The author, Dave Cameron, with Christine, his awesome wife
INTRODUCTION TO WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD?
After many years of maintaining this site, I am signing off. I hope that what was written here has in some way been a benefit to you. Au revoir! Dave C
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I, David Cameron, the author of this "illustrious" compilation of articles, am somewhat of an armchair philosopher (philo = love, sophy = wisdom). Very few people, if any, can go through life without having developed a means of interpreting the world around them ... to make sense of it; especially in today's world. I am no exception. My philo-sophy however, is intimately connected with my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ through His Word. My life would not make sense without Him. What about you?
The Bible tells us that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom - Psalm 111: 10 - (HL). Most people in this world however, do not even acknowledge GOD, let alone fear Him. Their philosophy has no place for a Supreme Being to whom they must answer. However, they will fear Him someday - hopefully not after it is too late.
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In case you haven't already noticed, the underlined phrases or words with (HL) along side of them are hyperlinks. They are my footnotes. Click on them and you will be brought to the appropriate website. Hopefully they all still work.
The Oxford English Dictionary defines religion generally as a pursuit or interest followed with devotion. Deny it if you will; we are all somewhat religious about something or other. If you dare to step on someones' "religious toes", you will soon find out how sensitive they really are about their fundamental religiously held beliefs. I have made that mistake a few times just recently. Ouch! Hopefully I will eventually learn to keep my opinions to myself on certain touchy subjects when on a one-to-one with people. It is for sure that nothing is to be gained when people get agitated and become argumentative.
Nevertheless, many people, especially today, are driven by various religions: A prominent one is the religion of politics, where one's hope is placed in politicians and in their Godless political theories - Some are religious about their bank accounts, the stock market and their investments - Some worship at the altar of "higher" education and science; relying on illustrious professors and scientists to answer all of the fundamental questions of life - Some bow the knee to sports idols. The Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup and the World Cup of Soccer are like high holy days of obligation to them: Add the NBA finals for Canadians - Many are very religious about their formal religion; mindlessly following rituals and doing good works that they believe will earn them eternal life - Numerous people are slaves to sex, but would not admit this fact. They just live for that next clandestine sexual encounter - A lot of us are religious about what we eat and how we exercise - Sadly, some are religious about the high brought on by illicit drugs - A significant segment of our population is very religious about the environment and evolutionary doctrine, placing even the smallest living creature on the same level, or even higher, than humans. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Grasshoppers and Earthworms is their official church - To be religious about something is inherent to our genes. We must worship something, anything, if not ourselves. We can make idols of just about anything. Almost every day I talk with a rather refined looking gentleman who "religiously" buys lottery tickets. He sits there at the coffee shop scratching on a pile of those little cards like a chicken. His hope is in those tickets. If he is smiling when I see him, then I know that he has just won enough money to buy some more tickets. Without knowing it, they have become his idol. He is very religious.
I will admit to something at the very start of my writings: From the time that my feet hit the floor in the morning, I am motivated by my faith in Jesus Christ and by His Word - the Bible. He is the centre of my life. He is the anchor of my soul. Many would say that I am thereby very religious, but I disagree. To me, being religious has too many repulsive connotations to it; like prayer beads hanging from a car rear view mirror, Saint Christopher medallions, saying the rosary, burning incense to and praying to statues, and other mindless mechanical rituals. My devotion to Christ however, is not mechanical, it is from my heart.
As you read on, you will quickly discern that I really don't care a lot about political correctness. That doesn't mean that I don't care about people. However, if I hurt feeling by my writing, then so be it. You are not forced to read it. Should a doctor refrain from applying a healing balm to a serious wound if he knew that it would inflict some pain on his patient? ... especially if the wound was potentially fatal? I think not. Wouldn't any compassionate doctor want to warn his patient about the severe consequences of neglecting a potentially fatal condition?
As a serious believer in Jesus Christ, I see myself somewhat in a similar role. Whereas a medical doctor would not be true to his/her calling if he/she neglected to tell a patient about their precarious state and about its sure remedy, I also desire to inform people of a major spiritual illness that leads, not just to temporal pain and physical death, but to eternal death (the second death), and to its sure remedy.
The universal healing balm for our terminal condition
True followers of Jesus Christ know the spiritual condition of most people in this world, because at one time they were all likewise afflicted. The universal pathogen that infects everyone is called sin (Romans 3: 23 (HL)). Physical death is one of its inevitable results. All must pass through that portal. For a born again believer however, it is the entrance to the presence of the Lord in heaven. On the other hand, if sin is not atoned for, it leads to a catastrophic result called eternal death - spiritual death (Romans 6: 23 (HL)), from which there is no escape. In this eternal state there will still be consciousness (Luke 16: 22-23 (HL)). There is however, a universal remedy that can be applied to all - regardless of social status, nation, gender or colour. It is free to all who humbly ask for it in faith. It is a gift (John 3: 16 (HL) & (Ephesians 2: 8-9 (HL). There is no cost to the recipient. It was made available to all at an enormous price to the giver. This universal healing balm or sin-solvent is the blood of Jesus Christ. I cannot repeat this often enough, this gift of eternal life in heaven cannot be earned. It is freely given to all who humbly ask for it by faith. By shedding His innocent sinless blood on the cross of Calvary, He paid the sin debt for everyone. "... and without shedding of blood is no remission." (Hebrews 9:22 (HL)). Only the one who asks in faith however, receives it. The One who gave this gift died, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later (1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 (HL). Philippians 2: 5-11 (HL describes the extent of His condescension and of His love for mankind. One would be an absolute fool to reject this offer. Oh did I forget to mention? This gift is also eternal. It is secure and can never be taken back. It is not dependant upon our good works before or after accepting it (1 John 5: 13 (HL)). Could there be any better news than this? That's why it is called The Gospel!!! You may be asking, 'how do I receive this free gift?" The Bible says in Romans 10: 9-10:
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
If you believe all of the above Scriptures, and have just done what this verse tells you to do; to confirm your faith by confessing your new commitment to someone else, then you are saved. You are now born again of the Spirit, as Jesus talked about in John 3. This is an event that happens between your spirit and the Holy Spirit deep within. The Bible compares it to a wind which cannot be seen (John 3: 8 (HL)).
