Is this our Last Trump?

As I was listening to the Alex Jones Show I heard him say something that really grabbed my attention:

“[President] Trump is only…a preparation to get God’s people ready, so they can see the full evil of the enemy…This is the big gulp of air, when we are in the rip current, getting air into our lungs, before being pulled down into the greatest test our species has ever faced…but on the other side of that, when we’ve been brought lower than anybody has ever been brought, God will intervene.”

Alex does not consider himself to be a theologian, but his words struck a chord with me. It reminded me of Ezekiel 33:1-5.

“Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman: If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people; Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head. He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.”  

The watchman was to stand upon the wall and diligently look for the enemy. If he saw them coming, he was to blow the trumpet to warn the people. If the people heard and prepared, then they had a chance to face the enemy and fight. But if they ignored the watchman, and they were destroyed by the enemy, then the fault rested upon them. It was not the watchman’s burden if they ignored the warning.

I’ve had this thought for a while now. One that I’ve kept to myself, except for telling my wife. It wasn’t until I listened to that radio show that it put it all together.  

What if Trump is not here to save, or turn America around. What if he’s not going to pull this nation back from the brink, but he is only here to prepare the saints by revealing the approaching enemy.  He is a watchman on the wall, blowing that Trumpet, one last time.

So many Christians have been blind to the devil’s devises. They did not see the approaching enemy. But now, he is fully exposed. You would have to be a fool to not see the evil that wants to do nothing but destroy this nation. And not just this nation, but all nations that have enjoyed God’s blessings.

To blow the trumpet is an act of mercy. To warn, is to love. To reveal, is God’s grace.  Amos 3:7 says, “Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.”

In 1984, Romanian pastor Dumitru Duduman, grandfather of Evangelist Michael Boldea, was given a vision of what was to befall this nation in the distant future.

… "Remember this, Dumitru.  The Russian spies have discovered where the nuclear warehouses are in America.  When the Americans will think that it is peace and safety - from the middle of the country, some of the people will start fighting against the government.  The government will be busy with internal problems.  Then from the ocean, from Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico,,.." (He told me two other countries, but I didn't remember what they were.) "...they will bomb the nuclear warehouses.  When they explode, America will burn!" ( www.handofhelp.com/vision_1.php )

I think it’s safe to say that for those who oppose this presidency, they will not stop. They will not stop the riots, the protests, nor the violence. Every day it grows more and more. With every action that Trump takes, the opposition escalates their actions.

Movie stars, journalists, protestors, and even politicians have called for his assassination. They call for more resistance and extreme violence. They have even called for the outright murder of others in the streets. 

I believe that in the not too distant future, we will see military troops on the streets. The people will be fighting against the government. Then…God help us.

It’s time for all of us, that call Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, to prepare our hearts, our minds, and our spirits. This battle is not against the physical, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Eph 6:12)

So how do we prepare for what’s coming?

“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; (Eph 6:13-18)

Turn away from your sins. Repent! Give your whole life to Jesus Christ. Make Him the Lord and Savior of your life. This is how you prepare for what is to come.

I sincerely hope that I’m wrong about this. I truly hope that I’m just seeing a hurricane in a rain drop.

Never the less, Pray and ask the Lord if this is true.

God Bless.

Delightful Bondage?

We received a phone call late one night from a dear friend.  The voice on the other end was filled with tears and trembling.  The words were almost imperceptible.  But finally they made their way through; “He left me!” 

The conversation dragged long into the night, but not like the weeks and months which followed.  They lasted much longer.  Several nights a week my wife and I would invite the family in to talk about their confusion, pain, heartache, and loss. 

We pleaded with the husband to return. It was his duty to provide and lead his family and not abandon them for some “hot-thang”.  We detailed for him the pain that had come and would continue to come because of his need to be “free” from the shackles of marriage.  But all of it fell on deaf ears.

