Category: Apologetics & Worldview

Practical Postmodernists

Many Christians today consciously or subconsciously let their personal experience determine their interpretation of the Bible. It’s easy to make that mistake. Any Bible study group accidentally encourages it when […]

Should a Christian attend a same-sex wedding?

It is an honor to be invited to someone’s wedding. It speaks to trust, love, loyalty, and friendship. It means those who invited you value your relationship and want you […]

God Who Comes Near: Hebrews 2 and the Gospel’s Contrast with Islam

The Hebrews author provides us in 2:14–18 with some remarkable Christology. The necessity of the Incarnation is discussed, along with Jesus’ death and the role of Jesus as High Priest. […]

We Need a Better Conversation About IVF

In 2005, Lewis Black was headlining the Radio and Television Correspondent’s Association Dinner, when he decided to address the politically-oriented crowd with a bit of sardonic levity. “I’m sitting with […]

Helping Our Students Navigate Doubt, Deconstruction, and Faith

I’m not sure about you, but I sense a spark of revival taking place in our country right now. The name of Jesus is being proclaimed, and people are being […]

How does Jesus’ death save me from my sins?

How would you answer the question, “How does Jesus’ death save me from my sins?” Here’s the answer we’ll explore: “Jesus became like us so that we can become like […]

What It Takes to Call Out Unrighteousness

April 2, 2026 What does it take to correctly call a beloved cultural custom “unrighteous”? To call a lewd TV show everyone’s watching unrighteous. To call a dishonest yet winning […]

Jesus: The Final Revelation, Not Muhammad

Many Muslims believe that Muhammad is the final prophet, the last in a long line of messengers from God. The Qur’an itself states, “Muhammad is not the father of any […]

Is Jesus the Only Savior?

In our deeply divided culture, where social media fuels endless debates and personal spiritual paths are celebrated as equally valid, one question persists: “Is Jesus really the only way to […]

VIDEO: Review of ‘The Gospel After Christendom’

In this video, Chad Ragsdale explores the multi-authored book The Gospel After Christendom: An Introduction to Cultural Apologetics. The book argues that we are no longer living in a cultural […]

Are You Ready to Apologize? A Quick Intro to Apologetics

In this quick intro to apologetics, T. J. Gentry, PhD, PhD, DMin, gives four characteristics we must have if we are to defend the Christian faith faithfully. As a father […]

How does the Trinity make sense?

How would you answer the question, “So, the Holy Spirit is God, but so is the Father and so is Jesus—and yet there’s one God? How does the Trinity make […]

Why does something exist rather than nothing?

How would you answer the question, “Why does something exist rather than nothing?” Here’s the answer we’ll explore: “Everything (from ants to God) has an explanation for why it exists: […]

Review of ‘The Gospel After Christendom’

I begin every semester of teaching my undergraduate apologetics class with a unit on “meta apologetics.” That’s a fancy-sounding phrase, but it simply refers to the study of the nature […]

Is it my fault my adult children don’t believe?

Raising children carries an unavoidable companion: guilt. If you haven’t felt it yet, you will. I remember the first time I disciplined my daughter. She was five years old and, […]

Five Clues That the Christian Story Is True

For the Bible’s grand story to be true, some important facts also need to be true. There needs to be a God in the first place. This needs to be […]

It’s Okay to Grieve More Than One Thing

January 28, 2026 I have an engineer friend whose art teacher noticed something peculiar about him in elementary school. When asked to draw a picture of their house, every student […]

Can a Christian Join the Military? Some Arguments For and Against

Can a Christian join the military? Should Christians participate in war? What role should Jesus’ teachings on nonviolence play in all this? If we are encouraged to carry the light […]

Top 10 RENEW.org Articles of 2025

Speak the truth in love. Do that, and guess what happens? You might not grow a big church. You might not grow a huge following. You might not grow a […]

What Is God Like?

How would you answer the question, “What is God like?” Here’s the answer we’ll explore in this article: “The God of the Bible is perfectly loving and good, knows all […]

What Are Angels in the Bible?

What are angels in the Bible? Starting out, it’s helpful to clarify that the original words often translated as angel do not always refer to supernatural, angelic beings. The Hebrew […]

Is Smoking a Sin?

It’s a question I’ve been asked more than once—especially since God moved our congregation into the heart of our city and we began walking closely with people experiencing homelessness, addiction, […]

Fear and Faith: Understanding Islam with Courage and Compassion

As someone who teaches, speaks, and trains the church to share Christ with Muslims, I often encounter two vital questions: “Can we be concerned about Islamic ideology without fearing Muslims?” […]

Pray for India’s Persecuted Church

The early church “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42, NIV). Prayer was their lifeline, their strength, and […]

Do You Still Believe in God?

Today, during worship, my wife handed me her phone. She had received a text from an old friend from high school. Her friend was clearly exasperated, frustrated, and searching. “In […]

Why Isn’t the Book of Enoch in the Bible?

What do we know about 1 Enoch and the Bible? The first thing to say is that 1 Enoch is pseudepigraphal, that is, it was not written by Enoch. The […]

Summary of the Book of Enoch: Five Sections

1 Enoch naturally divides into five sections: The Book of Watchers (1-36), The Book of Parables (37-71), The Astronomical Book (72-82), the Book of Dream Visions (83-90), and the Letter […]

Do We Really Need to Be Saved?

In his work The Republic, Plato relates a discussion between his brother Glaucon and his teacher Socrates. The discussion was about the question of human nature. Glaucon argues that, were […]

Summary of the Book of Enoch: Background and Purpose

A recent ad on X (formerly Twitter) promoted a tweet by the “Apostle John Welty” (if you doubt his apostleship, know his account is verified with a blue check). He […]

David Rohl’s New Egyptian Chronology: A Solution to Biblical Difficulties or a Misguided Enterprise?

I first became aware of British Egyptologist Dr. David Rohl’s revised Egyptian Chronology not long after his book A Test of Time was published in 1995. I was an undergraduate […]

Jesus and the Buddha: What Happened After They Died?

What happened to Gautama (the Buddha) and to Jesus after their deaths? While Christians have historically held that Jesus rose from the dead and then, forty days later, ascended to […]

Three Paths in Ministry to Muslims: Interreligious, Interfaith, and Gospel-Centered Approaches

In an age marked by religious pluralism and global migration, Christian engagement with Muslims demands more than good intentions—it requires theological clarity, cultural wisdom, and missional conviction. At first glance, […]

Devoted Thomas

Thomas gets a bad rap. History has labeled him “Doubting Thomas” for one moment when he had the bad fortune of not being present when the resurrected Jesus appeared. When […]

Facing Cultural Hostility with Cultural Apologetics

October 6, 2025 @NeilShenvi – I understand the desire to “not mix Christianity and politics.” But open, vigorous debate about which policies *actually* align with biblical values seems vastly preferable […]

Hollow and Deceptive Philosophies: A Meditation on the Difficulty of Colossians 2:8

What I am going to try to articulate here is something that has been on my mind for some time. The seeds of these thoughts were not planted by the […]

Os Guinness to Church Leaders on This Cultural Moment

September 29, 2025 In a time of deep polarization, cultural uncertainty, and spiritual drift, Os Guinness stands out as one of the most insightful voices to guide us through the […]

Should We Use Generative AI Chatbots For Research?

A bestselling Christian author I follow recently said that he uses generative AI for research. I challenged his rationale, and want to share more here. Why use GenAI for research? […]

You Can Evangelize.

*This article was adapted from Dylan Kirkland, Starting Your Journey with Jesus: A 30-Day Devotional for New Christians. Evangelism is a spiritual rhythm that every disciple of Jesus can and […]

What ChatGPT’s Students Are Looking For

September 19, 2025 Why do we dose off the moment the flight attendant begins the seatbelt speech? What she’s saying is accurate but feels long and, might we say…impersonal? Why […]

VIDEO: Review of Jordan Peterson’s ‘We Who Wrestle with God’

In We Who Wrestle with God, psychologist Jordan Peterson weighs in on the meaning of foundational stories from the Hebrew Bible. According to Peterson, what are the messages we should […]

Questioning God: 5 Questions Asked of God in the Old Testament

How well do you handle unresolved questions? When the answer is as pointed as a ball of spaghetti noodles—“Well, that’s a good question . . . various answers have been […]

The Killing of Charlie Kirk: A Tragedy in Three Dimensions

Updated September 13, 2025 Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed this week while speaking at a university in Utah. The 31-year-old was fielding questions on his “Prove Me […]

Spiritual But Not Religious? Reflections on Balaam

Have you heard the phrase or maybe even said it yourself: “I’m spiritual but not religious”? It’s a description that has become so widely used in America and the West […]

The Apocrypha and the Old Testament Canon

When the Hasmonian king Jonathan sent a letter to the Spartans seeking an alliance, he made a fascinating remark worth repeating. According to 1 Maccabees, King Jonathan says, “We have […]

Review of Jordan Peterson’s ‘We Who Wrestle with God’

Jordan Peterson is a cultural phenomenon. His books are bestsellers (12 Rules for Life has sold over 10 million copies!). His online video lectures and in-person lecture tours have captivated […]

Jesus and the Buddha: How Did They Die?

