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Debra Lohrere - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Debra Lohrere works as a Commodity Trading Logistics Administrator. She previously spent over ten years working in an Accounts Administration position with her primary roles being collections and financial forecasting. She has also run her own computer retailing business.
Knowing the vital importance of cash flow in business led her to begin investigating the benefits of personal investments. She decided it was time to start taking control of her personal finances and begin building a ... [More]
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- 666 and the Mark of the Beast
[News-and-Society:Religion] Most Christians and in fact probably the majority of non-believers have heard about the Mark of the Beast as a figure of speech or heard that the Devil's number is 666. Where do we find out what the true meaning of 666 Mark of the Beast is? Is it something that we have to guess about or does the Bible reveal to us its true meaning?
- Painting Beautiful Skies
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Visual-Graphic-Arts] When doing oil paintings of landscapes, the way that the sky is painted can set the mood for the entire picture. A dark sky is often associated with late in the afternoon, a light blue sky with the brightness of the middle of the day and a purple sky with approaching sunset.
- Who is The Remnant Church
[News-and-Society:Religion] There is a lot of contention within the Christian world about who is the Remnant church. Currently there are a multitude of Christian denominations. Is one of these the Remnant church or is the Remnant yet to emerge? The best place to start looking to be able to identify who or what the remnant church is has to be the Bible. It is our only guide that can give us the full definition, and therefore let us identify the criteria that we need to check off to find a match.
- The Ten Commandments in Modern Times
[News-and-Society:Religion] It seems that the modern Christian world is beginning to conform to society, rather than standing apart as a distinct entity. There was a time when describing someone as having good Christian ethics was seen as a good character trait. Nowadays the same person would more likely be described as a do-gooder or by some other equally derogatory term.
- Why Should Women Collect Houses?
[Investing] It is now more important than ever for women to start taking control of their financial future. We can no longer rely on the government to hand out an old aged pension cheque to us once we retire. We cannot take for granted that at the end of our working life we will be taken care of financially.
- Who is Mystery Babylon?
[News-and-Society:Religion] Many Christians are unaware of what the symbols used in the Revelation represent. It is not until you are given the keys to unlocking the prophecies that any sense can be made of them. The biblical principles for interpreting prophecy are quite simple 1) Use scripture to interpret scripture and 2) Understand that the method of repeat and enhance is utilised.
- Are the Ten Commandments Relevant today?
[News-and-Society:Religion] There are some pastors today within the Christian Church who are preaching that the Ten Commandments are no longer valid. Is this what the Word of God teaches?
Jesus summarized the Ten Commandments when He said, Mathew 22:37-40 "…Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind."
- Does Jesus Want Us to Keep All of the Ten Commandments?
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] Jesus showed us that the Ten Commandments would never change. Mathew 5:18 "For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled."
He also demonstrated that and that they were an eternal law of love John 15:10 "If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love."
- Are Generational Curses in Effect Today?
[News-and-Society:Religion] The idea that sins of our ancestors can have a detrimental effect on our own lives stems from a misunderstanding of several scriptures.
In Exodus 20:5-6 and Deuteronomy 5:9-10 it speaks of the consequences of idolatry affecting the third and fourth generation.
- What Does Stewardship Encompass?
[News-and-Society:Religion] The Biblical principle of stewardship of our finances encompasses three separate points. Firstly it relates to good money management. We need to be careful not to squander the resources that God gives to us. We should learn good money management techniques, and learn not to be susceptible to impulse buying.
- Are All the Dead Christians in Heaven?
[News-and-Society:Religion] It has long been taught that when a Christian dies they go straight to heaven. Is this what the Bible teaches or have paganistic doctrines and myths crept unbeknown into our Christian faith?
- How Long Will Hell Fire Burn?
[News-and-Society:Religion] The Bible clearly shows us that on the day of judgment at the end of time, the wicked will be punished with Hell Fire. Many Christians believe that this Hell Fire will last forever and that the wicked will be eternally tormented in pain and anguish. Is this really what the Bible shows?
