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Is the New Testament God nicer than the Old Testament God?
The God of the Old Testament is, allegedly, a nasty human invention. The meek and mild Savior of the New Testament is the better version…
How Should We Use the Bible in Apologetics?
Apologetics is a word from the Bible that means “to give an answer or defense for the hope of the gospel” (1 Pet. 3:15). Every…
The Three ‘I’s of Scripture: Inspired, Inerrant, Infallible
In asking the question, “Where did we get the Bible?” ultimately we must answer that we received it from God. This is, in fact, the…
How Did We Get the Bible?
It’s a whale of a tale. And it’s entirely told by one person. If he’s lying, there’s no way we could know. But it’s all…
Islam & North America: Loving Your Muslim Neighbor
This series of presentations was part of the “Islam & North America: Loving Your Muslim Neighbor” conference held May 2, 2019 in Alpharetta, Ga. Speakers…
The Problem of Evil
“Evil” is one of those words you almost don’t have to define. We all see it. We all feel it. When you hear names like…
Standing for Christianity: Your Witness
Oscar Wilde once said, “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” This is a struggle for many…
Standing for Christianity: Your Mind
The Christian faith is a delight-filled, comprehensive view on all of life from beginning to end. It provides guidance, structure, truth, morality, and coherence to…
‘I’m Spiritual, but Not Religious’
If you are keeping up with the reboot of the Star Wars franchise, one of the fan–favorite characters is Chirrut Îmwe, the blind monk in…
Why I Believe the Bible
Why do you believe the Bible? There’s no other book you are trusting for your life, your ultimate salvation, wisdom for the small decisions you…
How Do We Know the Bible Includes the Right Books?
Did Roman Emperor Constantine (ca AD 272–337), in an attempt to forge political and religious power alliances, dictate which books were included in the New…
What Are the ‘Lost Gospels’ that Were Left Out of the Bible?
In 1945, 52 papyrus manuscripts were discovered at Nag Hammadi in Egypt. Some of the books were titled “Gospels.” These writings date from the second…
If Your Kids Are Someday Shocked by the Claims of Skeptics, You Didn’t Do Your Job
Popular Christian rapper Jahaziel made the news when he released a statement renouncing his faith. As I read his statement, I was really struck by…
Prophets > Philosophers
I‘ve always loved philosophy, even as a teenager. I’ve always been intrigued by people who take the time to think deeply about what they believe…
Can I Trust the Old Testament?
The Old Testament presents us with difficult sayings, laws, stories, and customs. Can it still be trusted as God’s Word? The quick answer is: Yes!…
Why Can’t Christians Agree?
Why are Christians so divided? If Christianity were true, you’d expect a lot more solidarity, a ton of more unity, about what Christians believe. You…