Category: Reliability of the Bible
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Jesus is God: 8 Reasons from the Bible
The question of “is Jesus God?” has been a subject of discussion since not long after the world timetable flipped to A.D. So let’s take a look at this most critical issue. Though the theories on who Jesus is vary, I would like to summarize a compelling treatment I heard in a sermon recently of […]
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Is Christianity at Odds with Science & Facts?
Is Christianity at Odds with Science & Facts? There is a growing liberal sentiment today that having a Biblical worldview means compromising on or even disbelieving in science. Phrases like “science denier” or “Christianity and science are incompatible” get thrown around a lot. As Christians, we often get taken aback or find ourselves on the […]
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To Emote or To Reason: A Primer for Biblical Thinking
“We are living in a time where people hear with their eyes and think with their feelings.” – Ravi Zacharias In a YouTube/social media driven world, the way we communicate and think has been turned on its head from ages gone by. Somewhere along the way, we’ve lost not only some valuable interpersonal skills, but […]
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Should I Believe in Sola Scriptura?
This post will examine the question, “should I believe in Sola Scriptura?” I can’t put my finger on what has caused it as a society, but I’ve seen it countless times. Professing Christians using sources other than Scripture as their go-to for understanding how to make sense of God and any matters about life: * […]
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On Memorizing Scripture (My first ever vlog!)
I’ve always had a tricky relationship with memorizing Scripture. On one hand, I know it is a good idea. I’ve been immensely benefitted by the verses I have memorized. On the other hand, it is hard to do. I have often lacked the discipline, or perhaps also the right tactics for doing it. I’m pleased […]
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Why I Love the Bible (and Keep Loving it More All the Time)
As a Christian who is committed to growing in my relationship with God through Christ, I’ve been reading the Bible for many years. While I haven’t always been as consistent as I would prefer, I always come back to it after an absence, whether a day or a few months. This post outlines why I […]
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An Open Letter to Critics of #ThoughtsAndPrayers
Right after the tragic church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas in early November, social media was flooded with the usual chorus of people posting “sending thoughts and prayers” to the victims and their families. This is an entirely normal reaction to a tragedy, to acknowledge a sense of helplessness and beseech the Almighty to intervene […]
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The Glorious Message of Easter
It has been said that Easter is the most significant holiday. I agree. It is, after all, one of the two occasions during the year when more people than ever walk through the doors of a church, then leave and don’t return again until Christmas. But why? For the born again Christ-follower, Easter means a […]