Author Archives: Islwyn

“The Power of God Unto Salvation”

Posted on 25 May 2011 by Islwyn

“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). In his book, The God Delusion, Published in 2006, Richard Dawkins’ … Continue reading →

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Review Of ‘God Is Not One’ by Stephen Prothero

Posted on 17 May 2011 by Islwyn

In his ‘God is Not One’, Boston University’s Stephen Prothero doesn’t see ‘all religions as different paths up the same mountain.’ “They do not teach the same doctrines. They do not perform the same rituals. And they do not share … Continue reading →

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Our God Is A Forgiving God -Psalm 130

Posted on 13 May 2011 by Islwyn

There are three reasons that bring me to Psalm 130. First, it is a beautiful Psalm. Secondly, it fits in so well with this week’s Sabbath Study. And a third reason is an Internet link asking the question: “How Did saints … Continue reading →

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An Anglican View On ‘The Bible’s Buried Secrets’

Posted on 29 April 2011 by Islwyn

Ian Paul is on the staff of St John’s College in Nottingham. In his review on the second programme of ‘The Bible’s Buried Secrets’ Ian Paul says, “I hope that, up till now, my comments have been reasonable and responsible. But … Continue reading →

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The Son Of King David Exists – He Is The Messiah!

Posted on 22 April 2011 by Islwyn

For Lent, the BBC dished up for us an anti-Christian fest in ‘The Bible’s Buried Secrets’. To wet our appetite in anticipation of Easter the three programmes questioned ‘Did King David’s Empire Exist?’, ‘Did God Have A Wife?‘ suggesting he did, … Continue reading →

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John 3:16

Posted on 22 April 2011 by Islwyn

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life

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The Fury Over Rob Bell’s Hell In ‘Love Wins’

Posted on 18 April 2011 by Islwyn

Finishing up on a review of Rob Bell’s 200 page hard back, Kevin DeYoung says, “At the very heart of this controversy, and one of the reasons the blogosphere exploded over this book, is that we really do have two … Continue reading →

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‘The Importance Of The Cross’ by Phillip Yancey

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Islwyn

What is the importance of The Cross to the Christian faith? Phillip Yancey shares his thoughts.

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‘The Life Of All Flesh Is In The Blood’

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Islwyn

After my motorcycle accident, (referred to in my story), I recall how conscious I became about the air I breathed. I often used to take in a deep breath and think how good life is. It was the beginnings of … Continue reading →

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Albert Mohler: Richard Dawkins And The Limits Of Reason

Posted on 8 April 2011 by Islwyn

“In The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution, Dawkins sets out to present his most compelling case for evolution. He is — make no mistake — an ardent enthusiast for his argument. Seldom do we read a book … Continue reading →

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