Continue to share your new found faith with others. Find a good Bible-believing church and get baptized. Prayerfully read you Bible, beginning in the Gospel of John. These things are not a necessity for maintaining your salvation, because it is eternally secure. By doing these things however, you will be walking in the path of obedience to Christ, and thereby you will grow as a believer.
Here is another way to look at the human condition. Everyone who is alive on this earth is either on the path to eternal life, or they are on the path to eternal destruction (Matthew 7: 13-14 (HL)). One road is wide and the other road is narrow. The wide one is clogged with human traffic. The narrow one is much less travelled. Each path has its own gate. The end of each path is reached at the end of one's earthly life. One's fate is forever sealed at this point. There is no alternate route other than these two. One of these roads leads to heaven, while the other road leads to hell. Some trips don't last very long, while other trips last for a long time. No one knows in advance when their trip is going to be over. The way to the narrow road has been summarized in John 14: 6 (HL). Note that Jesus didn't call Himself a way, but the way. You can even make that choice right now if you want to. I've done the preaching now. The response is up to you. Remember that no decision is also a decision, and it isn't a good one.
A Few Pertinent Stories
A rich billionaire just recently paid off the debt (HL) of all of the graduating class at his alma mater - Morehouse College. Apparently he had been a student at that school.
Upon hearing of this gracious act, I was prompted to think of my benevolent Heavenly Father. Two thousand years ago He paid off all of the sin debt of the entire human race (past, present and future). His Son, who also graduated from this school of hard knocks, was the means of bestowing this matchless gift on all who will receive it by faith. The infinite price has been paid. One must however, receive it by faith, or it is non-effective.
The following is a link (HL) that I was given about a man who was rescued in a very dramatic fashion from the brink of Niagara Falls. You will be touched as you watch it. His precarious position so vividly portrays the state that most people presently find themselves in - on the brink of eternity. Most are not aware of this. In this case, the man's rescuers risked their very lives to save him.
If you do not yet know Christ, you are in an even worse position than this poor man was. You also are a mere breath or heart beat away from eternity. Take the time to watch the video. Heed the advice that has been given above. Pass these links on to anyone that you care for.
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The rest of my intro is a brief commentary on the sad state of our world. In a sense it is good news, because it is a clear sign of the soon return of the Lord Jesus Christ for His sheep (1 Timothy 3: 1-9 (HL)).
Enormous Philosophical/Spiritual Changes Are Happening
Over the last few of decades many serious revolutionary changes have occurred in this crazy out-of-control world. Although they are, for the most part, universal, these changes have especially germinated in the "civilized West". The internet has been the metastasizing agent; making the revolutions of the past pale by comparison. Good has become bad, and bad has become good. Immoral has become moral, and moral has become immoral. Truth has become lies and lies have become the truth. Things have degenerated so much that even the fixity of male and female genders is being seriously challenged. This is complete and utter idiocy! That isn't even the limit. It has not been reached yet. A majority of the Democratic Party in the USA expressed their support for a bill that would legalize abortion "after birth". This, as well as any form of infanticide, in or outside of the womb, is barbarism. As a senior citizen, I know what is next on their list - us. "We are a burden on the health system." It is time to turn off the lights and put the chairs away folks. We in the West are toast! God's judgement is pending. Fiction has become the new truth. Rationality has become irrationality. At least half of the "civilized" world considers the marriage of one woman to one man to be a relic of the past. As a result of all of this, there is turmoil on every level - family, social, local politics, national, intra-national and international. These are revolutionary times folks. Between nations, old alliances are being broken as new ones are being forged. Humans have learned nothing from history. They keep repeating all of the same old mistakes and expecting different results. All of these changes may, and I emphasize may, be harbingers of The Second Coming Of Christ (HL). However a number of clear events must first happen before The Lord returns. One of my articles is on this very subject. It is very interesting, if I may say so myself.
