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Deity of Christ: Case Closed
Understanding the Trinity may be impossible, but proving the Trinity is not especially difficult. You don't need to master theology and philosophy. All you need is one irrefutable argument. Here it is. Deity of Christ: Case Closed
The Gospel a Hate Crime? Welcome to the 21st Century.
How is it possible that the Good News of the Gospel can be considered a hate crime? Welcome to the 21st Century. It’s hard to believe that a simple prayer request would create a national furor. That’s what happened, though, when the Southern Baptist Convention encouraged their congregates to "pray each day for Jewish individuals you know by name that they will find the spiritual wholeness available through the Messiah [Jesus]."
Faith & Wishing
If you “just take Christianity on faith” you may be in trouble… Taking Christianity “on faith” may mean trouble… I don’t like the word “faith.” It’s not that faith isn’t valuable. True biblical faith is essential for salvation. But faith is often deeply misunderstood in a way that hurts Christianity and harms Christians.
Take a Tip from Lt. Columbo
Have you ever taken a verbal beating when trying to talk about Jesus? If so, I’ve got a tip for you. It’s the simplest tactic imaginable to help stop a challenger in his tracks, turn the tables, and put you back in the driver’s seat. And it can be done almost effortlessly. Here’s an example.
The Perils of Proof-Texting and How to Avoid Them
Virtually every Christian with a theological point of view thinks his view is scriptural. Why shouldn't he. He has a prooftext he can quickly quote in his defense.
Arguing Is a Virtue
Imagine living in a world in which you couldn't separate truth from error. You wouldn't be able to tell food from poison, or friend from foe. You couldn't tell good from bad, right from wrong, healthy from unhealthy, or safe from unsafe. Such a world would be a dangerous place. You wouldn't survive long.
When the Bride Is a Groom
Same-sex Marriage is not about tolerance, freedom, or justice. It's about something else. More and more, courts are considering the turbulent topic of same-sex marriage. The fact that courts would consider such an issue shows how successful "homosexual rights" activists have been.
Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God—A Critique
A Review of Henry Blackaby's Experiencing God The keynote speaker's list of spiritual qualifications was not lengthy. There were no references to his academic letters, theological acumen, skill at biblical living, or personal holiness.
Relativism Interview with Summit Ministries
How do Christians answer the present spirit of the age, currently the most insidious challenge to Christianity: relativism? The following discussion is adapted from an interview with Summit Ministries, Manitou Springs Colorado, July 1998. Summit is a Christian educational organization training young people in Christian worldview leadership. Summit Ministries: What exactly is moral relativism?