Both Jesus and the Buddha anticipated their deaths and then died. What can we learn from these two deaths about the respective religions they founded? And, since everybody values the […]

Why Connect with People of a Different Worldview?

What does it mean for Christians to connect with people of a different worldview? Here’s what we mean: it’s cultivating relationships with and learning from people whose perspective differs significantly […]

Does the Bible Say the Earth is Flat?

In study of the scriptures, even during the time of Jesus, there are some questions that are far more loaded than they need to be. Think back to when the […]

What Books Are in the Apocrypha? A Summary of Each Book

In an earlier article, we defined the Old Testament Apocrypha as a collection of Jewish books written from the fourth to the first centuries B.C., included in and apparently canonized […]

When to Teach Your Kids About Sexuality and Gender?

When is the right time to teach kid(s) about sex, sexuality, gender, and LGBTQ+ topics? I wish it were as easy as offering a specific point in childhood development; unfortunately, […]

Jesus and the Buddha: How Did They Help People?

When people spent time with Jesus, how was he able to help them? When people interacted with the Buddha, in what ways did the interaction benefit them? In this article, […]

Build the Ark: Noah, Meaning, and the Church in an Age of Collapse

One of the first things the Bible teaches us—right there in Genesis—is that God is a God of order. God separates: light from darkness, sea from sky, meaning from murk. […]

Summary of Ezekiel: Understanding the Basics of Ezekiel in the Bible

The book of Ezekiel is titled after the name of the prophet Ezekiel, son of Buzi who was among the exiles of Babylon. What do we know about this unusual […]

The Life and Work of Gregory Palamas, Eastern Orthodox Theologian

Gregory Palamas is a name that frequently appears in the study and reading of the history and doctrine of the Eastern Orthodox Church.* Multiple authors quote his writings, and others […]

Review of Ross Douthat’s ‘Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious’

In Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat makes a case for the reasonableness of religious belief, and of Christianity in particular. In this review, […]

The Story of the Old Testament Apocrypha

The Apocrypha. Even the word is mysterious, perhaps conjuring up some Amazon.com-only work on the “lost books of the Bible.” For evangelicals, the Apocrypha can be intimidating, as its presence […]

Is there Neurological Evidence for the Soul? A Review of Egnor and O’Leary’s ‘The Immortal Mind’

Thinking through the nature of evil, a young Augustine found himself wrestling with the relationship between physics, which he called “corporeal things,” and the mind. His account of this struggle, […]

Celebrating Unborn Life with Light

June 24, 2025 Three years since the overturning of Roe v. Wade When God said, “Let there be light,” He glorified the moments of creation with His own light. Light […]

Should We Care About the Shroud of Turin?

“And when he learned from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the corpse to Joseph. And Joseph bought a linen shroud, and taking him down, wrapped him in […]

Is the Shroud of Turin Real?

I’ll just go ahead and say it. I believe that the Shroud of Turin is the authentic burial shroud of Jesus. Further, I believe that the resurrection is the best […]

How Should Christians Think About the Law of Attraction?

Imagine this scenario: You’ve hit a tough season in your life. Maybe you feel spiritually dry because of it, and you’re tired of going through the motions each day only […]

Jesus and the Buddha: Who Spoke with More Authority?

How much authority did the Buddha have? How much authority did Jesus have? King Bimbisara, Gautama’s most distinguished patron, met a tragic end when his son Ajatasattu murdered him and […]

Review of Ross Douthat’s ‘Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious’

I have always appreciated Ross Douthat’s writing. For many years, he has written columns as both a committed Catholic and a conservative in the New York Times. He is an […]

It Goes Without Saying? A Reflection on Pope Francis

April 25, 2025 “If necessary, use words.” The original (Saint) Francis purportedly said this. Preach the gospel all the time, and—if necessary—use words. To this, we talkers want our chance […]

Refusing to Believe: A Retelling of Jesus’ Appearance to Thomas

Young John escaped the ravenous agnosticism tormenting the other disciples by insightfully seeing meaning in the evidence Jesus left in the tomb: the nearly undisturbed shroud meant Jesus had levitated […]

Expressive Individualism and LGBTQ+: Q&A with Dr. Chad Ragsdale

*Editor’s Note: What is expressive individualism and how does it relate to contemporary trends regarding sexuality and gender? To help us understand this powerful worldview, I caught up with Dr. […]

What Is Logic & Why Does It Matter? A Q&A with Dr. Winfried Corduan

*Editor’s Note: As Christians, we ought to strive to be the best thinkers we can be. Why? It’s because thinking reasonably is one of the hallmarks of humanity as God […]

A Lesson from the Church in Croatia

“Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” (John 13:35, NLT) In the years since Croatia’s break from the Socialist Federal Republic of […]

Summary of Joshua: Understanding the Basics of Joshua in the Bible

The book of Joshua is named after the primary character and likely author, Hoshea, son of Nun to whom Moses gave the name Joshua (Numbers 13:16). The title is the […]

UFOs and the Bible? An Interview with Astronomer Dr. Hugh Ross

Do UFOs and the Bible have any business being in the same article together? Interstellar travel, interdimensional beings, aliens, hoaxes—what are Christians to think of UFOs and UFO reports? Does […]

What Is the Book of Enoch?

The Book of Enoch is perhaps one of the most widely known pieces of literature from the corpus known as the Old Testament Pseudepigrapha. It purports to be the work […]

Bringing Our Expectations in Line with God’s Truth

“But the Pharisees and the experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.” (Luke 7:30, NIV) What expectations have we placed […]

When a Worldview Leads to Crisis

It’s a beautiful grace that worldviews can change! The one you hold now is probably somewhat different from the one you held at an earlier stage in life. Each metamorphosis […]

7 Ways Luke’s Introduction Shows the Truthfulness of His Gospel

Luke begins his Gospel with an introduction that gives us multiple reasons to trust his Gospel as a whole. Here’s Luke’s introduction in the first four verses: “Many have undertaken […]

Jesus and the Buddha: What Was Their Diagnosis of Humanity’s Problem?

According to Jesus and the Buddha, what is fundamentally wrong with humanity? As we will see, Siddhartha Gautama’s diagnosis of humanity undercuts the human problem by changing our perspective about […]

Jesus and the Buddha: How Did They Interact with Society?

It’s impossible to overstate the influence of Siddhartha Gautama over the Eastern world and Jesus Christ over the Western world. But how did they minister in society? In this article, […]

Seven Lessons from ‘The Confessions of St. Augustine’

“For Thou madest us for Thyself, and our heart is restless, until it rest in Thee” (1.1). So begins the acclaimed memoir from St. Augustine of Hippo, the 4th Century […]

Jesus and the Buddha: How Did They React to Suffering?

If we were to name the most important religious figures of the Western and Eastern world, they would be Jesus Christ for the West and Siddhartha Gautama, also known as […]

Is Jesus the Only Way?

A few years ago, a really big question on the minds of a lot of people, especially around 9/11 (September 11, 2001), was about Islam: Is Islam a religion of […]

Review of Justin Brierley’s ‘The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God’

Is Christian faith dying in the Western world? Have the “new atheists” succeeded in souring Christianity for thinking people? There are actually some fascinating signs of a resurgence of interest […]

Did the Gospels Borrow from Pagan Mythology?