- Is Anyone Burning in Hell Today?
[News-and-Society:Religion] There are various lines of thought in relation to Hell. Some believe that neither Heaven or Hell exist and that when we die that it the end of our existance. In Christian circles some teach that Hell is merely a ‘separation from God’, others contend that it is a fiery place of eternal torture where sinners instantly go at the moment of death.
- What is the Beast of Revelation and its Mark?
[News-and-Society:Religion] The prophet Daniel gave us a 2300-year prophecy that spanned up to the year 1844, depicting when the end-times of earth’s history would begin.
There are several prophecies in the book of Revelation that tell us about the very last days and the signs to look for and with these comes a severe warning of the consequences of taking the Mark of the Beast
- Is the Secret Rapture Biblical?
[News-and-Society:Religion] One of the most controversial subjects in relation to the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus, is whether or not there is a Secret Rapture of Christians seven years prior to His return.
- Are Christians Raptured before the Tribulation?
[News-and-Society:Religion] Today many people are teaching that Christians will be taken away in a secret rapture, seven years before the return of Jesus, and that they will escape the Earth’s final tribulation period.
Is this what the Bible really says?
- Is There Really a Secret Rapture?
[News-and-Society:Religion] The secret rapture doctrine teaches that the coming of Jesus will be in two separate stages. The first, a secret rapture of the Church at the beginning of a seven year tribulation period followed by His glorious, audible, triumphant return to Earth accompanied by the Church at the end of the seven years.
- Mark of the Beast Revealed
[News-and-Society:Religion] Amid the vast array of symbols in the book of Revelation there is a severe warning relating to anyone who takes the "Mark of the Beast." Revelation 14:9-11 “And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God
- Will Women Face Financial Hardship in Retirement?
[Home-and-Family:Retirement] The looming hardship that will be faced by many of the baby boomers once they retire could well affect women a lot harder than men. The likelihood of the government being able to afford any sort of reasonable amount of pension is very slim, simply because of the magnitude of the number of people who will be retirees, compared to the working population.
- What is Daniel's 70 Week Prophecy?
[News-and-Society:Religion] The prophecy in Daniel 9: 24-27 reads:
"Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy..."
- What Is the Mark of the Beast?
[News-and-Society:Religion] It is a common misconception that when the Bible refers to the Mark of the Beast, that the beast if Satan. A beast in prophetic terms is a religious, political or regal power. Daniel 7:23 "Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces."
- Why is Wicca Witchcraft So Popular?
[News-and-Society:Religion] Wicca witchcraft is said to be the fastest growing religion amongst high school and college students in America. It is also now practiced by people in many different walks of life, including professionals like lawyers and teachers.
- Is Speaking in Tongues a Gift from God?
[News-and-Society:Religion] Speaking in Tongues as we see it today in Christian churches is a relatively new phenomenon dating back to the early 1900’s.
Why is this? And in fact is what we are seeing today the same gift that empowered Jesus’ disciples at Pentecost?
- Is Speaking in Tongues a Prayer Language?
[News-and-Society:Religion] Many pentecostal churches teach that speaking in tongues is a heavenly language, the “tongues of angels”. Is this what the Bible shows? Where does this teaching originate from?
- Stewardship, Wealth Creation and Christianity
[News-and-Society:Religion] All that we have and all that we are has come from God. He has blessed us with money and possessions, and he has given each of us specific talents and abilities. We have been called to be good stewards - to use our money, our time and our abilities as best we can to benefit God's kingdom.
- The Sabbath Blessing
[News-and-Society:Religion] In Christian circles, even among those who do believe in keeping the ten commandments, there has still been confusion over the fourth commandment and whether we should be keeping the Sabbath on the seventh day that was ordained, sanctified and made Holy by God at the time of creation.
- The Christian Sabbath
[News-and-Society:Religion] God sanctified the seventh day Sabbath as a day in remembrance that He is the Creator of Heaven and Earth. The Bible says, Exodus 20:8-11 "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God:"...
