Tag Archives: truth

Lies: Dekra report presented by WeBuyCars does not match condition of car

A tiny note: we bought a car from WeBuyCars. The Dekra report said “Platinum” and “no faults”, and specifically “brakes in working condition”. We bought this vehicle from webuycars, relying on the DEKRA report that says, in part, The brake … Continue reading

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Soteriology in flow charts

An important distinction among Christians (and Christians falsely so called) is what exactly they believe has to be done to be saved. People who believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, God manifest in the flesh, who died … Continue reading

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Thanks, but no thanks, BibleProtector.com

Matthew Verschuur of Australia has undertaken to prepare a definitive copy of the “Cambridge Edition” of the KJV circa 1900, which he calls the “Pure Cambridge Edition” (PCE). He has taken time to check punctuation and capitalisation and spelling against … Continue reading

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War on religion conversions

IOL has an article with the headline “War on religion conversions”  in which a Hindu whines about how they need protection from other religions.  They’re fishing for legal protection – to prevent free speech, and to restrict freedom of religion … Continue reading

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Short KJV language word list

This is a 1-page introduction to the language of the Authorised Version which can serve as a quick introduction for new readers. Particularly for second language speakers of English, it is helpful to explain the distinction between “Thou” and “You”, … Continue reading

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No, it’s not your land

Mr Julius Malema, lately the leader of the “Economic Freedom Fighters” (EFF) is quoted as speaking as follows on the subject of land. Occupy it, it belongs to you, it is your land, it is the land of your forefathers… … Continue reading

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Who will rule South Africa at the resurrection?

Jacob Zuma said in 2008 that the ANC will rule until Jesus returns. While things do look a little shaky on the ANC front, it does look as if the ANC might be able to last for a few more … Continue reading

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Hate speech

Melusi Gigaba said stuff about Steven Anderson and barred him from coming to South Africa to preach the gospel of Christ.  It doesn’t wash, and Gigaba’s history of adultery renders him an incompetent witness and a partial judge on matters … Continue reading

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Book review: Life Talk for a Daughter

A copy of a book by Isabella Little (now Isabella Little-Gates, congratulations Isabella) came into our possession – “Life Talk for a Daughter”.  It’s this one: http://www.tugoflife.com/life-talk-for-a-daughter.  You might think that this is a book to introduce your little girl to … Continue reading

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NIV1984 switcheroo

Three years too late, I’m running into this controversy that is now starting to hit our shores. In 1984 the International Bible Society published a new English translation of the Bible: the New International Version, NIV1984.  This was welcome, not only … Continue reading

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