As the weeks became months, and the months became years, it was like watching a slow train wreck that we could not stop.  We could walk into it, but we could not rescue those in the midst of it.  We helped to soften the blow by being a shoulder to cry on, a couch to fall asleep on, and a home to which they could run.  But other then that, we could do nothing but watch and wait.  In time, the visits diminished, the tears dried up, but the pain remained like hot lava that was crusted over, hiding the hot seething anger below.  

Then another painful truth emerged; sin begets sin.  It doesn't matter who started it.  Eventually it will breed like unsupervised rabbits.  We thought the train wreck had stopped, but discovered that it only jumped rails and continued down another path. 

Drugs, alcohol, rebellion, and many other forms of iniquity found their way into the lives of those that were once considered victims.  And justification for ones behavior was discovered under every nook and cranny.  Needless to say, none of it looked like freedom.  In the end, some recovered and carried on as best they could, while others never recovered.

The story above does not represent one incident, but an amalgamation of many incidents that my wife and I experienced over the years in our attempt to help others that were going through a terrible time in their life.

I've heard many non-believers say; “To follow the Bible as a guide for your life is to put yourself into bondage.”   In other words, they are free to do as they please, while I am imprisoned by His commands.

What the non-believer doesn't seem to understand is that the Lord’s commands are not there to enslave us or to put us into bondage.  They are there to free us from the bondage of sin. 

Psalm 119:105 says; “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”   Along with reflecting God’s righteousness, and leading us to salvation, his Word is there to guide and protect us from the dangers brought on by sin.

For example, the story above illustrates that one man’s desire to be free from marriage – by committing adultery – inevitably damages relationships that took years to build; and not just with his wife and children.  It destroys relationships with friends, family, and co-workers.  It also causes others to fall into sin which leads to more damaged lives.  Finances and property are lost and ruined.   Friendships and trust between affected parties can take forever to mend, if they ever do mend.    

The damage caused by one sin can bring many into emotional bondage, financial bondage, physical bondage, and even worse, death.  The aftermath of ignoring God’s commands does not lead to freedom; it leads to bondage and enslavement. 

Our children have learned that if they lie to us, they will be grounded.  Once grounded, they can no longer talk to or spend time with their friends nor do they get to watch their favorite television programs.  They are pretty much bound to the house or their room.  Ask them if they feel free and you’ll get a quick response; “NO!”

I could go on and on – stealing, coveting, lying, fornication, disobeying parents, etc – but in every case, each commandment that is broken leads the person into some type of bondage.   The ultimate bondage however is the sin of denying Jesus Christ.  That is a bondage that will last for all eternity. 

Therefore, to say that I’m in “bondage” when I follow God’s commands is to be naïve to the consequences of sin.   I am free when I walk in His commands.   When I abstain from lying to my wife, or to my parents, or to my children; then I can have a rewarding relationship with them for years to come.  They can put their confidence in me.  They can trust me when I say I’m going to do this or that.  I am free from the consequences that a lie can bring.

To put it simply, every command given to us from the Lord is there for our benefit.  

To follow His commands does not however guarantee that life will be simple and easy.  Like I said earlier, the consequences of sin have a wide and lasting impact on others.   Just think through each of the commands and you will see how sin can and does destroy the lives of others that were not even partakers of that sin. 

Therefore, if to abide in Jesus Christ and His Word is bondage by a non-believers definition; then I must say, it is a delightful one!

Omniscient Bronze Age Goat Herders

I've heard many an atheist say that the Bible was written by a smattering of uneducated Bronze Age goat herders.  Of course they say many other things, but never the less, the comment sums up their view of the Bible.  That being, a bunch of imbeciles wrote the book; therefore, why believe it.  

And I would agree.  If it were written by a bunch of idiots, then I would only look upon it as a story and nothing else.  Maybe it had some nuggets of wisdom, but other then that, it would be worthless.  To base your whole life on the opinions of fallible people would be…well…asinine.

Apparently my atheist friends however were not aware that these imbeciles were omniscient.  Well...not exactly.  But they were directed by an omniscient God to write the Scriptures. 

