The Blessings of Motherhood
Being a mother is one of today’s greatest challenges. Yet countless women continue to excel in the daily effort to guide and nurture their children. The story of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, offers unique insights into some of God’s blessings for mothers. When she became pregnant after years of infertility, she said:…
In God We Trust
A recent Pew Research Centerstudy of more than 4,700 Americans reveals that while 80 percent of people believe in God or a higher power, only a slim majority now believe “in the God of the Bible.” What does this study reveal about the future of our nation? A closer look reveals an even lower percentage…
One Way or Many? What Jesus Said About the Way to Heaven
Today’s culture often suggests there are many ways to heaven. Is this true? What did Jesus teach about the way a person can reach heaven? Perhaps the clearest teaching Jesus provided on this topic is found in John 14:6. Jesus declared, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to…
Who Saw the Risen Jesus? The 12 Post-Resurrection Appearances of Christ
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…
5 Ways Apologetics Strengthens Our Faith
When people hear the word “apologetics,” they often wonder why you are apologizing. However, apologetics is from the Greek word apologeia meaning a defense. Christians use the word apologetics to describe the practice of presenting evidence in support of the beliefs of Christianity. A form of the word apologeia is used in 1 Peter 3:15-16…
Rediscovering the Great Commission
A new Barna study shows just over half of American churchgoers were unfamiliar with the term “Great Commission.” Another 25 percent did not know what the Great Commission means. Despite the fact that the Great Commission represents the final earthly words of Jesus, many Christians can’t even define it or even know what it is.…
5 Biblical Flaws in “Jesus Christ Superstar”
Last weekend NBC broadcast a live version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” to much fanfare. Yet despite positive reviews across mainstream media, many Christians are curious regarding the accuracy of the musical’s content. While many details could be debated, the following five flaws could be considered some of the most concerning…
7 Reasons You Can Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus
Skeptics suggest believing in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead is like believing in the tooth fairy or Easter bunny. It might be a nice story—but it certainly isn’t true. Are there convincing reasons to believe in the resurrection of Jesus? With more than two billion adherents worldwide and continued growth after 2,000 years,…
How Did Roman Crucifixion Kill Jesus?
James A. Brooks, in Mark, vol. 23, The New American Commentary, writes: Crucifixion seems to have been invented by the Persians, who transmitted it to the Carthaginians, from whom the Romans learned it. It was the ultimate Roman punishment for slaves and provincials, but it was not used for Roman citizens. It was one of the…
How Do You Love Your Neighbor?
For each of us there is one person who we always forgive every time they do something wrong. There is one person who we always give the benefit of the doubt. There is one person who we always judge with their intentions in mind rather than just their actions. There is one person who…
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