John 16:33: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
America’s political landscape in 2024 erupted like a volcano of unprecedented events, with each week seeming to bring another dramatic chapter in the nation’s story. Donald Trump’s trajectory resembled something out of ancient mythology—a modern Phoenix tale played out in courtrooms and campaign trails, with the former president and his movement repeatedly facing challenges only to resurge with renewed vigor and eventually survive victorious.
Meanwhile, the global stage transformed into a web of concurrent conflicts. The world held its breath as multiple war zones sparked international tension—from the strategic complexities of the Russia/Ukraine conflict to the volatile situation in Israel to the ongoing struggles in Syria. Iran’s role in regional politics added another layer of complexity to an already intricate international crisis. Even North Korea continues to rear its ugly head.
This turbulent period tested alliances, challenged democratic institutions, and reshaped global power dynamics in ways that will likely reverberate for years to come.
I continue to work weekly to bring you relevant biblical topics that will build your understanding and confidence in a world gone sideways.
Here are the top 10 articles of 2024 for your review. Thanks for your continued support—The Inevitable Truth.
Good Times Create Weak Men
There is a modern proverb (often attributed to the novelist G. Michael Hopf) that goes, “Weak men create hard times, hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men.”
Biblical Q&A: Why did God only save 8 people in the flood of Noah?
In Noah’s Flood, all humanity was destroyed except eight people. Why?
Biblical Q&A – Should Christians Rebuke Satan?
James 4:7: “…Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
Understanding Scripture – Principles of Interpretation
Now that we have a translation with which we’re comfortable (and again, there are no perfect translations, although some are more accurate than others), it would be helpful to review a system of interpreting that has proven to result in the most precise understanding.
The Devil Made Me Do It
2 Corinthians 11:14, “…even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.”
Exploring the Wisdom Embedded in The Parables: The Sower and the Seed
Summary
The Foundations of Belief: Exploring the Core Doctrines of Christianity – The Bible
What are Christian Doctrines?
Embracing the Fragility of Life: Finding Purpose
1 Peter 1:24 above speaks to the fragility of life. James 4:14, also addresses this, remarking, “Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.”
Exploring the Wisdom Embedded in Biblical Parables: The Wheat and the Tares
Matthew 7:14: “…the gate is narrow and the way is constricted that leads to [eternal] life, and there are few who find it.”
Understanding Scripture – The Challenges of Translations
The Bible was written in three languages. The New Testament was written in Koine Greek, a simplified form of Classical Greek, while the Old Testament was mostly written in Hebrew. Aramaic, the traditional language of the Jewish people at the time of Christ, appears both in the Old Testament, for example, in portions …
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