Category Archives: Apologetics

“What is the Salvation Army, and what do they believe?”


 The Salvation Army describes itself as “an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church with its own distinctive governance and practices.” Most people recognize the red-and-white shield of the Salvation Army as representing a social services organization that responds to … Continue reading

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“Do we become angels after we die?”


Angels are beings created by God (Colossians 1:15-17) and are entirely different from humans. They are God’s special agents to carry out His plan and to minister to the followers of Christ (Hebrews 1:13-14). There is no indication that angels … Continue reading

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“Is there any conclusive proof of God?”


 The answer to this question depends greatly on what is meant by “conclusive” proof. Can we reach out and touch God or see Him in the same way that we touch and see people? No. But there are countless ways … Continue reading

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“Is the United States a Christian nation?”


It may seem intuitive, at first, to attempt to answer this question by focusing on government. But the best way to determine whether or not the United States is a Christian nation is to compare the philosophy of its people … Continue reading

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“How can we have everlasting life when we still die?”


 The Word of God assures us that all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ will have everlasting life (John 3:16; 6:47; 1 John 5:13). The Greek word translated “everlasting” means perpetual, eternal, forever. Perhaps the word “perpetual” best explains … Continue reading

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“Should a Christian be politically correct?”


Political correctness (PC) is defined as “a term that describes language, ideas, policies, and behavior seen as seeking to minimize social and institutional offense in occupational, gender, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, religious belief, disability, and age-related contexts.” The key word … Continue reading

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It’s better than Xanax!


Worry seems to be America’s favorite indoor sport.  Stress and worry are far too common among most Christians.  The Bible teaches much about worry.  The Bible clearly teaches that Christians are not to worry. In Philippians 4:6, we are commanded, “Do … Continue reading

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“What is the pride of life?”


 The phrase “pride of life” is found only once in the Bible, in 1 John 2:16, but the concept of the pride of life, especially as it is linked with the “lust of the eyes” and the “lust of the flesh,” … Continue reading

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“Liar, Liar, pants on fire!”


Our local newspaper here in Austin, Texas has a daily article which evaluates things said by politicians.  There verdict ranges from “true” to “pants on fire.”  How many people have been  wounded by a person that gossips?  The Bible makes it very … Continue reading

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If you think you have this virtue — you don’t!


I have known people that had a superficial humility.  They would basically say that they were proud of their humility.  It is rather odd that when you think you have this virtue, you do not.  What does the Bible say … Continue reading

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