A highly coveted ideal that most atheists embrace is the scientific method.  If a truth claim is neither testable nor repeatable - producing empirical data that can be peer reviewed - then it cannot be considered reliable or factual.   

And I would agree.  If the Bible could not stand up against scrutiny, then why believe it.  If it cannot prove that it is of divine origin, then why accept it as such. 

So…is there empirical data for the Bible that is 1) testable and repeatable, 2) can be submitted for peer review, 3) and can demonstrate that the Bible was written by an omniscient mind?

I’m so glad you asked that.  Below is an interview I did with Ed Sherman demonstrating those three things mentioned above. 

Enjoy!

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast: 4/02/2012
My guest tonight was R. Edwin Sherman.  He is President of the Isaac Newton Bible Code Research Society and Director of Bible Code Digest. The Isaac Newton Bible Code Research Society is dedicated to critically examining the odds that various code findings could appear by chance. Ed is also author of three books; Breakthrough: Encountering the Reality of the Bible Codes, Bible Code Bombshell, and Buddha and Jesus: Could Solomon Be the Missing Link?
Please provide any feedback in the comments section below. 

You can download this video here: DOWNLOAD (Follow the link.  Click on File, then Download).  To download an MP3 Audio only version: CLICK HERE 

Visit www.biblecodedigest.com for more information on R Edwin Sherman's research.

Also pick up his book: Bible Code Bombshell at his website or at Amazon.

The Euphoria of Atheism

I remember several years ago bringing our newborn home from the hospital.  We were both excited, scared, mesmerized, scared, elated...did I mentioned scared.  It was a whole new experience for me and my wife.   My identity changed.  I was no longer just a husband.  I was now a father as well.  Needless to say, it was euphoric.

I've had that similar experience before as well - getting married to my lovely bride, going off to college, graduating high school, getting my drivers license, having my first kiss.  Each time a new piece of my identity was added and changed.

The biggest change, however, came when I gave my life to Jesus Christ.   In the beginning it was...well...euphoric.  I was filled with excitement and joy knowing that I was not alone in the world.  To know that I was loved unconditionally was overwhelming.  I understood my sin very well and still do today.  It was a joy to know the Lord washed it all away.  And all that He asked of me in return was to trust and obey.

But then life continued on.  Soon the euphoria wore off and I realized that this Christian life was not easy, but hard.  I then learned it wasn't hard, it was downright impossible.

To walk as Christ walked - in a state of perfection - was impossible for me to accomplish on my own.  I thought I understood what it meant to be a sinner separated from the Lord.  The years however have demonstrated to me that the gulf between God and I was greater than I could ever fathom.

I can only walk as He did when I willfully take my hands off the wheel and give it to him.  I cannot take control.  This has become so clear to me in the past few months.  But praise be to God!  One day, this journey will end.  My daily struggle will end, and I will forever be in His joy.  Therein lies my hope; and once again, I get to experience that same euphoria as I did in the beginning.

So what does this have to do with the title of this entry?  After observing and listening to a number of atheists that have thrown off their former religion or faith, I see that they too experience a state of euphoria.  There is an excitement in this new found life.  It's a new identity.  All the trappings of their old life are pushed aside for new ideas and new philosophies.  With it comes a sense of freedom and acceptance.  They can delve into those things they once thought to be sinful, or they can restrain.  They are now the masters of their own destiny.  They can say as Nelson Mandela said; “I am the master of my fate and the captain of my destiny."

But then life continues on.  For those atheists that are intellectually honest with themselves, they soon realize that a world without God means a world of no freewill.  If all you are is matter - a bunch of chemical and electrical interactions - then you truly have no say over what takes place in your own mind, and ultimately, your life.  There is no moral ground. Nothing is right or wrong, it just is.  Killing an ant is no different than killing a newborn child.

