News has come through, today, that Cliff Richard has been awarded substantial damages against the BBC because of the appalling way they handled unjust allegations against him back in 2014.
It appears that, when Cliff was facing an investigation for alleged crimes (which have since been proved baseless), the BBC filmed a Police raid on his home in Berkshire. (How did they know the raid was taking place? Were they tipped off by an anti-Christian copper?).
No-one is disputing that broadcasters have a duty to report news but it is clear that, in this case, the "reporting" was well over the top and constituted a form of harassment.
Why do I say that this shows a bias against the Christian faith? Simply because Cliff was accused of a sex-crime that was supposed to have taken place at a Billy Graham rally in the 1980s.
I've felt for a long time that the BBC have a bias, bordering on hatred, against Evangelical Christianity, but this case proves that beyond all reasonable doubt. Indeed, any rational, fair-minded person looking at the record of this supposedly, impartial, broadcaster would have to conclude that when it comes to being neutral and unbiased, the BBC are woefully short of their remit.
This latest scandal is one of a long line of outrages perpetrated by the media against the followers of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ; but should we really be surprised? After all, didn't Jesus say, in John 15 v 18-20, that the world would hate us because we are His?
What should be our response to today's news?
Firstly, we should be pleased that, at long last, a judge has seen fit to make a judgement that, for once, has not been anti-Christian;
Secondly, we should continue to live for the Lord and spread His Gospel, knowing that,as we do so, souls are being saved, and Christ's kingdom extended;
Thirdly, we should pray for our detractors - remember the hatred that Saul had for the believers, but God was merciful to him in saving his soul (Acts 9). May He be pleased to convert opponents of the Gospel.
Finally, in September, if the Lord wills, Franklin Graham will be coming to England to preach the Gospel. Be prepared for a huge amount of bias when the BBC report this event unless, of course, they've learnt their lesson from, today's judgement (stranger things have happened!).
Wednesday, 18 July 2018
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
The New Testament is to be a criminal offence.
In 1st Cor. 6 v 9-10 Paul states that people who engage in certain practises "will not inherit the kingdom of God". He then follows this up with verse 11 that states "such were some of you.....".
In these 3 verses we see the power of God to transform people, including those involved in the most vile and unnatural perversions. Indeed, the glorious history of the Christian church includes many who can testify to the saving power of God in changing their lives and renewing their minds (Romans 12 v 1-3).
However, the Government have announced that what they call "gay conversion therapy" is to be outlawed. I'm not sure I agree with therapy, but I do believe in the Holy Spirit's power to change people's inclinations, habits and lifestyles, thus enabling them to live their lives in accordance with God's infallible word.
Once this new law goes through it will be illegal to quote the New Testament passage above and we, as Christians, will have a choice to make - do we obey God's word or the law of the land?
Romans chapter 13 and 1st Peter 2 v 13 make it clear that we are to be law-abiding people and not seek to break the law of the land (sadly, though, many professing Christians flagrantly break the speed limits - shame on them!).
However, when there is a clash between the law of the land and the Word of God, then our first allegiance is to the latter, even if we fall foul of the former, and face persecution for so doing.
Given that many professing Christians are seeking the "best of both worlds" and seem comfortable to make this world their home (are they true Christians, I wonder?) I suspect that many will seek, once again, an accommodation with this wicked culture in which we live rather than be willing to make a stand for truth.
As I conclude this article 2 verses of scripture come to mind - Acts 5 v 29 has Peter stating that we should obey God, rather than man, and the Saviour's words in Matthew 10 v 33 where He warns that people who do not stand for Him, and thus deny Him, will be denied before His Father who is in Heaven - what side are we on, God's word , or the word of man?
In these 3 verses we see the power of God to transform people, including those involved in the most vile and unnatural perversions. Indeed, the glorious history of the Christian church includes many who can testify to the saving power of God in changing their lives and renewing their minds (Romans 12 v 1-3).
However, the Government have announced that what they call "gay conversion therapy" is to be outlawed. I'm not sure I agree with therapy, but I do believe in the Holy Spirit's power to change people's inclinations, habits and lifestyles, thus enabling them to live their lives in accordance with God's infallible word.
Once this new law goes through it will be illegal to quote the New Testament passage above and we, as Christians, will have a choice to make - do we obey God's word or the law of the land?
Romans chapter 13 and 1st Peter 2 v 13 make it clear that we are to be law-abiding people and not seek to break the law of the land (sadly, though, many professing Christians flagrantly break the speed limits - shame on them!).
However, when there is a clash between the law of the land and the Word of God, then our first allegiance is to the latter, even if we fall foul of the former, and face persecution for so doing.
Given that many professing Christians are seeking the "best of both worlds" and seem comfortable to make this world their home (are they true Christians, I wonder?) I suspect that many will seek, once again, an accommodation with this wicked culture in which we live rather than be willing to make a stand for truth.
As I conclude this article 2 verses of scripture come to mind - Acts 5 v 29 has Peter stating that we should obey God, rather than man, and the Saviour's words in Matthew 10 v 33 where He warns that people who do not stand for Him, and thus deny Him, will be denied before His Father who is in Heaven - what side are we on, God's word , or the word of man?
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