We Have Entered Perilous Times
In in all of my 74 years on this earth, I have never seen it to be in such a precarious state of upheaval - terrorism is everywhere - the normalization of sexual perversion of every kind is now accepted in the West. Mark my words: The next barrier to be crossed is bestiality. Seemingly irreversible political chaos, verging on civil war, is the present state in America and Europe - families are in turmoil everywhere due to infidelity and the ensuing widespread divorce - the relentless abortion holocaust keeps consuming the next generation - the drug epidemic in Western countries goes on - Canada is legalizing the use of marijuana - Toothless churches have left their first love to become innocuous entertainment centres (HL), The Bible is being challenged by well known pastors (HL), Infidelity is rampant in high places in churches (HL - Public education is more like "pubic" education (HL), and the list of unprecedented events is endless. If I was not a believer in Christ, and in His Word, I would be very apprehensive. However, I am very excited as I look towards the future. We live in unprecedented times. Tremendous opportunities lie before us. What a time to live in! The fields are ripe for harvest. Surely Christ is coming soon, but not before certain undeniable events happen first. See my article on The Second Coming.
The great apostle Paul predicted these times when he penned 2 Timothy 3: 1-7 and 2 Thessalonians 2: 3:
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
3. Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come except there come a falling away first, ...
The modern genocide called abortion
While perusing the news headlines on the net a while back, I ran into this particular link (HL). A group of young people exposed the evil workings of Planned Parenthood and the baby parts trade. This evil organization, highly revered by liberals, so epitomizes the spirit of immoral nihilism prevalent in the world today. There was a time not long ago when people like this were the exception - now they are in power. I believe that the producers of this clandestine video, not the perpetrators of these crimes, were brought to court for their under-cover expositions. Typical of modern-day justice, the good guys were treated as the bad guys. I believe that they are currently being sued for taking the video. These brave young people took an enormous risk by interviewing prominent abortionists by stealth, as they were enjoying a sumptious meal at their facilities. The admin-istrators of this abortiary were callously discussing the sale of "baby parts" obtained from abortions performed in their facilities. One would think, based on their "professional demeanor" and their detached attitude, that these evil people were talking about the used auto parts business - discussing the sale of fuel injectors, brake pads or alternators. Their time is coming. God will not forget their evil deeds.
Buried in one of the clips, a young nurse gives graphic details concerning what she was told to do during an abortion on a full term, still living out-of-the-womb child. It is heart wrenching! I doubt that the infamous Nazi Doctor Josef Mengele (HL) was even this heartless. For some reason, all of their film has now been released to the public.
In the light of what you have just seen, and much much more, is it still appropriate to pray: "God bless America", or "God bless Canada"? I firmly believe that we are long past the point of no return. Consider that the leader of the federal "Conservatives" has even pledged not to bring up the abortion issue any more. It is for sure that he will also not want to tamper with the LGBTQ issue either. They will continue to "rule the roost". With these things alone in mind, why would God bless us? If anything, we are awaiting a curse, not a blessing.
Rotten fruit from a rotten root
One issue in particular that defines the times that we live in is the issue of sodomy, or what is more commonly known as homosexuality. The group that is defined by this particular practice has become the darling of the academia and of the media; especially in Canada. If you hear the words diversity and tolerance today, you know that they are allusions to, or buzz words for, this "special" group. Consequently the government, at various levels, has been totally taken over by it. A mere 2% to 3% now controls the majority. This brings back memories of the genesis of the Nazi Party in pre-WW2 Germany. Accordingly, one can hate anything else, but not them. While real Bible-believing Christians and climate change deniers are fair game for the vitriol of the media; but do not even think of expressing dislike for this precious group of reprobates, or for their abominable practices. You will instantly be accused of "hate speech".
The following link is an example of the indoctrination that is going on in our public school (HL). You will notice that the "gay" vice principal in this video referred to a baby in the womb as a mere "collection of cells". Sounds to me like he is also a devote follower of the religion called Evolutionism. I believe that this loudmouth has since been fired.
The same sages that tell us that children can choose their gender after birth, and that it is a subjective choice, will out of the other side of their mouths say that one's "sexual orientation", i.e. LGBTQ..., is genetically predetermined...that there is a "gay" gene. They also teach that gender is a spectrum. This same group of people support the inclusion of Islam into our society, ignoring the fact that the LGBTQ crowd would be the first to be liquidated if they ever attained to power in the West; and that is a clear possibility. Is this the kind of illogical garbage that many university social "science" profs are getting big bucks for?
I really think that it is time to shut off the lights, put the chairs away, and tell everyone in the humanities departments of these institutions to resign and to go home and get a real job.
There are immutable laws in every realm
In the same way that there are immutable laws in science/physics, I also firmly believe there are immutable laws laid down by God in the spiritual/moral realm. Obeying these laws will not get a person to heaven; only placing one's faith in the substitutionary work of Christ will accomplish that. However, observance of the general moral laws laid down by God will at the least make for better citizens in any society; thus creating relative stability - a societal order in which it will be possible to have the liberty to raise good families and to live at peace with one another. Deny it or not; as goes the family and our churches, so goes society and civilization. If present trends continue, and the family is redefined by progressives, we will very soon end up with widespread tyranny - like a wild survival-of-the-fittest jungle. The hand-writing is on the wall.