The atheist must come to the ultimate conclusion that they are insignificant.  They are no different than the dirt they walk upon.   They are here for a time and then gone.  Eventually everyone that knew them will die.  Give it enough time, no one will be remembered.  In the end, the atheist has no hope.  Well...they do have some hope.  The best they can hope for, is that God doesn't exist.

Either way, the atheists euphoria will come to an end.

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Want to be a guest?

Do you want to argue your point of view as my guest on Mars Hill Radio?

Hello everyone.  After several months of putting Mars Hill Radio on the back burner, I’m finally able to spend some time interviewing guests.  See these two sites for reference: http://marshillgp.blogspot.com and http://www.youtube.com/user/MarsHillGP

Technically…it’s not “radio”, but a prerecorded Skype/Phone call between you and me discussing different points of view; me of course taking the Christian world view and you taking…well…whatever side you wish to argue. 

All you need is either a Skype account or a phone number and a point of view.    In previous shows, the topics were too wide open and made it difficult to thoroughly argue a topic since the show only lasts about an hour.  This time I would like to pick only one topic and argue that for the hour.  

So…if you’re interested, send me a private message through my Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/godsproof or fill out the form at the bottom of my blog at:  http://marshillgp.blogspot.com.  

Here are a few topics that I would like to have discussions on with atheists, agnostics, non-theists, etc.

1. Aliens – do you believe they exist?  If so, why?  If not, why?
2. Freewill – do we have it?
3. Infanticide – Why can humans do it, but God cannot?
4. Morality – Where does it come from?
5. Child abuse – Why do you thinking teaching a child Christian views is abusive?
6. The role of Government – how much power should one have over another?

Obviously you can suggest topics as well.  My goal is to have a reasonable discussion without descending into ad hominem attacks. 

Drop me a line if you’re interested.

People will start fighting against the government...

 "Remember this, Dumitru.  The Russian spies have discovered where the nuclear warehouses are in America.  When the Americans will think that it is peace and safety - from the middle of the country, some of the people will start fighting against the government.  The government will be busy with internal problems.  Then from the ocean, from Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico,,.." (He told me two other countries, but I didn't remember what they were.) "...they will bomb the nuclear warehouses.  When they explode, America will burn!"

Excerpt taken from: www.handofhelp.com/vision_1.php

Hard to believe that almost 30 years ago (September 1984) those words above, written by a poor Romanian pastor, would mirror how close we really are to a Civil War in this country.   If you think we are not headed for one then you really need to pull your head out of your keester. 

I don't say much when it comes to making comments about the situation we find ourselves in.  Others do a much better job of that then I do (see: http://www.mikeboldea.blogspot.com ).   But I wanted to post those words and the link to the full vision to remind myself, and anyone else that cared to read this, that our hope will not be found in ammunition, politician, or Constitution.  It will only be found in Jesus Christ.

In Him,
Jeff

Mike Boldea at Village Bible Church 12/2/12

“PERILOUS TIMES ARE COMING” 

II TIMOTHY 3:1-12

Mike Boldea

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Download MP3 - Gene Schmitt - Special Music

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Listen to both MP3's online at Village Bible Church

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This is a timely message given by Mike Boldea of Hand of Help Ministry at my church, Village Bible Church.   Please take the time to prepare your heart, mind, and soul for the perilous times that are coming.

Sorry for not Posting

Hello Everyone,
I apologize for the lack of activity on Mars Hill Radio.  I've been busy with a number of personal items like building a two story tree house and a nature trail for my girls (which you can see here and here), closing up the pool for my parents and conducting a Bible Study on Wednesday nights; along with having to work that pesky job. :o)   Once I get these things out of the way (except for the job and the Bible study) I hope to spend more time posting to this blog, interviewing some great guests, and producing more Mars Hill Moments.    Thank you to the few that take the time to visit this blog.
God Bless,
Jeff

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast - Guest Julius Csotonyi

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast: 8/23/2012 

My guest tonight was Julius Csotonyi.   He’s a freelance paleoartist working with various museums to reconstruct life-sized murals of various prehistoric animals and ecosystems based on his study of the fossil record.  His work is viewable in the Royal Ontario Museum's exhibit "Ultimate Dinosaurs: Giants from Gondwana", the new Hall of Paleontology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the new Dinosaur Hall at the L.A. County Museum of Natural History, and many others, such as the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology. 

