“If the Book of Revelation is the prophecy of the end times, why aren’t there references to modern technology (planes, guns, tanks, etc.)?” — Devin
The book doesn’t address modern technology because that is not consistent with its nature or purpose.
The book was written to first century Christians. The language, apocalyptic in nature (meaning “hidden” or encoded), would be challenging enough for them. Detailed descriptions of machines that might exist two millennia in the future would be completely confusing and would likely derail the purpose for writing to them in the first place.
Furthermore, in spite of the “future” significance so often accorded to the Book of Revelation, it nonetheless possesses a relevance for every generation in which it is read. The power of the message; i.e., “no matter how tough this life is, Christ has conquered and the believer’s ultimate hope is in Him,” should be heard repeatedly throughout the years. References to modern technology would not add anything of substance to the communication of this message.
There is another reason it does not contain “modern” technology. No one knows when the end of the world will take place.
The congregation of White Rock Presbyterian Church welcomed the church’s new pastor, the Rev. John Guthrie, to the pulpit on Jan. 5.
Guthrie is a native Texan, having spent most of his early years in San Antonio. He has a bachelor’s degree in physics from Austin College (Sherman, Texas), a Ph.D. degree in physics from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a Master of Divinity degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
His first career was invested in software engineering, research and teaching.
Guthrie taught physics at the University of Central Oklahoma for seven years.
Guthrie was ordained as a minister in 2006 and served two churches previously, in Colorado and Utah. He is a third-generation Presbyterian pastor.
Guthrie has been married to Nancy Guthrie for 33 years and they have four children.
White Rock Presbyterian Church is located at 310 Rover Blvd. in White Rock. The church office phone is 672-3682, the office email address is officemanager@wrpchurch.com, and the church website is wrpchurch.com.
Baha’i Faith
For information, email losalamosla@gmail.com. For general information, call the Baha’i Faith phone at 1-800-228-6483.
Bethlehem Lutheran
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, a member of the ELCA is located at 2390 North Road, 662-5151; bethluth.com. Worship services are at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., with coffee and doughnuts served between services during the Education Hour of classes for all ages. The preaching is biblical by our Pastors Bruce Kuenzel and Nicolé Ferry, the music is lively, children are welcome and abundant, and a well-staffed nursery is provided. All are welcome! Come Join the Family!
Bryce Ave. Presbyterian
The church is located at 3333 Bryce Ave. The Rev. Henry Fernandez preaches, bapca.org, info@bapca.org. For information, call 672-3364.
Buddhist
Kannon Zendo, 35 Barranca Road. kannonzendo.org. Henry Chigen Finney, 661-6874. Meditation in the Zen tradition will be offered Wednesday evenings at the Kannon Zendo in Los Alamos.
Calvary Chapel
Sunday school classes for all ages at 9:15 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., worship and a study of the Biblical Jesus as He relates to people in our look at the Gospel of Exodus.
Baha’i Faith
For information, email losalamosla@gmail.com. For general information, call the Baha’i Faith phone at 1-800-228-6483.
Bethlehem Lutheran
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, a member of the ELCA is located at 2390 North Road, 662-5151; bethluth.com. Worship services are at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., with coffee and doughnuts served between services during the Education Hour of classes for all ages. The preaching is biblical by our Pastors Bruce Kuenzel and Nicolé Ferry, the music is lively, children are welcome and abundant, and a well-staffed nursery is provided. All are welcome! Come Join the Family!
Bryce Ave. Presbyterian
The church is located at 3333 Bryce Ave. The Rev. Henry Fernandez preaches, bapca.org, info@bapca.org. For information, call 672-3364.
Buddhist
Kannon Zendo, 35 Barranca Road. kannonzendo.org. Henry Chigen Finney, 661-6874. Meditation in the Zen tradition will be offered Wednesday evenings at the Kannon Zendo in Los Alamos.
Calvary Chapel
Sunday school classes for all ages at 9:15 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., worship and a study of the Biblical Jesus as He relates to people in our look at the Gospel of Exodus.
For information, email losalamosla@gmail.com. For general information, call the Baha’i Faith phone at 1-800-228-6483.
Bethlehem Lutheran
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, a member of the ELCA is located at 2390 North Road, 662-5151; bethluth.com. Worship services are at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., with coffee and doughnuts served between services during the Education Hour of classes for all ages. The preaching is biblical by our Pastors Bruce Kuenzel and Nicolé Ferry, the music is lively, children are welcome and abundant, and a well-staffed nursery is provided. All are welcome! Come Join the Family!
Bryce Ave. Presbyterian
The church is located at 3333 Bryce Ave. The Rev. Henry Fernandez preaches, bapca.org, info@bapca.org. For information, call 672-3364.
Buddhist
Kannon Zendo, 35 Barranca Road. kannonzendo.org. Henry Chigen Finney, 661-6874. Meditation in the Zen tradition will be offered Wednesday evenings at the Kannon Zendo in Los Alamos.
Calvary Chapel
Sunday school classes for all ages at 9:15 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., worship and a study of the Biblical Jesus as He relates to people in our look at the Gospel of Exodus.
“In Matthew 16:28 is Jesus telling His disciples that He is going to return in their lifetime or is he saying that they are going to see Him ascend into heaven?” — Devin
Baha’i Faith
For information, email losalamosla@gmail.com. For general information, call the Baha’i Faith phone at 1-800-228-6483.
Bethlehem Lutheran
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, a member of the ELCA is located at 2390 North Road, 662-5151; bethluth.com. Worship services are at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., with coffee and doughnuts served between services during the Education Hour of classes for all ages. The preaching is biblical by our Pastors Bruce Kuenzel and Nicolé Ferry, the music is lively, children are welcome and abundant, and a well-staffed nursery is provided. All are welcome! Come Join the Family!
Bryce Ave. Presbyterian
The church is located at 3333 Bryce Ave. The Rev. Henry Fernandez preaches, bapca.org, info@bapca.org. For information, call 672-3364.
Buddhist
Kannon Zendo, 35 Barranca Road. kannonzendo.org. Henry Chigen Finney, 661-6874. Meditation in the Zen tradition will be offered Wednesday evenings at the Kannon Zendo in Los Alamos.
Calvary Chapel
Sunday school classes for all ages at 9:15 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., worship and a study of the Biblical Jesus as He relates to people in our look at the Gospel of Exodus.