The Degeneration of Society in the West
In the last half century or so our society, in Western countries in particular, has gone totally off the rails. Men have assumed women's roles and vice versa. Both husbands and wives have become the bread-winners with separate careers. The traditional God-established order in families - God - Father - Mother - Children - has been dissolved. "Christians" are being moulded by the world instead of the world being moulded by Christians. There is no family life left to speak of. It is the exception now-a-days. Even most of our once thriving churches have lost their leadership roles in this area in particular. They are afraid to speak the truth with boldness. They desire to be liked and accepted by all, not realizing that hatred by the world is a sign of a lively church. Was this not the case with our predecessors two millennia ago. Never-theless, hardly anyone even goes to church any more, let alone believes in the God of the Bible. One of my former students kidded us in the coffee shop a short time ago when he saw my wife and I dressed up in our good clothes on Sunday. In jest he asked us if we were going to an Amway meeting. I answered him that we were going to a One Way meeting.
The role of bringing up the children in our society has now gone to professional surrogates. Mom and Dad are too busy with their separate careers. Consequently the average number of children in a family in the West has long gone below the minimum average number required for replenishment. What is it at now...1.3 or 1.4; or maybe even lower? Many modern couples do not even have children. They, millennials especially, have huge ornate houses full of fancy furniture, toys, boats and expensive pets, but hardly any kids to enjoy them. They have their hearts fixed on monetary investments. Spiritual investments are not even on their radar screens. I observe this first hand when I go door-to-door in their neighbourhoods with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Tragically I encounter many young millennials who don't give a hoot about their spiritual well-being. The new generation are extremely selfish, not willing to sacrifice for the next generation, nor for eternity. They are more devoted to their exclusive pets than to their non-existent children.
As a society, we are beginning to reap the fruits of our labours. Have you ever seen more wild looking kids roaming our streets as now? Most of them have I-phone "soothers" in their hands. They cannot be without them. They sit in restaurants texting, rather than in commun-icating directly with anyone. Public school teachers have their hands full with children who are devoid of the most basic fundamentals of an orderly society, such as respect for authority. Their jobs are becoming as stressful as EMS workers.
Another foreign religious way of life (Islam) is waiting in the wings to replace this materialistic generation. It has no scruples about having families with 8, or 10, even 12 children. History has shown us that a numerical majority is not required to take over. (Note what the "gays" have done with 2% to 3% of the population.) Mark my words, if Christ does not return before then, this group will take over our countries. It is as inevitable as water running down hill, or more appropriately, as air rushing in to fill up a vacuum.
An analogy that only a physics teacher would appreciate
Sometimes I cannot help drawing analogies between the God-established laws in the physical realm and His established moral laws in the spiritual realm.
For example, let us consider the interplay of forces between particles in the nucleus of a large atom.
There are repulsive electrical forces, that under certain conditions, would blast the atomic nucleus into smaller parts. If a critical mass of these atoms exists, then this explosion can be continued and spread to other nearby nuclei (i.e. a chain reaction). In fractions of a second it can become cataclysmic.
On the other hand there are extremely strong attractive forces between adjacent particles an atom's nucleus which hold them together. Whenever the distance between adjacent nucleons exceeds a predetermined critical distance, these forces will quickly switch from attraction to repulsion. If these forces are kept in balance, a stable array of elements can exist which sustain life of all kinds on earth. That is why a limited number of elements exist in nature. (Note the wisdom of our Creator.) If a critical mass of fissile material is reached in a conglomeration of atoms, then a cataclysmic explosion will happen in which a tremendously large amount of energy is released according to E = mc^2. So, within the building blocks of matter we have the potential for destructive chaos or for stable constructive order.
Now let us consider a similar case in the moral realm. Sex was created by God as a strong natural compulsion/attraction in order for any species to procreate and to bind together. If humans use it in the way God intended, it will bond husbands and wives together in a wonderful way that will lead to the formation and the maintenance of strong stable families. This, in turn will, lead to a stable society. If, on the other hand, sex is treated without any moral restrictions (i.e. sex-at-distance, or "safe sex"), then this behaviour will lead to utter chaos in society. Sex will repel rather than hold together. Its misuse will never lead to stability. Structure will break down. Families will break up. We can see this process happening in our society today.
This is what the West is presently experiencing. We are learning that God's laws, in every realm, are immutable. There are wonderful rewards for obeying them and grave consequences for ignoring them.
Spiritual Global Disruption Prophesied
As one now looks at the spiritual state of this world however, there has also been a pronounced increase in another form of global disruption - a global disruption in the traditional social order in general - especially in Western countries - a moral disruption. This unprecedented state, at least for Canada, was predicted long ago by the Apostle Paul as he was inspired by the Holy Spirit. It is recorded in 2 Timothy 3:1-7 (HL). Those perilous times are here, my friend.
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
These are revolutionary times
Elsewhere in the world of social dynamics and morality, there is also chaos. Pride is shame and shame is pride. Gay once meant light hearted - not today. A person today can even be brought before a judge for their inner thoughts. What once was repugnant is now celebrated. Prostitutes are now respected "workers in the sex trade". It is almost as if the present generation is trying to relive the spirit of the French Revolution. Nothing surprises me any more. We are for sure setting the stage for the entrance of the Anti-Christ with his know-it-all entourage.
