How, when, and where you can best serve in local missions are big questions for many Christians. After all, there’s many ways to serve the Lord, your neighbors, and your city to share the good news of Christ’s love and the Kingdom of God. When thinking about how I could best serve in local missions … Continue reading Finding Your Place to Serve in Local Missions
7 Apologetics Podcasts Worth Giving a Listen
Other than thought-provoking entertainment, especially when you're stuck in a car, there are three big benefits to listening to the right Christian podcasts: (1) The right podcasts give you access to topnotch Christian scholars and thinkers, and these people have a wealth of experience and knowledge. (2) Even as a former seminary student and an … Continue reading 7 Apologetics Podcasts Worth Giving a Listen
Why is Christmas on December 25th?
Only two of the four Gospel writers, Matthew and Luke, included anything about Jesus' birth in their narratives. Neither of them tell us the month and day Jesus was born. So, why do Christians celebrate the birth of Christ on December 25th? Here are some often-repeated theories: THEORY #1 - As the Roman Empire transitioned … Continue reading Why is Christmas on December 25th?
The Telephone Game VS. The New Testament: Has the New Testament Been Changed Over Time?
Often skeptics try to dismiss the New Testament by saying it has been changed over time like the Telephone Game that you may have played in school as a child. In the Telephone Game, someone whispers a sentence into someone’s ear, and then the second person whispers the sentence into another person’s ear and so on down … Continue reading The Telephone Game VS. The New Testament: Has the New Testament Been Changed Over Time?
What’s the Difference Between a Cult & a Denomination?
Warning: False Teachers & Prophets Throughout the New Testament, Jesus, Paul, Peter, John, and Jude all warn against false teachers and prophets. For example, in Matthew 7:15, Jesus warns: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” If Jesus, Paul, Peter, John, and Jude didn’t take … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between a Cult & a Denomination?
Is Jesus Just a Pagan Copycat?
TRUE STORY, BRO. There was once this guy. He was a really nice guy, and he helped a lot of people with his amazing powers. He could even control the weather. One time, this nice guy brought someone back from the dead. In fact, if you think that’s impressive, he was killed and placed in … Continue reading Is Jesus Just a Pagan Copycat?
How Does the New Testament Compare to Other Ancient Documents?
The New Testament (NT) documents are extremely reliable ancient records by historical standards, especially compared to other documents about other ancient people – people whose existences are never questioned: ALEXANDER THE GREAT We have 2 sources for our information about Alexander the Great. Both of these sources were written about 400 years after Alexander the … Continue reading How Does the New Testament Compare to Other Ancient Documents?
