Showing posts with label Bible. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bible. Show all posts
Thursday, April 07, 2022

Rainbows, Revelation, and the Already and Not Yet

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  The midweek Bible study group at my church is completing their study on the book of Revelation and I was asked to provide a few thoughts ...
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Why the Gospels are History (podcast)

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As we approach Easter, Christians will get inundated with media specials trying to proclaim the "lost" story of the real Jesus...
Monday, October 03, 2016

Maybe Our Churches Need More Comic Books

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A lot of believers shy away from theology and worldview discussions. They all seem so heady and boring. A lot of people don't feel ...
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Friday, September 16, 2016

Taking the Bible Literally is One Way of Abusing the Bible

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"Do you take the Bible literally?" I've been asked that question countless times, usually by atheists or skeptics, but s...
Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Understanding the Bible Requires Humility

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The Bible is a unique work in human history. It isn't simply one book, but a collection of sixty-six books written by about forty a...
Tuesday, June 07, 2016

Let's Change our Message on Sex (video series)

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We live in a sex-saturated culture, one which warps our and our children's understanding. Yet, the church hasn't done a very goo...
Monday, March 14, 2016

Bible Promise Verses and Apologetics

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Yesterday, I posted a short clip on how many people take the oft-quoted passage "I can do all things through Christ who strengthe...
Sunday, March 13, 2016

What Does the Bible Promise "I Can Do All Things" Really Mean?

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Bible promises are very popular, with calendars, posters and inspirational quotes proliferating Christian stores. However, do those prom...
Wednesday, February 10, 2016

What is Wisdom and How Can I Find It?

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If you ever want to see how people can assume certain concepts, just ask a friend if they understand what the concept of time. Most wo...
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Saturday, January 16, 2016

Are Christians not to Judge Non-Christians?

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The command "Judge not lest ye be judged" is one of the most often quoted Bible passages. Less frequently cited but perhaps mo...
Saturday, January 09, 2016

"Where Two or Three are Gathered" Doesn't Mean What You Think" (video)

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It's almost commonplace for church leaders and Christians in general to refer to Matthew 18:20, which says "For where two or th...
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Sunday, December 20, 2015

What Does "Thou Shalt Not Judge" Really Mean? (video)

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One of the most often quoted verses in the Bible is also one of the most misunderstood by Christians and non-Christians alike. Just what ...
Saturday, December 05, 2015

How to Know God's Will For Your Life (video)

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Have you ever wondered what God has prepared for your life? How can I be certain my desires match his plan? Do you want Him to use you ...
Monday, November 23, 2015

Did the New Testament Authors Know They Were Writing Scripture?

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The New Testament is crucial to Christianity. It provides the basis of knowledge not simply for Jesus's life and ministry, but also ...
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Correcting the Idea We Must Avoid Every Form of Evil

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1 Thessalonians 5:22 is a fairly popularly quoted verse. The King James Version's "Abstain from all appearance of evil" i...
Saturday, August 29, 2015

Why Archaeology is Important for the Christian (video)

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The Bible is unique among sacred texts in that it is set against a historical backdrop. Do recent archaeological discoveries validate or...
Sunday, August 23, 2015

What Archaeology Can and Can't Do (video)

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Archaeology has helped the biblical scholar put together a lot of pieces from the stories of the Bible. It has shown many places and eve...
Friday, August 21, 2015

Making an Atheist by Listening to Echoes

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In his article " How Facebook Made Me an Atheist ," Mike Frederick Ziethlow tells his story of moving to disbelief. He recou...
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Saturday, August 15, 2015

Can You Trust the Bible? (podcast)

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Christians hold that the Bible is God's revealed word given to us. But critics argue that the Bible was written by men and changed ove...
Saturday, June 27, 2015

What About Slavery in the Bible? (video)

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"Why would a God of love allow the Israelites to won slaves, even giving them laws on ownership?" It seems to be a common obje...