In discussions about the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus, it is common to start with the Gospels. But in my opinion, I think it is best to back up and start with Paul. After all, Paul’s writings are the earliest records… Continue reading →
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So “Why Won’t God Show Me a Sign?”
“If only God would give me some clear sign! … [Woody Allen] Miracles play a significant role in Christian theology. Obviously, if miracles can’t happen the Christian claim is false (see 1 Cor. 15). What is the definition of a miracle?… Continue reading →
Jesus Saved Israel Out Of Egypt (Jude 5)
Did Jesus exist before he was conceived in Mary’s womb? This article looks
at a passage from Jude that may shed some light on that question.
“Is Jesus the Only Way?”: A Look at Religious Pluralism/Exclusivism and Inclusivism
One of the most controversial issues in religious dialogue is whether there is one way of salvation. In other words, the biblical claim that Jesus is the only possible Savior for the human race (Matthew 11:27; John 1:18; 3:36; 14:6;… Continue reading →
God’s Existence and the Quest for Certainty
For the last fifteen years I have done campus apologetics. Thus, I have heard my share of objections to God’s existence. I have lost count of the number of times I have heard comments such as “You can’t prove God’s… Continue reading →
Moving Beyond a Privatized Faith to Viewing Your Faith as a Worldview
Over the years, I have attempted to educate youth, college students, and adults about the need to move from a privatized faith to a public faith. In other words, when we present the Gospel, almost all of us talk about… Continue reading →
“Just What Exactly Is Salvation and Why Do Christians Seem to Misunderstand It?”
Many years ago when I was seeking God and asking questions about the Gospel, I had two zealous Christians walk up to me and say “Are you saved?” Now at the time I had no idea what they meant. But later… Continue reading →
Elisha’s arrows, Sauron’s eye, and Ahithophel’s counsel
The Middle East is never boring. Fast paced events over the past few weeks included: Iranian-Gazan instigated riots on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, a flexing of their ambition to lead the push for an Islamist caliphate concerted jihadi rocket attacks (over 4,300 total) on Jerusalem and Israel’s civilian population (fired by Hamas – ‘the […]
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How Busyness Distracts Us From the Big Questions
In his book Apatheism: How We Share When They Don’t Care, author Kyle Beshers says that technology isn’t the only thing distracting people from asking the big questions. He says the following: “Alan Noble woke me up to this crisis… Continue reading →
Why Jesus is the Jewish Messiah: A Look at the Names for the Messiah
Introduction Over the years I have been asked why Jewish people don’t think Jesus is the Messiah. From my own experience, when I have talked to Jewish people about the possibility of Jesus being the Messiah, there is a wide… Continue reading →