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WHERE BLACK HISTORY AND ISRAEL’S HISTORY INTERSECT: “OH MARY DON’T YOU WEEP” Celebrating the Commonality of Black American History and Israel’s History by William Dwight McKissic, Sr. The two most persecuted people-groups in the history of mankind are the Jews and Blacks. This has been a major point of identity and bonding between these two groups. Jewish Americans strongly supported the Civil Rights Movement more so than any other ethnic group. They often marched with Civil Rights Leaders to provide a shield of protection and support. The most celebrated African-American preacher … [Read more...] about Where Black History and Israel’s History Intersect – “Oh Mary Don’t You Weep” (by Wm Dwight McKissic, Sr)

GOD’S VISION FOR HIS KINGDOM Revisiting the Meaning of The Gospel of The Kingdom BY WILLIAM DWIGHT MCKISSIC, SR. God established the gospel in order to establish families, in order to establish His Kingdom in every nation. The purpose of the family is to pass down a godly heritage. The family is God’s evangelism plan and small group discipleship program. The Church’s job is to disciple families so that they can continue the process at home. God’s business is His Kingdom, and the Kingdom business is the family enterprise. God wants to bless the families of the earth. If families are not … [Read more...] about God’s Vision for His Kingdom (by Wm Dwight McKissic, Sr)

Joel Rainey is the Director of Missions at Mid-Maryland Baptist Association, an adjunct professor at Capital Bible Seminary and blogs at Themelios (Twitter - @joelrainey). This post was originally published at his site on Thursday,  January 23. 41 years ago yesterday, nine black-robed justices handed down a decision that would forever change the moral landscape of the United States.  Since that time, more than 55 million human beings created in God's image and likeness have been murdered within the confines of their mother's wombs. Is that too strong a statement?  Is it too negative a … [Read more...] about Lies, Murder, and Roe: 41 years of Satanic Influence (By Joel Rainey)

THE WONDER OF ISRAEL AND HER RELATIONSHIP TO AFRICA THE AFRICAN-ISRAELI CONNECTION by William Dwight McKissic, Sr.  “Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only does wondrous things.” (Psalm 72:18) “To Him who alone does great wonders, For His mercy endures forever;” (Psalm 136:4) “Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.” (Psalm 68:31) “From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia My worshipers, The daughter of My dispersed ones, Shall bring My offering.” (Zephaniah 3:10) Israel is a wonder of God’s creation. Jerusalem is the only … [Read more...] about The Wonder of Israel and Her Relationship to Africa (by Wm Dwight McKissic, Sr.)

In Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday January 20, 2014 FROM KING TO OBAMA A FULFILLMENT OF JEWISH PROPHECY? Psalm 68:31 “Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.” Does the Hebrew Scripture predict descendants of Africa occupying seats of worldwide political influence and power before the Lord returns? Was the election of Barack Hussein Obama a fulfillment of biblical prophecy? Does a study of Noah’s descendants throughout the Bible demonstrate a pattern of how God has operated in the history of mankind? Did Martin Luther King, Jr. … [Read more...] about From King to Obama: A Fulfillment of Jewish Prophecy? (by Wm. Dwight McKissic, Sr.)

Kevin is the Director of Family and Youth Ministry at FBC Durham, and this post originally appeared at that church's website.  As a young pastor, I would like to write a simple word of encouragement and advice to young, developing future leaders. Perhaps you are an under-30-something seminary student, and you’re excited and can’t wait to be a pastor. What practical advice might help you? The following are six things that have come to my mind over the years as I have aspired to be a pastor—nothing really groundbreaking, just helpful reminders. 1. Don’t rush it   There is nothing … [Read more...] about Practical Advice for Seminary Students (by Kevin Schaub)

Alan blogs at Downshore Drift, where this post originally appeared.  Apparently, I am part of the 33% of Americans who do not believe in Evolution, according to a recent Pew Research Religion & Public Life Project study (Al Mohler's article yesterday got me thinking about this today). And, I am completely fine with that. I am not trying to be different or unique or have my head in the sand when it comes to Science and its claims. I have actually studied and read quite a bit on this subject over the past 20 years, and although I am not a scientist by any means, I consider myself at least … [Read more...] about Why I Reject Evolution (And Am Intellectually Satisfied Doing So) (by Alan Cross)

Russ Robinson is the lead pastor at First Baptist Church, Provo, UT. This article first appeared at Paul Thompson's "The Bridge." It’s a cool fall morning on the campus of Brigham Young University, and I’m in a hot, high-ceilinged auditorium filled to capacity with clean-cut Mormon students and faculty. As far as I know, the only evangelicals in a room of more than 800 people are myself, the six friends that came with me, and the speaker that everyone has come to listen to: Dr. Albert Mohler. As a Southern Baptist pastor with a church that meets a mile from Brigham Young’s campus in Provo, … [Read more...] about Is Interreligious Dialogue Possible? (By Russ Robinson)

The Wise Men are part of most nativity scenes, and many people assume that they arrived while Jesus was still in the manger, soon after his birth. Many others, seeking a more accurate chronology, note that Herod killed baby boys who were two years old and under (according to the time that the wise men had told him), and conclude that they arrived two years after the birth of Jesus. I suggest a different approach. If we let the two gospel accounts, in Matthew and Luke, speak for themselves without any assumed contradictions, we can arrive at a precise, Biblical timeline of events. This will … [Read more...] about When Did the Wise Men Appear? A Christmas Chronology (by Ken Hamrick)