Category Archives: Apologetics
“The sin no one confesses publically”
After 50 years in the ministry, I have heard many people confess many sins both to me and in public. The variety of sins was spacious, everything from adultery to drunkenness and about everything you can imagine in between. The one sin … Continue reading
“How bad can a Christian sin?”
Christians continue to sin after they are saved – we will not be completely free from sin until we die or Jesus comes back. However, becoming a Christian results in a changed life (2 Corinthians 5:17). A person will go … Continue reading
“What is a Jesus freak?”
The phrase “Jesus freak” was originally used to demean/insult Christians involved with the Jesus Movement in the 1960s and 1970s. It was primarily directed towards “Bible thumpers” and those who were especially aggressive in their evangelistic efforts. The core meaning … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about healing?”
Isaiah 53:5, which is then quoted in 1 Peter 2:24, is a key verse on healing, but it is often misunderstood and misapplied. “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace … Continue reading
“How can we recognize the voice of God?”
This question has been asked by countless people throughout the ages. Samuel heard the voice of God, but did not recognize it until he was instructed by Eli (1 Samuel 3:1-10). Gideon had a physical revelation from God, and he … Continue reading
“Why should the Bible be our source for morality?”
If the Bible isn’t the Christian’s source for morality, then the question needs to be asked, “What should be?” The Christian worldview is based on two foundational axioms: 1) God exists, and 2) God has spoken to us in the Bible. … Continue reading
“Does the Bible contain errors, contradictions, or discrepancies?”
If we read the Bible at face value, without a preconceived bias for finding errors, we will find it to be a coherent, consistent, and relatively easy-to-understand book. Yes, there are difficult passages. Yes, there are verses that appear to … Continue reading
“Are all Christians hypocrites?”
Perhaps no accusation is more provocative than that of “hypocrite.” Unfortunately, some feel justified in their view that all Christians are hypocrites. The term “hypocrite” enjoys a rich heritage in the English language. The term comes to us via the … Continue reading
“Should Christians home school their children?”
The question of whether Christians should home school their children is one that many families wrestle with. The Bible tells us that children are a gift from the Lord, specially created for His pleasure and divine purpose (Psalm 127:3-5;139:13-16). God … Continue reading
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