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Here is a list of topics that you may want to read:
WHEN IS JESUS RETURNING TO EARTH? (HL)
ABRAHAM'S BOSOM - AN OFFSHOOT OF DISPENSATIONALISM (HL)
IS CANADA A LOST CAUSE? (HL)
WILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS CORRUPT YOUR CHILDREN? (HL)
CHICAGO: A CITY OF TWO TALES (HL)
BIBLE VERSIONS PARTS 1 (HL) & 2 (HL)
EVOLUTION'S LEGACY PARTS 1 (HL) & 2 (HL)
VARIOUS LITERARY GEMS (HL)
THEISTIC EVOLUTION (HL)
THE EMERGENT AND THE SEEKER SENSITIVE MOVEMENTS (HL)
WHO IS THIS OPINIONATED GUY? (HL)
Welcome to my website! Thanks for dropping by. After you have read my material, please take a few minutes to send me some feedback at the e-mail address given below. Since I get a lot of visitors every day, I am curious about your responses to what I have written.
I, David Cameron, the author of this "illustrious" compilation of articles, am somewhat of an armchair philosopher (philo = love, sophy = wisdom). Very few people, if any, can go through life without having developed a means of interpreting the world around them ... to make sense of it; especially in today's world. I am no exception. My philo-sophy however, is intimately connected with my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ through His Word. My life would not make sense without Him. What about you?
The Bible tells us that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom - Psalm 111: 10 - (HL). Most people in this world however, do not even acknowledge GOD, let alone fear Him. Their philosophy has no place for a Supreme Being to whom they must answer. However, they will fear Him someday - hopefully not after it is too late.
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In case you haven't already noticed, the underlined phrases or words with (HL) along side of them are hyperlinks. They are my footnotes. Click on them and you will be brought to the appropriate website. Hopefully they all still work.
The Oxford English Dictionary defines religion generally as a pursuit or interest followed with devotion. Deny it if you will; we are all somewhat religious about something or other. If you dare to step on someones' "religious toes", you will soon find out how sensitive they really are about their fundamental religiously held beliefs. I have made that mistake a few times just recently. Ouch! Hopefully I will eventually learn to keep my opinions to myself on certain touchy subjects when on a one-to-one with people. It is for sure that nothing is to be gained when people get agitated and become argumentative.
Nevertheless, many people, especially today, are driven by various religions: A prominent one is the religion of politics, where one's hope is placed in politicians and in their Godless political theories - Some are religious about their bank accounts, the stock market and their investments - Some worship at the altar of "higher" education and science; relying on illustrious professors and scientists to answer all of the fundamental questions of life - Some bow the knee to sports idols. The Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup and the World Cup of Soccer are like high holy days of obligation to them: Add the NBA finals for Canadians - Many are very religious about their formal religion; mindlessly following rituals and doing good works that they believe will earn them eternal life - Numerous people are slaves to sex, but would not admit this fact. They just live for that next clandestine sexual encounter - A lot of us are religious about what we eat and how we exercise - Sadly, some are religious about the high brought on by illicit drugs - A significant segment of our population is very religious about the environment and evolutionary doctrine, placing even the smallest living creature on the same level, or even higher, than humans. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Grasshoppers and Earthworms is their official church - To be religious about something is inherent to our genes. We must worship something, anything, if not ourselves. We can make idols of just about anything. Almost every day I talk with a rather refined looking gentleman who "religiously" buys lottery tickets. He sits there at the coffee shop scratching on a pile of those little cards like a chicken. His hope is in those tickets. If he is smiling when I see him, then I know that he has just won enough money to buy some more tickets. Without knowing it, they have become his idol. He is very religious.
I will admit to something at the very start of my writings: From the time that my feet hit the floor in the morning, I am motivated by my faith in Jesus Christ and by His Word - the Bible. He is the centre of my life. He is the anchor of my soul. Many would say that I am thereby very religious, but I disagree. To me, being religious has too many repulsive connotations to it; like prayer beads hanging from a car rear view mirror, Saint Christopher medallions, saying the rosary, burning incense to and praying to statues, and other mindless mechanical rituals. My devotion to Christ however, is not mechanical, it is from my heart.
As you read on, you will quickly discern that I really don't care a lot about political correctness. That doesn't mean that I don't care about people. However, if I hurt feeling by my writing, then so be it. You are not forced to read it. Should a doctor refrain from applying a healing balm to a serious wound if he knew that it would inflict some pain on his patient? ... especially if the wound was potentially fatal? I think not. Wouldn't any compassionate doctor want to warn his patient about the severe consequences of neglecting a potentially fatal condition?
As a serious believer in Jesus Christ, I see myself somewhat in a similar role. Whereas a medical doctor would not be true to his/her calling if he/she neglected to tell a patient about their precarious state and about its sure remedy, I also desire to inform people of a major spiritual illness that leads, not just to temporal pain and physical death, but to eternal death (the second death), and to its sure remedy.
