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Day 180 - Psalm 118
Tuesday, September 06, 20165 minutes a day 5 days a week - a year of Bible Wisdom
No Green Card Necessary
Tuesday, September 06, 2016I have been trying to get into the kingdom since I was five-years-old; I am now fifty-five. My question is: am I wasting my time? Can everyone get into God's kingdom, or do you have to be pre-selected by God?Sincerely,
Seeking Citizenship
Dear Seeking Citizenship,
Anyone can get into the kingdom of Christ – it happens when you become a christian. Paul says that all christians have been transferred into Christ’s kingdom (Col 1:13). ‘Kingdom’ is another name for the church. Jesus’ church is called His body (Col 1:18), the house of God (1 Tim 3:15), and the kingdom (Lk 17:20-21). Jesus’ kingdom is a spiritual kingdom (Jhn 18:36), and you become a part of it when you are baptized (Gal 3:27). Read “What Must I Do To Be Saved?” to see what it takes to become a christian and enter Christ’s kingdom.
A Day Off
Monday, September 05, 2016I am confused on the story about the missing day. I heard that there is a story about God stopping the sun for a day, so that someone (sorry I am not sure who it was; Joshua, I think) could win a battle. I have read that NASA has confirmed that it is true that they have found what they have called a “missing day” which would prove the story to be true. I am confused about this story and the NASA findings. If you google NASA and the lost Bible day, you will see what I am talking about; thanks for the help.Sincerely,
Marking Time
Dear Marking Time,
The Bible story is found in Josh 10:12-13, but the NASA story is an urban legend. As unbelievably cool as it would be if it were true, NASA never found that the solar system was missing a day in its rotations. The whole story is based off of scientists finding an error while calculating the positions of the sun, moon, planets, etc. The story has an exciting ring to it, but it is false. Christians are supposed to love the truth (2 Thess 2:10) and only speak the truth (Eph 4:15). As appealing as it might be to tell you this story is true, we here at AYP have to be honest and tell you that it is a hoax. The sun really did stand still for Joshua, but this urban legend isn’t proof.
Day 179 - Psalm 117
Monday, September 05, 20165 minutes a day 5 days a week - a year of Bible Wisdom
Day 178 - Psalm 116
Friday, September 02, 20165 minutes a day 5 days a week - a year of Bible Wisdom