Mythology in the Greco-Roman world had dying and rising god-men—Apollo, Asclepius, Hercules, Tammuz. Serapis was called Lord. Half the Greek gods were said to be born of virgins. Hercules ascended […]

Is God Silent? Making Sense of “Divine Hiddenness”

Is God silent when we can’t sense him? Although many who seek God find him, others experience him as hidden and absent. What are we to make of this “divine […]

Review of ‘The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God’ by Justin Brierley

The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again is the culmination of years of conversations with numerous leading thinkers […]

Jesus Is God the Son? Exploring the Logic of Jesus’ Deity

Christians believe that Jesus was a human and God. He was somehow a God-man, God “incarnate.” But does this belief make logical sense? If you’d like to delve into some […]

Doctrinal Misalignment: A Relational Approach

*Editor’s Note: This article is a helpful illustration of how two people can confront doctrinal misalignment in a relational way. The specific scenario deals with the miraculous gifts of the […]

10 Biblical Truths About God, Life, and You

In times of chaos and confusion, it’s wise to look for biblical truths to hang onto. Maybe, for you, life is just really, really busy and you feel like you’re […]

Preaching That Engages the Skeptic: How (Part 3)

This is my third and final article on engaging the skeptic in our preaching. Let’s take a second to review: First, why do we need to engage the skeptic in […]

Preaching That Engages the Skeptic: What? (Part 2)

Skepticism about Christianity is on the rise. That’s why we need to engage the skeptic in our preaching. The skeptic isn’t just “out there”; he or she is sitting in […]

When Christians Forget They’re Christians on Facebook

Often when I speak publicly on the issues of homosexuality and the church, Christian family values, and biblical sexual ethics, I feel like I am in a lose-lose situation. Doing […]

Preaching That Engages the Skeptic: Why (Part 1)

In Charade, a 1963 movie starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, dangerous thieves have been cheated out of their stolen money by a fellow thief. Apparently, they kill the thief […]

Christians and Sexuality: Q&A with Jonathan Storment on the Sexual Revolution

What is the relationship between Christians and sexuality in light of the sexual revolution? Are Christians doomed to be at war with sexual and gender minorities until they reframe biblical […]

The Scariest Nice Person in Your Church

What comes to mind when you think of “one-hand clapping”? Perhaps you think of the Zen “koan” in which the Zen master asks the student, “What is the sound of […]

When Was the New Testament Written?

When was the New Testament written? One way to answer this is to list the New Testament books and give their approximate date of composition. If you’re looking more for […]

The Watchmaker Parable Revisited

Imagine you are enjoying an afternoon picnic in a high mountain meadow. Lush grasses stretch out from under your feet. Wildflowers add brilliant splashes of color to the scene. The […]

Formation of the Old Testament Canon

How did we get our Old Testament? Who decided which books made the cut (and became “canon”)? Why are there differences between the list of books in Catholic and Protestant […]

The Sign I Missed: Reflections on John Donne

“You scrutinize my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. Even before there is a word on my tongue, Behold, Lord, You know it all.” […]

When Standing for Truth Makes People Angry

Jesus totally alienated the religious leaders of His day during the final week of His life. He knew in advance that His bold actions and assertions would inflame hostility against […]

Encountering the Latter-Day Saints: A Knock at the Door

On June 27, 2002, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS, sometimes called “Mormonism”) dedicated the newly rebuilt Temple in Nauvoo, IL. The original Temple had been dedicated […]

Philosophy Questions: God Is in Everything?

Is God in everything? There is a sense in which, as the Catholic philosopher Thomas Aquinas put it, “God operates in all things. . . . Therefore God exists in […]

6 Types of Atheists

Recently, I listened to the first several episodes of a fantastic new podcast by Justin Brierley called The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God. I strongly recommend the podcast. In […]

Church History Debates: What Books Make It in the Canon?

The New Testament wasn’t delivered to the church in a leather-bound booklet. When it came time for the early churches to determine which books made the “canon,” there were multiple […]

Where Was Jesus Born? Exploring 10 Historical Truths

Where was Jesus born? Historical Case for Bethlehem Old Testament prophecy and the Gospel accounts identify Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus the Messiah. Early Christian testimony and local tradition […]

Jesus: Our Guide for Affirming Both Testaments

The Bible, comprising the Old and New Testaments, holds a central place in the lives of Christians. It serves as a guide and a source of spiritual nourishment. However, one […]

The Most Important Question in the History of Thinking

*Editor’s Note: Years ago, Christian philosopher Terry Miethe (Ph.D., Ph.D., D.Phil. (Oxon. Cand.) debated his atheist friend Antony Flew on the question of “Does God exist?” What follows is Terry’s […]

Does Science Put God out of a Job?

One of my favorite movies is Nacho Libre, starring Jack Black as a Mexican monk who becomes a champion wrestler. Although Nacho is a devout Catholic, his wrestling partner “Esqueleto” […]

How Can a Good and Powerful God Exist with All the Evil in the World?

One common, and understandable, objection to the existence of the God of the Bible is the reality of evil. It’s not just an intellectual issue; it’s a very personal and […]

What Does the Bible Say About Work? 10 Truths

What does the Bible say about work? That depends on where you flip to. The entrepreneurial and successful “Proverbs 31 woman” has a very different relationship to work than the […]

6 Truths I Learned from Randy Gariss About Emotional Maturity

Isn’t it frustrating when recipients of God’s lavish grace bark at each other during the church board meeting? Or when a sermon fills you with a blaze of courage only […]

How Do You Know? 10 Bible Verses on Knowledge

“Well, of course you can speak your truth. Anyone can, and we all should. But no one can speak the truth, because no one has the truth.” It was a […]

A Core Conflict within Atheism

Why do people become atheists? There are many reasons given for why people stop believing there’s a God, but a reason that rises to the top for many people is […]

Who is the God of the Bible? A Foundational Question We Don’t Ask Nearly Enough

Who is the God of the Bible? He’s the Creator, responsible for all we see. He’s the One whose majesty is beyond contemplation—we should continually be in awe of Him. […]

Are All Religions True?

Are all religions true? The idea that all religions are true often feels right to people who separate religious faith from objective truth/reality. Yet these religions themselves teach countless core […]

What Is the Meaning of Easter?

What is the meaning of Easter? Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, which happened the Sunday after he was crucified on Friday. Jesus’ resurrection is worth celebrating […]

5 Biblical Responses to Anti-Christian Slander

Why isn’t my church in the 21st century more like the early church of the 1st century? Where are the 3,000 baptisms in a single day? The opportunities to preach […]

Confronting My Inner Deist

If I hadn’t already sworn off using the word, I’d say that I was deconstructing my faith a bit lately. Don’t panic. I’m not experiencing anything like a crisis of faith. […]

The Lies We Tell Ourselves about Ourselves

George Santos lied about some things in his past. Okay, about everything in his past. He lied about where he attended high school (Horace Mann) and college (Baruch) and graduate […]

What Ethics Do We Learn from Generative AI?

First off, what is generative artificial intelligence (GAI)? Artificial intelligence has been around for a while now. It’s your phone deciphering between your fingerprint and someone else’s. It’s the chatbot […]

Sermon on the Mount: Do Unto Others

Do unto others what you would have them do unto you… So that’s the Sermon on the Mount. At least the meat of it, anyway. Matthew 7:12 is the second […]

The Original Christmas

Original Christmas: Historical Truth Behind Jesus’ Birth Christmas is not only a cherished tradition but a historical event rooted in real places, people, and biblical testimony. Bobby Harrington explores Bethlehem, […]

Where Did God Come From?

Where did God come from? This is a complex question that assumes that God came from somewhere. By contrast, the Christian view is that God has always existed. But does […]

Philosophy Questions: Can We Have Knowledge of God?

Can we have knowledge of God? Philosophers have long debated whether we can know what, if anything, exists beyond the physical world (the “metaphysical”). The influential philosopher Immanuel Kant argued […]

What I Learned from Walking in Jesus’ Footsteps

“Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.” (1 John 2:6, ESV) Last May, I carved out nine days for an […]

Philosophy Questions: What Is the Definition of Knowledge?

What is the definition of knowledge? The historic definition is that knowledge is “justified true belief.” This means that we know something if 1) it’s true, 2) we believe it, […]

Why Are We Here? An Exploration of Why Humans Exist

Why are we here? In short, we are here because an eternal God created us, so that we might be in union with him, and spread his glory. The 20s/30s […]

Did Jesus really exist? Don’t we have just untrustworthy copies of copies of copies of the Gospels?

Did Jesus really exist? Although some scholars have questioned Jesus’ existence, we actually have remarkable evidence for the historicity of Jesus. In addition, there is remarkable evidence that what we […]

Postmodern Theories Playing Out in Today’s World

How are postmodern theories playing out in today’s world? The theories of postmodernism explain the shift from seeking truth in objective reality to defining truth according to subjective experience. Postmodernism […]

Deconstructing the God of Sexual Identity

What follows is the manuscript of a sermon delivered in Ozark Christian College’s chapel on 2/25/2021. I feel some conflict this morning. It is a strange thing to be asked […]

What Is New Age Spirituality? The Basics of New Age Spirituality in 10 Questions, 10 Terms, and 10 Quotes

What is New Age Spirituality? New Age Spirituality is a movement which brings together monism (all is one) and pantheism (all is good) with Eastern spiritual techniques. The idea is […]

Philosophy Questions: What Is Christian Philosophy?