He also has a scientific background with a M.Sc. in Ecology and Environmental Biology and a PhD in microbiology.  He’s performed research in biological sciences for 14 years.  He’s also a published author in various scientific journals.  He did start out as a fundamentalist young-earth creationist, but over time changed his position to an agnostic-atheist.

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This is a followup commentary on my interview with Julius

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This is my response to Julius' request that I refrain from using the Bible, my faith and believes when I talk about science issues.

After a lot of prayer and thinking, I decided to go ahead and un-ban Julius Csotonyi. At first, his request was so appalling to me that I decided to make a point and prevent him from posting anything further, but in the end, it really doesn't matter if someone makes a similar request because I will continue to post what I want on regardless of requests. It also didn't align with the intent of my ministry. I felt like I was slamming the door shut when I banned him. Therefore, my apologies to Julius for my hot-tempered reaction. For me as a Christian, I’m not perfect (far from it); I’m just forgiven. 

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Jeff's Show Notes:

My comments and the article mentioned about Dr Colin Patterson can be found on page 58 (ch 14 - Discussion Thread: Dr Colin Patterson quote / misquote) in the ebook: 

When Layman Debate

These are the words of Dr. Colin Patterson as he spoke before a large body of evolutionists and has been confirmed by attendees and Dr. Patterson himself.   

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Julius Csotonyi's Show Notes


http://csotonyi.com/
- My personal online gallery (requires considerable update, due to having been extraordinarily busy lately, but it'll do).


http://evolutionaryroutes.wordpress.com/
- My blog (Evolutionary Routes).


www.scirus.com
- A good search engine for original scientific research in peer-reviewed journals (clicking on "Journal Sources" on the left of the results of a search displays this original research).


http://ncse.com/evolution/education/definitions-fact-theory-law-scientific-work
- a nice concise explanation of theory, hypothesis, facts and laws in science


http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/footshooting/Iterminology.shtml
- Additional nice explanation of some commonly misunderstood terms in science, such as hypothesis, theory, belief versus acceptance, proof versus evidence and purpose versus function.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HeLa
- Wikipedia introduction to the "HeLa" cancer cells of Henrietta Lacks that will be accessible to many readers.


http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210776211003425
- A scientific research article (requiring subscription for viewing the full piece) on evolution in Tasmanian devil facial cancer.
- Wikipedia provides an introduction to the phenomenon that is accessible to many readers:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil_facial_tumour_disease


http://www.cell.com/retrieve/pii/S009286741200462X
- Recent research on the possible role of a partial gene duplication event in early human increase in intelligence.
- Here's a pretty good popular write-up about the article, because you need a subscription to the journal to view the original paper, and this popular write-up is probably better suited to most viewers of the show:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120503125720.htm


http://www.macroevolution.net/polyploid.html
- Some examples of speciation by the process of polyploidy (genome duplication).


http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110705211022.htm
- Example of a ring species, in which breeding, and therefore gene flow, is initially possible between adjacent populations, but impossible when the populations again meet after spreading around a large geographic barrier.


http://mbe.oxfordjournals.org/content/23/8/1465.long
- Scientific article on a gene duplication event followed by mutation, responsible for evolution of altered mode of digestion in leaf-eating colobine monkeys.


"What the Fossils Say and Why It Matters", by Donald Prothero
A really good book on evolution and the fossil record written by a prominent paleontologist, loaded with well-illustrated examples of many of the evolutionary series I mentioned near the end of the show (radiolarians, foraminifera, fish-to-tetrapods, evolutionary radiation of synapsids [often called mammal-like reptiles], land-dwelling hoofed mammals-to-whales, etc).

