Category Archives: Apologetics
“Should Christians celebrate Father’s Day?”
Father’s Day is a day set apart to celebrate fatherhood, recognize the influence of fathers in our homes and society, and foster paternal bonds. It is also celebrated to honor and commemorate our fathers and forefathers. While it is celebrated … Continue reading
“Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?”
In Colossians 2:16-17, the apostle Paul declares, “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the … Continue reading
“Calvinism vs. Arminianism – which view is correct?”
Calvinism and Arminianism are two systems of theology that attempt to explain the relationship between God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility in the matter of salvation. Calvinism is named for John Calvin, a French theologian who lived from 1509-1564. Arminianism is … Continue reading
“Why did God use Adam’s rib to create Eve?”
Genesis 2:18-24 tells the well-known account of how God created the first woman, Eve, by removing part of Adam’s body and fashioning it into the woman. Many Bible scholars have translated the passages to indicate that God used Adam’s rib … Continue reading
“What is the location of the Garden of Eden?”
The only thing the Bible tells us concerning the Garden of Eden’s location is found in Genesis 2:10-14, “A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters. The name of the first is the … Continue reading
“What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?”
Genesis 1:1-2 states, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” The Gap … Continue reading
“Where did Cain get his wife?”
The Bible does not specifically say who Cain’s wife was. The only possible answer is that Cain’s wife was his sister or niece or great-niece, etc. The Bible does not say how old Cain was when he killed Abel (Genesis … Continue reading
“Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?”
The Bible does not give any explicit teaching on whether pets/animals have “souls” or whether pets/animals will be in heaven. However, we can use general biblical principles to develop some clarity on the subject. The Bible states that both man … Continue reading
“Should a Christian go to a chiropractor / seek chiropractic treatment?”
There is no biblical reason why Christians should not seek any kind of legal medical treatment available to them, including chiropractic treatment. The Bible exhorts us to take care of our bodies and to do what we can to stay … Continue reading
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