by Mike James
One of the arguments critics of the Bible make is that there are seeming contradictions in the Scriptures. I disagree with that assessment. Careful study of the Scriptures will reveal the seeming contradictions can be resolved.
One of these seeming discrepancies revolves around the person of King Abijah (Abijam) of Judah. In the book of Kings, this king’s name is Abijam (1 Kings 15:1), while in Chronicles, he is called Abijah (2 Chronicles 11:21-22).
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Greetings,
CGI Springfield will have services for Atonement on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the IBEW Hall at 2902 E Division St, Springfield, MO.
This is a fasting day that begins the evening before so there will be no food or drinks at services.
David
Is it Christ or is there someone else controlling your life?
by Mike James
Worship is defined as reverence and adoration of God. This can be done in numerous ways. When we attend Sabbath and holy-day services we are expressing reverence for God. Studying His words and praying to Him can be included in worship. Singing hymns to God and helping other brethren are also forms of worship for God. But let’s not forget the idea of giving (tithes and offerings) as a form of worship too.
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Greetings,
CGI Springfield will have services for Feast of Trumpets Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. CST at the IBEW Hall at 2902 E Division St, Springfield, MO.
Following services we will have a potluck.
David
With all the mistakes that King David made, why is he called “A man after God’s own heart”?
by Mike James
“Only great pain is the ultimate liberator of the spirit…. I doubt that such pain makes us ‘better’; but I know that it makes us more profound.”—Frederich Nietzsche.
“To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.”—Nietzsche
“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.”—Nietzsche
I don’t know if Nietzsche read his Bible, but he seemed to know a bit about pain and suffering.
One of the primary arguments non-believers make against Christianity is that if God is good and defined as love, why does He allow so much pain and suffering in the world? Obviously, since He is God, He would have the capability to remove the pain and suffering. This is a bigger question than I have the room to address in this short blog, but I want to provide a partial answer by addressing the positive side of pain.
Continue readingWe live in a world where news is constantly about war, thefts, murders, social conflicts and so on. It is easy to forget that God put in place a plan to make us His children and give us the Kingdom prepared before the foundation of the world.
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