Category Archives: Apologetics
“What does the Bible say about Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression?
Note: as with many psychological issues, there are often both a physical and spiritual aspect of manic depression / bipolar disorder. While we believe psychologists often miss the true spiritual nature of the sickness, we strongly encourage anyone suffering with … Continue reading
“What is the origin of the Easter bunny and Easter eggs?”
It is thought that the word Easter comes from a pagan figure called Eastre (or Eostre) who was celebrated as the goddess of spring by the Saxons of Northern Europe. A festival called Eastre was held during the spring equinox by … Continue reading
“Did God create Satan?”
God has created everything that ever has been, is, or will be (John 1:3). This includes physical beings and matter as well as spiritual beings (Colossians 1:15-17). The only person who has the power of being in and of Himself—meaning … Continue reading
“What is the Queen James Bible?”
The Queen James Bible (QJV), also called the “Gay Bible,” is an edit of the biblical text done in the name of preventing “homophobic interpretations.” To accomplish this goal, the publishers printed a Bible in which all negative references to … Continue reading
“How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?”
Satan’s fall from heaven is symbolically described in Isaiah 14:12-14 and Ezekiel 28:12-18. While these two passages are referring specifically to the kings of Babylon and Tyre, they also reference the spiritual power behind those kings, namely, Satan. These passages describe … Continue reading
“Is there extra-biblical evidence of the ten plagues in Egypt?”
Some critics of the Bible claim that there is no verifiable evidence to support the Bible’s account of the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt. They say that Egyptologists have found no record of the Hebrew people in Egypt or … Continue reading
“Does a Christian have to attend every service a church has?”
Of course, with some churches—the big ones with three or four services every Sunday and another on Saturday—it’s neither feasible nor expected that a member attendeveryservice. But attending the services most churches offer places no real burden on one’s … Continue reading
“What is the origin of Christmas?”
Christmas is a popular December holiday celebrated by large numbers of people all around the world. It has long been known as the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, which occurred over 2,000 years ago. However, not all who … Continue reading
“Is it wrong to say ‘Xmas’ instead of ‘Christmas’?”
There are many who view the word Xmasas part of an overall “war on Christmas” They view it as a blatant attempt to take Christ out of Christmas. While it is undeniable that some use Xmas in that manner, the actual origin of … Continue reading
“What should be the focus of Christians on Thanksgiving?”
The original thanksgiving celebration was held by the Pilgrim settlers in Massachusetts during their second winter in America in December, 1621. The first winter had killed 44 of the original 102 colonists. At one point their daily food ration was … Continue reading
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