About a month ago, I mentioned that October 31 marks the 499th anniversary of the day that Martin Luther nailed his 95 Thesis on the door of the Wittenberg Chapel that sparked the reformation, gave birth to Protestantism and the breaking away from the Roman Catholic Church on theological issues, interpretation of the scriptures and teaching of false doctrines.  I also mentioned that in 2017 – the 500th year, it will be a great experience to visit these places where the reformation took place and learn more of the early Protestant movement.  It came as a surprise to me in my reading to note that the Lutherans and Catholics have now signed a historic document stating 32 points of agreement between Lutherans and Catholics and are working towards the celebration of their unity on October 31, 2017, the 500th anniversary of what sparked the reformation.  These are interesting times.  It is also interesting to note that a Christian nation built on the principles of the Holy Bible is also moving toward the amalgamation of all religions by issuing Hindu postage stamps during the last Diwali.  And Georgetown University, a Catholic institution, has appointed a Hindu chaplain.  In times like these, may God enable us to ‘redeem the time’ and be true to His word, for
there is no other name under heaven whereby we can be saved and at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow.

Shalom, Shalom!
Pastor Franklin David

“See the invisible, hear the inaudible, believe the incredible, and

think the unthinkable.”