I Believe… in Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ. First, it should be mentioned that “Christ” is not Jesus’ surname. He was not, as one author put it, “Jesus Christ, the son of Joseph and Mary Christ.”[1] No, Christ is a title, or a “designation of office.”[2] The word Christ is translated from the Greek (Christos). The same word in Hebrew is mashiach, from…
I Believe in… God’s Only Son
According to the Apostles’ Creed, Jesus is “God’s only Son.” At this point some of you may be saying, “But wait a minute! The Bible says that anyone who believes can be a son (or daughter) of God. It’s right in John 1:12: ‘But to all who did receive him, he gave them the right…
How Should Christians View Israel?
Supporting Israel has often been a controversial view. Many Arab nations do not even accept Israel as a nation, Western nations often support Palestinians over Israel, while many simply do not understand the debate. How should Christians view Israel? The Bible offers many ways in which Christians should view Israel. Though not a perfect nation,…
Local Chattanooga Artist Depicts Light In the Darkness
There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a Witness to the light.
Caring for a Depressed Friend
I sat with a friend yesterday who, in my decidedly unprofessional opinion, is suffering from depression. Only she doesn’t seem to think that’s what’s wrong. Still, she checks off most of the boxes on symptoms, so I am very worried for her. And I feel completely helpless. Her situation is compounded by the fact that…
In Everything Give Thanks
1 Thessalonians 5:18 is a challenge to all of us. How do we give thanks “in everything”? Some situations just don’t seem to lend themselves to a thankful spirit. Still, if God has told us to do it, He must have provided us something for which to be thankful. Right?
Apostles’ Creed: Maker of Heaven and Earth
Who—or what—is God, this one the Apostles’ Creed identifies as the “Maker of heaven and earth”?
Deep, Fake Christianity
Deep fake videos—edited video footage nearly impossible to detect—has led to Congressional hearing and much media hype. Yet Christians find themselves far less aware of the deep fake threats facing our faith.
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