The universal healing balm for our terminal condition
True followers of Jesus Christ know the spiritual condition of most people in this world, because at one time they were all likewise afflicted. The universal pathogen that infects everyone is called sin (Romans 3: 23 (HL)). Physical death is one of its inevitable results. All must pass through that portal. For a born again believer however, it is the entrance to the presence of the Lord in heaven. On the other hand, if sin is not atoned for, it leads to a catastrophic result called eternal death - spiritual death (Romans 6: 23 (HL)), from which there is no escape. In this eternal state there will still be consciousness (Luke 16: 22-23 (HL)). There is however, a universal remedy that can be applied to all - regardless of social status, nation, gender or colour. It is free to all who humbly ask for it in faith. It is a gift (John 3: 16 (HL) & (Ephesians 2: 8-9 (HL). There is no cost to the recipient. It was made available to all at an enormous price to the giver. This universal healing balm or sin-solvent is the blood of Jesus Christ. I cannot repeat this often enough, this gift of eternal life in heaven cannot be earned. It is freely given to all who humbly ask for it by faith. By shedding His innocent sinless blood on the cross of Calvary, He paid the sin debt for everyone. "... and without shedding of blood is no remission." (Hebrews 9:22 (HL)). Only the one who asks in faith however, receives it. The One who gave this gift died, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later (1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 (HL). Philippians 2: 5-11 (HL describes the extent of His condescension and of His love for mankind. One would be an absolute fool to reject this offer. Oh did I forget to mention? This gift is also eternal. It is secure and can never be taken back. It is not dependant upon our good works before or after accepting it (1 John 5: 13 (HL)). Could there be any better news than this? That's why it is called The Gospel!!! You may be asking, 'how do I receive this free gift?" The Bible says in Romans 10: 9-10:
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
If you believe all of the above Scriptures, and have just done what this verse tells you to do; to confirm your faith by confessing your new commitment to someone else, then you are saved. You are now born again of the Spirit, as Jesus talked about in John 3. This is an event that happens between your spirit and the Holy Spirit deep within. The Bible compares it to a wind which cannot be seen (John 3: 8 (HL)).
Continue to share your new found faith with others. Find a good Bible-believing church and get baptized. Prayerfully read you Bible, beginning in the Gospel of John. These things are not a necessity for maintaining your salvation, because it is eternally secure. By doing these things however, you will be walking in the path of obedience to Christ, and thereby you will grow as a believer.
Here is another way to look at the human condition. Everyone who is alive on this earth is either on the path to eternal life, or they are on the path to eternal destruction (Matthew 7: 13-14 (HL)). One road is wide and the other road is narrow. The wide one is clogged with human traffic. The narrow one is much less travelled. Each path has its own gate. The end of each path is reached at the end of one's earthly life. One's fate is forever sealed at this point. There is no alternate route other than these two. One of these roads leads to heaven, while the other road leads to hell. Some trips don't last very long, while other trips last for a long time. No one knows in advance when their trip is going to be over. The way to the narrow road has been summarized in John 14: 6 (HL). Note that Jesus didn't call Himself a way, but the way. You can even make that choice right now if you want to. I've done the preaching now. The response is up to you. Remember that no decision is also a decision, and it isn't a good one.
A Few Pertinent Stories
A rich billionaire just recently paid off the debt (HL) of all of the graduating class at his alma mater - Morehouse College. Apparently he had been a student at that school.
Upon hearing of this gracious act, I was prompted to think of my benevolent Heavenly Father. Two thousand years ago He paid off all of the sin debt of the entire human race (past, present and future). His Son, who also graduated from this school of hard knocks, was the means of bestowing this matchless gift on all who will receive it by faith. The infinite price has been paid. One must however, receive it by faith, or it is non-effective.
The following is a link (HL) that I was given about a man who was rescued in a very dramatic fashion from the brink of Niagara Falls. You will be touched as you watch it. His precarious position so vividly portrays the state that most people presently find themselves in - on the brink of eternity. Most are not aware of this. In this case, the man's rescuers risked their very lives to save him.
If you do not yet know Christ, you are in an even worse position than this poor man was. You also are a mere breath or heart beat away from eternity. Take the time to watch the video. Heed the advice that has been given above. Pass these links on to anyone that you care for.
If you ever have any questions about what I have written above, contact me at:
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I would be more than willing to help you in whatever way that I can.
The rest of my intro is a brief commentary on the sad state of our world. In a sense it is good news, because it is a clear sign of the soon return of the Lord Jesus Christ for His sheep (1 Timothy 3: 1-9 (HL)).
Enormous Philosophical/Spiritual Changes Are Happening
Over the last few of decades many serious revolutionary changes have occurred in this crazy out-of-control world. Although they are, for the most part, universal, these changes have especially germinated in the "civilized West". The internet has been the metastasizing agent; making the revolutions of the past pale by comparison. Good has become bad, and bad has become good. Immoral has become moral, and moral has become immoral. Truth has become lies and lies have become the truth. Things have degenerated so much that even the fixity of male and female genders is being seriously challenged. This is complete and utter idiocy! That isn't even the limit. It has not been reached yet. A majority of the Democratic Party in the USA expressed their support for a bill that would legalize abortion "after birth". This, as well as any form of infanticide, in or outside of the womb, is barbarism. As a senior citizen, I know what is next on their list - us. "We are a burden on the health system." It is time to turn off the lights and put the chairs away folks. We in the West are toast! God's judgement is pending. Fiction has become the new truth. Rationality has become irrationality. At least half of the "civilized" world considers the marriage of one woman to one man to be a relic of the past. As a result of all of this, there is turmoil on every level - family, social, local politics, national, intra-national and international. These are revolutionary times folks. Between nations, old alliances are being broken as new ones are being forged. Humans have learned nothing from history. They keep repeating all of the same old mistakes and expecting different results. All of these changes may, and I emphasize may, be harbingers of The Second Coming Of Christ (HL). However a number of clear events must first happen before The Lord returns. One of my articles is on this very subject. It is very interesting, if I may say so myself.