What is Christian philosophy? As the “love of wisdom,” philosophy is thinking hard about life’s biggest questions of what’s real, true, and good. Christian philosophy is thinking hard about life’s […]

What Are the Jehovah’s Witnesses? The Basics of the JW’s in 10 Questions, 10 Definitions, and 10 Quotes

What are the basics of the Jehovah’s Witnesses? Jehovah’s Witnesses began with a young man named Charles Taze Russell who was disillusioned by the creeds of Christianity. He founded a […]

Philosophy Questions: Who/What Is God?

Who/what is God? Although there have been prominent atheistic philosophers throughout history, many philosophers have speculated that there must be a deity of some kind. For some, god is in […]

Philosophy Questions: What Is Real Reality?

What is real reality? Many people throughout history have suspected that there is a world that lies beyond what our eyes can see. One clue is that there seem to […]

Philosophy Questions: Where Does Morality Come From?

Where does morality come from? Some will answer that morality comes from humans as we learn what works and doesn’t work for society. Others answer that morality is grounded in […]

Politics Is the New Religion

*Editor’s Note: It can be difficult knowing how to navigate both being a disciple of Jesus and having strong political convictions which put you at odds with political convictions of […]

What Is Islam? The Basics of Islam in 10 Questions, 10 Definitions, and 10 Quotes

What are the basics of Islam? Islam is a religion based on submission to Allah as taught through prophets, most notably Muhammad (“Allah’s Apostle”). In their submission to Allah, Muslims […]

Philosophy Questions: Is Truth Absolute?

Is truth absolute? If truth is absolute, this means that, if something is true, then the moment it becomes true, it’s true for all times, people, and places (regardless of […]

What Are Latter-Day Saints? The Basics of the LDS Church in 10 Questions, 10 Definitions, and 10 Quotes

What Are Latter-Day Saints? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was founded by Joseph Smith in the US in the 1830s. Smith tells of receiving visitations from heavenly […]

Two-Fisted Fighting (Spiritually): The Importance of Relationships AND Truth

I am the lead pastor/minister of a church in Post Falls, Idaho, but many people who know me have heard about my past in wrestling. At the collegiate level, I […]

Philosophy Questions: Why Is Philosophy Important?

Why is philosophy important? Philosophy is important because, as the “love of wisdom,” philosophy carves out space for wrestling with life’s most important questions. When broken into its main branches, […]

What is Atheism? Definitions, Demographics, & Types of Atheists

What is atheism? Although some atheists define atheism weakly as merely a lack of belief in gods, atheism is traditionally more than a denial: It is the belief that no […]

What Is Jainism? The Basics of Jainism in 10 Questions, 10 Definitions, and 10 Quotes

What are the basics of Jainism? Jainism is a religion arising from India which invites its adherents to liberation from rebirth by seeking non-violence and shedding karmic matter. It teaches […]

What Is Sikhism? The Basics of Sikhism in 10 Questions, 10 Definitions, and 10 Quotes

What are the basics of Sikhism? Sikhism is a monotheistic religion arising out of India which sought to show that God transcended both Islam and Hinduism. It was founded by […]

What Is Hinduism? The Basics of Hinduism in 10 Questions, 10 Definitions, and 10 Quotes

What are the basics of Hinduism? Hinduism is a religion historically based in India and focused on obtaining “moksha” (release, freedom). Imagine thousands and thousands of lifetimes, some better and […]

What Is Judaism? The Basics of Judaism in 10 Questions, 10 Definitions, and 10 Quotes

What are the basics of Judaism? Judaism is the religion of the Jews, with both “Jew” and “Judaism” derived from the name of one of Jacob’s sons, Judah. Judaism’s beliefs […]

Monotheism: Definition, Biblical Usage, and Meaning for Our Life

What is monotheism? Monotheism is the belief that only one God exists. While the New Testament church takes monotheism for granted, ancient Israel in the Old Testament shifted back and […]

Evil Does Exist. Is This More of a Dilemma for Christians or Atheists?

Does evil exist? Yes, but it’s not a clear mic drop for any particular worldview. If the physical world is all that exists, then it’s difficult to explain why people […]

What Is a Biblical Worldview? Definitions, Dilemmas, and Dangers

What is a biblical worldview, and does it matter? A biblical worldview is a view of the world which seeks to answer life’s biggest questions from the teachings of the […]

Racism, Mass Shootings, and Our Enemy’s Strategies

If we want to truly understand racism and mass shootings, we will think through our enemy’s strategies. The same Devil who blinds a murderous person from seeing another person’s humanity […]

Did the Roman Catholic Church Give Us the Bible?

Many Evangelical Christians are now questioning foundational truths they have traditionally accepted. For example, in the midst of contemporary theological confusion, there are Evangelicals looking at the Roman Catholic Church […]

How Should Christians Think about Abortion? Q&A with Dr. John D. Ferrer

How should Christians think about abortion? Dr. John D. Ferrer, president of Pella Pro-Life and teaching fellow with Equal Rights Institute, answers questions about what Roe v Wade did, what […]

What Is the Oldest Religion? Q&A with World Religions Scholar Winfried Corduan

Why is it important to ask, “What is the oldest religion?” In the Bible, we see hints that the very first religion was based on experience with one God (monotheism), […]

Canonization of the Bible: Its Definition and Process

What is the canonization of the Bible? The canonization of the Bible refers to the process of recognizing which books were considered Scripture by the people of God at the […]

Biblical Theology: What is Essential? What is Important? What is Personal?

Your theology is simply your “organized beliefs about God.” Everyone consciously or unconsciously has beliefs about God which they have organized one way or another. In this sense, everyone is […]

Losing My Faith in Progressive Christianity: The Fleeting Fulfillment of a Feelings-Based Faith (Part 6)

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Book Review for Atheism on Trial: A Lawyer Examines the Case for Unbelief, by W. Mark Lanier

Attorney and biblical scholar Mark Lanier just released a powerful new book, Atheism on Trial: A Lawyer Examines the Case for Unbelief. This latest book is part of a three-book […]

What Is Process Theology? Definition and Evaluation

What is process theology? Process theology teaches that everything that exists—including God—is in an eternal process of growing and becoming. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean a chaotic mess, since God […]

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Apologetics and evangelism belong together (hence, “evangel-ogetics”). Trying to defend the faith without seeking to help people know Jesus is just an intellectual exercise.  Words are funny things. I find […]

5 Lessons Christians Can Appreciate from the Philosopher Plato

What can Christians learn from the ancient philosopher Plato on the soul’s immortality, the search for truth, the source of virtue? Here are five lessons Christians can appreciate from Plato. […]

Pretty Little Lies: Real Life Theology with Renée Sproles

Renée Sproles kicks off her Real Life Theology series discussing the pretty little lies we are told by culture every day. She is joined by David Hunzicker of North Boulevard […]

God’s Existence: Can You Explain God Away?

God’s existence: is it something fixed in reality or something we can explain away? Here are some tools we might use to explain him away.  Can you explain God away? […]

What’s Wrong with Marxism? Here’s How It Played Out in My Country.

What’s wrong with Marxism? Christian Ray Flores was a Russian rockstar who in the 90’s played a role in Boris Yeltsin winning the election and preventing a slide back into […]

New Testament Writers: Who Were They?

Who were the New Testament writers? There are 9 authors who wrote the 27 books that came to be known as the New Testament, and in this article, John Whittaker […]

An Existence of God Argument from a Cup of Coffee

Many of us have heard an existence of God argument based on the beginning of the universe. Have you heard the one based on a cup of coffee? Ozark Christian […]

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You Are Unique with Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Worth Card-shuffle odds picture real uniqueness by showing how a never-before-seen order can happen every time you shuffle. Your life and personality […]

How Should We View Materialism?

