Who—or what—is God, this one the Apostles’ Creed identifies as the “Maker of heaven and earth”?

In the Apostles’ Creed the word Almighty is a collective that is meant to represent all God’s attributes, the fullness of God’s perfections.

The first four words of the Apostles’ Creed, “I believe in God,” contain nothing that makes Christianity different from most other religions. In fact, even demons would have no issue with them: “You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble” (James 2:19).

Okay, I’ll admit it. I grew up in a Christian home. No, far worse than that, I grew up as a missionary kid, spending my first 18 years with my parents on the mission field. I have taught Sunday school classes (to children, teens and adults), I was a leader in Pioneer Girls, I even […]

Noah’s Ark and the Flood during Noah’s time remains one of the most popular stories in the Bible. However, there is much confusion regarding the actual time taken to construct the Ark. How long did Noah take to build the Ark?

Easter celebrates the resurrection on Sunday morning, the third day following the death of Jesus. No one saw Jesus being resurrected, but Acts 1:3 teaches, “After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about […]

Skeptics often accuse the Bible of being filled with contradictions. The Freedom from Religion Foundation even states, “Paul said, ‘God is not the author of confusion’ (1 Corinthians 14:33), yet never has a book produced more confusion than the Bible!” What truth is there to this accusation? Bible Contradiction or Bible Interpretation? The key consideration […]

What Did the Writers Think About the Bible? R.L. Wilson   For Christians, those who are followers of Jesus, the Bible is more than just a book. For them, the Bible is the word of God. In the Bible God tells us many things about Himself and what His plans are for the world, for […]

Where Can We Learn About God? R.L. Wilson   Getting to know God is very important. The Bible says He made us and that He has plans for us. But someone may ask, “If we can’t see God, how can we learn anything about Him?” If someone wants to know about God, He has given […]

The Bible R.L. Wilson   The Bible is a collection of 66 books written over hundreds of years by many different authors. But every book of the Bible speaks about the same person – the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. And every book of the Bible tells us something God expects from the people […]

The Hebrew word mal’akh and the Greek word aggelos both mean “messenger.” This indicates the term “angel” can be used of either men or spirits. For example, in Mark 1:2 aggelos is applied directly to John the Baptist, “Behold, I send My messenger (aggelos) before Your face,” and the Hebrew word mal’akh is used in […]

A recent article for FoxNews.com recently asked, “Why are so many Christians biblically illiterate?” This question involves two key issues. First, are Christians (or at least American Christians) really biblically illiterate? Second, if so, what can be done to change the situation? The article notes that 80 percent of Americans believe the Bible is “God’s […]

One of the greatest contentions against Christianity is the Bible. Each day, articles are written that suggest that the Bible cannot be trusted as authoritative or as trustworthy. Historical, scientific, and philosophic arguments suggest it cannot be proven to be what it says it is, the real Word of God. However, perhaps the most common […]

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©1998 You would think that when you join a church, surely you’re going to find a better bunch of people than you would find in the world. Well, hopefully, you do. But that doesn’t mean there are not going to be people who fight and grumble and that sort of thing. […]

GOSPEL OF MARK – ROBBY GALLATY – Program 1 By: Pastor Robby Gallaty It’s important as we study any book of the Bible to understand the background of the book. So this message looks at the date Mark was written, the purpose of the book, the author, and key themes found in this Gospel. GOSPEL […]

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr.John Weldon; ©2012 The godly angels never deny the teachings of Jesus Christ or the Bible. Yet the popular angels do this routinely. Some examples are: “God is the totality of your living experience.” “God is life. You and God share the same bed, the same car, the same glass […]

By: Dr. John G. Weldon; ©2001 the uniquely large number of New Testament manuscripts and their comparative proximity to the time of writing establish the textual reliability of the New Testament, including a 99%-plus fidelity to the divinely inspired New Testament as originally written. If you placed the manuscript copies of the average ancient author […]

Living Faithfully in Trying Times – Part 1 By: Dr. Michael Easley How do you find the strength and courage to live faithfully when you are in excruciating pain, or facing a difficult diagnosis, or persecution, or betrayal from a loved one? Living Faithfully in Trying Times – Part 2 By: Dr. Michael Easley Consider […]