Mars Hill Moments - Does Evidence have a place?

Broadcast: 8/17/2012

When you preach the Gospel, do you use evidence to confirm the message? We'll talk about that on this edition of Mars Hill Moments

You can find more video's on YouTube at:  http://www.youtube.com/user/MarsHillGP

Mars Hill Moments - How Long O' Lord

Broadcast: 8/9/2012

We have begun a companion project to Mars Hill Radio called Mars Hill Moments.  This is a companion show where we discuss various topics that come up during my interviews with non-Christians. 

This episode discusses the issue of how long a Christian should witness to a non-Christian. Let me know if you like it. I hope to do this on a more regular basis since it's difficult to find non-Christians that want to have a debate/discussion.  

You can find more video's on YouTube at:  http://www.youtube.com/user/MarsHillGP

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast - Guest Gene Schmitt

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast: 7/12/2012 

My guest tonight is Gene Schmitt from Hand of Help Ministry.  The Hand of Help Ministry was founded by Dumitru Duduman in 1986 in a small apartment in Fullerton California. Brother Duduman was a Romanian pastor who worked many years with Brother Andrew's ministry smuggling bibles into Romania and Russia before being exiled to America. Brother Duduman and his family, out of obedience to the Lord, eventually returned to their homeland and with the help of American supporters have raised up an effective ministry which continues the work to care for God's people in Romania. 

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You can learn more about Hand of Help from the following websites:

http://www.handofhelp.com

Blog: http://www.mikeboldea.blogspot.com/

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/HandOFHelpWarnings

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hand-of-Help/110060609012012

https://www.facebook.com/dumitru.duduman

Get a copy of the book, "Through the Fire Without Burning", the amazing story of Dumitru Duduman

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast - Guest James Kirk Wall

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast: 6/07/2012
My guest tonight is philosopher and author James Kirk Wall.  James has been featured on various Radio programs and Newspapers. He is the author of Agnosticism: The Battle against Shameless Ignorance.  He also has a Facebook Page by the same name:  Agnosticism: The Battle against Shameless Ignorance and he also writes for the Blog, www.ChicagoNow.com  - entitled An Agnostic in Wheaton

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Live Debate - May 21

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Mars Hill Radio Broadcast - Guest R. Edwin Sherman

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast: 4/02/2012
My guest tonight was R. Edwin Sherman.  He is President of the Isaac Newton Bible Code Research Society and Director of Bible Code Digest. The Isaac Newton Bible Code Research Society is dedicated to critically examining the odds that various code findings could appear by chance. Ed is also author of three books; Breakthrough: Encountering the Reality of the Bible Codes, Bible Code Bombshell, and Buddha and Jesus: Could Solomon Be the Missing Link?
Please provide any feedback in the comments section below.

You can download this video here: DOWNLOAD (Follow the link.  Click on File, then Download).  To download an MP3 Audio only version: CLICK HERE 

Visit www.biblecodedigest.com for more information on R Edwin Sherman's research.
Also pick up his book: Bible Code Bombshell at his website or at Amazon.

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast - Guest Mark Lowe

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast: 3/29/2012
My guest tonight was Mark Lowe.  He is a former pastor that is now an atheist.

Please provide any feedback in the comments section below.

You can download this video here: DOWNLOAD (Follow the link. Click on File, then Download).  You can download an MP3 version here: DOWNLOAD (Follow the link. and click Download)

My Guest next week will be R. Edwin Sherman, bible code researcher, founder of the Isaac Newton Bible Research Society (www.biblecodedigest.com), and the author of two books; Bible Code Bombshell and Buddha and Jesus: Could Solomon Be the Missing Link?   

Show notes from Jeff:  I briefly mentioned these items in passing.

