Category Archives: Apologetics
“What does it mean that women will be ‘saved’ through childbearing (1 Timothy 2:15)?”
This verse has been misinterpreted to mean that any woman who bears a child is automatically saved by virtue of the childbearing. 1 Timothy 2:15 is the conclusion of Paul’s teaching concerning the roles of men and women in the church … Continue reading
“Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?”
Some Christian organizations have declared boycotts of companies with anti-Christian policies. Starbucks, Amazon, Nike, and other corporations have been the target of such boycotts. Those calling for the boycotts want to get the attention of business executives and decision-makers to … Continue reading
“Is sex a sin?”
In the proper setting, sex is not a sin. In fact, sex is God’s idea. In Matthew 19:4-6, Jesus states with godly authority, “At the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man … Continue reading
“Did Jesus have a tattoo (Revelation 19:16)?”
In John’s vision of the Battle of Armageddon, he sees Jesus riding from heaven on a white horse, waging war against the beast’s evil forces. Revelation 19:16 includes this description of Jesus: “On his robe and on his thigh he has … Continue reading
“Should a Christian get insurance?”
Christians often struggle with the question of whether to get insurance and if doing so demonstrates a lack of faith. This is a healthy struggle, and believers need to examine the Scriptures and come up with an answer they … Continue reading
“Why are Christians opposed to marriage equality?”
“Marriage equality” is the latest catchphrase to be thrown into the gay marriage / same-sex marriage debate. The term “marriage equality” is an attempt to reframe the conversation and ascribe a certain level of irrationality to those who oppose same-sex … Continue reading
“Are Christians ‘little gods’?”
What has been popularly termed the “little god controversy” originated with Word of Faith pastors and teachers. The basic idea behind the controversy is that humans are actually divine, created “in the image of God” (Genesis 1:27) not only in … Continue reading
“What are the seven deadly sins?”
The seven deadly sins are a list originally used in early Christian teachings to educate and instruct followers concerning fallen man’s tendency to sin. The misconception about the list of seven “deadly” sins is that they are sins that … Continue reading
“What is the significance of the resurrection of Jesus?”
The resurrection of Jesus Christ was a miracle. No matter if you believe in God or not, no matter if you’re a philosophical naturalist or a Christian, the account and effects of Jesus’ resurrection are truly miraculous. Non-Christians may … Continue reading
“What is the origin of the Easter bunny and Easter eggs?”
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 these people to … Continue reading
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