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D.R. Flag

Nov 082010

DR coat of arms The only national flag in the world with a Bible verse on it is the Dominican Republic (D.R.) flag. The coat of arms has a Bible with a small cross above it and said to be opened to the Gospel of John 8:32:

“And the truth shall make you free.”

The Dominican coat of arms is seen throughout the country. You can see it at the presidential palace, the police, the military and most coins and paper money!

Who is the author of this Bible verse? It’s Jesus! Don’t you want to know more about this author? Look at those words. What’s important about truth? Put aside all non-truth policies and seek to understand. What is truth? When Jesus was put on trial to be condemned, Pontius Pilate (the Roman Governor) said:

“What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no fault in Him at all. ~John 18:38

Is religion truth? No, it brings lots of disagreements and questions. Truth narrows down and it can be summoned up by Jesus’ teachings because He is truth!

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. ~John 14:6

This John Bible study is-designed to help find truth! Won’t you join me?

Island of the Evangelist Coin

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Oct 122010

On June 13, 1494, Christopher Columbus stopped at the Island of Hispaniola. (Dominican Republic) He then sailed west to Cuba and discovered a large island (located directly south of Havana) and called it “Island of the Evangelist.”

While in Cuba, I bought an “Island of the Evangelist” coin. Most Cubans are not aware of this coin. I was happy to see Cuba had this coin and connected it to Christopher Columbus and the original island name, “Island of the Evangelist!”

Island of the Evangelist Coin heads

Today it is called “Island of Youth.” This name was given to the island in 1976 with the new political-administrative division. This island has had several other names including “Island of Parrots” and “Island of Treasure.”

When you look at the scriptures, I think of Paul speaking to Timothy. In II Timothy 4:5, Paul writes:

As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Just as Paul encouraged Timothy, I want to encourage YOU to present the Good News to people that they too might have their sins forgiven and have eternal life!