879x1211579036.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/In_the_Wake_of_the_Pakistan_Earthquake_1551879x1211579036.htm Today I'm attacking Christian Lie #20: "You must starve the old nature and feed the new one." Do you still have an old sin nature now that you're a Christian? If it exists, then is your job now as a Christian to "starve it" more than you "feed" your new nature? Read this article now for the answers to these important questions and more! Wed, 21 May 2008 12:51:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_You_Do_Not_Have_an_Old_Nature_Or_Old_Man_(So_You_Dont_Need_To_Starve_It!)_1555506x1211388697.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_You_Do_Not_Have_an_Old_Nature_Or_Old_Man_(So_You_Dont_Need_To_Starve_It!)_1555506x1211388697.htm The Bible certainly does not have a section specifically relating to America's economy. In the most general sense, every nation's economy is referred to in scripture. The promise is that any nation that seeks God will see a better economy. That said where is America in this picture? Sat, 17 May 2008 08:51:21 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Prophecy_and_the_American_Economy_1556812x1211028681.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Prophecy_and_the_American_Economy_1556812x1211028681.htm Freedom, as a word, insight many meanings, to many people. We hear of freedom from debt, freedom from persecution, freedom to seek life, liberty and the hope of the future. Many see freedom given from their army's and military might. Thu, 15 May 2008 04:09:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Freedom_As_a_Word_1557062x1210838953.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Freedom_As_a_Word_1557062x1210838953.htm Accomplishments deserve to be recognized. Whether it's in a corporate setting or on a volunteer basis, people who participate in doing the work required to keep an organization going should receive acknowledgment. This holds true for Fortune 500 companies as well as religious organizations including churches, synagogues and other houses of prayer. Mon, 12 May 2008 20:42:00 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Lapel_Pins_Encourage_Participation_in_Religious_Organizations_1556379x1210639320.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Lapel_Pins_Encourage_Participation_in_Religious_Organizations_1556379x1210639320.htm Is China in violation of international law by sending North Koreans back to certain death instead of allowing them a transit privilege? They say North Koreans are not true refugees. See what you think... Wed, 07 May 2008 12:57:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Refugee,_Definition_Please_1552480x1210179433.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Refugee,_Definition_Please_1552480x1210179433.htm Most people assume that the traditional identification of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John as the authors of the Four Gospels in the New Testament, is correct. Many bible scholars, however, believe this identification can only be made with reasonable certainty in the cases of Mark and Luke. Thu, 01 May 2008 16:59:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Who_Wrote_Each_of_the_Four_Gospels_in_the_New_Testament_of_the_Bible_1554359x1209675547.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Who_Wrote_Each_of_the_Four_Gospels_in_the_New_Testament_of_the_Bible_1554359x1209675547.htm The New Testament understanding of ministry is that all followers of Jesus are now ministers of the gospel of the Kingdom. In addition, the biblical worldview does not make a distinction between the spiritual and what we describe as secular. At Creation, God sanctified work and gave our ancestors the task of tending the earth and looking after it. As followers of Jesus, all work is spiritual and all that we do is committed to extending the Kingdom of God here on earth. If you are a full-time follower of Jesus, then you are a full-time minister of the gospel. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:23:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Bi-Vocational_Ministry_-_Some_Thoughts_on_Full-Time_Ministry_and_Secular_Employment_1547696x1209097421.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Bi-Vocational_Ministry_-_Some_Thoughts_on_Full-Time_Ministry_and_Secular_Employment_1547696x1209097421.htm Many people are discussing the world changes predicted for 2012. The Kabbalists have a their own ideas about the coming changes. Find out when they are coming and how to prepare for them. Their recommendations help you connect with God, change your consciousness and help achieve world transformation all at the same time. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:36:40 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Kabbalists_Say_-_Prepare_For_2012_by_Becoming_a_Giver_1548146x1209080200.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Kabbalists_Say_-_Prepare_For_2012_by_Becoming_a_Giver_1548146x1209080200.htm Sharing the simple message of Christ in our world isn't often easy. We have to work at witnessing. Even so, it is possible to win others to Christ. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:35:49 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Witnessing_101,_Bravely_Reaching_the_Lost_For_Christ_1552424x1209004549.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Witnessing_101,_Bravely_Reaching_the_Lost_For_Christ_1552424x1209004549.htm When Jesus told the Parable of the Master of the Vineyard, He spoke of Himself as the Stone which the builders rejected. God made this Stone the Cornerstone. If you reject the Prophecy of Jesus, God will still make Him the Cornerstone. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:22:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Stone_Of_Atonement_-_The_Prophecy_Rejected_1521170x1208899337.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Stone_Of_Atonement_-_The_Prophecy_Rejected_1521170x1208899337.htm We want to understand the purpose of our tithing and the results of obeying God. Giving is part of our worship to God. It is more than just a commandment, the principle of sowing and reaping, but goes beyond that. It is also about storing up our spiritual inheritance to be released at the right time by God for us and our generations to come. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:25:42 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Should_We_Tithe_1528930x1208863542.