But to answer your question; Why Yes, there is..., but if you don't know what follows the Why Yes; there is...I'll ask you a question: Are you really a Protestant?

Compared with Romans 11:32-36 " For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all (Jew and Gentile in context). O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen."

The thing about the www. web of intrigue is that you never know for sure who you are talking to.

What about Revelation 11:15 The kingdom(s) of this world are become the kingdom(s)!!! of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. This chapter tells us after the second woe trumpet and the defeat of Islam together with the conversion of the the Jews in a greater number then hsa heretofore been experienced, and former Muslims now too embracing Jesus Christ with other peoples of the east, that the seventh trumpet and vial will turn West as the judgments of God now will be felt upon the papacy and her harlot daughters of whatever ilk in Church and State? That's what I have been taught from sound Presbyterians, though hidden in books for the most part at this time.

In context we are speaking of apostles and possibly a secondary application would be persecuted Christians. It really was a nice try, but he needs better speech writers or to be converted.

Then and only then can God's people rest quietly and the gospel flourish in peace; though I doubt not it will flourish in persecution, it always has historically. Lukewarm demands God's rod; otherwise it is a win/win for the 'Lord's' side.

I once had a minister who was raised in the Scottish/Irish RPCNA in NYC. He spoke often of his mother, never of his father and mostly of his difficult youth. Something he taught that stuck with me was that Paul wrote 1 Cor.7 against the background of present persecution. Scripture is relevant for all times, but particularly relevant when it was penned during a similar time. Imagine; you're under persecution from family, church and state; now read 1 Cor. 7 and ask the Lord to show you his will for you today; if you understand what I am saying.

Maybe just an interesting twist. Life is full of interesting twists. What passes for the True Reformed Religion has made twists and turns, as well as total departures, and it isn't easy to figure out for the majority or even the minority. AH BUT GOD! But anyone that is not totally ignorant of historic testimony has a definite advantage.

There is a difference between legalism and loving obedience; delighting in the Beloved, in whom, we are accepted.

Note: "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, (1 John 5:5-9)he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again."

How can a true Christian or Jew swear said oath of office with out covenant breaking on the most basic level between God and man and man and man? First table violation of the 3rd commandment. See WCF SC Q 54-56 and wonder no more, if judgment is eminent unless we repent.

The Lord is so gracious, he warns again and again but we are slow of heart to believe what is written in His Word.

There is so much to learn both children and adults need some of life's finer things, like being nurtured in a Christian home that practices family worship, enjoys creation to reflect on and exercises moderation in all things. We need godly families and churches more than we need anything else, that I am aware of. A settled state of the church in any nation is good for your family and good for the nation.

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This psalm is best expounded by David Dickson for serious heart searching: is my heart is really after God? All sinners by nature who are being sanctified in the process of time would find comfort here in some degree. There are very few David's these days who could lead a nation in the fear of God, without fearing the faces of men or worrying about their fortunes, or even about appearances. David through God did valiantly. A worthy hero for any true leader of men.

I think these world leaders need to keep their pants on and not be scared of what man can do. The thing is, this time around, it is not man that they are dealing with. God will not be mocked and he not only knows what they do in secret; better yet, their knows their hearts toward Him. Enough with these pragmatic pie eaters anyway.
He also has laws he enforces and he is not scared he is laughing. Psalm 2