Materialism VS the Countercultural Call to Treasure Christ Materialism is spiritually dangerous because it trains the heart to chase earthly rewards instead of the riches of life with Jesus. Jesus […]

Truth About God in Special Revelation

Special Revelation: How God Reveals Himself in History Knopp highlights that God’s miracles in real moments—like the Exodus, Mount Carmel, and Jesus’ works—aim to reveal the Lord’s unique identity. Scripture’s […]

Dr. Carol Swain on the Challenges Christian Face Today

Challenges Christian Face Today: Urgent Wake-Up Call Modern influences like social media, podcasts, and cultural voices can disciple believers into “self-inspired theology” that slowly weakens faith. Renewing the mind means […]

Dr. Carol Swain on the Challenges Christian Face Today

Dr. Carol Swain on Living Faithfully in a Confusing Age Through personal testimony, Dr. Swain recounts how her journey from academic success to Christian conviction reshaped her identity in Christ. […]

The Power of Stories

Power of Stories: Unforgettable Stories That Reveal God’s Truth Instead of a theology textbook, Scripture unfolds God’s self-revelation through true stories that show who he is and what he has […]

Truth about God in Nature

God and Nature: What Creation Reveals About God The universe’s beginning suggests an intelligent Creator as a more rational explanation than self-creation from nothing. Fine-tuned constants throughout nature reveal design […]

Doubt and Knowing Truth About God

Faith and Doubt in Knowing Truth About God Faith and Doubt are not opposites, as Scripture shows believers can trust God while still facing intellectual uncertainty. Biblical examples like Thomas […]

6 Things You Can Do with Truth

What is Truth: 6 Common Ways We Use and Misuse It Avoiding truth can be a way to escape discomfort, even when Jesus’ words confront unwilling hearts. Twisting truth may […]

What Truth Can We Know About God?

Truth About God: 5 Truths We Can Know Creation points to truth about God through the universe’s beginning and fine-tuned design that suggests a Beginner. Scripture and nature reveal truth […]

How Can We Know Truth about God?

How Can We Know Truth about God through Revelation General revelation shows how we can know truth about God through creation and the moral law written on human hearts. Special […]

Introduction to Truth About God: What Can We Know and How Can We Know It?

The Truth About God: What Can We Know and Defend Rising skepticism among younger generations highlights why Christians need confidence in what they claim about God and truth. Modernism and […]

Truth About God Author Q&A – Richard A. Knopp with Bobby Harrington

Truth About God Q&A: Richard Knopp Interview Explores Knowing Christian Truth Bobby Harrington interviews Richard A. Knopp on why truth about God is essential for faith, discipleship, and leadership. Drawing […]

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The Bible’s Authority: Why Scripture Is Our Final Guide Orpheus J. Heyward explains that Scripture is authoritative because it is inspired by God and intended to shape conviction and character. […]

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How Did We Get Our Bible explained through revelation, inspiration, and canonization Revelation is God disclosing His will to human authors so His message is made known to the human […]

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What is the Old Testament? God’s “Law, Prophets, and Psalms” That Tutor Us Toward the Messiah The Old Testament is the 39 books that contain God’s covenant promises, covenant laws, […]

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Harvard Atheist Chaplain and a Civilization Built in the Clouds Cloud City becomes a metaphor for a modern culture trying to stay afloat without a sacred order beyond itself. Harvard’s […]

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God’s Word and the Inspiration and Authority of Scripture Bobby Harrington interviews Orpheus J. Heyward to highlight why Scripture is essential for faith, growth, and hearing from God. Manuscript attestation […]

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Ted Lasso and the New Persecution Ted Lasso links cancel culture with a modern form of “death,” showing how reputation loss and exclusion can damage lives in a digital age. […]

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How Should We Treat Those Who Disagree with Us?

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What Is the Difference between Essential, Important, and Personal Elements?

Essential Vs Important and the Target Illustration for Faith Define how essential beliefs relate to salvation, important beliefs support orthodoxy, and personal convictions shape preferences. Use the target exercise to […]

Does It Really Matter What You Believe?

Christian Convictions and Why Beliefs About God Matter Challenge the cultural assumption that faith is mere preference by showing belief in God is personal and relational. Recognize why the “many […]

Is Faith Mainly about Feelings?

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Christian Convictions Author Q&A – Chad Ragsdale and Bobby Harrington

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In the Shadow of Apocalypse: Reflections on Marvel’s “Loki”

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The Rise of Christian Cancel Culture: Scandals, Heresy Hunters, and What We’re Known For

Christian Cancel Culture: What We’re Really Known For Christians often mirror the world’s outrage in Christian cancel culture by publicly shaming, dissecting, and permanently “canceling” pastors and ministries. Instead, Christian […]

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On Gender and the Bible: A Summary (Part 12)

On Gender and the Bible Part 12: Seven Scripture-Based Points On Gender and the Bible Part 12 outlines seven biblical convictions about gender roles in marriage and church leadership rooted […]

Exposing Our Self-Deceptions: Review of Daniel McCoy’s Mirage: 5 Things People Want from God That Don’t Exist

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Christian Lose Salvation Perspectives on Eternal Security The article confronts casual “once saved, always saved” attitudes, arguing that Scripture’s warning passages call believers to ongoing faithfulness. By summarizing the 1610 […]

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Stop Comparing Your Church: Why Contextualization, Missiology, and Authenticity Matters

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The Secular Creed and the Cost of a Godless Morality McLaughlin’s book exposes a new secular religion in which slogans like “love is love” and “gay rights are civil rights” […]

Worship Leader Q&A: What Steps Invite the Skeptic Back?

Skeptic Back in the Journey to Wholehearted Worship Honest stories from worship leaders walking through divorce, grief, and doubt help skeptics see that broken people can still sing about God’s […]

How to Read a Progressive like the Bible

Progressive Stories and Competing Endings Through three parallel narratives, the article shows how the same journey into deconstruction can be framed as heroic self-expression, loyal solidarity with the marginalized, or […]

6 Principles for Doubting Well

Doubting Well in Honest Christian Faith Readers learn to name different levels of doubt, from core questions about God to secondary church issues, so they don’t abandon faith unnecessarily. This […]

How to Read the Bible like a Progressive

Read the Bible like a Progressive with Clear Discernment Progressive reading is shown as rewriting essential Christian doctrines to fit Western cultural values while proudly selecting which Scriptures still apply. […]

Can Masculinity Be Non-Toxic?

Masculinity in God’s Good Design for Men Scripture presents masculinity as part of God’s creation of male and female, giving men a unique calling to reflect His character in strength, […]

A Brief History of the Bible: From Creation to Now

History of the Bible as God’s Living Word History of the Bible shows that God’s word begins with creation itself, where God speaks the universe into existence and continually sustains […]

A 3-Step Process for Reading the Bible – Q&A with Orpheus J. Heyward

Reading the Bible – 3-Step Process for Understanding Observation sees what the text says. By reading Ephesians 1:3–4 in several translations and in its chapter and book context, you become […]

What Are 5 Things People Want from God That Don’t Exist?

5 Things People Want from God – Exposing Impossible Desires 5 Things People Want from God uncovers five “non things.” Many people long for God to affirm every decision, fix […]

What Sets Jesus Apart?

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Historical Evidence for Easter—Death, Burial, Resurrection Scholars from skeptical to believing affirm Jesus’ crucifixion, with ancient sources and archaeology detailing the practice and its brutality. In Jerusalem, the empty-tomb claim […]

Why Should Christians Learn World Religions?

World Religions — Learning to Clarify, Love, and Witness Clarifying facts about other faiths helps Christians avoid stereotypes and speak truthfully in conversations. Loving neighbors well means understanding their beliefs, […]

Worship Leader Q&A: How Do You Lead the Skeptic?

Skeptic in Worship: Leader Guidance Expect and welcome seekers. 1 Corinthians 14 frames gathered worship to include people who don’t yet understand, so hospitality and clarity matter. Model honest praise […]

Mirage #4: I Want to Find Peace through Trusting What I Can’t Trust

Find Peace in Trust — Lasting Assurance Chasing stability in possessions, people, or success only ends in disappointment because all earthly things fade away. Jesus alone has proven trustworthy through […]

A Microscopic Killer Gone Viral

Microscopic Killer in Isolation: Gospel Hope Linking the pandemic’s loneliness and loss to humanity’s deeper “infection” of sin reveals our universal need for Christ’s healing life. Through John 11 and […]

Mirage #3: I Want God to Save Everyone Automatically

God to Save — Why Salvation Requires Consent Automatic rescue contradicts biblical salvation. In Scripture, salvation is God restoring people by grace through faith, not apart from a person’s knowledge […]

Mirage #2: I Want God to Fix Everything without Touching Anything

Fix Everything without Touching Anything — Why God Changes Us First Pharaoh’s “please…no thanks” pattern illustrates our habit of wanting relief while resisting the repentance God requires. Genuine help begins […]

Mirage #1: I Want God to Love Me by Affirming My Decisions

I Want God to Love Me and Divine Correction When Scripture corrects sin, it’s loving guidance aimed at our long-term good, not instant affirmation of every choice. Daniel McCoy’s dissertation […]

The Equality Act: The Background, Battle, and Our Beliefs

Equality Act and Religious Liberty in Today’s Culture Sweeping federal protections for sexual orientation and gender identity would reach nearly every public space, reshaping how schools, businesses, and ministries operate. […]

The Truth Is Better Than My Truth (Because It’s True!)

