A Week’s Worth of Tweets for 2009-08-21

A Week’s Worth of Tweets for 2009-08-21

by | Aug 21, 2009 | Twitter

James and Jenny-lyn’s first dance at their wedding reception last night: http://bit.ly/ELL5K # Trying to shake off the sluggishness. Time for some Italian Roast and time in the word & prayer; my heart is desperate for it this morning. # Just finished our Pastor’s Meeting-now for lunch and Meet the Press! # RT @Phil_Johnson_: RT @Rick_Holland: John MacArthur out of surgery for knee replacement. Dr. said it went well. # Home from a productive afternoon and an enjoyable night out with Kel. Going to work on a few blog posts, a little reading and to bed. # Just finished preaching at a nursing home now headed to meet with some pastors. Which group will be more fun? I’m not sure. # Great meeting with brother pastors, some I’ve never met. Now at the hospital … Getting a TB test; adoption issue-makes me a worthy dad. # Back to the office for a little desk work before heading home to play with the girls. # Headed home to play with the girls # Running through the headlines, sipping Italian Roast (it’s coffee dear ones)-about to dive into the word and prayer. # Gym time # Headed to court-we may find out today if we will be able adopt Mya. # Court just terminated parental rights for Mya. She’s cleared for adoption-prolly in 3 mos. Same judge we had at Brie’s adoption hearing. # Slow morning getting started. Time to steep my heart in God’s Word and prayer. Good group and discussion at last night’s class on communion. # Just finished up with the gym now headed back to do some...
Characteristics of the Anti-Christ – Part 2

Characteristics of the Anti-Christ – Part 2

by | Aug 20, 2009 | Biblical Studies, Eschatology, Featured Articles

Final thoughts on the antichrist from 2 Thessalonians 2. Intro &  Part 1 His Revealing Brings His Undoing (v  8 ) Only when the restrainer is removed will the “mystery of lawlessness” or the man of lawlessness be revealed. The removal of the restrainer brings the revelation of the antichrist. Paul did not believe that his day was that day. In fact, whoever this man of lawlessness is, he will be personally undone by the coming of Jesus Christ who “will slay [him] with the breath of His mouth” (Revelation 19:15, 19-21 – the terminology is very similar). His Deception is Energized by Satan (v 9a) The coming of the man of lawlessness is connected directly to the activity of Satan. His actions are not merely parallel to those of Satan’s. The terminology suggests that his actions are the working, energy, power, and very activity of Satan himself. Satan runs the show with this man as his puppet (Revelation 13:2). His Deception is Exalted by Signs (v 9b). The primary tools of the antichrist are signs and false wonders; two elements connected together: miraculous displays of supernatural power (Matthew 24:24). These are truly supernatural abilities. His miracles and supernatural signs are reminiscent of those performed by Jesus and the apostles of the 1st century. This is far more than world-wide influence or electoral skill. This man publicly appears to be supernatural. His Deception is Embraced by Sinners (v 10) This man of lawlessness will possess the power to be overtly wicked and still convince people that his actions are God-centered. What is fascinating is that the text indicates that...

Microsoft’s new Office 2010

by | Aug 19, 2009 | Technology

Just when I left Outlook and PC, Office gets their act together.  I’m not sure I’m convinced.  It would take a lot for me to pay for Outlook again. Microsoft”™s new Office 2010 brings Office back from the dead (tons of...