Skeptics and critics of the Bible often level the charge that the Bible is “full” of contractions. An example of this kind of charge involves the accounts of Paul’s conversion…
When reading commentaries or books addressing social issues confronting Christianity and the church, one often encounters discussions about the historical contexts of biblical passages. This information is occasionally referred to…
Consequently, it should not be surprising that the Holy Spirit inspired Peter to write an epistle warning believers about the future arrival of these malicious counterfeits.
WHY DID JESUS TEACH USING PARABLES? When studying the Gospels, it is not long before one observes that a Jesus often used parables as he taught.[1] Briefly defined (albeit through…
We all know the old joke about why the chicken crossed the road; it simply wanted to get to the other side. One could ask the same question about why…
Many churches are panicking about their shrinking attendance. The most common symptom is watching younger generations leave for other churches or simply leave church altogether. Regrettably, some believe that if…
Many people no longer think the Bible is relevant to today’s world, and it’s easy to see their perspective. For instance, how many ancient books provide suitable insights for how…
Recently my wife and I began watching the “Star Wars” episodes in their proper chronological order. The last episode we watched contained the showdown between Obi Wan and Anakin Skywalker…
Several passages in the Gospels can be difficult to understand; as a result some are often misinterpreted. One such passage is the “Parable of the Sheep and Goats” (Matthew 25.31-46). …
Many Christian reading the Gospels find it confusing that Jesus came to John the Baptist for baptism. Specifically, they find it odd because if Jesus was in fact sinless, then…