Pilgrim, Was it Worth the Trouble? – Part 1 By: Dr. Michael Easley Psalm 12 is about words. The way we use words reveal our thoughts, our intentions, our hearts, our character. They can reveal our anger, our frustration, our ego. Pilgrim, Was it Worth the Trouble? – Part 2 By: Dr. Michael Easley I […]

By: Dr. Michael Easley; ©2005 Dr. Easley explains the situation in Israel at the time when the judges ruled in Israel. In many ways, that time reminds us of the way the world is today. Contents 1 Time of the Judges – Part 1 Time of the Judges – Part 1 This message was recorded […]

By: Dr. Michael Easley; ©2005 Dr. Easley answers audience questions about the time of the Judges in Israel. Contents 1 Time of the Judges – Part 5 Time of the Judges – Part 5 This message was recorded at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina. Through the ministry of […]

By: Dr. Michael Easley; ©2005 How can we live faithfully when all around us are being unfaithful, corrupt, wicked? Contents 1 Time of the Judges – Part 4 Time of the Judges – Part 4 This message was recorded at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina. Through the ministry […]

By: Dr. Michael Easley; ©2005 In times of prosperity and adversity we learn who we are – and whether or not we will trust God. Contents 1 Time of the Judges – Part 2 Time of the Judges – Part 2 This message was recorded at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in […]

By: Dr. Michael Easley; ©2005 Samson experienced great failures in his life, but he’s still mentioned in the Hebrews 11 Hall of Fame. What can we learn from him to help us succeed where he failed? Contents 1 Time of the Judges – Part 3 Time of the Judges – Part 3 This message was […]

Time of the Judges – Part 1 By: Dr. Michael Easley Dr. Easley explains the situation in Israel at the time when the judges ruled in Israel. In many ways, that time reminds us of the way the world is today. Time of the Judges – Part 2 By: Dr. Michael Easley In times of […]

Military Marriage Seminar – Part 1 By: Dr. Michael Easley I want to talk somewhat of a high level about God’s design for marriage and what this concept is. And we want to look at some details about that. But I want to change your paradigm about your marriage, and we’ll talk a little bit […]

Living Life from the Heart – Program 1 By: Dr. Michael Easley Today we’ll be looking at Psalm 5, which could be titled, “The Morning Prayer for Protection.” Living Life From the Heart – Part 2 By: Dr. Michael Easley Looking at Psalm 65: The song of harvest blessing; the bounty of the Savior. I […]

Introduction Conceivably, some specialized theorists might assume this essay addresses a solution to the age-old philosophical problem of unity and diversity, a problem that continues to vex philosophers and is often simply avoided, but that’s not what this article is about. (Incidentally, that particular dilemma asks whether reality is one or many, or both, and […]

Living Life in Anticipation – Program 1 By: Dr. Michael Easley Every chapter of the book of 1 Thessalonians deals with the second coming in some way, but intertwined is the theme: How do I live in between? How do I live faithfully with the doubts and fears and frustrations of life and sin in […]

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2002 We are looking at characteristics that reveal the nature of the Bible. This time, ways in which the Bible is unique, how to interpret the Bible, and what Jesus thought of the Bible. This is part three in our look at seven points necessary for understanding what […]

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2002 This month: What does the Bible say about itself? What did Jesus say about the Bible? What did the Apostles say about the Bible? What does God’s character say about the Bible? Contents 1 3. Scriptural Declarations Concerning the Bible’s Own Authority 1.1 The Old Testament 1.2 […]

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2002 The Bible is not the product of human invention, nor does it contain a mixture of truth and error. It does not require “enlightenment” to understand it properly. Nor is the Bible an incomplete revelation of God. All those are things the Bible is not. Over the […]

God’s Love for the Loveless – Part 1 By: Dr. Michael Easley Hosea is about the covenant breach of Israel against God. And God is going to use a very unusual illustration to explain this breaking of covenant, this breach of covenant. God’s Love for the Loveless – Part 2 By: Dr. Michael Easley Hosea’s […]

By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2013 But how can one hold to inerrancy, as Mike Licona claims to do, and yet affirm that there is a contradiction in the Gospels? According to Licona, the answer is found in embracing the Greco-Roman genre view of the Gospels. The Charge of Contradiction in the Gospels Critic Bart Ehrman […]

