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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:36 PM
Alan’s monthly letter for January 2008 Emotional? Yes. Controversial? Yes. Complex? Not really. Abortion is a straightforward issue.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:39 PM
Does the New Testament we possess correctly reflect the words the authors penned in the first century?
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Feb 29, 2020 5:41 AM
How can we make sense of the bad things that happen to us? Greg responds to a question from Wuhan, China, where the coronavirus originated.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:53 PM
Quite often after I have given one of my talks, a few people in attendance will push through the crowd so they can talk to me one-on-one. My time at a recent conference was no exception.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:54 PM
Egyptian Christians are typically pro-life. Many, however, struggle with being consistent, especially in the case of rape. This is a vexing problem in any part of the world, but it becomes more...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Sep 12, 2022 9:45 PM
If a man murders another man, but they both end up in Hell because neither put their trust in Christ, how is that just? The answer gets right to the heart of the gospel.
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Web Content Article · By brett kunkle On Jun 26, 2019 10:54 PM
Learn to spot an argument that destroys itself.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jul 31, 2019 10:03 PM
My mind's made up. Don't confuse me with the facts. Come again? Don't get caught with this wrong-headed attitude!
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 28, 2020 1:43 AM
Last week, an issue came up that hinged specifically on the definitions of words.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 10:52 PM
The Torah’s teaching about accidental “miscarriage” has been hotly contested concerning the value of the unborn. Is it pro-life or pro-abortion? Here are the facts. You decide.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:55 PM
Our promo for the new season of reTHINK Apologetics Student Conferences is out, and this year’s theme is...
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
The “paraphrase principle” trades on two obvious features of language, and it will help you weed out bad Bible interpretations.
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Web Content Article · By jonathan noyes On Jan 6, 2022 11:15 PM
The philosophy behind cancel culture is a false story of reality that needs to be countered with the true story.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:35 PM
When I was asked recently during a live Christian TV show why I send bi-monthly mentoring letters to Christians like you, an insight suddenly dawned on me.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 10:53 PM
The logic of the pro-life position can be expressed in a simple syllogism: It’s wrong to take the life of an innocent human being without proper justification.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM
Dr. Peter J. Williams explains “New Evidences the Gospels Were Based on Eyewitness Accounts.”
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Web Content Article · By brett kunkle On Jun 27, 2019 9:46 PM
2 Chronicles 7:14 is one of the most misinterpreted and mis-claimed verses in the Bible. You can help people discover this by gently walking them through four basic steps of biblical interpretation.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:54 PM
What’s the reason for placing such prime importance on Jesus? This question isn’t a pointless philosophical reflection. It’s the core concern of Christianity.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:46 PM
My advice with Lakeland was the same as with Toronto and any other unusual “new movement” of the Spirit: You can safely ignore it.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 10:52 PM
Judith Jarvis Thompson’s “Violinist” argument is one of the most compelling ever offered in favor of abortion on demand, but it’s deeply flawed. Here’s where it goes wrong.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 11:08 PM
If you want to call moral rules absolutes in the sense that they can never be trumped, then that is probably too strong a definition and not a Biblical definition.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 25, 2020 6:27 AM
Remember the book The Shack?
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
Satan asked, “Did God really say...?” as he tried to convince Adam and Eve that God is not truthful, not loving, and not enough, and his game plan hasn’t changed.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:46 PM
Alan responds to a question he frequently receives when teaching on Islam.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:50 PM
The two sexes of the human race are not interchangeable or expendable, and we don’t exist as men and women by accident. God created us this way for a purpose.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 27, 2019 9:54 PM
Melinda Penner—“The Enforcer”—has given so much to us these 25 years since she helped Greg found STR in 1993, and now she needs our help.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM
According to Romans 12:2, decision making isn’t about trying to hear special messages from God.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Feb 3, 2020 8:54 PM
Athlete Julia Webb is an example of someone who neither aborted her child to achieve her goals nor gave up what she loves because she had children.
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Web Content Article · By brett kunkle On Jun 26, 2019 10:54 PM
Some key distinctions are critical when thinking about this problem.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 10:52 PM
I stumbled upon a very helpful list of maxims of clear and careful thinking that I’m passing on to you.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 10:52 PM
Last week I got a call from my brother who lives in Florida. He had stumbled upon a website apparently done by Jewish scholars and meant to serve the Jewish community that was experiencing in-roads...
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Web Content Article · By brett kunkle On Jun 27, 2019 8:51 PM
Nothing is more central to the defense of Mormon scripture, Mormon doctrine, and the existence of the Mormon Church than a personal testimony.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:53 PM
Painful seasons in our lives can cause us to doubt God’s ability to act, but He is always working in our lives, and sometimes He even does miracles. Here’s one.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Oct 16, 2019 9:55 PM
A new book details some interesting trends in the beliefs of Mormons, and one wonders how long the LDS Church can survive with only half its members being confident that its unique, foundational...
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 25, 2020 6:21 AM
Here’s a biographical sketch that might encourage and challenge you.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jan 21, 2022 11:55 PM
There’s good news and bad news about verse numbers. The good news is, they make it easier to find stuff. The bad news is, they make it easier to get stuff wrong.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 11:10 PM
Think carefully about how you justify some moral actions because it could turn on you in another moral situation.
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 10:53 PM
Do you know how to show a Mormon person the difference in reliability between the Bible and the Book of Mormon? Find out here.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:52 PM
An upcoming film will address the effects of smartphones and social media to help parents navigate the challenges in this technology-filled world.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:47 PM
Facing our sin and developing our character by focusing on the Gospel is as integral to being an ambassador of Christ as both knowledge and wisdom.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:51 PM
Even in the midst of our pain, today we sing with all our hearts, “Joy to the World!” What joy! What hope! What strength in God! We have nothing to fear and the greatest of joys to gain.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Sep 28, 2021 3:26 AM
Sometimes, people who are teaching the Bible try much too hard to be brilliant, giving us their own insights into life rather than letting the brilliance of the Bible speak for itself. Let the...
