Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Oct 28, 2020 12:38 AM

Coffee Cup Christianity violates one of the most basic and well-known principles of interpretation: context, and it leads to three dangerous problems.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Feb 8, 2022 12:06 AM

This is who we are to be as Christians—people who respond to the truth of who God is and what he’s done for us in a manner worthy of that truth. But first, we must see that truth.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Feb 25, 2022 8:02 PM

Greg explains why believers may apply “hate the sin, love the sinner” to their own lives but should be cautious about trying to apply this saying to God.

Web Content Article · By Robby Lashua On Mar 29, 2022 9:17 PM

Somehow, Jesus convinced his brother he was God—and James was so confident, he was willing to die for his belief. What convinced his own brother to acknowledge Jesus was God and worship him?

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2022 7:37 PM

What is promised to the “two or three” who are “gathered together in Jesus’ name” according to Matthew 18:19–20, and does that promise apply to us today?

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Jan 28, 2023 7:01 PM

How should pro-lifers respond to the objection that making abortion illegal would force women to get dangerous, back-alley abortions? Here are three steps to address this challenge.

Web Content Article · By Jonathan Noyes On Apr 19, 2023 9:32 PM

Many are offended by the idea that Jesus is the only way to God, and there are four common objections you’ll hear in response to this claim. Here’s why those objections miss the mark.

Web Content Article · By Robby Lashua On May 26, 2023 4:02 AM

As tempting as it might be to keep your children from ever encountering any evil, that strategy won’t work in the long run. Here’s a better option that we find demonstrated in Proverbs.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM

Our preparation is different when we have an expectation that preparation will make a difference. And when we have a plan, we are more likely to act.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:46 PM

If Mormons won’t allow polygamists to redefine Mormonism in order to include polygamists, they ought not demand that Christians accept a redefinition from Mormons as to what’s foundational to...

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.

Web Content Article · By Melinda Penner On Jun 27, 2019 8:47 PM

The movie based on the book releases this week. Since this child’s account of his near death experience is consistent with Christianity, it may be tempting for Christians to find this story...

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:50 PM

Pay attention...

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM

Are you wary of apologetics because you fear turning into someone who is all head and no heart? Here’s why you need not fear this.

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?”

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM

Sam Allberry has much to say that is relevant to everyone (not just those with same-sex attractions) and relevant to all temptations and sin (not just those related to sexuality).

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM

Here’s an example of using questions to show the immorality of abortion.

Web Content Article · By Melinda Penner On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

Rosaria Butterfield’s Openness Unhindered is a book about the astonishing and life-upending nature of the Gospel.

Web Content Article · By Tim Barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:45 PM

Tim continues to respond to objections to the argument that the universe is fine-tuned to permit the existence of life.

Web Content Article · By Jonathan Noyes On Mar 5, 2024 11:28 PM

Jon Noyes introduces his Stand to Reason University course “Suicide: What Every Christian Needs to Know” and shares two grounding principles: You are not alone, and you are valuable.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Aug 20, 2024 11:20 PM

Greg and Amy discuss the motivations behind good deeds performed by believers, considering heavenly rewards, the value of the deeds themselves, and the desire to honor God.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Aug 26, 2024 11:13 PM

Greg Koukl and Jeff Myers challenge postmodern skepticism, arguing that our use of language and awareness of morality inherently affirm that truth is real and knowable.

Web Content Article · By Jonathan Noyes On Oct 8, 2024 9:37 PM

Jon Noyes explains how believers discussing abortion can use the question of where human value comes from to lead someone to the gospel.

Web Content Article · By Jonathan Noyes On Dec 19, 2024 9:26 PM

A fire reminded Jon that nothing in this life is guaranteed—not our homes, not our possessions, not even tomorrow—but God’s love and faithfulness remain constant, a foundation we can stand securely...

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Aug 8, 2025 5:31 PM

We live in a time where there are numerous noble causes worth fighting for, and where we, as Christians, should not shrink back from engaging in politics. But it’s precisely because there are such...

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 9:49 PM

We all need to develop our courage—to nurture our ability to step up to danger. But how do we do that?

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Oct 15, 2025 12:12 AM

Speaking with atheist Alex O’Connor on The Diary of a CEO, Greg Koukl argues that humanity’s search for meaning reflects more than a psychological need. It reveals an awareness of something...

Web Content Article · By Jonathan Noyes On Jun 29, 2023 10:45 PM

When we start with the biblical understanding of human beings when responding to our culture’s claim that we can choose our own sexuality and gender identity, we accomplish four things.