We Have Entered Perilous Times
In in all of my 74 years on this earth, I have never seen it to be in such a precarious state of upheaval - terrorism is everywhere - the normalization of sexual perversion of every kind is now accepted in the West. Mark my words: The next barrier to be crossed is bestiality. Seemingly irreversible political chaos, verging on civil war, is the present state in America and Europe - families are in turmoil everywhere due to infidelity and the ensuing widespread divorce - the relentless abortion holocaust keeps consuming the next generation - the drug epidemic in Western countries goes on - Canada is legalizing the use of marijuana - Toothless churches have left their first love to become innocuous entertainment centres (HL), The Bible is being challenged by well known pastors (HL), Infidelity is rampant in high places in churches (HL - Public education is more like "pubic" education (HL), and the list of unprecedented events is endless. If I was not a believer in Christ, and in His Word, I would be very apprehensive. However, I am very excited as I look towards the future. We live in unprecedented times. Tremendous opportunities lie before us. What a time to live in! The fields are ripe for harvest. Surely Christ is coming soon, but not before certain undeniable events happen first. See my article on The Second Coming.
The great apostle Paul predicted these times when he penned 2 Timothy 3: 1-7 and 2 Thessalonians 2: 3:
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
3. Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come except there come a falling away first, ...
The modern genocide called abortion
While perusing the news headlines on the net a while back, I ran into this particular link (HL). A group of young people exposed the evil workings of Planned Parenthood and the baby parts trade. This evil organization, highly revered by liberals, so epitomizes the spirit of immoral nihilism prevalent in the world today. There was a time not long ago when people like this were the exception - now they are in power. I believe that the producers of this clandestine video, not the perpetrators of these crimes, were brought to court for their under-cover expositions. Typical of modern-day justice, the good guys were treated as the bad guys. I believe that they are currently being sued for taking the video. These brave young people took an enormous risk by interviewing prominent abortionists by stealth, as they were enjoying a sumptious meal at their facilities. The admin-istrators of this abortiary were callously discussing the sale of "baby parts" obtained from abortions performed in their facilities. One would think, based on their "professional demeanor" and their detached attitude, that these evil people were talking about the used auto parts business - discussing the sale of fuel injectors, brake pads or alternators. Their time is coming. God will not forget their evil deeds.
Buried in one of the clips, a young nurse gives graphic details concerning what she was told to do during an abortion on a full term, still living out-of-the-womb child. It is heart wrenching! I doubt that the infamous Nazi Doctor Josef Mengele (HL) was even this heartless. For some reason, all of their film has now been released to the public.
In the light of what you have just seen, and much much more, is it still appropriate to pray: "God bless America", or "God bless Canada"? I firmly believe that we are long past the point of no return. Consider that the leader of the federal "Conservatives" has even pledged not to bring up the abortion issue any more. It is for sure that he will also not want to tamper with the LGBTQ issue either. They will continue to "rule the roost". With these things alone in mind, why would God bless us? If anything, we are awaiting a curse, not a blessing.
Rotten fruit from a rotten root
One issue in particular that defines the times that we live in is the issue of sodomy, or what is more commonly known as homosexuality. The group that is defined by this particular practice has become the darling of the academia and of the media; especially in Canada. If you hear the words diversity and tolerance today, you know that they are allusions to, or buzz words for, this "special" group. Consequently the government, at various levels, has been totally taken over by it. A mere 2% to 3% now controls the majority. This brings back memories of the genesis of the Nazi Party in pre-WW2 Germany. Accordingly, one can hate anything else, but not them. While real Bible-believing Christians and climate change deniers are fair game for the vitriol of the media; but do not even think of expressing dislike for this precious group of reprobates, or for their abominable practices. You will instantly be accused of "hate speech".
The following link is an example of the indoctrination that is going on in our public school (HL). You will notice that the "gay" vice principal in this video referred to a baby in the womb as a mere "collection of cells". Sounds to me like he is also a devote follower of the religion called Evolutionism. I believe that this loudmouth has since been fired.
The same sages that tell us that children can choose their gender after birth, and that it is a subjective choice, will out of the other side of their mouths say that one's "sexual orientation", i.e. LGBTQ..., is genetically predetermined...that there is a "gay" gene. They also teach that gender is a spectrum. This same group of people support the inclusion of Islam into our society, ignoring the fact that the LGBTQ crowd would be the first to be liquidated if they ever attained to power in the West; and that is a clear possibility. Is this the kind of illogical garbage that many university social "science" profs are getting big bucks for?
I really think that it is time to shut off the lights, put the chairs away, and tell everyone in the humanities departments of these institutions to resign and to go home and get a real job.
There are immutable laws in every realm
In the same way that there are immutable laws in science/physics, I also firmly believe there are immutable laws laid down by God in the spiritual/moral realm. Obeying these laws will not get a person to heaven; only placing one's faith in the substitutionary work of Christ will accomplish that. However, observance of the general moral laws laid down by God will at the least make for better citizens in any society; thus creating relative stability - a societal order in which it will be possible to have the liberty to raise good families and to live at peace with one another. Deny it or not; as goes the family and our churches, so goes society and civilization. If present trends continue, and the family is redefined by progressives, we will very soon end up with widespread tyranny - like a wild survival-of-the-fittest jungle. The hand-writing is on the wall.