- Investment Property and Financial Security
[Investing] It has been estimated that over 95% of the world's millionaires have made money through investing in property. It has also been said that the best way to become successful it to find someone who is, and copy what they have done.
- What's the Difference Between Ordinances and Commandments?
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] There seems to be a lot of confusion among Christians about the need to follow the Ten Commandment law of God. Many have been unable to differentiate between the ceremonial law, also called the Ordinances, that were done away with at the cross, and the Ten Commandments, which are eternal.
- Were the Ten Commandments Abolished?
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] In Colossians 2:16 it reads "Let no man therefore judge you in meat (offering), or in drink (offering), or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath days"
- The Law of Love
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] In the book of Mathew it says, Mat 22:37-40 "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment."
- Spending a Day with God
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] To be able to develop a close relationship with God, we need to spend quality time with Him. We need to study his Word, and let his Holy Spirit speak to us through it.
- Is the Seventh Day Really the Sabbath?
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] The Bible tells us that God implemented the Sabbath day, at the time of creation as a memorial to his wondrous work. It says, Gen 2:2-3 "And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made."
- Did the Sabbath Change to Sunday?
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] In over 105 languages Saturday translates to Sabbath. In Italy it is called Sabbato, in Russia Subbota, in Portugal Sabbado, in Spain Sabado and in Poland Sobota. All of these names mean "Sabbath" or "rest day" in the various languages.
- Building Financial Security Steps 4-6
[Finance:Personal-Finance] Most self made, successful business people and investors have achieved their success by planning to do so. They have set goals for themselves and achieved them. They invest time in reading and learning about wealth creation and are happy to learn from other people’s mistakes and experiences, as well as their own.
- Building Financial Security Steps 1-3
[Investing] We would all like to think of ourselves enjoying the good things in life, not having to stress about finances, and not having to be concerned about growing old, poor.
- Are there Only Nine Commandments?
[News-and-Society:Religion] One of the most controversial subjects among Christians today, is whether or not the Ten Commandments are still valid today. While many concede that Nine of them are still valid, but the 4th one concerning keeping of the Sabbath on the day ordained and sanctified by God is no longer necessary, some even go as far as to say that all Ten have been abolished and that we are now "Under Grace not the Law."
- The Power of Forgiveness
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] The rules, regulations and principles that God tells us to abide by in the Bible are all there for our own good. They are there to protect us physically, mentally and spiritually.
- The Power of Prayer
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] There are several different types of prayer. In his letter to the Ephesians Paul instructed them to "pray with all types of prayer". EPH 6:18 says "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints."
- The Power of Worship
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] Singing praises to God or worshiping him opens up a window to heaven. As your praise reaches the heart of God, it becomes a two way stream of communication. As you touch God with your praise, his Holy Spirit touches you and ministers to you. Praise and worship can also open the door to blessings from God.
- Why is Goal Setting so Important?
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] Having a goal enables you to focus your energies on devising ways to achieve it. When someone makes a decision and begins focusing on achieving a specific goal (and even better in a specific period of time), the powerful subconscious mind goes to work and begins playing with ideas and developing strategies of various ways to bring about the successful completion of the goal.
- Are Baby Boomers Facing a Bleak Future?
[Home-and-Family:Baby-Boomer] Baby boomers face a bleak financial future. This all too common line seems to be finally sinking in, as many of the baby boomer generation are beginning to take a proactive approach to their retirement planning.
- What is the Best Type of Investment?
[Investing] In Australia over the past 50 years property has averaged around 10% p.a. compound growth. (Carefully selected properties have averaged even greater returns). Not forgetting that investment properties also generate an income from rent.
- Why Do We Need To Invest?
[Investing] It is vitally important in this current day and age for all of us to begin taking control of our financial situation and start planning for our future, and the futures of our children.
- Taking Control of your Finances
[Finance:Personal-Finance] To find money to invest for your future, you need to make sure that your outgoing expenses are less than the income that you are receiving. You need to develop an excess that you can have free to invest.
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