My Truth — Anchoring in Jesus and Scripture Postmodern claims make truth a personal construct, but Scripture warns the heart deceives (Jeremiah 17:9) and defiles (Mark 7:21–23). Jesus declares, “I […]

Losing My Faith in Progressive Christianity: Revelation, Rapture, and Kirk Cameron Eschatology (Part 2)

Rapture — Progressive Christianity Part 2 Reflections Sparked by a Left Behind viewing, the author rechecked Revelation and 1 Thessalonians, questioning whether Scripture clearly teaches a pre-tribulation rapture. Framing end-times […]

How I Went from Atheist to Bible Believer

Atheist to Bible Believer — From Veil to Revelation Drawn by God’s light (2 Corinthians 4:6), the heart’s veil lifts to see Christ’s glory and to trust Scripture. Rather than […]

A Resilient Church in a Cancel Culture

Cancel Culture — Practicing Church Resilience Grounded in disciple making, the church develops resilient believers who hold to biblical convictions with joy and courage. Facing cultural pressure, Christians reject timidity […]

An Invitation to Come in Out of the Dark

Dark — Pathways into God’s Light From Genesis to John, Scripture shows God’s presence bringing light that exposes deception and brings order to chaos. Turning to Jesus, the Light of […]

What Makes Life Meaningful? Reflections on Disney’s “Soul”

Soul — Discovering Purpose in Everyday Life Through Joe and 22’s story, the film uncovers that meaning isn’t found in talent alone but in embracing the beauty of everyday living. […]

Why Humans?

Humans — Purpose, Image, and Kingdom Work From Genesis and the Ancient Near Eastern backdrop, the story reveals a good Creator forming people to share His goodness and steward creation. […]

If Stonehenge Is Proof of Ancient Wisdom, What Does the Universe Prove?

Universe — Design, Reason, and Worship Stonehenge’s deliberate structure highlights intelligent planning; the far more complex cosmos rationally points to a Designer. Scripture affirms it: Psalm 19 and Romans 1 […]

What’s So Dangerous about Bible Misinterpretation? – Q&A with Orpheus J. Heyward

Misinterpretation — Context, Clarity, and Accountability Examples like 1 Corinthians 14:40 and Acts 17 show how texts detached from context become tools to police practices God wasn’t addressing. Reader-response approaches […]

The Long March through the Institutions of Society

Long March in Today’s Institutions—A Discipleship Response Decades of university influence spread into media, corporations, and policy, advancing Critical Theory across culture. Marxist-rooted frameworks center power and suppression, conflicting with […]

The Less We Use This, the More Relevant It Will Become.

Relevant in a Post-Christian Culture: Why Scripture Resurges Contrasting the raft with Noah’s ark, the article shows how Scripture can seem cumbersome until crises reveal its saving purpose. As secularism […]

Losing My Faith…in Progressive Christianity (Part 1)

Progressive Christianity Part 1: Insights from Deconstruction Stovall recounts a season of doubt, questioning a culture built on the sinner’s prayer and feelings-based assurance. The narrative challenges easy-belief formulas, contrasting […]

On Gender and the Bible: Where Does Egalitarianism Lead? (Part 9)

Egalitarianism and Scriptural Trajectories Authors trace how egalitarianism, when unchecked, can override created differences and biblical hierarchies in church and home. The article contrasts secular lenses with exegesis, arguing that […]

Critical Race Theory: Empathy and Narrative

Empathy and Narrative — Listening with Gospel Convictions Through Critical Race Theory’s storytelling lens, the article calls believers to hear marginalized voices with humility and compassion. It warns against turning […]

Critical Race Theory: Privilege and Systemic Racism

Privilege and Systemic Racism — CRT Themes and Christian Response Drawing from Delgado and Stefancic, the piece outlines interest convergence, revisionist history, critiques of liberalism, and structural determinism. Affirming minority […]

The Lure of the Fruit…in the 21st Century

21st Century — Resisting the Lure of the Fruit Drawing from Proverbs 3 and Isaiah 55, the article contrasts confident curiosity with obsessive self-reliance and calls us back to trusting […]

Accepting LGBTQ+ Lifestyles for Disciples of Jesus: A Response to Sally Gary and the CenterPeace Ministries Decision to be Pro Gay

CenterPeace Ministries — Conviction with Civility Drawing on his testimony, Guy Hammond upholds historic Christian sexual ethics while explaining why holiness—not heterosexuality—is the disciple’s aim. While affirming dignity and respect […]

Critical Race Theory: Bitter Roots

Bitter Roots — What CRT Draws From Surveying sources like Gramsci, Foucault, and Derrida, the article argues that CRT inherits a distrust of truth claims and the liberal order. By […]

Critical Race Theory: Friend or Foe?

Critical Race Theory — Gospel Framework for Discernment Amid its move from classrooms to culture, CRT now shapes public discourse and even school curricula, prompting fair, informed evaluation. Grounding the […]

Lessons from the Church in Germany: Tsunami

Lessons from the Church in Germany Tsunami Response From Europe’s aftermath of higher criticism, Brett Seybold calls U.S. churches to pair personal relationships with strong apologetics and unity with other […]

Sermon on the Mount: What Is God’s Answer to the Problem of Evil?

God’s Answer in Mourning and Hope Jesus enters human grief (Jn 11:35), walking with mourners so no one suffers alone. Through the cross and resurrection, evil’s curse is confronted and […]

Lessons from the Church in Germany: Post-Christianity

The Church in Germany Insights for Today From classrooms to pulpits, negative higher criticism eroded confidence in Scripture, opening a spiritual vacuum filled by rival worldviews. Mission progress is slow—often […]

What a Ghost Hunter Taught Me about Trust in God

Ghost Hunter – Faith, Scripture, and Inquiry A scientist-believer’s witness shows how investigation of the unseen can coexist with Scripture-shaped thinking and humble limits. Unanswered questions become invitations to trust […]

Are We Turning into Skeptics of the Bible?

Skeptics of the Bible – Cultural Drift & Gospel Remedy Enlightenment roots, failed institutions, and online echo chambers train people to distrust external authority—including Scripture. Real-life fallout appears in moral […]

Saving Christian Education

Christian Education in an Integrated Mission Resist mission drift by anchoring every discipline to Christ’s lordship (Phil. 1:9–11), choosing an integrated model over historical or value-added approaches. Deploy learning for […]

Life-Changing Paragraphs: Mere Drift

Mere Drift — Training the Habit of Faith Lewis shows how moods rebel against reason and why training the habit of faith anchors belief amid shifting feelings. Daily practices—prayer, Bible […]

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Something You Can Never Be — Love That Tells the Truth Using the square–circle analogy, Daniel McCoy exposes the contradiction of “caring” by not caring and the cultural pressure to […]

The Inspiration of the New Testament

The Inspiration of the New Testament — Why It Matters Jesus claims the Father’s authority, commissions apostles to teach everything He commanded, and promises the Spirit to help them recall […]

Can We Be a Unified Church in a Divided World?

Can We Be a Unified Church in a Divided World — Unity That Acts During polarizing seasons, leaders model humility and keep the pulpit non-partisan so honest dialogue can flourish. […]

America Is in a Spiritual War. Are You All-In or AWOL?

America Is in a Spiritual War — Weapons, Courage, and Hope Scripture exposes the unseen battle and calls us to demolish lies and take every thought captive to Christ (2 […]

Matters of Trust: A Crisis of Crumbling Authority

Crumbling Authority in Our Homes and Hearts From Vietnam and Watergate to social media echo chambers, institutional trust collapsed and “trust me” turned suspect. Young families now prize independence over […]

Book Review: Jen Hatmaker’s Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire

Jen Hatmaker’s Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire – Biblical Evaluation Drawing on Scripture, the review contrasts Hatmaker’s self-focused identity claims with biblical teaching on sin, grace, and the fear […]

In Defense of Christian Missions

Christian Missions – Humility Across Cultures Scripture condemns twisting the gospel and calls missionaries to serve without imposing culture (Romans 16:17–20; 2 Peter 3:16; Matthew 23). Across the New Testament, […]

Don’t Let Your Faith Be Contradicted by Your Posts

Faith – Words and Witness Online Social media can magnify your testimony, but contradictory posts undermine your witness and make everyday evangelism harder. Paul urges prayer, watchfulness, gratitude, and conversations […]

The Inspiration of the Old Testament

The Inspiration of the Old Testament – Core Teachings The Inspiration of the Old Testament is shown in how Moses recorded God’s commands, passing them to Israel as a lasting […]

Is a Late Canon Bad News for Bible-Believers?

