03 January 2016
Two-Minute Features | 10 January 2016

God the Creator- A Look at Outer Space (TMF:315)

Friday, January 08, 2016
Peace to Live By: God the Creator- A Look at Outer Space (TMF:315) - Daniel Litton
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       To start, I want to take us back to the far reaches of the universe. If we are actually able to go that far, and then come around back to our own solar system, we would undoubtedly see a wide-range of sites. There would be many stars, constellations, galaxies, etc, that we would pass on our journey here. Much of what we would see has immense beauty, and all of it has elements of design. Solar systems, for instance, are set up with a star or stars, and there is a planet or planets (or even other objects) which revolve around the sun. The setup screams design. Most of the time, the planets move in circles or ovals around the sun, and usually on a single plain, which in and of itself is very interesting. We don't see the chaos that at least I would expect to see if it all came about randomly or naturally. Once we reach our own solar system, we realize that the earth is positioned in just the right spot, as many scientists will tell us, that makes it suitable, or habitable, for life. If it were just a little closer to the Sun, or maybe just a little further away, life would be greatly endangered. We would either burn or freeze.

Christians Must Defend What They Believe (TMF:314)

Thursday, January 07, 2016
Peace to Live By: Christians Must Defend What They Believe (TMF:314) - Daniel Litton
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       Let's take a moment and consider what Peter, one of Jesus' disciples—his chief follower—said in his epistle in the New Testament. He said to Christians: “in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience” (1 Peter 3:15-16ex, ESV). Therefore, we understand that it is important for Christians to be able, and with appropriate tone, give a defense to what they believe. I would like us to remember that there can really only be one set of beliefs about the world, about what we see around us, that is in fact true. That is, multiple religions cannot be equally true when they contradict each other. You can't have the Christian God stating he is the only God, and have the god of Islam saying the same thing. Only one of them can be correct, unless they both real but liars. I accept the reality that what is true can be known by all mankind. To say otherwise is to allow for the possibility of anything. But even mere nature itself tells you that there are, what we call, natural laws, and these laws demonstrate truth.

The Different Types of Thinking in Our World (TMF:313)

Wednesday, January 06, 2016
Peace to Live By: The Different Types of Thinking in Our World (TMF:313) - Daniel Litton
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       There are many different religions or thought constructs I could choose to believe in, in the world. Whether it be Christianity, or Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism—whatever it be, or I could be an agnostic or atheist. And there are all kinds of philosophies I could lend my mind to—different types of thinking about the world we live in. The world today offers so many options—so many choices. And people have a wide-range of systems they have developed in order to seemingly live freely, at peace of mind. It is important, though, no matter what we believe, that we make sure that it is correct, that it is true. It has to be correct because, if it is wrong, there could be dire consequences. For instance, if I am a Christian and believe in the Christian God, but the god of Islam is the correct god, then I certainly will face punishment after this life if I die without believing in him. Or, if I choose to be an agnostic, but the Christian God really is real, then again I will be in big trouble when die and enter the next realm of life.

Introduction to Why I Believe What I Believe (TMF:312)

Tuesday, January 05, 2016
Peace to Live By: Introduction to Why I Believe What I Believe (TMF:312) - Daniel Litton
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       When people think about life, it is important for them to understand why they believe what they believe. I mean, who wants to go through life just believing what you have come up with inside your mind, through your own thoughts? But this is what many people do. They believe things about life and the unseen world (if they believe in an unseen world) based on what they think—the rules they have developed in their own minds. Even religious people can do this. People who are professing Christians may develop constructs in their thinking about what the Bible means or says about a certain life issue or topic, all the while having never read or really understood what the Bible actually does say about the matter. It is true that I spend a great amount of my own personal time telling people the Good News of Jesus Christ, which comes from the Christian religion as the world sees it—the evangelical sect among others. But why would I do this? Why would I spend so much time, effort, and energy preparing and delivering messages about the Christian God? After all, isn't religion just something that is personal to people, and something that is whatever a person wants to make of it? Or is religion based in reality?

Father, Lead Them in Their New Faith (TMF:311)

Monday, January 04, 2016
Peace to Live By: Father, Lead Them in Their New Faith (TMF:311) - Daniel Litton
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       If you would like to accept Jesus today as your personal Lord and Savior, then follow my lead in this prayer: God, I am not right with you. I have sinned my whole life, living doing things the way I have wanted to do them. But today I accept your free gift of salvation and eternal life through Jesus. I believe Jesus did die on the cross for my sins, and that he rose from the dead and is back in heaven with you. I give my life back to you, Father, and want you to make me new. I want to be like Jesus. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen. Let’s pray: Father, thank you for the opportunity to revisit accounts from your Word of things that actually happened—that really took place in the past. It's so encouraging and refreshing to consider these things anew today. I pray for those who have just accepted Jesus. I pray that you would lead them in their new faith and make them become like Jesus in their lives. I pray also for those who still haven't accepted the Truth. I pray that they would take your Word seriously and accept it, Lord, for no one ever knows when the end has come. Bless us today, Father, and make us become more like Jesus.