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‘The Nightmare of Armageddon’

“The earth is degenerating these days. Bribery and corruption abound. Children no longer mind their parents. Everyone wants to write a book, and it is evident the end of the world is fast approaching.” Sounds like the evening news or tomorrow’s headlines, doesn’t it? The truth is this description of society was found inscribed on an Assyrian tablet dated 2000 B.C. Jurgen Moltmann, professor of theology at the University of Tubingen, West Germany, shares this modern observation concerning our anxious age: The nightmare of Armageddon has replaced the political vision of hope for ...

Biblical evidence to meaning of John 3:16

For God so loved the world — John 3:16 I am going to play the role of Perry Mason (lawyer) in this article. My goal is to present new evidence (material) that will make it clear that Christ came to save (redeem) all of His creation. I believe this is what John 3:16 is telling us; now we want to see if the rest of Scripture agrees with this belief. If the redemption price was not paid when Christ was on the cross, then we will have a cursed, fallen heaven and earth that cannot be restored. The first piece of evidence I want to submit is found in Colossians 1:19-20. “For it pleased ...

Finding hope amidst adversity

By Dan Hamilton Special to The Sentinel During the holiday season a word we often throw around is “hope.” As a child we “hope” for that special gift. As teenagers we “hope” we are accepted or liked. As an adult we “hope” for that job, promotion, house or that fulfilling relationship. We also “hope” for joy, health, and good news! Most religions present some form of hope message. My Christian faith during this season screams hope into the hopelessness of life’s struggles and pain. The Jewish holiday Hanukkah is also about hope in a despairing situation. Last ...

Rock music has had sympathy for God as well as the devil

By David W. Stowe Michigan State University THE CONVERSATION After three multiplatinum and six platinum albums, 30 million albums sold and more than a billion streams, singer Amy Grant is set to receive one of American music’s biggest awards: Kennedy Center Honors. Grant, the so-called queen of Christian pop, won’t be the first honoree whose music is infused with religion. The 2022 honorees alone include Gladys Knight, who converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and U2, whose lead singer, Bono, is known for his longtime Catholic faith. But Grant is the ...

Religion briefs

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Tom Laub at (717) 248-6741 or by email at living@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 352 Sixth St., Lewistown, PA 17044. Items must be received by Tuesday for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions. ••• UMC to host Bible study LEWISTOWN — First Bakers United Methodist Church will host a Bible study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. ...

Alternative gift fair returns for 14th year

REEDSVILLE — The Christmas season will soon be underway with many holiday traditions. Searching for the perfect gift for loved ones and friends can be difficult while decorating and planning for the season. A unique gift-giving idea has become a tradition at East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church in Reedsville. This year marks the 14th annual alternative gift fair, an event that has raised significant funds for several non-profit organizations. Patrons make a donation in the name of an honoree to a specific organization to help the cause. The donor receives a card with the ...