United Church of God

Steve Buchanan Comments

%user:name Comments

Steve Buchanan

336

Posts

11

Comments

Contact Steve Buchanan

×
  • Steve Buchanan
    Dear Linda: I think I referenced in the message that communication between the devil and God is possible without him making an appearance before God’s throne. I did not know it until after the sermon, but another member pointed out this commentary on our web site, which I agree with. Here is the link: https://www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/bible-commentary/bible-commentary-job-1-2 You may have to copy the URL and paste it into your search engine.. I also think it is essential to view Revelation 12 as both historical and prophetic . Also, when studying these verses, it is important to understand that each verse isn’t necessarily a progressive , linear, chronological timeline. I believe Satan has always accused the brethren, and mankind, in general. Please feel free to write to me to continue the discussion: Stevekbuchanan@me.com
  • Steve Buchanan
    Dear Larry: Thanks for your note. “Rocky and Bullwinkle” — the golden age of cartoons, with Mr. Peabody, Dudley Doright and Boris and Natasha were informative and funny. For bonus content, write me @ stevekbuchanan@me.com Thanks again, Larry. Steve B.
  • Steve Buchanan
    Linda: Thank you for your thoughts. I agree with your comments, thank you for the additional information! Steve Buchanan
  • Steve Buchanan
    Dear Steve: I think my experience in the Pharmaceutical industry gave me a skill set in evaluating Phase 1, 2, 3 trials that are required for drugs to be brought to market. Data is necessary to evaluate the risk and reward of each product. None of that happened with the Emergency Authorized Use for the current vaccines. There were no phase 1 trials (animal testing) and in earlier trials of MNRA vaccines resulted in all animal subjects dying. Further data now attests to the danger of these hastily approved medications which aren’t even vaccines, and offer no protection against the infection of or spread of the virus. To make is simple, it has been a colossal like on the entire earth. I hope this helps.
  • Steve Buchanan
    Shelly: Thank you for listening!
  • Steve Buchanan
    Thanks Daryl, for listening. Thousands of innocent people were killed in the terrorist attack in NYC in 2001. While God knows the “end from the beginning,” that doesn’t mean that everything that happens is result of God’s direction or intervention. The principle of Ezekiel 33 shows that God does not punish unless sufficient warning is given by the watchman. I encourage your study of this chapter. No doubt the United States has greatly departed from God’s commands, but in my view, we shouldn’t underestimate the extent of God’s warnings to the descendants of Abraham in the future. As to the current viral outbreak, it pales in comparison to the 100 Million who were killed worldwide 100 years ago. While both present with horrible outcomes, we also had 60,000 killed several years ago with the H1N1 flu season. I do not believe God directed any of these events either. Tragedy is part of this world and has been since the disobedience of Adam and Eve. God has allowed man to direct his way since then. He has intervened in history, for sure, mostly to help Abraham’s descendants to realize blessing, not curse.
  • Steve Buchanan
    Thumbs up, Danny!
  • Steve Buchanan
    Hi Mr. Tompkins: I don't disagree with your assessments above. The United States is divided -- and has been throughout its history to one degree or another (North/South, etc.) The United States is obviously divided today politically. There is a battle going on between those who want and look for traditional values, and now openly Socialist political leaders intent on giving away God's blessings. I don't think I used the term "American Superiority," but it is the US Navy that still keeps shipping lanes open for the world, and the British Empire previously did. America, like all nations are flawed, and watching the US from the news media, which is aligned against traditional values, and fails to capture the fact that many reject socialism and object strenuously to abortion, murder, and all that you cite above. The President is trying to reverse that, as no other President in the 20th and 21st centuries. However, that would be very difficult for anyone to evaluate critically without being here. Thank you for your insightful comments.
  • Steve Buchanan
    Hi Jen, and thank you for your comment. Since I have been in the Church, the primary message regarding the 1st era of the Church was that "they lost their zeal and love for the truth." However, Christ actually commending them for their zeal in these areas. As I mentioned, the first casualty with splits and schisms are relationships. I believe this is the lesson for us today because we are admonished to listen to what the spirit says to "the churches." Stay tuned for more in the series, and thank you once again for taking the time to write.
  • Steve Buchanan
    Thanks, Mark! Have a great Holy Day! Steve
  • Steve Buchanan
    Kotie: Thanks for your comment. The Holy Spirit does indeed work in us, but take note of Paul's instruction to Timothy: 1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership. 2 Timothy 1:6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Thus, there are things we can do that help accentuate the gift of God's spirit, which was the intent of the message. Thanks again, Steve