Gerald E. Weston

As shocking as it may be, the church Jesus founded is nothing like the many churches calling themselves by His name. This is fact and can be easily proven. A brief reading of the New Testament reveals many practices of Jesus, the Apostles and the early Church that are not found in most mainstream churches today—even those calling themselves Christian. Does it matter what Jesus and the Apostles did? If so, you need to look at their actions and ask why so few are doing the same.

The concept of live for today and forget about tomorrow permeates much of our post-modern culture, especially among our youth. It is the nihilistic refrain of meaninglessness and is the natural outcome of evolutionary theory, which for most people is a replacement for God. If there is meaning to life, then what is it? Is meaning merely a matter of opinion? Or is there are great purpose established by a Creator of all life that exists?

In the 6th century BC, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon took thousands of captives from Jerusalem and the surrounding territories. Virtually all of these captives remain nameless to us today. However, a few prospered and rose to hold powerful government positions in the foreign kingdom of Babylon. What caused these men to stand out from among their peers? What can their example teach us about successful leadership?

Terror has struck many parts of our world. Ethnic and religious tensions are leading to more and more violence. While many terrorist acts are targeted against specific individuals, many more are directed at “soft targets” where people have lost their lives simply because they happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Many fail to realize that the Bible predicted the rise of terrorism. It also gives the cause and the eventual solution to the problem—predicting a time when terrorism will be a thing of the past!

The world we once knew no longer exists. Many have the feeling that something is terribly wrong in the world and that they are helpless to change it. Where are these changes going? Have our nations become nations of sheep being led to the slaughter? If so, who is doing the leading? The Bible reveals that a great deception is underway. Will you be swept away, or will you recognize and reject the ways of this world?