Craig Portwood's Blog – March 2010 Archive (17)

Most professing Christians believe that Passover is a “Jewish” holiday, not essential to the practice of our faith. Although much lip service is given to following Christ’s example in the mainstream church, few consider the fact that both Christ and his disciples kept the Passover. The question as to whether we should keep it can be found in the ultimate authority we have been given: The Bible.… Continue

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With the recent Health Care Bill passing in the House despite overwhelming opposition of her people, many are asking the question: If most of America is against it, why are they passing this anyway?



The answer is that our Democratic leaders need a source of income by which America can continue to fund her addiction to foreign debt.… Continue

The book of Revelation speaks of a time when all commerce will be restricted by a…

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There has been much back and forth in the media about Barack Obama and his plans for America's future. It might be comical if not for the fact that much of what is posted in defense of these plans is lacking in reason. The assumption is that if you are not supportive of Obama (or the Democrat agenda), you must be Republican. This makes as much sense as assuming that if something is not black, it must be white. This misrepresentation of fact is the practice of mind manipulation in its highest… Continue

They are bold in their approach. They have been referred to as Christian terrorists and likened to Hezbolah. They have been accused of stalking, trespassing and other nefarious deeds. How does Repent Amarillo respond to such accusations? We have decided to let them speak for themselves. The following is from an interview granted to Craig Portwood by Pastor David Grisham, Director of Repent Amarillo Ministries.… Continue

12 more Christian’s have been killed today in the in central Nigerian village of Byie on Wednesday. Witnesses have reported that some of the victims' tongues had been cut out. The attackers entered the Christian village about 2 a.m., setting homes on fire as their attackers waited with machetes to kill those fleeing from the flames. The victims included two children. This attack took place a week after hundreds of Christians were killed in the central Nigerian town of Jos.… Continue

It was peaceful. There had been no complaints from the neighbors. Few were even aware of its existence. Even the city official who went quash the service had trouble finding it. Yet the city of wanted it stopped. It was a private Bible study held someone’s home. Read more>>

Separation of Church and State. It’s an expression often used in the press. This phrase is trotted out each time some atheistic theophobe complains that a Christian prays in a publicly owned place or a nativity scene is placed in front of a fire house. Read more>>



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Today seems to be a perfect Matthew chapter 24 type of day. Read more>>

The predictions are dire. An imminent, massive global cataclysm the likes of which mankind has never seen. And it will happen in little over a year, on May 21, 2011. Read more>>

Throughout the history of mankind, frauds, opportunists and charlatans have taken advantage of the ignorance, fears and superstitions of their fellow man in the name of religion. Sadly, this has never been more true than it is in the realm of Christianity. Read more>>

It has been called the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. First settled nearly 4,000 years ago, it has a population of nearly 2 million people. It is known today as Damascus, the capital of Syria. The Bible says it will be destroyed. Read more>>

It’s a veritable cash cow. It sells books, tape sets, movies and tee shirts. It’s taught from the pulpits. It’s propounded by pastors, theologians and Bible teachers alike. Though the word appears nowhere in the Bible, they call it, “the rapture.” Read more>>

It will be a horrible time for the unsaved. There will be plagues. Men will be afflicted with horrible sores. The waters will turn to blood and there will be death and great suffering. Yet will men blaspheme the name of God. Read more>>

The tribulation saints. The “Antichrist” will make war against them. They will be persecuted. They will be killed. According the rapture cult, this will occur after the church of Jesus Christ has been caught up to Heaven. If they are not Christians, who could they be? Read more>>

Matthew 24:40: "Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come." Read More>>

Invariably, when one presents a case for the view that believers will suffer in the great tribulation, those who hold the contrary view will argue that it doesn’t matter. If and when it happens, they are sure that God will protect them somehow. The problem with that kind of thinking however is that, when it comes upon them, they will not be prepared in their hearts to testify to a world that will want them dead.… Continue