Skeptics of Christianity must somehow explain the empty tomb without admitting that anything miraculous happened. Therefore, some have suggested that Peter and the other apostles fabricated the story about Jesus’ …
The Bible is one unified whole which never contradicts itself. However, skeptics of the Bible often try to find contradictions between one passage and another. A noted example is an …
In the wake of the recent shooting at Umpqua College, political pundits are discussing various proposed solutions for gun violence. There is widespread disagreement about whether and how much government …
One of my favorite spiritual songs is called “As the Life of a Flower.” The first verse of the song goes like this: As the life of a flower, As …
Christian parents know that they must be vigilant in protecting their children from anti-Christian propaganda in the world and particularly in schools. This week, the Nashville paper, The Tennessean, published …
The Roman Catholic Pope, Francis, is in America this week. It is important to remember that, while Francis has a winning smile, a nice personality, and many admirable personal qualities, …
Bible study is enriched by knowing more about the political and social background of biblical events. Books such as the International Bible Encyclopedia and Albert Bell’s Exploring the New Testament …
From time to time, I use this column to discuss resources that are useful to Christians in our evangelism efforts and in our own personal growth. I try to highlight …
Jesus commanded that we love our neighbors, and even our enemies: Matthew 5:44. But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that …
Numbers 16 and 17 are fascinating chapters. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, along with 250 chiefs of Israel, accused Moses and Aaron of taking the leadership of Israel by presumption: “You …
Christians give of their means every first day of the week. The Bible passage that says the most about the contribution is 1 Corinthians 16:1-2. We frequently read this passage …
Sometimes it is suggested that the virgin birth of Jesus is not very important, and that we don’t really need to believe in it (Michael Langford, The Tradition of Liberal …