• Issue of earth being near the center (but NOT the center) of the universe - see the book: Starlight and Time: Solving the Puzzle of Distant Starlight in a Young Universe  by Dr. Russell Humphreys Ph.D.
• Josh McDowell started out as an atheist but became a Christian after taking a critical look at the evidence.  See his website here:  http://www.josh.org/  and a compendium of his work here at Amazon: 
• Dead Sea Scrolls: In 1948, famed archaeologist and leading Biblical scholar William Albright made the extraordinary claim that the Dead Sea Scrolls were “the greatest archaeological find of the 20th century.”
• Many of the New Testament writers were writing from a first hand account with respect to being with Jesus including, Matthew, John, Peter, Jude, James, and Paul.  In fact, James and Jude were the earthly brothers of Jesus; they grew up in the same home as he did.  We also have the writings of the disciples of the apostles; for example, Polycarp was a disciple of John.  Mark was a disciple of Peter, and Luke was a disciple and traveling companion of Paul.  (see: The Forbidden Book)
• "I claim to be an historian. My approach to Classics is historical. And I tell you that the evidence for the life, the death, and the resurrection of Christ is better authenticated than most of the facts of ancient history ..."  - E. M. Blaiklock - Professor of Classics, Auckland University
• Gospel of Mark Fragments Reportedly Found; Possibly Oldest NT Artifacts  Dallas Theological Seminary professor Daniel B. Wallace has said that newly discovered fragments from the Gospel of Mark could be the oldest New Testament artifacts ever found and date from the first century A.D., or during the time of eyewitnesses of Jesus' resurrection.
• Names in Genesis chapter 5 encoded with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Coral-ized chariot parts in the Red Sea (Gulf of Aqaba) - Evidence of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt through the Red Sea.

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast - Guest Beth Purkhiser

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast: 3/22/2012

My guest tonight was Beth Purkhiser.  She is an accomplished musician and an explicit atheist and an anti-theist.  Please provide any feedback in the comments section below.

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My apologies to Beth.  My recording software was cutting her off after 15 minutes which caused her to lose her train of thought.  I rectified that problem in my interview with Mark Lowe.  I also apologize for not being fully engaged in the conversation.  I was too concerned about the recording equipment and watching the time.  It made me sound disengaged and not interested.  I only realized that after a friend pointed it out to me.

Show Notes from Jeff:   R. Edwin Sherman, bible code researcher, founder of the Isaac Newton Bible Research Society (www.biblecodedigest.com), and the author of two books; Bible Code Bombshell and Buddha and Jesus: Could Solomon Be the Missing Link?   

Show Notes from Beth:  Here is the list of FB pages that I admin and are related to atheism - the last three are part of the "Exposing Religion Network" which was developed by other people - I just participate as an admin, which means I throw content on there and try to keep things respectful:

• Denying Evolution Won't Make Your God Any More Real - 1,000,000 likes?
• Atheism - another word for Reality
• New Slogan! What WwCHd? (What would Christopher Hitchens Do?)
• Defriending Jesus
• Strong Intelligent Women Choosing Equality & Freedom Instead of Religion
• The Science Nexus Of Human Cognitive Evolution & The Extinction Of Religion
• Debating The Untested, Unsubstantiated & Unproven Hypothesis Of Religions

I also write for the website: www.crocoduck.com

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast - Guest Devin Hunter

Mars Hill Radio Broadcast: 3/15/2012
My guest tonight was Devin Hunter.  He is a member of the LDS church; also known as Mormon.  I would really appreciate your feedback.

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Hello Everyone
My first interview, if all goes well, will be this Thursday evening.  I hope to have the show on the web by the weekend after doing some post production work.  My guest will be a member of the LDS church (Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) also known as Mormon.  I consider him a friend and hope to have a great discussion.  


Also, I was given universal broadcast rights to the song, Seeking Love, by Olivia Kay.  It's a perfect match for the Mars Hill Radio program and I think you will enjoy it.    


I also have a few others that want to do the show so please keep checking back. 


Thanks and God Bless,
Jeff