The Apparent Death theory to explain away Jesus’ resurrection
Last night, I listened to a debate between Christian apologist William Lane Craig and Muslim apologist Shabir Ally concerning whether Jesus rose from the dead. Mr. Ally is a noted Muslim debater who...
View ArticleObjections to Christianity: Isn’t God an egomaniac?
Before I begin, I’d like to point to the more theologically-minded to this article by John Piper: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/conference-messages/is-jesus-an-egomaniac. What I’m about...
View ArticleWhy not wait to be saved? What’s the rush?
In the previous few posts, I’ve talked about how different it is to be a true believer of Christ. For almost all practical purposes, it sounds a lot more difficult than the prevalent “say the prayer”...
View ArticleWhy there was no fall Rapture
A few months ago, September seemed like it was shaping up to be a very important month. Now, it’s October, and not much has changed. What happened? Let’s dig in a little bit… Israel and Palestine are...
View ArticleProphecy is tough! Harold Camping finally repents and apologizes
Well, you have to at least give the guy credit for (finally) owning up to his mistakes. I really thought he was going to hold fast to his false convictions until the end…...
View ArticleGood Friday special (Shroud of Turin, dealing with skeptics’ comments)
Well, today is Good Friday and it’s always a good time to pause and reflect on Christ’s sacrifice for us. It’s so easy to forget and move on with our daily routines–especially for those of us who work....
View ArticleArguments Concerning Homosexuality
Homosexuality is a huge issue for debate in our country today, especially after President Obama became the first U.S. Commander-in-Chief in history to officially endorse gay marriage. You hear gay...
View ArticleMisinterpreting Scripture (Part 3: Hyperbole – Updated 5/25/12)
Yes, even the Bible uses hyperbole (and metaphors, analogies, etc.). What’s the point of this, you ask? Well, to make a point clearer or to convey emotion and urgency rather than straight information....
View ArticleSo how do you know if God directly speaks to you?
This is a very good question that my wife raised after my last entry, and I’m sure I don’t fully understand it yet (does anybody?)…but I’ll take a stab at it for now. *Disclaimer: When I say “speaks to...
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