Was it planned to embarrass and humiliate German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during his visit to the Oval Office? If so, why did it fail? And why did journalists during the press conference refuse to ask Merz important questions regarding Germany’s clear attack on freedom of speech and the press?
Is it ok to lie at any time for any reason, whether considered “innocent” or serious? Are we strong enough to stand up for the truth in any given situation where many would take the “easy way” out by lying about it? How can we avoid being deceived and making sure that we don’t mislead others?
On the day of Pentecost following the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the gift of the Holy Spirit was a surprise to the Christians gathered together for worship. Yet, that gift was prophesied for all mankind. What is God’s plan for all? What does the Bible reveal about who will have the opportunity for salvation? How does it relate to the Feast of Pentecost?
As we observe Pentecost, we are reminded of the gift of the Holy Spirit that true Christians receive when they are called to repentance and become baptized. We also know that this brings a responsibility in that we agree to commit our lives to God and His Son, Jesus Christ. While we remain imperfect human beings, we now have the Spirit to help guide our steps. This of course entails obedience to God and His commandments. This is the foundation of our faith and the reason that we make an offering to God on His Holy Days such as Pentecost.
How do you know if you have God’s Holy Spirit within you? What are the characteristics and what is the fruit of the Holy Spirit? We should examine ourselves to see if Christ is in us through His Spirit. We must also ensure that we do not lose the Holy Spirit.
What is it that we are seeking after? Do we seek comfort or truth? As a Christian, this question becomes even more important – only through Christ can we come to have true knowledge of the absolute Truth.
What we have been announcing for decades is coming true right now: God is being ignored—in political life and in science, with Orthodox Christianity in total defiance of biblical Truth. While Israel is being isolated and the American Empire is failing, Germany intends to become Europe’s leader, with Britain’s downfall and its surrender to Europe continuing.
Why is the doctrine of the Trinity unbiblical and extremely dangerous, regardless of whether one believes in Greek Orthodox or Roman Catholic doctrine? What is the Holy Spirit, and did people in the Old Testament have it within them? What about Christians in the New Testament? Can one receive the Holy Spirit if one sins—sometimes seriously? What are the essential requirements for receiving the Holy Spirit?
We often do things by rote – that is by repetition – where we don’t have to think about such things which enables us to live our lives more easily. But there are things that we do have to consider and this message reviews a number of those.
The current administration has applied the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deportations of aliens. Is this law constitutional, and if it is, can it be legally used as a basis for such deportations? The US Supreme Court has had opportunity twice to look into this question, but has sidestepped it.
The current administration is considering suspending habeas corpus. Would this be constitutional? Are the administration’s attacks against lawyers and judges constitutional? Is a recent executive order ending birthright citizenship constitutional? The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week on this and related issues. How will they decide—or will they sidestep this important issue as well?
Do these and many more developments in the legal field threaten our liberties and freedoms, as well as our democracy and the US Constitution?