The Degeneration of Society in the West
In the last half century or so our society, in Western countries in particular, has gone totally off the rails. Men have assumed women's roles and vice versa. Both husbands and wives have become the bread-winners with separate careers. The traditional God-established order in families - God - Father - Mother - Children - has been dissolved. "Christians" are being moulded by the world instead of the world being moulded by Christians. There is no family life left to speak of. It is the exception now-a-days. Even most of our once thriving churches have lost their leadership roles in this area in particular. They are afraid to speak the truth with boldness. They desire to be liked and accepted by all, not realizing that hatred by the world is a sign of a lively church. Was this not the case with our predecessors two millennia ago. Never-theless, hardly anyone even goes to church any more, let alone believes in the God of the Bible. One of my former students kidded us in the coffee shop a short time ago when he saw my wife and I dressed up in our good clothes on Sunday. In jest he asked us if we were going to an Amway meeting. I answered him that we were going to a One Way meeting.
The role of bringing up the children in our society has now gone to professional surrogates. Mom and Dad are too busy with their separate careers. Consequently the average number of children in a family in the West has long gone below the minimum average number required for replenishment. What is it at now...1.3 or 1.4; or maybe even lower? Many modern couples do not even have children. They, millennials especially, have huge ornate houses full of fancy furniture, toys, boats and expensive pets, but hardly any kids to enjoy them. They have their hearts fixed on monetary investments. Spiritual investments are not even on their radar screens. I observe this first hand when I go door-to-door in their neighbourhoods with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Tragically I encounter many young millennials who don't give a hoot about their spiritual well-being. The new generation are extremely selfish, not willing to sacrifice for the next generation, nor for eternity. They are more devoted to their exclusive pets than to their non-existent children.
As a society, we are beginning to reap the fruits of our labours. Have you ever seen more wild looking kids roaming our streets as now? Most of them have I-phone "soothers" in their hands. They cannot be without them. They sit in restaurants texting, rather than in commun-icating directly with anyone. Public school teachers have their hands full with children who are devoid of the most basic fundamentals of an orderly society, such as respect for authority. Their jobs are becoming as stressful as EMS workers.
Another foreign religious way of life (Islam) is waiting in the wings to replace this materialistic generation. It has no scruples about having families with 8, or 10, even 12 children. History has shown us that a numerical majority is not required to take over. (Note what the "gays" have done with 2% to 3% of the population.) Mark my words, if Christ does not return before then, this group will take over our countries. It is as inevitable as water running down hill, or more appropriately, as air rushing in to fill up a vacuum.
An analogy that only a physics teacher would appreciate
Sometimes I cannot help drawing analogies between the God-established laws in the physical realm and His established moral laws in the spiritual realm.
For example, let us consider the interplay of forces between particles in the nucleus of a large atom.
There are repulsive electrical forces, that under certain conditions, would blast the atomic nucleus into smaller parts. If a critical mass of these atoms exists, then this explosion can be continued and spread to other nearby nuclei (i.e. a chain reaction). In fractions of a second it can become cataclysmic.
On the other hand there are extremely strong attractive forces between adjacent particles an atom's nucleus which hold them together. Whenever the distance between adjacent nucleons exceeds a predetermined critical distance, these forces will quickly switch from attraction to repulsion. If these forces are kept in balance, a stable array of elements can exist which sustain life of all kinds on earth. That is why a limited number of elements exist in nature. (Note the wisdom of our Creator.) If a critical mass of fissile material is reached in a conglomeration of atoms, then a cataclysmic explosion will happen in which a tremendously large amount of energy is released according to E = mc^2. So, within the building blocks of matter we have the potential for destructive chaos or for stable constructive order.
Now let us consider a similar case in the moral realm. Sex was created by God as a strong natural compulsion/attraction in order for any species to procreate and to bind together. If humans use it in the way God intended, it will bond husbands and wives together in a wonderful way that will lead to the formation and the maintenance of strong stable families. This, in turn will, lead to a stable society. If, on the other hand, sex is treated without any moral restrictions (i.e. sex-at-distance, or "safe sex"), then this behaviour will lead to utter chaos in society. Sex will repel rather than hold together. Its misuse will never lead to stability. Structure will break down. Families will break up. We can see this process happening in our society today.
This is what the West is presently experiencing. We are learning that God's laws, in every realm, are immutable. There are wonderful rewards for obeying them and grave consequences for ignoring them.
Spiritual Global Disruption Prophesied
As one now looks at the spiritual state of this world however, there has also been a pronounced increase in another form of global disruption - a global disruption in the traditional social order in general - especially in Western countries - a moral disruption. This unprecedented state, at least for Canada, was predicted long ago by the Apostle Paul as he was inspired by the Holy Spirit. It is recorded in 2 Timothy 3:1-7 (HL). Those perilous times are here, my friend.
1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
These are revolutionary times
Elsewhere in the world of social dynamics and morality, there is also chaos. Pride is shame and shame is pride. Gay once meant light hearted - not today. A person today can even be brought before a judge for their inner thoughts. What once was repugnant is now celebrated. Prostitutes are now respected "workers in the sex trade". It is almost as if the present generation is trying to relive the spirit of the French Revolution. Nothing surprises me any more. We are for sure setting the stage for the entrance of the Anti-Christ with his know-it-all entourage.
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