By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2013 Is unorthodoxy limited to doctrine or does it also include methodology? Or, to focus the question: Is there ever a time that one should be disqualified from an organization committed to inerrancy (such as the Evangelical Theological Society) because his theological method is inconsistent with his conscientious claim to believe […]

By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2012 In their sincere attempt to appear balanced, Round Table discussions often unwittingly give undue credibility to views of persons whose views on the topic are not really evangelical. In fact, such a forum often gives opportunity for participants to vent their personal attack on those who take seriously the biblical […]

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©1995 The most consistent characteristic of the popular angels’ approach to religion is their distortion of the Bible. Obviously, if these were godly angels—especially angels who took part in the giving of the law of God, and who respect and honor Him—they could not possibly distort His […]

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©1995 Demons are impersonating godly angels today, not only for purposes of spiritual deception, theologically and philosophically, but also so the demons can more easily possess people in the guise of higher consciousness and “profound” angelic contact. From our book, “The Facts on Angels” We think that […]

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©1995 Why the question of the reliability of the Bible is such a crucial subject. The Bible is clearly the most influential book the world has ever known. Abraham Lincoln called it “the best gift God has given to man.” Patrick Henry said, “It is worth all […]

By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2001 Dr. Geisler evaluates modern biblical criticism and explains why the scholar’s bias can influence his findings. Previous Article Bible Criticism—Part Three By Dr. Norman Geisler(from Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics, Baker, 1999) Evaluation. As already noted, higher criticism can be helpful as long as critics are content with analysis based […]

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2007 In Romans chapter 9 Paul takes us from the valley of despair and defeat of trying to live under the law, to the heights of what it means to live the victorious Christian life in the power of the Holy Spirit. Audio Version Previous Article Romans 8:1-4 Free To Be […]

The Unification Church (Moonies) – Their Teachings in Light of the Bible – Program 1 By: Rev. Tom McDevitt, Dr. Charles Carpenter, Mr. Thomas Cutts, Dr. Walter Martin, Mr. Jerry Yamamoto Moonies say they believe Jesus is the “perfect son of God.” But do they mean the same thing by that that we do? The […]

Tough Questions About God – Program 1 By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Jack Harris, John Warwick Montgomery, Dr. Norman Geisler, Dr. Paul Kurtz, Dr. Walter Martin, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. R. C. Sproul, and Dr. John MacArthur What does Masonry teach about how a man can get to heaven? What does Masonry teach about Jesus? […]

How Was the Old Testament Written? – Program 1 By: Dr. Gerald Lrue, Dr. Walter Kaiser, Jr. Is there evidence from archaeological research that actually disproves the JEDP theory, or the documentary hypothesis? Could Moses in fact have authored the first five books of the Bible? How Was the Old Testament Written? – Program 2 […]

The Search for Jesus – Program 1 By: Bill and Joan Cetnar, Ed Decker, Jean Eason, Dr. Walter Martin, Lorri MacGregor, Ken and Debbie Oakley, Helen Ortega, Sandra Tanner Who is Jesus really? Is he more than an ordinary man? Could he actually be the son of the living God? Is the Jesus of history […]

What About the Missing Gospels and Lost Christianities? – Program 1 By: Dr. Darrell Bock Are there other Gospels that ought to be in our Bible? Do they give us better, more accurate information about Jesus? How can we know? What About the Missing Gospels and Lost Christianities? – Program 2 By: Dr. Darrell Bock […]

An Exposition and Evaluation of the McGowen View on the Spiration of Scripture – Part 1 By: Dr. Wayne Barber In His book The Divine Spiration of Scripture: Challenging Evangelical Perspectives Scottish Reformed theologian A. T. B. McGowen provides a thought-provoking evaluation of the ongoing debate between the infalliblist and the inerrantist positions. An Exposition […]

By: Dr. Walter Kaiser, Jr.; ©1991 Is the Mosaic Law still valid and binding for New Testament Christians? What was the purpose of the Law? Did Christ end the law? Is the Mosaic Law still important for today’s Christians as a guide to godly living? Introduction The information in this program was taped live at […]