I Believe… in the Forgiveness of Sin
Why do we need to have forgiveness of sin? To answer that, first we need to understand just how bad our sin is in the sight of God. It is far too easy for us to compare ourselves to others we know or hear about. After all, are any of us as bad as Hitler?…
The Communion of Saints
As I write this article the world is dealing with the coronavirus and social distancing. One result is that church services have been cancelled and/or moved online. How do we maintain the “communion” of saints in these circumstances? First, let’s define what is meant by “communion.” Most of us (Protestants) probably automatically think of the…
Do We Have Guardian Angels?
Do we have Guardian Angels? Guardian angels are often noted in films, books, and popular culture. What does the Bible teach on this issue? While the Bible never mentions the phrase “guardian angels,” Scripture offers seven important principles on this matter. First, God sends angles to serve those who will inherit salvation. Hebrews 1:14 says,…
Easter 2020 – The Social Distancing Version
Easter is cancelled this year. Well, not exactly. What we will have to do without is the trappings of Easter—the Easter Egg hunts, the sunrise services, the family ham dinner, the Easter bunny. Easter: Social Distancing Instead, we can spend this year focusing on what Easter is actually about. Because, you see, Easter really has…
The coronavirus pandemic has altered much of life, including life within the church. A year ago, who would have believed nearly every church would only offer livestream services or shut down completely? How Will Church Change After the Coronavirus Two weeks ago, I gave the sermon at my own church. We could not have more…
The Tomb Was Empty
In our current series with Dr. Gary Habermas, he lists 12 facts about Jesus that are accepted by more than 90 percent of even skeptical scholars. One fact that is not on that list is the empty tomb. However, as Dr. Habermas explains, that is not because there is not compelling evidence. In fact, he…
Prophetic Signs of the Times: Is this the Beginning of the End?
The current coronavirus pandemic has the entire world on edge! Many are asking: Is this the judgment of God? Is it the beginning of the Great Tribulation? Will it lead to the end of the world as we know it? Is this a sign of Christ’s soon return? Opinions on these matters are flying all…
The Resurrection: Accurately Recorded and Reported
Skeptics of the resurrection of Jesus typically attack two key areas: the accurate recording of the New Testament accounts and the accurate reporting of these accounts. In this article, we’ll take a brief look at these two areas to show the evidence strongly supports the traditional beliefs of Christianity.
Did Jesus Really Die on the Cross?
As we approach Easter, you will no doubt hear news reports suggesting that Jesus didn’t really die on the cross 2,000 years ago. Some will suggest that someone else—a lookalike—died, and the disciples only thought it was Jesus. Others will suggest that Jesus did not actually die. Instead, He “swooned”—lost consciousness, fainted, passed out—and was…
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