Is a Late Canon Bad News for Bible-Believers – Historical Confidence Athanasius’s AD 367 list and the Councils of Carthage (397, 419) reflect recognition of all 27 books rather than […]

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Cultural Moment and Critical Theory 2.0 – What You’ll Learn Neil Shenvi introduces critical theory in 10 minutes, framing the terms driving today’s debates. A 35-minute deep dive treats it […]

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Chaos and Cancel Culture – Faithful Discipleship Grounds believers in Jesus’ way amid public shaming, modeling grace and truth in conversations on race, sexuality, and gender. Offers a biblical framework […]

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Post-Christian Cultural Shift From 60s counterculture to intersectional activism, power is reassigned and “The Man” gets blown down. Ethics remain while faith and authority are displaced, forming a new orthodoxy […]

Progressivism and Church Decline

Progressivism in Church Trajectory Surveyed trends show practicing Christians shrinking as culture-first reinterpretations of Scripture take root. Denominational drift toward progressive theology trades core doctrines—Jesus’ exclusivity and biblical sexual ethics—for […]

Making Sense of the Gap between the Writing of the NT and Its Compilation

NT and Its Compilation — Early Authority Explained Early churches received authoritative apostolic teaching orally long before a bound New Testament existed. Writers within the NT acknowledge each other as […]

My Approach to Apologetics: God Will Come Through

Apologetics and Trust in God’s Faithfulness The approach to apologetics emphasizes God’s reliability rather than human desperation to defend Him. Evidence from creation, prophecy, and Scripture reveals God’s truth and […]

On Gender and the Bible: What’s Up with Head Coverings in 1 Corinthians 11? (Part 2)

Gender and the Bible — Head Coverings in 1 Corinthians 11 Drawing on Roman-era evidence, the article explains why head coverings signified reverence during praying and prophesying—not sexual propriety. It […]

On Gender and the Bible: What John Mark Hicks and Scot McKnight Get Right and Wrong (Part 1)

John Mark Hicks and Scot McKnight — Methods and Message Part 1 contrasts blueprint and trajectory readings, arguing New Testament commands embody theology and still guide the church. The article […]

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Evangelism in Wartime — Field Strategy See the battlefield clearly: people aren’t enemies but souls to rescue, so view conversations through Jesus’ lens and prioritize eternity. Use God-powered weapons by […]

Intersectionality, Christianity, & Why Reconciliation > Reversal

Reconciliation in a Divided Age Jesus reframes suffering by confronting it with compassion, turning “just the way things are” into restored life and calling disciples to serve the least of […]

Lessons from the Church in Pakistan: Boldness

Church in Pakistan and Courageous Discipleship Small groups study Scripture verse by verse and tackle core Muslim questions—Jesus as Son of God, who God is, and why the Bible is […]

Lessons from the Church in Pakistan: Persecution and Progress

Persecution and Progress: Lessons from Pakistan’s Church Persecution and Progress highlights harsh blasphemy laws and sporadic mob violence while noting recent moves toward greater religious freedom. Amid threats and required […]

Preparing Students for College: Cultural Discernment

Cultural Discernment for College Faithfulness Filtering every lecture, message, and lifestyle cue through Scripture equips freshmen to choose communities and habits that honor Jesus. Teaching the Bible’s meta-narrative forms a […]

A Four-Word Solution to Reach a Divided Nation

Divided Nation in Missionary Engagement Adopting a missionary posture reframes culture wars by affirming the good, naming the broken, and pointing to Jesus over partisanship. Centering on King Jesus moves […]

Room for Grief: The Missing Component of Evangelism

Evangelism in Grief-Aware Discipleship Recognizing the five grief stages helps you meet seekers where they are rather than forcing quick decisions. Instead of taking resistance personally, keep studies centered on […]

Lessons from the Church in Pakistan: Dependence on God

Dependence on God in Times of Trial Dependence on God gives Pakistani Christians fearless resilience, even when facing persecution and loss. Their trust is not built on deep theology but […]

Preparing Students for College: Intimate Relationship with Jesus

Intimate Relationship with Jesus — College Prep Insights Students thrive when intimacy with Jesus—not rule-keeping—anchors identity, joy, and worship. Encourage curious faith by welcoming hard questions, grounding answers in Scripture […]

Two Perspectives on Racism and What They Need to Hear from Each Other

Perspectives on Racism — Paths Toward Unity Through a Calvinist/Arminian lens, the piece holds systemic injustice together with personal agency and calls for repentance. Christians are urged to listen humbly […]

Fathers Affect How We See God: Stories from Famous Atheists

Atheists — Fatherhood Patterns and Gospel Hope Atheists frequently trace unbelief to strained father relationships, echoing Freud’s insight and Paul Vitz’s research on famous skeptics. Biographies from Nietzsche to Russell […]

Changing Worldviews on Race: Part 1 of a 3-Way Conversation about Race

Worldviews on Race — Stories of Change Growing up in segregated spaces and media narratives, Jim formed harmful assumptions that hardened after a MLK Day incident. Mentors, service, and listening […]

Grieving the Beliefs You Leave Behind

Grieving the Beliefs — Walking Through Change Recognizing denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance helps Christians process loss as old views yield to biblical convictions. Examples such as resurrection hope, […]

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4 Spiritual Pitfalls on the College Journey Autonomy tempts freshmen toward parties, hookups, and neglect of Scripture and fellowship unless wise boundaries are chosen. In classrooms and peer culture, challenges […]

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Function and Foe in Progressive Revelation OT usage of satan typically denotes an adversary or accuser, not a named devil; scenes like Job 1–2 and Zechariah 3 fit this role. […]

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Doubting the Doubter in Deconversion Realities Doubting the Doubter highlights the struggles of leaving faith. Jon Steingard shares his fears, uncertainties, and the personal cost of walking away from Christianity. […]

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LGBTQ Community Bridge-Building Insights Lead with humility and honesty. Admitting weakness lowers defenses and opens space for friendship, evangelism, and discipleship. Serve together on shared causes. Working side-by-side for the […]

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Judge Not: Living Jesus’ Teaching Jesus frames “judging” as a condemning attitude that spots a brother’s speck while ignoring our own plank, not wise evaluation of fruit. Matthew 7 with […]

Do Prayers Work in a Pandemic?

Do Prayers Work in a Pandemic: Faith Over Outcomes When God seems silent, prayer rests in who He is—present, wise, and sovereign—more than in immediate results. Rather than demanding answers, […]

How to Disciple through Emotional Trauma: Truth

Truth in Discipleship and Healing Hearts Truth from God releases people from emotional trauma, opening the way to love Him and others more fully. Emma’s story shows how internalizing the […]

How Confident Can We Be of Jesus’ Resurrection?

Jesus Resurrection and Historical Confidence Historical evidence shows Jesus was crucified, buried, and seen alive again, affirming the resurrection as the best explanation. Alternative theories like hallucinations, stolen body, or […]

Rhett, Link, & Kingdom Building

Kingdom Building and Lasting Devotion Kingdom Building is illustrated through Rhett and Link’s journey, where creative gifts once nurtured for ministry shifted toward personal recognition. Faithful stewardship of talents is […]

Through the Eyes of the Egyptian Mother

Egyptian Mother and the Night of the Plagues Egyptian Mother offers a vivid look at the grief of losing a firstborn during Exodus, bringing ancient sorrow into a modern reader’s […]

The Problem of Sin and Rhett & Link’s Deconversion

Problem of Sin and Its Impact on Faith Problem of Sin shows how Rhett and Link confused guilt with conviction, leaving them distant from true repentance and forgiveness. By neglecting […]

Facts, Faith, Feelings, and Rhett & Link’s Deconversion

Facts in Faith and Deconversion Lessons Facts shape faith by grounding belief beyond emotions, showing how Rhett’s separation of logic from trust weakened his spiritual journey. Facts challenge doubt when […]

Coronavirus: What Christians Need to Know

Coronavirus Guidance For Christians Amid the coronavirus outbreak, believers are urged to embrace God’s peace even when uncertainty fuels anxiety and fear. Wise responses during coronavirus include balancing medical guidance […]

Why Rhett & Link’s Deconversion Feels So Right

Deconversion and Its Cultural Appeal Deconversion feels like relief to Rhett and Link, who describe leaving Christianity for agnosticism as a weight lifted. Audiences resonate with confusion, praising their honesty […]

Uncertainty: Just What We Should Expect

Uncertainty in Faithful Living When answers feel scarce, Uncertainty isn’t unfaithfulness. Scripture shows how to walk with Jesus within limits and grow through them. Scripture shows that Uncertainty is part […]

