The real question is how our society reached the point where states believe they have the authority to cut parents out of decisions that can permanently shape or, in some cases, end a child’s life. On almost no other issue — except abortion — would such deliberate disregard for parental authority be tolerated. That tells us a lot. At its core, this conflict reflects a deeper cultural departure from a biblical understanding of family and responsibility.

The whole idea that we need further purification is wrong on so many levels, as it is a sister belief in a partial Rapture of only faithful saints. If the words of Ephesians chapters 1 and 2 along with those of Romans 8 are true, then we must thoroughly reject the idea of our need as regenerated saints to experience any further cleansing. Yes, the Lord tests and strengthens our faith in this life, but that’s an entirely different ball game than saying living believers will need a purgatory-type experience during the Tribulation.

We all watched as believers, churches and denominations dealt with the COVID pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement, the movement to redefine gender and sexuality, and then the DEI movement. And yet, we’re seeing an even bigger test today—what I would call The Israel Test—to reveal what we really believe about what I regard as clear Biblical teaching. I am, of course, talking about the replacement theology movement that has surfaced yet again.

Those who hold to a postmillennial view argue that Jesus is exercising His authority as King from heaven right now. The proof text for many postmillennialists is Psalm 110 and they conclude that Psalm 110:1 supports a present Davidic reign of Christ where He is gradually subduing all His enemies during this interadvent period. However, a consistent, literal interpretation of Scripture leads us to reject such a view, particularly when we undertake an examination of the three-fold work of Christ.

The USCIRF 2026 Annual Report lays bare a world where violations are intensifying — from state-engineered repression in authoritarian regimes to unchecked extremism in transitional or fragile states. And yet, it also offers a clear roadmap for U.S. leadership. By heeding the commission’s recommendations, including timely CPC and SWL designations, integrating religious freedom into all facets of diplomacy, and prioritizing accountability for perpetrators, the United States can help secure the release of the imprisoned, protect the vulnerable, and foster societies where this foundational freedom thrives.

We’re seeing pastors today who refuse to support Israel because they’ve been influenced by replacement theology’s faulty interpretation of Scripture, and there are terrible repercussions for giving place to this damaging theology. When the church entertains the idea that God has somehow replaced His covenant with the Jewish people—it provides fuel for the fire of those who would do Israel harm.

There are several geopolitical and prophetic implications of the current war in Iran. One major impact is that it is surfacing and strengthening the alliances that are presented in the Bible in Ezekiel chapter 38. This chapter in the Bible tells us that in the end times, when Israel is at rest and living securely, they are going to be invaded by a coalition of nations. If you look at the location of these ancient places on a modern map, it's very clear that the main leaders at the core of this coalition are Russia, Iran, and Turkey.

Something took place in the seaside town of Brighton, England, that will send chills down your spine. A group of pro-Palestinian activists went door-to-door, clipboard in hand, and asked if people would or would not support Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel. The group, known as the “Brighton and Hove Apartheid-Free Zone,” went around challenging people about their support for Israel. The way the group is spinning the story is by claiming that they are activists, but this is not activism; this is intimidation.

“This case has exposed how activists have sought to weaponize the law to silence people like Matthew who express mainstream Christian beliefs about sexuality, marriage and identity. There was never any credible evidence justifying the charges brought against him, only an aggressive campaign to shut down viewpoints that diverge from a prevailing ideology.”