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Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 9:39 PM
On today’s podcast, Greg talks about an article discussing how people who object to radical changes in our society, like transgender bathrooms, are being bullied to abandon their reasonable...
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Web Content Article · By robby lashua On Dec 5, 2022 1:48 AM
When one compares Jesus’ genealogies in Matthew and Luke, two problems arise. Here’s a solution.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:51 PM
If we uphold Jesus’ teaching that sexual activity is reserved for a married man and woman, does that mean we hate LGBT people?
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM
Andy Stanley’s call for pastors to “unhitch [their] teaching of what it means to follow Jesus from all things old covenant” will, sadly, lead to a diminished view of God.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Feb 27, 2020 6:49 PM
“The point is, there’s clearly evidence sufficient to establish beyond reasonable doubt that there’s no evil god. But then why isn’t there evidence sufficient to establish beyond reasonable doubt...
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Web Content Article · By robby lashua On Dec 21, 2022 1:40 AM
Verifying a human’s identity is simple if you have the right documents, but how would God verify his identity to humans?
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Web Content Article · By robby lashua On Mar 31, 2023 9:59 PM
Familiarity with the Bible is good, but it can also lead to our missing important details that point to the accuracy of the disciples’ testimony. Robby Lashua explains.
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Web Content Article · By brett kunkle On Jun 27, 2019 8:36 PM
Brett’s monthly letter for August 2011 It was a simple request. “Would you be willing to take a survey on the differences between Christianity and Mormonism?”
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:47 PM
A review of Aronofsky’s Noah by Brian Mattson will help you interpret the ideas advocated in the film.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:49 PM
Just 29 days after the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, Oprah Winfrey invited Queen Rania on her television show.
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Web Content Article · By j.t. wynn On Jun 27, 2019 9:55 PM
The great Jedi Master was a little confused when it came to dealing with absolutes.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jul 3, 2020 1:56 AM
Given the current state of news reporting, how do we decipher truth from falsehood? Here are three steps we can take to avoid being fooled by fake news.
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Web Content Article · By robby lashua On Jul 28, 2022 2:29 AM
Here are three criteria for using specific fulfilled prophecies in your apologetic
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM
Wrongly assuming that homosexuality is either something one is born with or a choice often leads people to the conclusion that we’re not accountable for our desires. Alan explains why this is a...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:03 PM
A government that lets criminals off the hook would rightly be called corrupt and couldn’t be trusted, so why do people accuse God of not being good when He punishes?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Oct 2, 2019 9:04 PM
Materialists have long derided Christians for believing in miracles, but they need look no further than their own worldview to find miracle claims. These three miracles of materialism are more...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Apr 27, 2020 11:21 PM
Christians base their hopes, theology, and major life decisions on what the Bible says. That’s why it’s crucial to interpret it correctly.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Oct 11, 2021 9:58 PM
Is it the case that the unborn are simply a convenient group of people to advocate for and that’s why pro-lifers take on their cause?
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Web Content Article · By jonathan noyes On Aug 30, 2023 12:09 AM
Through his resurrection, Jesus became the truer and better Sabbath, allowing us to forever cease laboring to attain God’s favor and to rest in his mercy and grace. With this in mind, here are...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:36 PM
Alan’s monthly letter for January 2011 It’s trendy to talk about social justice these days. Poverty. Human trafficking. The homeless. These social ills stir up images of helpless human beings,...
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM
To the atheist commenter who referred to Jesus as ”the magic carpenter”: You can say Christianity is false. You can even say it’s dangerous. The one thing you can’t say is that it’s silly and shallow.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:48 PM
Because of the tragic death of Robin Williams, people are commenting on suicide and depression who have not loved someone who was devastated by them. A post by Ann Voskamp is different.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:52 PM
Reasons to Believe’s AMP Conference is coming up on February 23-24 in San Dimas, CA, and they’ve generously given us a discount again this year. We hope to see you there!
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM
Many of you who follow Stand to Reason don’t know we have a podcast called #STRask, where Greg and Amy discuss questions sent to them on Twitter. Give it a try!
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On May 16, 2023 12:30 AM
Was it wrong for Florida to deny a woman an abortion when physicians knew the baby wouldn’t survive long after delivery? Here’s how you can use the “Trot out the Toddler” tactic to help someone...
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 10:53 PM
If there is no truth, that’s precisely the reason we should not be open-minded to other people’s points of view...
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Web Content Article · By greg koukl On Jun 26, 2019 11:07 PM
Has archaeology unearthed ancient biblical texts that cast doubt on the current canon of Scripture? Is it possible that Christians don’t have the true Bible?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:51 PM
Most bad ideas can be exposed with one of two tactics. If you learn them, you’ll be able to address numerous challenges on various topics.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM
According to Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus cannot have a God if He is God.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:57 PM
Should Christians avoid reading Harry Potter since the Bible warns against witchcraft? To answer the question, we need to look deeper than the superficial trappings of the story.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM
If you speak to a Muslim about Jesus, you may be challenged to show where in the Bible Jesus says He’s God. Here’s one way to answer.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Feb 14, 2020 9:43 PM
Are we looking to politics to deliver something it can’t deliver? This is a question we should carefully consider as we enter this tension-filled election time, adjusting our passions and hopes...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Dec 9, 2021 12:20 AM
How can one stand for truth on controversial topics without being offensive? Here are three important things to remember.
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