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Should_We_Tithe_1528930x1208863542.htm Careless or caustic words can cause more damage in a marriage than anything else. Take the time to covenant together about how you will communicate - it will enrich your relationship every day. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:57:05 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Covenant_Communication_1548620x1208858225.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Covenant_Communication_1548620x1208858225.htm The times we live in are trying times. Most people in life are living from paycheck to paycheck. Many people without an income for three months would default on their home loans and the Interest rates are on their steady march up again. With all our technology the prices for fuel and the very basics of life are going up with each passing month. With the entire world's knowledge base and the freedom of information on the Internet you'd think things would be getting better but it seems things are getting more expensive and not any cheaper. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:56:37 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Rising_Costs_Of_Living_-_Where_Are_They_Going_To_End_Up_1523375x1208771797.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Rising_Costs_Of_Living_-_Where_Are_They_Going_To_End_Up_1523375x1208771797.htm Have you ever wonder why there are people who simply refuse to forgive even when forgiveness is offered? They choose to hold on to anger and unforgiveness, even lashing out in revenge to vent out the hurts. Yet, are they really happy in the end when reconciliation is no longer possible between two persons? I believe the reason is simple. They do not see any values in forgiving the offender and this is not part of their life choices to forgive, to forget and to mend brokenness. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:15:07 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Part_II_-_The_Power_Of_Forgiveness_1487049x1208718907.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Part_II_-_The_Power_Of_Forgiveness_1487049x1208718907.htm Voodoo is a traditional religion that was born in the west provinces of the Mother Continent, Africa. Voodoo became widely recognized because of the well known African slave trades that occurred many many years ago. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:26:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_Voodoo_1529809x1208672777.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_is_Voodoo_1529809x1208672777.htm So I got inspired by Steve McVey to start doing a series of articles on Lies that are propagated in the Christian Religion today. I'll tackle various sayings that are held in high esteem by the majority of Christians and Christian teachers and then show... from the Bible... why they are incorrect and straight up lies. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:45:24 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Does_NOT_Want_You_to_Follow_Religious_Rules_1548514x1208616324.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Why_God_Does_NOT_Want_You_to_Follow_Religious_Rules_1548514x1208616324.htm Pity the poor novice who innocently walks into a 'with it' church to worship. They expect to hear a little music, perhaps a reading from the Bible and somebody talking about God. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:28:15 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Earning_a_Praise_and_Worship_Brown_Belt_1548679x1208507295.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Earning_a_Praise_and_Worship_Brown_Belt_1548679x1208507295.htm "It is the very end of history." True or false? It's all in your perspective. What does the Bible say? Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:56:03 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/It_is_the_Last_Hour_1553924x1208480163.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/It_is_the_Last_Hour_1553924x1208480163.htm The parable in today's Gospel reading is a lesson on hope-not the false hope of worldly power or earthly comfort, but the deeply patient hope of the persistent, a hope for those who endure. Where is justice in today's society? Can we say that justice is based on the respect of man and fear of God? He that has no regard for God can be expected to have none for man; and our Lord has here indirectly taught us what ought to be the character of a judge or for that matter the character of anyone else-namely, that they should fear God and respect the rights of man. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:19:50 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Persistence_Pays_Off_1526026x1208445590.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Persistence_Pays_Off_1526026x1208445590.htm It is an utterly astounding fact that we have, in every single geographic area on this planet, and at widely separated dates in history, people who have arrived at the same metaphysical insights. How can you find your true self? How can you find God? Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:02:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Some_Thoughts_On_Mysticism_1521479x1208415737.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Some_Thoughts_On_Mysticism_1521479x1208415737.htm Have you ever asked the questions; "Who am I? Or what is my purpose in life?" If you have asked these questions, then you are not alone. Until these questions are settled within us, we will not find contentment in life, because without knowing who we are, we cannot be who we were created to be. Man (kind) throughout the centuries has sought for these answers by looking within Himself, others and even nature, but the truth is man's life and meaning can only be found in the one who made us; and that is God. Therefore it is a big mistake to look anywhere other than God in defining who we are. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:36:27 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Christ_My_Life_1524695x1208313387.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Christ_My_Life_1524695x1208313387.htm Jesus said, "I am the Bread of Life". Although the Jews took the phrase "bread of life" literally, it actually refers to the spiritual food offered by Christ. By eating the spiritual food, we will have eternal life because we gain faith through the spiritual food He offers. God is love, so the spiritual food God wants to give is the Love of God. Jesus is the love of God made visible. Just as we need to partake of physical food on a regular basis in order to live, we must partake of spiritual food on a regular basis in order to live spiritually. God offers this spiritual food and water when we come to Him in faith by prayer. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:57:10 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Bread_Of_Life_1530315x1208217430.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Bread_Of_Life_1530315x1208217430.htm When you receive the Seal you will be chosen of God even if you were not predestined by Him from the beginning. And you will be chosen regardless of your past sins. You will be the electate, for God will receive you and call you His own. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:14:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Letting_The_Electate_Have_Heaven_1487136x1208211295.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Letting_The_Electate_Have_Heaven_1487136x1208211295.htm This article is the third in a series on the application of the Pauline concept of suffering to the Church in Sierra Leone. It would be better understood after reading Parts I and II of two articles titled Exegesis of II Corinthians I and Application of II Corinthians I to the Church in Sierra Leone. It evaluates the church's response to suffering and examines the relevance of II Corinthians I:3-7 to the Sierra Leonean church. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:01:10 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Application_of_II_Corinthians_I_to_the_Church_in_Sierra_Leone,_Part_III_1528996x1208181670.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Application_of_II_Corinthians_I_to_the_Church_in_Sierra_Leone,_Part_III_1528996x1208181670.htm A real life example shows how to know and see by developing intuitive insight. Learn easy techniques to expand your sensory awareness. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:48:08 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Remote_Viewing_Secrets_Revealed_1521478x1207900088.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Remote_Viewing_Secrets_Revealed_1521478x1207900088.htm The Way of the Righteous. All things are naked and opened unto the eyes of the Lord. We as humans believe that we can hide our sins. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:03:14 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Way_of_the_Righteous_1381024x1207886594.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Way_of_the_Righteous_1381024x1207886594.htm There are many doctrines of salvation. Many of them contradict others. Studying the Bible for your self is the only way to know the truth. The book of Acts in the New Testament deals with becoming a Christian and meeting the requirements of God. Each time the question of how to be saved is asked, a different answer is given because each one was in a different place on the road to salvation. You have to put them all together to come up with the whole truth. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:20:18 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Secrets_of_the_Universe_1381029x1207876818.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Secrets_of_the_Universe_1381029x1207876818.htm The Genesis Formula is a look at the original story of the Bible. The modern, rapidly changing doctrines of our day, are what is explained in prophecy as the "Emerging church of the end times." To avoid being caught up in this heresy, remember to stay close to God and the traditional message of the Bible. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:02:22 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Genesis_Formula_-_In_the_Beginning_1548587x1207854142.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Genesis_Formula_-_In_the_Beginning_1548587x1207854142.htm When you receive the Seal you will turn the power of death from something evil into something good. You will experience good morient death, something Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden never got to experience. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:45:10 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/More_Morient_Daily_Dying_Just_Like_Jesus_1487141x1207853110.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/More_Morient_Daily_Dying_Just_Like_Jesus_1487141x1207853110.htm This is one of most debated questions in human history. While searching for truth, many people have struggled with this question. Literally thousands of churches, denominations, and religious organizations throughout the world and throughout history have laid claim to the title "the one true church of God." Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:04:15 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Which_Church_Is_The_True_Church_Of_God_1485693x1207811055.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Which_Church_Is_The_True_Church_Of_God_1485693x1207811055.htm You are important to God. Do you want God's attention read this article. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:39:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/You_Have_Gods_Attention_1485451x1207791553.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/You_Have_Gods_Attention_1485451x1207791553.htm As Joe looks to the other side of the abyss, he realizes he has no chance to reach its safety. As he falls deeper and deeper, hurtling down at a speed he has never known his last conscious thought is:" Why didn't anybody warn me?" Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:38:33 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Crossing_the_Abyss_-_The_Bridge_to_Life_1375082x1207723113.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Crossing_the_Abyss_-_The_Bridge_to_Life_1375082x1207723113.htm For Christians, one common definition of righteousness is "doing the right thing." While that may fit, it brings up a new question: What does righteousness mean for God? What standard of behavior shapes His decisions? This is my answer; perhaps it will help you as well. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:21:26 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Righteousness_of_God_1375081x1207722086.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Righteousness_of_God_1375081x1207722086.htm When you receive the Seal you will find there is a bad kind of "leaven"--the pride of sin spreading through the whole Bread and Body of Christ. We