Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:36 PM

If you think you’re on safe theological ground because of a pet verse, better look twice. Simple proof-texting has its perils. Here’s how to avoid them.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:44 PM

As we face serious challenges on two broad fronts—trouble in the world and trouble in the church—we’re called to “contend earnestly for the faith once for all handed down to the saints,” but how do...

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 9:59 PM

You may hear someone say, “I am a Christian. I believe that Jesus is my savior. He is the only way for me. But I can’t say He is the way for others.” Here’s why this confused confession fails.

Web Content Article · By Tim Barnett On Jul 30, 2019 10:26 PM

Tim Barnett and Greg Koukl explain why the most natural reading of the full corpus of Scripture on Hell supports the church’s historical position of eternal conscious torment and not nonexistence.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Aug 18, 2021 2:05 AM

Greg talks about what it means to choose faithfulness over results, then he answers questions about the author of Isaiah and how to convince one’s child to go to the Reality Conference.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:46 PM

Greg talks about haunted houses, the inspiration of Scripture, disqualification from Christianity, and more.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:47 PM

Does 1 Thessalonians 5:22 really mean that if anyone thinks a particular action is wrong (e.g., drinking, smoking, playing cards, etc.), then no Christian ought to engage in it?

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

In a happy turn of events, InterVarsity has announced they’ll be allowed back on CSU campuses without having to compromise their commitment to having Christians lead their Christian groups on campus.

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

Some think Christianity is silly. It isn’t silly, because our God isn’t silly. And when you see the massive accomplishments His word brought about in this world, you start to get a glimpse of that.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:59 PM

The common, accepted practices employed in IVF are shaping the way we view human beings in an alarming way.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Apr 5, 2024 1:09 AM

Greg and Amy share key questions you can ask your friends who believe in a health and wealth gospel then remind us why it’s so important that we realize we cannot manipulate God.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 26, 2019 10:52 PM

Greg comments on the often-used phrase “Christianity is not a religion; it’s a relationship.”

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Apr 30, 2026 9:37 PM

“Would you rather have a live son or a dead daughter?” This question has stopped many parents of transgender-identifying children in their tracks, but here’s why it’s merely emotional blackmail...

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 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?

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM

People in our culture are asking if Christianity is not only true, but also good and beautiful. This current emphasis fits right in with the task of cultural apologetics.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Mar 26, 2020 12:51 AM

“Indeed, we had the sentence of death within ourselves so that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead….”

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Apr 4, 2020 5:09 PM

Maintaining a spiritual habit is much easier than starting one, so it’s best to start it once and then maintain it day by day for the long term. Here’s how you can do that this coming year.

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

Over the years I’ve found that a key concept I must rest in as I talk to others about Christ if I’m to avoid despair, hopelessness, and even anger is this: My job in evangelism is to focus on...

Web Content Article · By Tim Barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:39 PM

Some LGBT activists and Frozen fans have created the viral hashtag #GiveElsaAGirlfriend to urge the sequel’s writers to make Elsa Disney’s first lesbian queen. They believe that Disney is long...

Web Content Article · By Tim Barnett On Jun 10, 2024 9:53 PM

Tim responds to a progressive pastor who claims Matthew 23:37 supports men dressing in drag.

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

Alan summarizes what the Bible does and doesn’t say about homosexuality.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:51 PM

Today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case, and there’s a major misconception about this case that needs to be cleared up.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jan 21, 2026 3:08 AM

Greg answers questions about responding to someone in ministry who’s avoiding controversial truths with the students, suggestions for witnessing to a brother after his stroke, whether God sees...

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:35 PM

Understanding the teleological argument and the is-ought fallacy helps us to answer an important question about what the Bible says regarding homosexuality.

Web Content Article · By Brett Kunkle On Jun 27, 2019 9:47 PM

Aristotle saw the development of habituated virtue as being central to human flourishing. How does his view match up with the biblical view?

Web Content Article · By Melinda Penner On Jun 27, 2019 9:48 PM

Religious people are seeking to live out their convictions, and the changing values of our society are infringing on their rights.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Feb 4, 2026 4:30 PM

Greg Koukl and Amy Hall explain why Revelation 22:18 is not a good argument against the Book of Mormon, then they outline the early church’s criteria for recognizing Scripture and describe how the...

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Dec 4, 2019 12:09 AM

Because we all live in God’s world and are all made in God’s image, there are things all people know—about morality, guilt, etc.—that are embedded deep within their hearts, and this knowledge can...

Web Content Article · By Tim Barnett On Jun 17, 2021 1:39 AM

When a researcher set out to discover why many mainline churches are headed towards extinction, he discovered that theology matters.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Apr 28, 2022 11:47 PM

If you practice simple things like these, spending a few extra minutes valuing someone you’ve come in contact with, you’ll be on your way to becoming a warm, attractive ambassador for Christ.

Web Content Article · By Melinda Penner On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM

As I listen to many of the subjects in debate today in our culture—the dialog between secularists and Christians—there’s a fundamental difference in perspectives that I think we need to be aware of...

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

Why is the resurrection so celebrated if our sins were paid for on the cross? What did it accomplish? Why was it necessary? Here’s what we learn about the work of Christ in Hebrews 7–10.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:47 PM

Now that the dust has settled on the hysteria surrounding SB 1062, Arizona’s failed religious freedom bill (widely dubbed the “anti-gay bill” by the press), Ramesh Ponnuru clarifies the controversy.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:52 PM

Greg talks with Tim Barnett and Kevin DeYoung, then answers questions about vaccinations, same-sex marriage laws, obligations to mosques, and more.

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 5, 2024 11:02 PM

A popular YouTuber says she supports Pride Month because of the commandment to “love your neighbor as yourself,” but here’s why anyone who rejects God’s moral commands in order to love has missed...

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Mar 11, 2026 5:20 AM

C.S. Lewis—a medieval and Renaissance literature scholar who was quite familiar with myths, legends, allegories, romances, etc.—explains his conviction that the Gospels are not myths.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Aug 3, 2020 11:20 PM

You may have seen the sign, “Some people are gay. Get over it!” But I’d like to change it: “Some people used to be gay. Get over that.”

Web Content Article · By Jonathan Noyes On Nov 24, 2020 7:08 AM

When we seek to do God’s will with whatever gifts he’s given us, and focus on using those gifts to build his kingdom, we don’t become distracted by despair or doubt. Instead, we become overwhelmed...

Web Content Article · By Amy K. Hall On Jun 17, 2021 1:10 AM

Academic arguments about the reality of God are necessary but not sufficient. You will have to answer questions about His goodness.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:51 PM

Here’s the question, in Chopra’s words: “Then you’re saying that people who don’t believe just like you are going to Hell.”

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:54 PM

Greg talks about the unseen world, the two authors of Isaiah, communication with a generation who doesn’t use logic, God not calling people, and the long lives of people in the Old Testament.

Web Content Article · By Greg Koukl On Jun 27, 2019 8:35 PM

It was not the first time I’d faced this particular challenge. It happened in Egypt two years ago. Here it was again, facing me in Italy six weeks ago.

Web Content Article · By Alan Shlemon On Jan 26, 2026 8:13 PM

A changed life is certainly noteworthy, but it’s not necessarily noble, so before one can know if it’s evidence of the truth of a religion, there’s a more pressing question that needs to be...

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

Spending time with God won’t make up for intellectual doubts, but neither will answering intellectual doubts make up for a lack of time with God.