Day: May 6, 2019

Excerpted from: The Work of Christ: Past, Present and Future, A.C. Gaebelein (1913).

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And now let us consider His work on the cross and what has been accomplished by it. But who is able to speak worthily of this theme of all themes? Who can fathom the solemn yet blessed fact, the death of the Son of God on the cross? What tongue or pen can describe the sad, yet glorious truth, that the Just One died for the unjust, that Christ died for the ungodly! He who knew no sin was made sin for us! And what human mind can estimate the wonderful results of His work on the cross! Some Christians …

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We dwell in him.” 1 John 4:13

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Do you want a house for your soul? Do you ask, “What is the purchase?” It is something less than proud human nature will like to give. It is without money and without price. Ah! you would like to pay a respectable rent! You would love to do something to win Christ? Then you cannot have the house, for it is “without price.” Will you take my Master’s house on a lease for all eternity, with nothing to pay for it, nothing but the ground-rent of loving and serving him forever? Will you take Jesus and “dwell in him?” See, …

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The Restorer of Lost Hopes

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In a world of trials, hope is not a natural posture; it’s something God’s people choose to cultivate. ROMANS 5:1-51 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God.3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; Not only is Christ the source of genuine hope; He is also the restorer of lost hope. Unless we’re …

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Iran grapples with sanctions in wake of US nuclear pullout

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Tehran’s economic situation getting worse as countries fear losing American markets if they do business with Islamic Republic By MARC JOURDIERToday, 9:10 am     Young girls walk in front of a mural showing the Iranian national flag in the center of the capital Tehran, April 23, 2019. (ATTA KENARE / AFP) TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — A […]

US to deploy bombers to Middle East in message to Iran

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US deploying carrier strike group and a bomber task force to Middle East to warn Iran against attacks. Elad Benari, 06/05/19 The United States is deploying a carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East to send a clear message to Iran that any attack on US interests or its allies […]

Trump, Pence voice support for Israel amid Gaza rocket attacks

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While many American politicians were vocal in their support of Israel’s right to defend itself, several others accused Israel for the actions in Gaza. By OMRI NAHMIAS May 6, 2019 04:42   US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence arrive for Trump to deliver remarks recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel at […]

Spotlight on Iran April 18 – May 5, 2019

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Editor: Dr. Raz Zimmt The Hatami-Shoygu meeting (Fars, April 25 2019). The governor of the Iranian central bank (on the left) in Baghdad (IRNA, April 23 2019). The chancellors of the University of Najaf and University of Isfahan sign the memorandum of understanding (Mehr, April 27 2019). The meeting between the commander of the IRGC’s […]

Amid Gaza violence, Trump says US supports Israel 100% in defending its citizens

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President warns Gazans that rockets will only bring ‘more misery,’ tells them to give peace a chance; Democratic group urges 2020 hopefuls to stand with Jewish state By ERIC CORTELLESSA Today, 4:35 am  7   President Donald Trump pauses while speaking during a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini in the Oval Office of the White […]

Intelligence Minister: Christianity Is Spreading in “Parts” of Iran

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Mahmoud Alavi, Iran’s Minister of Intelligence Saturday, 4 May 2019 OSTANWIRE In a speech to Shia preachers in Qom, Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi reported that Christianity is spreading in “parts” of Iran. “These converts are ordinary people whose jobs are selling sandwiches or similar things,” he said [Persian link]. “We had no choice but to […]

Nikki Haley slams Israeli critics’ double-standard: ‘No other country would sit back and take this’

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May 5, 2019 As Palestinian terrorists rain hundreds of rockets down on the Jewish state,  former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. questions why Israel should “sit back and take” it. By World Israel News Staff On Saturday, Nikki Haley responded to Palestinian terrorists’ ongoing rocket fire on Israel with a pointed post on Twitter questioning […]

Hamas says ceasefire reached after more than 700 rockets fired at Israel

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Hamas says ceasefire reached after more than 700 rockets fired at Israel Although Israel has not confirmed any ceasefire is in affect, IDF has lifted all restrictions on residents of Israeli communities bordering the Hamas-ruled enclave News Agencies, Ynet|Published:  05.06.19 , 08:29 Palestinian officials said an Egyptian-mediated ceasefire agreement was reached with Israel on Monday […]

Hamas’ money laundering machine knows no bounds

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Seeking to entrench itself in the West Bank, and always willing to overlook the suffering of its people in Gaza, Hamas comes up with one scheme after another to funnel money to its operatives. The IDF and the Defense Ministry are busy tracking it down.  by  Nadav Shragai  Published on  2019-05-03 10:07 Last modified: 2019-05-05 16:23 Palestinian […]

US deploying carrier, bombers to Middle East to deter Iran

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Move comes in response to “clear indications” that Iranian and Iranian proxy forces are preparing to possibly attack U.S. forces in the region. U.S. will retaliate with “unrelenting force” to any attack on U.S. interests or those of its allies, warns National Security Adviser John Bolton. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: Deployment “separate” from […]