http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/ Discerning truth from error in an age of confusion and deception. Wed, 26 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/true-heart.php The Bible speaks about the heart where every thought is judged worthy or unworthy of entering our presence. What a person says and does is a window into the heart. Words and actions matter and from the heart blessing or defilement flow. Wed, 14 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/last-reformation.php Torben Sondergaard's movement The Last Reformation is spreading quickly across the world, baptizing and healing people. But signs and wonders mean nothing with a biblical view of salvation. Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/love-forgiveness.php Radicalism is filling the world with terrorist threats and attacks. But we can love and forgive our enemies because of Christ's forgiveness of us. We can follow the example of Jesus, Stephen, and forgiving Christians around the world. Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/persecuted-church.php There are places where prayer, reading the Bible, and sharing your faith are crimes against the government. How can we support brothers and sisters in the persecuted church? Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/light-world.php Hardships and challenges come at us from every direction. But if we follow Christ, we live with the Light of the world. Mon, 27 Mar 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/pope-ecumenicalism.php The pope's call for ecumenicalism doesen't mean Catholicism will be the one-world religion, but it does serve as a warning that the end times are coming. Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/Jesus-yoke.php Jesus calls us to be yoked to Him - to join in His work and trust His guidance and leadership. Then we show He is Lord over our lives. Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/count-cost.php Counting the cost is a decision every true believer must make when coming to Christ? Why and what is the cost? Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/simple-trust.php We should forever be amazed at dogs. They live in the moment and trust beyond understanding. We need the same simple trust in God. Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/never-alone.php "I was never alone" is the phrase we hear from those who trust in the Lord with all their heart. Instead of leaning on their own understanding, they turn to God for help find a path to safety. Mon, 28 Nov 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/spiritual-hug.php Is there anything wrong with the Pope saying, "How about a spiritual hug?" After all, are we not supposed to love one another? Fri, 11 Nov 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/political-correctness.php Are you conducting yourself appropriately in a politically correct world? Will one slip of the tongue destroy your career? Tue, 18 Oct 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/renewing4-forget-the-past.php Christians are sinners saved by grace, but we're more than that. We are royalty-in-training, waiting for our majestic assignments. Tue, 11 Oct 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/renewing3-highest-priority.php Paul mentions the doctrine of renewing the mind? How can we do that? What should be our highest priority? Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/renewing2-mind-of-Spirit.php To renew our mind, we have to walk in truth. The only way to live in truth is to seek after the Holy Spirit. Mon, 19 Sep 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/renewing1-it-is-finished.php When Jesus said 'It is finished' on the cross, for Him it meant He had born the sins of the world and never had to take them again. For us, it means we are free from both the slavery to and the punishment of sin. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/two-natures.php How can we be in fellowship with Christ one minute and in a squabble the next? How is it possible to switch back and forth between two natures with such ease? Can we truly be a new creation in Christ? Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/treasure-heart.php For where your treasure is, your heart will be also. Is it really necessary to seek God with all of your heart? Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/praying-for-others.php Is it important to pray with others, for each other? Or would a private prayer be sufficient? What is the benefit of sharing prayer requests? Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/time-eternity.php The pendulum swings and the seconds slowly tick by. Will God show up when we focus on the things of the world? Spending our time in the face of eternity. Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/never-give-up.php 'Never give up' may be easy to say but is it realistic when life seems so impossible? How can God take the burdens we don't want to let go? Mon, 04 Jul 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/crossroads.php Christianity is more than philosophy for doing all the right things; it's about taking up our cross as a means to crucify self. Can we be a true witness without taking up our cross? Mon, 20 Jun 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/all-life-precious.php Jesus came not to judge the world but to save it. If all life is precious, is it wrong to judge nonbelievers? Who did Jesus judge? Tue, 07 Jun 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/God-unconditional-love.php To have assurance of God's total love believers need to see the difference between conditional love and unconditional love. A love based on God, not our performance. Mon, 09 May 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/teach-children-way-go.php Obeying one simple rule is easy. But if a child refuses to obey parents, will they refuse to obey God when grown? Teaching a child the way to go. Tue, 03 May 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/spirit-of-fear.php There is one test before every believer that is the same: overcoming the spirit of fear. The good news has always been that believers need not fear because God's plan for us is peace, protection, and a future with hope. Tue, 26 Apr 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/sinless-walk.php Is walking free from the old nature after salvation possible? Is there a truth that can help a believers crucify the flesh and walk holy before the Lord? What does God require? How do we live holy? Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/listen-Jesus.php We all long for perfect peace, and Jesus has it for us. But how often do we take the time to listen to Him? Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/doing-millennium.php Do you ever wonder about the Millennium and what you will be doing there? Have you received the invitation to attend? Mon, 21 Mar 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/shadow-almighty.php The Bible says those who believe and trust God come under His protection and kept from harm. How do we know when we are under the shadow of the Almighty? Tue, 01 Mar 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/adam-eve-love-story.php Adam and Eve knew the command not to eat of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Is the story of Adam and Eve a love story relived when we give our heart to Jesus? Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/armor-God.php The Bible says strength is found in weakness when we stand in the strength of the Lord. How is putting on the armor of God going to help believers during spiritual battles? Tue, 09 Feb 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/God-gives-rest.php The Bible says when we trust in God, He will provide all we need. Though 'I will give you rest' are the words of Jesus, from what does he give rest? Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/wilderness-experience.php The Bible says looking upon the Lord of Glory will change us into His image. Sometimes we experience this all best in the wilderness. Thu, 07 Jan 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/blessings.php Paul said blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who give us blessed assurance. How are we blessed? Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/calvinism-arminianism.php Calvinism and Arminianism are two major branches of Protestantism that follow separate theological views, pulling the true Gospel apart into two camps of faith. Which is right? Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/free-will-wisdom.php The Bible is clear that we not only have free will but the ability and responsibility to choose wisely. How is free will a gift and wisdom a responsibility? Tue, 08 Dec 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/believe-bible-God.php The Bible says God is real but people doubt what the Bible says because it's confusing. Is there a reason to believe? Thu, 05 Nov 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/doubt-God.php Are there any among us who do not have moments of doubt and a lingering sense of not knowing we are saved? Trust God. Thu, 29 Oct 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/joy-dogs.php We should forever be amazed at dogs. They live in the moment and love beyond measure. What kind of love is this? Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/syrian-refugees.php Making a difference is what Jesus had in mind when he gave us the Great Commission. What end-time obstacle will war against the preaching of the Gospel? Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/perfect-peace.php One test every true believer takes is learning how to overcome fear with peace. The good news is that believers can learn because God's plan for them is perfect peace, protection, and a future with hope. Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/lift-broken-heart.php Life is not easy and drifting into our own world away from the heart woes of others is easy. How do we lift a broken heart? Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/unbeliever-family.php Do you have an unbelieving family member? When our verbal witness fails, is the silent witness a viable option? Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/worship-spirit-truth.php Jesus said, 'God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.' What does this mean? Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/kingdom-of-heaven.php Christianity is more than doing all the right things just to go to heaven. It is all about living according to the rule of Christ, the kingdom heaven within you. Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/meeting-Jesus.php How will we react when we finally meet Jesus? Will we treat Him like a long-lost friend or fall on our faces in awe? Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/dreams-from-God.php The Bible says that in the end times, Christ-followers will have visions and dream dreams. How can we know if our dreams are from God? Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/wall-street-shemitah.php Seven years have passed since the Wall Street market plunge in 2008. Was the 777-point drop a warning from God? Is the Shemitah warning true? Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/called-to-forgiveness.php Believers are called to forgiveness no matter what the transgression. How do we learn to forgive? Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/charleston-church-forgiveness.php The Bible tells us God is sovereign and capable of preventing tragedy, but He can allow it for His divine purpose. What is that purpose for the church in Charleston? Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/world-not-our-home.php The world is not our home when society views corruption as a badge of honor, lying as an acceptable alternative to truth, and integrity as an obstacle to freedom. Can believers ever find rest in such a world? Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/refuge-strength.php There are times when Jesus cares for us in a special way, becoming our refuge and strength. When does this happen? Thu, 28 May 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/who-is-jesus.php People may know many Bible stories but when asked, 'Who is Jesus,' they struggle to define him beyond the usual cliches. Mon, 18 May 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/healing-today.php Jesus performed healings to prove he was Messiah and gifted the Apostles to heal as well. If healings were never the focus of his ministry, should they be ours? Mon, 11 May 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/liberals-hate-christians.php Liberals hate Christians for many reasons, but do you know the most notable reason for their hatred? Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/discouraged-psalm-23.php Are there any among us who do not get discouraged and have a lingering sense of not knowing what's next? Find comfort in Psalm 23. Fri, 17 Apr 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/the-matrix.php The truth is Jesus and the apostles warned believers to keep watch for false doctrine, a powerful weapon against a believer's faith. Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/faith-to-believe.php People know they need to believe the Gospel but do not always have enough faith to believe they have been delivered. Why? Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/broken-spirit.php People know they need to believe the Gospel but do they know saving faith follows brokenness of spirit? Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/secretariat-faith.php Secretariat was asked to do the unimaginable. How does God ask us to step out on faith? Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/blood-moon.php What's been happening in the world since the two Blood Moons in 2014? Should we be concerned about the next two this year? Should the Blood Moons be included with the end-time signs in 2015? Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/gentle-quiet.php God cares for the short-lived flower growing from the trash. How much more He cares for the beautiful truth lived out in gentle and quiet lives. Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/living-gospel.php Jesus came to share the Gospel--the message of peace and joy and rest. It can be hard to believe, and even harder to live. Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/magical-transformation.php The Christian life is one of countless pressures. But it is the holy pressure of God that can form a lump of clay into a diamond. Wed, 07 Jan 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/chrislam.php Can Christianity and Islam join as one faith? Can two walk together, except they be agreed? (Amos 3:3) Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/Jesus-movies.php Should Jesus be portrayed in movies? Not if He is only shown as a teacher, a prophet, and a morally upright man. Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/christmas-nativity.php While the lights and decorations go up, the Christmas Season across American is under attack again. What can we do? Mon, 01 Dec 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/think-differently.php Apple's ad campaign said those who think differently can change the world. Christians change the world by rejecting what the world has to offer. Can't think much more differently than that. Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/greed.php Some believers give of themselves daily with no thought given to their own provision. What do they have that the greedy lack? Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/fear-of-God.php Do you fear God? Is there any among us who do not have moments of doubt, fear, and a lingering sense of God's rejection? Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/atheists-intelligent-design.php While atheists deny the existence of God, they cannot refute intelligent design. What argument are they promoting to explain away God? Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/borrowed-faith.php As the end of this age approaches, many believers have a faith that looks to the words of others to light their path. What does it mean to live in borrowed faith? Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/carnal-christian.php There is a false gospel sweeping through Christendom powerful enough to damn more souls to hell than any other form of deception. It is known as the false gospel of carnal Christianity. Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/spiritual-abuse-under-cover.php The Bible has strong warnings for church leaders who engage in the mistreatment of laity. What is the warning to the pastor who abuses? What and how should the church handle the abusive pastor? Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/mercy-sinners.php Johnathan Edwards didn't only teach fire and brimstone to sinners. He also preached of God's mercy that turns sinners into saints. Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/terrorism-abortion.php Johnathan Edwards' message to sinners is as applicable to religious extremist terrorists today as it was to his audience in the 1730s. But we would be fools to think it doesn't apply to us, as well, in issues such as abortion. Wed, 03 Sep 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/spiritual-abuse-sheeple.php Spiritual abuse by church leaders is a continuing problem. How should believers respond to abusers living among us? Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/fear-of-witnessing.php Most believers do not bother sharing the gospel with their neighbor for a variety of reasons. Why do believers have a fear of witnessing? Mon, 18 Aug 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/islamic-terrorists.php What is happening now is the destabilization in the Middle East; and if left unchallenged the world could witness the realization of the Islamic terrorists ambition to place all humanity under Sharia Law. What are we going to do to stop it? Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/escape-fallen-world.php This world is taking on a darker persona with an even more menacing theme. We were never meant to live in a fallen world like this one, not for an instant. Is there escape from the reality of this world? Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/forgive.php The Bible tells us about Jesus' divine virtue of willingly forgiving all injustices. Are we to do the same? Wed, 23 Jul 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/dialing-911.php Can humankind offer hope and change without God? If not, then why do our global leaders think otherwise? Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/lunacy-3-testing-the-spirits.php The Bible tells us to 'test the spirits' to determine if they are from God. What does that say about a church leader who insists we do the opposite? Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/lunacy-2-experiencing-God.php There is a difference between 'experiencing God' with signs and wonders and 'believing God' with faith and trust. The dangers of seeking experience over belief. Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/lunacy-1-sleeping-angels.php Signs and wonders and all manner of spectacle are capturing this generation in a deadly snare with eternal consequences. How the enemy uses a smear campaign to twist truth into apostasy. Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/spiritual-abuse.php Spiritual abuse by church leaders is a serious matter. How should believers respond to abusers living among us? Fri, 30 May 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/social-gospel-7.php Pope Francis says you are not Christian unless you are Catholic. What does the Bible say? Tue, 20 May 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/contemplative-prayer.php Churches, lacking a foundational view of the true gospel, are encouraging believers to participate in contemplative prayer. Is this another form of apostasy? Or will a religious mantra help believers approach the throne of grace to experience God more fully? Wed, 07 May 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/social-gospel-6.php Pope Francis is calling for love and tolerance for all. When does a call for peace turn into unbiblical ecumenicalism? Recognizing when being 'one in Christ' just isn't possible. Mon, 21 Apr 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/christian-life-transformation.php While some believers have an abundant and purposeful relationship with Jesus Christ, others living out the Christian life seem to struggle from day-to-day just to believe and obey the Gospel. Is being a Christian supposed to be hard? Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/politically-correct.php Is being politically correct the new behavioral standard for everyone in the emerging global society? Is political correctness a new tool of evil with the power to isolate and demonize anyone who does disagrees with group values? Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/pray-America.php Will America learn to pray again to God in time to stop the ungodly forces of evil intent on destroying it? Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/men-call-good-evil.php Isaiah said it best, 'Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!' (Isaiah 5:20) Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/bible-study.php Is it necessary to study the Bible -- the Word of God -- in order to answer the deep questions of faith? Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/agape-love.php And now abides faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Why is 'agape' love greater than faith? Tue, 25 Feb 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/Ron-Wyatt-Red-Sea.php A new false teaching in the church is that the anointing of the Holy Spirit can be transferred from the dead to the living. What is the truth about 'grave sucking'? Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/Ron-Wyatt-Red-Sea.php Evidence for Israel's crossing of the Red Sea has been a sticking point for ages. Did Ron Wyatt find it? Wed, 05 Feb 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/Ron-Wyatt-Noah-Ark.php Many have claimed to find Noah's Ark. Did Ron Wyatt really find it? Tue, 28 Jan 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/Ron-Wyatt-ark.php Did Ron Wyatt find the Ark of the Covenant in a cave beneath the hill where Jesus was crucified? If so, why don't we know more about it? Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/Ron-Wyatt-intro.php Ron Wyatt, having claimed to have discovered Noah's Ark, has been accused of religious fraud. Did Wyatt commit fraud? Wed, 15 Jan 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/social-gospel-5.php Is it biblical to hope the world develops a spirit of unity? How does a 'spirit of unity' differ from 'unity of the spirit'? Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/social-gospel-4.php What is the draw of a liberal theology? Can Christianity champion grace, justice, and truth? Mon, 06 Jan 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/social-gospel-3.php The social gospel speaks of 'wrong choices' and 'bad decisions.' But Jesus talks about sin. Are the two compatable? Fri, 03 Jan 2014 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/social-gospel-2.php The social gospel's assertion that it is designed to help others sounds good. But does the social gospel really reflect biblical principle? Tue, 31 Dec 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/social-gospel-1.php Liberals Loath Conservative Christians because we give them reason to do so. The problem is professing believers really are hypocrites parading as followers of Christ while wallowing in sin and deception. Will living a perfect life change the Christian liberal's dislike for Christians conservatives? Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/birth-of-christ.php The angel Gabriel announced the birth of Christ to Mary. How is this announcement and the birth similar to the Christian's life journey? Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/three-magi.php The three wise men knew about the birth of Christ. How did they know and what are the lessons for believers today? Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/Christmas-season.php Aside from the commercial aspects of holiday, the Christmas Season has always carried a special place in the hearts of many Americans. How should Christians respond the naysayers who want to do away with all vestiges of God and Christmas? Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/graven-image.php An evangelical church that will not preach the whole counsel of God is presenting a gospel that no longer needs a Savior and herein the greatest graven image of all. Thu, 07 Nov 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/spiritual-covering.php The Bible teaches all authority belongs to Christ. Should pastors have authority over you? Does the Bible identify who is your covering? Thu, 31 Oct 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/cross-within-us.php Intelligent Design gives evidence of God having crafted the universe and living organisms to a high degree of complexity with operational precision going far beyond imagination. What should the Christian response be to the overwhelming evidence of God's ingenious handiwork? Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/preach-the-gospel.php While some believers have a fruitful relationship with Christ and preach the gospel by their daily walk, others do not. They fail and give unbelievers every reason to believe Christians have nothing special. How do we change that perception? Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/Star-Trek.php How 'Star Trek' has introduced concepts into modern culture that are disturbing at the least and apostacy at the worst. Tue, 08 Oct 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/rage.php Do you wonder why the heathen rage and do unspeakable things to each other? Does the Bible explain evil behavior? Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/apostasy-religious-entertainment.php The Bible urges believers to pray for discernment and recognize apostasy in the church? Why are these admonitions essential to our faith? Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/hand-of-God.php Rebellious humanity live under the decree of time and chance called luck. While the Hand of God may be withheld from these arrogant and imprudent men who plot their own course in life, what about the wayward believer? Mon, 26 Aug 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/secret-church-shopper.php People tend focus on where they should worship, what music they should sing, and how the worship experience looks to other people. Is focusing on these things missing the point about true worship (John 4:24) Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/trust-in-God.php There is one test set before every believer that is the same: overcoming worry. The good news has always been that believers need not fear because God's plan for us is peace, protection, and a future with hope. Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/leaving-the-church.php Not all millennials are leaving the church because they can't find Jesus. Some are leaving because they think the Gospel is a fairy tale. What can the church do about this false perception? Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/new-covenant.php To refuse to teach the New Covenant, sealed with Christ's blood, is to refuse to teach the Gospel. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/alpha-course.php Could believers lacking a solid, foundational view of the true Gospel be vulnerable to satanic snares unknowingly set up by false religious leaders? If so, what can believers do to guard against popular and longstanding apostate teachings in the church? Tue, 02 Jul 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/examine-yourself.php The Bible instructs us to examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith. How do we examine ourselves? Thu, 27 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/easy-believism.php Does the Bible teach easy believeism, or is it one of many deceptions in the church? Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/losing-your-life.php Today evangelicals no longer write about losing your life. Instead, they write and talk about finding God's purposes for our life and living life to the fullest. Is this really what the Gospel teaches? Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/dislike-Christians.php Non-believers dislike Christians because we give them reason to do so, lacking respect, understanding, and graciousness. Will living a perfect life change the non-believers' attitude towards Christians? Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/Christ-in-you.php The church is drifting away from one of the most important doctrines in the Bible. What is the difference between 'a better you' and 'Christ in you'? Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/eternal-life.php The Bible teaches there is an end state to life called eternal life or life with God. What is eternal life? Thu, 02 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/eternal-death.php Does the Bible teach of an end-state to life in which we are separated from God or is it a myth? What is eternal death? Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/near-death-experiences.php The Bible teaches there is life after death and that people will spend eternity in one of two places. What can Near Death Experiences teach us about them? Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/bullying.php Bullies find sick amusement by inflicting verbal and physical pain on innocent people. How should we respond as believers? Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/freedom-in-christ.php What does the promise of freedom in Christ look like? Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/righteous-indignation.php What happened to the American value of "righteous indignation", when we react angrily over a known evil or perceived injustice? Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/sabbath.php What is the Sabbath? Is coming together in fellowship on Sunday morning keeping the Sabbath or is there a deeper purpose? Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/what-is-love.php Is love an expression of words or deeds or a combination? Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/roe-v-wade.php The Bible is clear about God forming children in the womb of mothers. What does it mean for America that Roe v. Wade has been in effect for 40 years? Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/fear.php Is there any among us who do not have moments of doubt, fear, and a lingering sense of not knowing what's next? Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/special-needs.php What is the real purpose in allowing special needs children to be born? Is there blessing in the heartache? Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/superbowl-sunday.php Is it wrong to watch football, or any sport, knowing men have made it into an idol of the world? Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/ten-commandments.php Will America ever learn from her tragedies and get it right? Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/tragedy.php The Bible tells us God is sovereign and capable of preventing tragedy, but He can allow it for His divine purpose. What is that purpose? Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/birth-of-christ.php The angel Gabriel announced the birth of Christ to Mary. How is this announcement and the birth similar to the Christian's life journey? Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/black-friday.php Is Black Friday the beginning of the Christmas season and part of the reason for horror stories of greed in retail stores? Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/christmas-nativity.php While the Christmas lights and decorations go up, the nativity scenes across American are coming down. What can we do? Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/end-of-the-age.php Jesus said to look for signs about the end of the age. Does the current state of the sun point to one of those signs? Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/hope-and-change.php How do we respond if the United States has become a nation refusing to repent? Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/jesus-return.php Does the Bible promise a time when humanity will enter into real hope and change? Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/heavenly-wedding.php What will happen when Jesus returns for the Bride of Christ? Does the Bible tell us? Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/bride-of-christ.php Will the Bride of Christ be on earth when the New World Order comes to power over all nations? Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/new-world-order-tribulation.php Although Scripture does not give specific timing for the rapture, it is the next prophetic event to occur. Could it occur before the tribulation? Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/new-world-order-change.php Does the Bible warn about a time when world leaders will launch a new era of hope and change for humanity? Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/new-world-order-globalism.php Believers lacking a foundational view of the gospel are vulnerable to heresy, which takes on many forms of deception. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/new-world-order-heresy.php Is the doctrine of pastoral authority, popularized in the Under Cover teaching, pure heresy or a necessary building block for Christian growth? Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/godless-leadership.php Many DNC delegates voted to keep God's name out of its platform language. Will God's divine wrath befall them in November? Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/trust-in-the-lord.php The Bible says to trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding. Why is it important to trust God? Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/intelligent-design5-body-and-soul.php If soul and body is evidence for Intelligent Design, then why do some people find it easy to reject God? Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/intelligent-design4-imagination Jesus relied on picture stories to communicate kingdom truths. Are parables important to understanding the Bible? Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/intelligent-design3-brain.php Brain function is a bioelectrical process producing consciousness and mental capabilities far exceeding that of animals. What makes the difference? Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/intelligent-design2-god-dna.php Why is DNA in all life forms a troublesome stumbling stone for those who rail against the reality of God and intelligent design? Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/intelligent-design1-master-designer.php The Bible speaks of a creative God, one who is responsible for Intelligent Design. Why do people reject His creative achievement? Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/ancient-aliens.php The theory about ancient aliens and their influence on earliest civilizations collides head-on with the biblical account of God and man. Wed, 30 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/fear-not.php The Bible tells believers to fear not! Yet, among all biblical directives, this one is among the most difficult of all. Why? Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/god-judge.php People know about Jesus Christ as the Savior, but do they also know god the judge? Wed, 09 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/abortion-facts.php The Bible is clear about God forming children in the womb of mothers. This is one among many abortion facts people avoid. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/divine-wrath.php A White Star Line employee boasted, ‘God himself could not sink the ship.' Did divine wrath sink Titanic or human arrogance? Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/pied-piper.php What does the fictitious Pied Piper of the Middle Ages have in common with gospel of greed in the church? Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/grace-and-faith.php Why do some believe the gospel and others do not? How does one come into possession of grace and faith? Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/one-way-to-god.php Some evangelicals are now teaching and believing there is more than one way to God. What does the Bible say? Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/create-in-me-a-clean-heart.php Psalm 51:10 says, "Create in me a clean heart O God; and renew a right spirit within me. What's wrong with the one we have? Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/gospel8-true.php Some evangelicals teach false Gospels stemming from confusion over what is the true Gospel. As a result, they teach another Gospel. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/gospel7-walk-Spirit.php The Bible instructs believers walk in the Spirit to enjoy the fullness of Christ. How do believers walk in the spirit? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/gospel6-faith.php The apostle Paul said believers should examine themselves to ensure they have true faith? How can we know our faith is true? Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/gospel5-born-again.php Jesus said, you must be born again. What is a born again Christian? How can we know we are born again? Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatchgospel4-cross.php While the cross of Christ is a symbol of death and the resurrection of Jesus a symbol of life, how to these two symbols relate to living out the Christian life? What needs to be crucified in order to live? Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/witnessing.php While most of Christianity sits in church week after week basking in the good news of the gospel, multitudes are drowning with no hope of rescue. Is not witnessing the gospel a rescue effort in which we all participate? Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/seven-churches.php The Book of Revelations sends letters of warning to the seven churches. What are these warnings and how do they affect you? Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/gospel3-disciples.php Some evangelicals teach believers can become Jesus' disciples by making a one time commitment to Him as Lord and Savior. What does Jesus look for in a true disciple? Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/gospel2-sinfulness.php Some evangelicals are teaching a false gospel that pays no attention to human sinfulness and the importance of the Ten Commandments in leading people to salvation in Christ. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/gospel1-depravity.php When evangelicals sidestep the doctrine of repentance, they remove an essential step leading to the recognition of one's depravity before God. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/apostasy8-true-gospel.php When evangelicals encounter conflicting doctrine in the four gospels and epistles of Paul, they introduce doctrinal error by choosing one doctrine over another. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/apostasy7-partial-gospel.php Evangelicals are teaching you can be saved by grace alone through faith in Christ alone without knowledge of the law. Is this even possible? Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/apostasy6-signs-wonders.php During a charismatic experience, the possibility of becoming a "signs and wonders" addict grows because worshipers build up an unquenchable thirst for "something" they perceive to be from God. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/apostasy5-angels-light.php Is self-esteem a gospel doctrine compatible with the Bible, becoming the best person you can be? Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/apostasy4-refrain-embracing.php What on earth am I here for is a question asked by just about everyone at some time. However, when it comes to the message of the Gospel, false teachers are compromising the answer to the question with another gospel. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/apostasy3-greed-seed.php Although Proverbs 3:9-10 instructs believers to honor the Lord with their wealth, when does giving to honor the Lord become greed? Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/apostasy2-under-cover.php The idea that your pastor is your spiritual authority has popularized by the Under Cover book. Unfortunately, this concept is not from the Bible. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/apostasy1-wolves.php Could believers lacking a solid, foundational view of the true gospel be vulnerable to satanic snares set up by false religious leaders? Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/conversion-3-true.php When born-again Christians talk about a true conversion, what do they mean? Is conversion to Christianity a one-time change or a change occurring over time? Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/conversion-2-false.php The statistical reality for experiencing a false conversion is nearly ninety percent. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/conversion-1-sinners-prayer.php The statistical reality for experiencing a false conversion is nearly ninety percent. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/law-of-faith.php The epistles of Paul clearly instruct the church to preach the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John in such a way that it will not confuse believers about the law of faith and override the gospel of grace. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/law-of-works.php Legalism is a monster because lives are ruined, churches fail, and websites expose the abusiveness of legalists who twist doctrine to suit their distorted view of God. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/legalism.php When evangelicals teach saved by grace through faith alone and then adds legalism to the Christian experience, what happens to the believer's faith walk? Fri, 20 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/sanctification.php What is the believer's role in the sanctification process? Can a believer resist the work of the Holy Spirit? Thu, 19 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/salvation-in-the-bible.php Does the Bible teach growth of a believer can be interrupted resulting in a backslidden condition? Wed, 18 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.blogos.org/keepwatch/born-again-christians.php When born-again Christians talk about the change they have experienced, what do they mean? Is it a one time change, or does it happen over time?