Archive for September 2000
Inspiration and Illumination
The Revelation of God – Part 2 A father was approached by his young son who proudly said, “I know what the Bible means!” His father replied, “So son, know what the Bible means?” “Sure,” the young fellow confidently answered. “It means Basic Information Before Leaving Earth” (B.I.B.L.E.).” That’s a pretty good way to put…
Read MoreThe Revelation of God
The meaning of revelation “What does ‘revelation’ mean? What is the meaning of ‘inspiration’? And how would you define ‘illumination’? Can you have revelation without inspiration? Or inspiration without illumination?” These were questions raised in a Bible class in Philadelphia School of Bible years ago. I was visiting the college for a day and found…
Read MoreA Higher View
When I consider a higher view, I’m reminded of my visit to the C.N. Tower in Toronto. Overlooking Lake Ontario stands this tower which is the world’s tallest building and free-standing structure (1,815′ or 555.3 meters high). We took the glass elevator up to the 360 degree observation deck. Not only is the panorama of…
Read MoreHow to Have True Assurance, Part 2
“How to have True Assurance” part 2 In each issue of Readers’ Digest magazine, there is a feature article identified as “Drama in Real Life.” The stories are exciting adventures of near-death mishaps and heroic rescues. What a relief to follow the narrative to the point where those in danger are delivered. It reminds me…
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