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. What are the facts about the…
I Believe in the Holy Spirit
Okay, why do some version of the Creed say Holy Ghost and others say Holy Spirit? Donald Cole explains, “In the Apostles’ Creed, the term is ‘Holy Ghost,’ but ghost is an Anglo-Saxon word, now considered archaic. Holy Spirit is correct.”[1] The important thing we need to address in this article is that the Holy Spirit is fully a…
I Believe in Jesus… The Coming Judge
The final phrase in the Apostles’ Creed section about Jesus is that He is “coming to judge the quick and the dead.” Quick could refer to those who are still living when He comes, or it could also refer to those who are spiritually alive—those who have accepted Jesus as their savior. Likewise, the dead…
Our culture—and world—have experienced and an unprecedented upheaval unseen in our generation. What began as a “growing concern” in the Wuhan province of China has expanded into the lockdown of entire cities, states, and even countries to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. Does the Bible state anything to help in response to the Coronavirus?…
Who Are the Nations in Ezekiel 38?
Who Are the Nations in Ezekiel 38? Ezekiel 38 mentions several nations that will come against Israel in a future battle. Who Are the Nations in Ezekiel 38 The main nations are noted in Ezekiel 38:1-6: The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land…
God On the Mountain
The first time I heard the song “God on the Mountain” was on a Gaither album, sung by Lynda Randle. The words spoke to me in a time when I truly needed the message. Let me give you a little background. My sister and I cared for our mother during her final years of life.…
Is It Wrong for Men to Have Long Hair?
Is It Wrong for Men to Have Long Hair? Some have argued the Bible commands that men should not have long hair. Is this true? What does the Bible say about this issue? The origin of this controversy can be found in 1 Corinthians 11:14. Paul wrote, “Does not the very nature of things teach you…
What should a Christian response to the Coronavirus look like? There is so much misinformation available today about COVID-19. Social media is filled with panicked messages and outlandish suggestions for avoiding the virus. The news media offers hour by hour reports of cancellations, quarantines, shortages. Some of the suggestions given might actually be helpful, but…
Natural Deterioration
Published 1-22-2016 A mid-winter retreat from the cold winter climate of our permanent residence affords an opportunity to connect with relatives and friends. Some siblings have already become permanently ensconced in warm climates. Many personal friends and neighbors from frigid northern states have taken the opportunity to escape to Florida or Arizona, some for a…
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