Category Archives: Apologetics
“What are the origins of Easter?”
The origins of Easter are rooted in European traditions. The name 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 … Continue reading
“What is Easter Sunday?”
There is a lot of confusion regarding what Easter Sunday is all about. For some, Easter Sunday is about the Easter Bunny, colorfully decorated Easter eggs, and Easter egg hunts. Most people understand that Easter Sunday has something to do … Continue reading
“What did Jesus look like?”
The Bible never gives any physical description of Christ. The closest thing we get to a description is in Isaiah 53:2b, “He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire … Continue reading
“When did Jesus know that He was God?”
The Bible does not clearly state that there was a point at which He knew that He was the second Person of the Trinity. At some point, Jesus fully realized who He was from eternity past, expressing it this way: … Continue reading
“Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?”
As a background, please read our article on ” What does the Bible say about tattoos and body piercings”. Beyond the general theme of that article, there is the question of Christian tattoos. Do the same principles apply to tattoos … Continue reading
“How do I survive trying to raise a teenager?”
Many Christian parents wonder if they will survive trying to raise a teenager. Teenagers typically share certain characteristics. First, they are going through the stage in life where they believe they know all there is to know and what they … Continue reading
“Can a Christian be demon possessed or demonized?”
While the Bible does not explicitly state whether a Christian can be possessed by a demon, related biblical truths make it abundantly clear that Christians cannot be demon possessed. There is a distinct difference between being possessed by a demon … Continue reading
“Does the Bible contain errors and contridictions?”
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
“Will we receive mansions in heaven?”
The night before Jesus was crucified, He told His disciples that He would be leaving them and that they could not go with Him (John 13:33). Peter asked where He was going and why they couldn’t go with Him, and … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about church discipline / excommunication?”
Excommunication is the formal removal of an individual from church membership and the informal separation from that individual. Matthew 18:15-20 gives the procedure and authority for a church to do this. It instructs us that one individual (usually the offended party) … Continue reading
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