Ron Ross

Rocks Crying Out! - Archaeology

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey he faced an interesting exchange with the religious Pharisees. Crowds gathered to adore and honour Jesus. The Pharisees were deeply offended. They rebuked him and suggested he should not be received and honoured with such adoration and dignity.

Idols were Hidden by King Hezekiah

The accuracy of the Bible is continually confirmed. Recent excavations in the Tel Lachish National Park in Israel have revealed a ‘gate-shrine,’ dated to the period of the First Temple, about the eighth century B.C.

What Makes a Difference - Prayer

False Doctrine is Always a Challenge

Throughout history there have been devastating consequences to false doctrine. In the 1930’s there was a ‘Nazi form Christianity.’ Church schools were closed and an ‘anti-Semitic attitude’ was imposed. Heroes like Dietrich Bonhoeffer emerged. His courage is honored to this day.

So silly - Anti-Semitism

Two years ago the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby made profound comments about anti-Semitism. In strong language he described it as the ‘insidious evil’ and ‘perverted and absurd.’ In an article for the Holocaust Educational Trust Justin Welby placed anti-Semitism ‘at the heart of racism.’

Feasts of the Lord

Autumn in Israel starts with the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, which in Hebrew means “head of the year” (the Jewish New Year). It is also known as the Feast of Trumpets and Day of the Blowing (Yom HaTruah). The shofar, or ram’s horn, is blown all over the Land on this day, which marks the beginning of the holiest time of year on the Jewish calendar.

The Nature of Christian Persecution is Changing in the West

One would not have seen any secular or religious news in the past two years not to ask the question - is religious persecution closing in?

A Highly Significant Symbol is the Olive Tree

The unique connection between Jews and Christians is sometimes a fierce debate but the Bible indicates our relationship is found in the symbol of the olive tree. 

Calling a Time on Terror was Too Soon

Two years ago, I wrote in this column that we may be witnessing a revolution. I commented that out of the then recent spate of bloodshed and terror a movement of hope is emerging. French Muslim leaders refused to bury priest-killer Adel Kermiche after he murdered 86 years old priest Father Jacques Hamel last July.

Jesus ‘Hung Out’

In 1988 Floyd McClung and Kalafi Moala wrote a book “Nine Worlds to Win.” They emphasized evangelism into the worlds of Islam, Buddhism, Communism with a chapter on Nominal Christians.