Web Content Article · By Robby Lashua On Aug 22, 2024 9:02 PM

A command Jesus gave to his disciples the night before he was crucified could give a clue as to why God didn’t clearly explain every secondary theological issue to us.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On May 21, 2025 11:15 PM

When we face persecution, when doubt creeps in, or when our wisdom falters, then we dust off our Bible and finally dig into the Word. But waiting for a crisis before we study Scripture is a losing...

Web Content Article · By Tim Barnett On Mar 31, 2023 9:10 PM

Tim Barnett explains how we can inoculate our youth by exposing them to challenges and supplying them with answers.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 9:54 PM

Jesus of Nazareth is a true man of history, but His history started long before He was born. He is a true man, but He is no ordinary man. He is the Son of David, the future King, the promised...

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Dec 26, 2021 9:18 PM

Questions about whether Christians should expect to receive all the blessings listed in the Mosaic Covenant and whether modern Christians over-emphasize the Ten Commandments.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Mar 19, 2020 8:29 PM

What does it mean to be tolerant? In our polarized cultural climate, the definition has changed from respect to something else entirely.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM

How is the afterlife promised by Christianity different from the afterlife promised to Muslim terrorists?

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Dec 1, 2020 9:50 PM

See what you and STR have achieved together in this crazy and chaotic year.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Apr 12, 2022 10:10 PM

It’s understandable that Christians would ask how they can talk to their transgender (or bisexual, gay, etc.) friends about their sexuality, but that’s not the most important issue they need to...

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Nov 10, 2022 6:34 PM

Sean McDowell explains why deconstruction stories have become more prevalent and unchecked in the modern world.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:46 PM

There are many out there who see Christianity as being mainly about teaching us how to be better people. Here’s why this moralistic focus is likely a major contributor to a relativistic view of...

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:53 PM

The Supreme Court decision yesterday won’t just affect marriage. Giving the government the power to redefine a pre-political institution changes the relationship of the government to all of our...

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:56 PM

What better way for people to see Jesus more clearly and build a theological foundation than by learning from Jesus’ parables?

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:57 PM

There’s no point in reading God’s word if you misunderstand what it says. That’s where hermeneutics can help, and every believer should study it at some level. It’s that important.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM

We can’t depend on our fickle desires to drive us. The key to sustained Bible reading over time is having a goal, developing a habit, and being faithful day after day. This app can help.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 26, 2019 11:09 PM

The basic premise of the “Wisdom Model” is that we have freedom to choose anything we want within the dual parameters of God’s moral will (revealed in the Bible) and wisdom, with God’s full blessing.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:37 PM

This article is disturbing. And that’s why you should read it. The euphemism “selective reduction” will become more and more common, so let us not forget what it’s referring to.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM

Greg talks about how the get over your fear of engaging critics of Christianity, how to witness to Mormon missionaries, and how to evaluate a church leader who is sincere but bears bad fruit.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:48 PM

The answer to this question depends on how you define “natural.”

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 26, 2019 7:30 PM

Greg discusses how to employ the “Rhodes Scholar” tactic in conversation.

Web Content Article · By Melinda Penner On Jun 27, 2019 9:50 PM

A recent study shows the number of people hostile towards Christianity hasn’t increased; it’s merely shifted to the more wealthy and influential.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM

William Lane Craig explains why the timeless cause of the universe must be personal, not impersonal.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On May 25, 2020 12:11 AM

Questions about saying the “sinner’s prayer,” whether Sunday school is biblical, and baptizing in the name of Jesus vs. the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Jon fills in for Amy.)

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jul 19, 2019 6:16 PM

This video gives the context needed to understand Planned Parenthood’s claim that abortion makes up only 3% of their services.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Oct 5, 2020 3:05 PM

Questions about responding to someone who communicates with the dead, whether Jesus experienced sexual attraction to women, and book recommendations.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On May 4, 2022 11:36 PM

Advocates of gender ideology say intersex people are evidence sex isn’t binary, but here are four reasons why we know there are only two sexes.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:51 PM

Be careful about the arguments you make for same-sex marriage. You may be arguing for more than you bargained for.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM

How many people to evangelize, what the term Messiah means, and the purpose of the church.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 26, 2019 11:08 PM

Many promises in the Bible were made to other people and we cannot legitimately claims those. We can learn from them. They’re profitable for us. All Scripture is.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Aug 15, 2022 11:34 PM

It’s much easier to dismiss divine commands than to forgo our desires, so believers and non-believers alike have a propensity to skirt the Bible’s precepts, usually in one of these three ways.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM

Here’s a plan for a year’s worth of reading in theology, Bible, and apologetics.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:51 PM

The number of things you’ll be called a “bigot” for not endorsing will only increase, and possibly even in your own church. Are you ready?