I Am the Vine

"I am the vine and you are the branches," is a familiar scripture. What does it mean to be a part of the vine? And what does it mean to "remain" in the vine?

The first few weeks of spring this year have been glorious. The dogwoods and azaleas have bloomed, planted seeds have sprouted, and the fig trees and grapes have begun to set fruit. The "greening" of creation restores my soul.

Part of my routine includes reading "The Wake-Up Call," a daily on-line devotional published by Seedbed Ministries. I "borrowed" most of my own post today from Seedbed writer Dan Wilt. His Wake-Up Call post for April 13 is titled, "Abiding in the Vine," and it's a perfect meditation for a spring day. 

Mr. Wilt begins his article with the very familiar verses from the book of John regarding the vine and the branches:

“Remain in Me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself;…READ MORE…

Scriptural Sovereignty: The Political and Religious Evolution from the Geneva Bible to the King James Version

The Bible, as one of the world's most influential texts, has undergone various translations that have not only spread its religious teachings but also mirrored the political landscapes of their times. Among these, the Geneva Bible and the King James Version stand out for their historical significance and the contrasting ideologies they represent. This dichotomy provides a fascinating lens through which to view the interplay between religion and governance, and how the control over biblical interpretation can reflect and enforce power dynamics.

The Geneva Bible, renowned as the first English translation made directly from Hebrew and Greek texts, was not merely a religious document but also a manifesto of sorts for political and religious freedom. Its extensive marginal notes, advocating for the principles of civil liberty and resistance to tyranny…READ MORE…

Prophecy, Conflict, and the Third Temple: Unraveling the Significance

The notion that the construction of a Third Temple could be a precursor to the arrival of the Antichrist has stirred both theological discussions and contemplation of current geopolitical realities.

For many Christians, the prospect of a Third Temple being built in Jerusalem is intricately tied to eschatological beliefs, particularly those surrounding the emergence of the Antichrist. This interpretation finds its roots in biblical passages from the Books of Daniel and Revelation, which are often viewed as containing prophecies about end-times events. The notion that the construction of a Third Temple could be a precursor to the arrival of the Antichrist has stirred both theological discussions and contemplation of current geopolitical realities.

In the Book of Daniel, there's a prophetic covenant with many and the setting up of an "abomination that causes desolation" in the temple, associated with a deceptive figure often linked to the Antichrist (Daniel 9:27). Additionally, in Revelation, there are references to…READ MORE…

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