Uncertainty Isn’t Your Enemy

Uncertainty in Faith — Reasons To Engage Uncertainty isn’t faithlessness; we “know in part” yet follow Jesus, letting questions mature trust and perseverance. Questions can signal God’s image in us—curious […]

The Coronavirus: Facts and Fears

The Coronavirus in Context: Faithful Response Rooted in facts, the article explains The Coronavirus as a contagious respiratory virus like the flu, urging verification over sensational media claims. Putting The […]

The Slaughter of the Canaanites: An Answer

Slaughter of the Canaanites and God’s Justice Slaughter of the Canaanites reveals that the conquest was God’s wrath against wickedness, showing His sovereignty in deciding when judgment is due. Historical […]

The Iowa Caucus Delay: A Portrait of Theological Progressivism

Theological Progressivism and Its Impact on Clarity Theological Progressivism reflects vague answers to life’s biggest questions, offering optimism without grounding in reality. Candidates’ false optimism parallels theological progressivism, where ungrounded […]

The Slaughter of the Canaanites: Our Options

The Slaughter of the Canaanites – Exploring Interpretive Approaches Historical, theological, and allegorical explanations reflect how Christians wrestle with these ancient commands. Scholars offer views ranging from hyperbole and moral […]

Aaron Rodgers: Sacked by More than Doubt

Aaron Rodgers: Sacked by More than Doubt Raised in faith but moved to spirituality, Aaron Rodgers reflects on leaving Christianity, calling religion a crutch and embracing a broader worldview. College […]

When You Can’t Trust Your Brain

When You Can’t Trust Your Brain: Breaking the Cycle When You Can’t Trust Your Brain, trauma distorts truth. Emotional memories stored in the hippocampus can trigger irrational and harmful reactions. […]

Book Review: Origins, by Paul Copan and Douglas Jacoby

Origins Book Review Copan Jacoby Shows the Power of Reframing Genesis Origins book review Copan Jacoby highlights how Genesis 1–11 reinterprets Ancient Near Eastern stories with a revolutionary biblical worldview. […]

10 Things Every Christian Should Do When Traveling Abroad

10 Things Every Christian Should Do While Immersed in New Cultures 10 Things Every Christian Should Do starts with embracing humility through language barriers and cultural differences. Supporting missionaries and […]

Why Not the Increase? (Hint: Consider First-Century Weddings)

First-Century Weddings Reveal Why Many Churches Miss the Increase Rooted in Jewish tradition, first-century weddings emphasized the groom—not the bride—helping clarify John the Baptist’s role and mindset. John’s example shows […]

Kingdom VS Democracy

Kingdom VS Democracy—Following a Higher Rule Kingdom VS Democracy contrasts the sovereignty of Christ’s Kingdom with the self-governance ideals of democracy. Jesus’ Kingdom perspective demands submission to divine authority, not […]

Holiness is Beautiful?

How Holiness is Beautiful in Light of God’s Design Holiness is Beautiful because it embodies truth, goodness, and spiritual virtue rooted in God’s nature. Scripture affirms beauty not in external […]

Is the Church Accomplishing Anything?

Is the Church Accomplishing Anything in Today’s Challenges In disaster relief efforts, Is the Church Accomplishing Anything by transforming loss into opportunities for hope and gospel outreach. Through missions and […]

A Bible-Believing Person of Science? – Interview with Richard Knopp

Interview with Richard Knopp: Exploring the Role of Reason in Faith Apologetics offers a thoughtful framework for explaining belief, combining logic and humility, as discussed by Dr. Knopp. The relationship […]

Bridge the Gap

Bridge the Gap: How Faithful Preaching Connects a Changing World Bridge the Gap calls Christian leaders to remain faithful to Scripture while building relational bridges in a culture drifting from […]

The Joker’s Smile

The Joker’s Smile: Disturbing Delight or Spiritual Danger? The Joker’s Smile isn’t frightening because of makeup, but because it celebrates cruelty without guilt, reflecting evil embraced without remorse. Sin seduces […]

The Killing of Botham Jean and 2 Kinds of Unthinkable

The Killing of Botham Jean and 2 Kinds of Unthinkable — Faith’s Response News of the shooting lays bare a grievous injustice and nationwide grief. Brandt Jean’s courtroom forgiveness and […]

Why Pray if God Already Knows What He’s Going to Do?

Why Pray if God Already Knows What He Is Going to Do About Our Lives and Decisions Prayer still influences outcomes—even if God knows the future. God’s eternal knowledge includes […]

Courage in the Storm (Part 1)

Courage in the Storm Part 1 – Key Takeaways for Faith and Growth Paul’s storms weren’t random – they revealed his unwavering trust in God’s promises, even when shipwrecked and […]

Review of Rob Bell’s What Is the Bible

Review of Rob Bell’s What Is the Bible and Its Theological Implications Does Rob Bell challenge biblical authority? The review critiques his claim that Scripture is purely human and not […]

Is God Petty?

Is God Petty – Wrestling with Divine Justice Divine punishment seems excessive. The article recounts the story of Elijah and the youths, asking whether God’s response appears disproportionate. Tension emerges […]

Songwriter Marty Sampson and the Unsustainability of Feelings-Based Faith

Songwriter Marty Sampson – 3 Key Insights on Worship, Faith, and Deconstruction Charisma doesn’t equal foundation. Songwriter Marty Sampson’s disillusionment shows that emotionally stirring worship songs don’t always build enduring […]

Humans 2.0 – A Serious Conversation About Science and Humanity

Humans 2.0 A Serious Conversation About Science and Humanity – 3 Key Highlights Can Christians embrace transhumanism without compromise? Dr. Fuz Rana shares insights on balancing faith with breakthroughs like […]

My Friend, and Former Atheist, Antony Flew

Antony Flew – A Philosopher’s Journey from Atheism to Theism Antony Flew wrestled with belief for decades. Once a champion of atheism, Flew engaged in deep philosophical dialogue with Christian […]

New Testament Creeds: A Strong Case for the Gospels

New Testament Creeds Reveal the Foundation of Christian Belief New Testament creeds reflect firsthand tradition. These statements predate the written Gospels and preserve the earliest teachings of the church. They […]

Could the Disciples Have Been Hallucinating When They Saw the Risen Jesus?

Could the Disciples Have Been Hallucinating When They Saw the Risen Jesus? Examining the Flaws in the Hallucination Hypothesis Eyewitness accounts challenge the hallucination theory. Disciples described physical interactions with […]

3 Lessons I Learned from Norman Geisler

3 Lessons I Learned from Norman Geisler Every Christian Apologist Should Know Aim higher with confidence in your calling. Despite early setbacks, Norman Geisler’s relentless pursuit of excellence led to […]

Meals of Jesus

Meals of Jesus Reveals God’s Kingdom Through Table Fellowship Meals of Jesus highlights how Christ used shared meals to connect with outcasts, offering grace and belonging. Transformations unfolded as people […]

First Century Tombs

First Century Tombs: Archaeological Insights on Jesus’ Burial First century tombs followed a two-stage burial process. Jesus’ burial aligned with the common practice of laying the body on a stone […]

The Historicity of the Two Men Who Authorized Jesus’ Death – Evidence for Easter (Part 2)

The Historicity of the Two Men Who Authorized Jesus’ Death Caiaphas’ existence is archaeologically verified. Discoveries like his ossuary and ancient home align with Gospel accounts of his role in […]

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Caiaphas’ House: Uncovering a First-Century Historical Landmark Caiaphas’ House Discovered: Archaeologists uncovered a first-century palatial home in Jerusalem that aligns with Gospel accounts, believed to be the actual Caiaphas’ House […]

Does History Demonstrate that Jesus Existed? – Evidence for Easter (Part 1)

Jesus Existed and What History Says About Jesus That Jesus existed is a claim supported by ancient evidence beyond the Bible, not just Christian belief. Non-Christian sources point to Jesus […]

Illusory Truth Effect

Illusory Truth Effect: What Makes Repetition So Convincing in a Christian’s Search for Truth? Illusory Truth Effect is the cognitive bias where repeated information—whether true or false—feels more believable over […]

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What Makes Heaven Worth Looking Forward To? What is Heaven truly like? Kenny Boles explains that Heaven isn’t an endless choir session but a purposeful place where our God-given design […]

The Illusion of Progressive Christianity

Understanding The Illusion of Progressive Christianity Progressive Christianity redefines biblical truth. Modern ideologies often reshape Scripture to mirror cultural norms, raising essential questions for faithful believers. Foundational doctrines are being […]