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Our previous newsletter (Part One) presented biblical teaching regarding Lebanon; the origin and theological strategies of the Islamist terror organization Hezbollah; and concluded with a survey of its venomous anti-Jewish, anti-Israeli and anti-American perspectives and goals. This newsletter (Part Two) unpacks Hezbollah’s role as an Iranian proxy and ‘fifth column’ within Lebanon. Part Three will […]

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Natural Theology: Five Views, by James K. Dew Jr. and Ronnie P. Campell Jr. 289 pp. Baker Academic. In the book Natural Theology: Five Views, there is certainly a matter of debate about how to define natural theology and whether it… Continue reading →

The world’s media is focusing a fear-filled spotlight on the tinder-box of Lebanon. Those who turn on the nightly news are shown to a ringside seat and where they can gaze at what may well be a coming bloody confrontation. Even some Christian sites are engaging in a measure of prophetic voyeurism about what may […]

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Just this past week I had the opportunity to speak to some Muslims about one of the largest differences in our faith and their faith. For Christians, the death and resurrection is central to the Gospel message. After all, the… Continue reading →

Sometimes the stout-hearted can learn from history. There are certainly enough examples which might grant wisdom to those who so desire. Indeed, the present superpower machinations and intrigue surrounding the Middle East – with the focus here on jihadi forces versus Israel – have some sobering lessons to impart, for those who have eyes to […]

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The spinner of the Narnia tales, British author C.S. Lewis once said:   “The ancient man approached God (or even the gods) as the accused person approaches his judge. For the modern man, the roles are quite reversed. He is the judge; God is in the dock. [Man] is quite a kindly judge; if God […]

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Given Paul’s  letters are the earliest records we have for Jesus, he is a very important component to the birth of the early Jesus movement. Well known New Testament scholar Dr. Bart Ehrman writes the following regarding Paul’s experience: It… Continue reading →

Tonight marks the onset of the Jewish Feast of Pentecost (a Greek word meaning ‘fiftieth’). The original Hebrew name for the holiday is Shavuot (‘weeks’), referring to the seven-week counting period between Passover and Pentecost – seven weeks of seven days each, culminating in the celebration of the holiday on the fiftieth day (Leviticus 23:15-21).    […]

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Jesus Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently by Michael R. Licona 266pp. Zondervan Academic, 2024. I have known Dr. Michael Licona for several years. I first came across his name when I read his book that he… Continue reading →

Introduction Can we trust eyewitness testimony? I have seen this conversation arise in my own outreach efforts. Perhaps you have as well. Generally speaking, testimony is one of those common sense beliefs that  we take for granted in the common… Continue reading →