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Why Study False Ideas?
While it’s true that Christians should prioritize their understanding of Scripture and Christian theology, that doesn’t diminish the importance of also studying false ideas, as well. Here’s why we can and should do both.
Why the “Sinner’s Prayer” Has Me Concerned...and a Biblical Alternative
Over the years, I’ve become increasingly concerned with one practice of well-meaning Christians: using the “sinner’s prayer” to lead someone to Christ.
How the Smallest Born Baby Proves Abortion Is Wrong
When Baby Saybie was born at 23 weeks weighing 8.6 ounces, her birth and survival challenged abortion-choice advocacy in four ways that can be easily remembered by the acronym S.L.E.D.
She Didn’t Know the Impact of Those 15 Minutes. I Didn’t Either…Until Later.
No matter how small my audience, I never know when my own short moment of faithfulness will turn out to be the turning point in someone else’s life.
Answer Like Jesus
For someone with all the answers, Jesus didn’t always respond directly to challenging questions. Sometimes He answered a question with another question. Sometimes He answered a different question.
The Bulverism Blunder
Some people will argue you’re only a Christian because of some psychological or sociological reason. Here’s why that argument doesn’t prove anything about Christianity.
Jesus’ “Hidden” Teaching on Homosexuality
Sometimes we can infer Jesus’ view on something we have no record of by listening carefully to His view on a related thing He did weigh in on.
Palestinian Culture Creates Unique Challenges
Different cultures create different challenges, and that makes speaking internationally both challenging and interesting. Here’s one way this played out in Alan’s recent trip to the West Bank.
Engaging Australia’s Muslims
When Muslims claim the Bible has been corrupted, here’s how you can show them that the Quran, Mohammed, and Muslim scholars all support the idea that our Christian texts are trustworthy.
Naturalism’s Only Option
What happens when scientists discover evidence that undermines evolutionary theory? It’s disqualified by definition. It’s ruled inadmissible. Atheists have no choice but to accept Darwin’s account. It’s the only option they have.