Coming up! AIM UK & Ireland Christian Doctrine Module (Sept 24, 2022)
Posted: September 1, 2022
AIM UK & Ireland Christian Doctrine Module Christian doctrine is an exploration of the way God intends us to relate to him, one another and the world. It isn’t a… Read More
The Pursuit of God
Posted: August 31, 2022
The Pursuit of God Family, Work, and the Ghost of A.W. Tozer Sarah Bessey 20 hr ago Hi friends, My husband Brian and I made our decision to leave full-time… Read More
Do we know Jesus intellectually, or experientially?
Posted: August 25, 2022
By Malcolm Cox On the day of writing it’s our 37th wedding anniversary. If there’s one thing I know, it’s that my wife is the best thing that’s ever happened… Read More
Jesus Is God. Here’s How You Can Defend His Deity.
Posted: August 25, 2022
August 2022 Video Highlights:How to Defend the Deity of Christ What Do Christians Mean by “God the Son”? Tim Barnett addresses two common Jehovah’s Witness objections to Jesus’ deity in… Read More
The Unifying Hope of the Nativity – B. Bradley and S. Tesar
Posted: August 23, 2022
The Unifying Hope of the Nativity – B. Bradley and S. Tesar Before the Thanksgiving meal is cleared from the table, Christmas decorations are hauled out from attics and basements everywhere,… Read More
Free–How to Lead a Grief Journey Group!
Posted: August 20, 2022
Free–Learn how to lead a Grief Journey group! The Grief Journey: Finding Peace in All of Life’s Losses Our time at the World Discipleship Summit in Orlando was amazing. Hundreds… Read More
What is a Cult? (Interview with Kyle Spears)
Posted: August 16, 2022
Click HERE for the interview on Bullying with Kyle Spears of Truth Trauma Theology.
What is Religious Bullying? (Interview with Kyle Spears)
Posted: August 16, 2022
Click HERE for the 2022 interview on Bullying with Kyle Spears of Truth Trauma Theology.
The Trinity and Latter-day Saints
Posted: August 15, 2022
The Trinity and Latter-day Saints By David Baggett | Bulletin Roundtable Aug 11 In this month’s Roundtable discussion, the team is tackling topics related to other religions (see Part 1 by Paul… Read More
One Thing You Lack
Posted: August 11, 2022
One Thing We Lack Which thing do we lack? Someone local to me lacks neighbourly decency. They left this mess on our lane…Someone in the Watford council signs department… Read More
Reprogramming Humanity-Aug 13, 2022
Posted: August 11, 2022
From the smartphones in our pockets, to cutting-edge techniques in gene editing, the tools of science are creating technological breakthroughs that change our world—and even ourselves.While many of these impacts… Read More
Engaging Other Religions
Posted: August 8, 2022
Engaging Other Religions By Paul M. Gould | Bulletin Roundtable Aug 8 In this month’s Roundtable discussion, the team is tackling topics related to other religions (see Part 1 by Paul Copan… Read More
Who is Gladys Staines?
Posted: August 8, 2022
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Staines#searchInput Gladys Staines (born c. 1951) is the widow of Australian missionary Graham Staines. Graham Staines was burnt alive along with their two sons Philip (aged 10) and Timothy… Read More
After Death WDS Notes—Jacoby
Posted: August 5, 2022
After Death WDS Presentation Part I: The Intermediate State Part II: Heaven & Hell Part III: Common Objections Part IV: Final Thoughts
Did the Early Christians BORROW from Pagan Myths?
Posted: August 5, 2022
Did the Early Christians BORROW from Pagan Myths? In this talk, Dr. Licona explores 6 reasons to think that early Christians did NOT borrow from pagan myths. https://risenjesus.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50aa190bf538e9bde24c7e4fb&id=909413c915&e=34dfd3a320
“Risen Jesus” monthly newsletter
Posted: August 4, 2022
This is the August edition of our monthly newsletter. View this email in your browser Gratitude Your prayers and financial support mean a lot to this ministry. Thanks so… Read More
Songs of Suffering: A Short Film Featuring Joni Eareckson Tada
Posted: August 2, 2022
Songs of Suffering: A Short Film Featuring Joni Eareckson Tada In this 13-minute documentary, hear more from Joni Eareckson Tada about her story, how she reacted when she learned 55… Read More
Discipling through Life Stages—Jacoby notes
Posted: August 1, 2022
Discipling through Life Stages My PowerPoint notes from World Discipleship Summit workshop with fellow teachers Robert Carrillo and Saji Alex.
Stop the Spread of Infectious Anger | Crossway Articles
Posted: July 30, 2022
The Corporate Dimension of Anger Anger is infectious. It is not a purely individual phenomenon; there is a corporate dimension. Make no friendship with a man given to anger,… Read More
Protest over 15th-century land grab doctrine interrupts papal Mass in Canada
Posted: July 28, 2022
By Anna Mehler Paperny 4 minute read People hold a banner as Pope Francis presides over a mass at the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, one of the oldest and most popular pilgrimage… Read More
Other Religions: Islam
Posted: July 27, 2022
Other Religions: Islam By Paul Copan | Bulletin Roundtable Jul 27 If you find our weekly free articles helpful, we encourage you to become a subscriber to our monthly newsletter. The… Read More
Field of Dreams – CSU Monthly, July 2022
Posted: July 23, 2022
Field of Dreams Written by John TealJuly, 2022 The beloved 1989 movie Field of Dreams begins with Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) alone in a cornfield. Ray hears a voice saying,… Read More
A most inspiring video
Posted: July 22, 2022
► Planet Earth: Amazing nature scenery Planet Earth season 1 is a 2006 television series produced by the BBC Natural History Unit. I did this montage to promote what… Read More
Fred Gray receives Medal of Freedom
Posted: July 19, 2022
(Fred Gray is an elder in the Church of Christ) Fred Gray receives Medal of Freedom Fred Gray was meeting with the Alabama State Bar Association at a retreat in… Read More
Imagination as an Anchor of Faith: Samuel Taylor Coleridge and C. S. Lewis
Posted: July 16, 2022
Imagination as an Anchor of Faith: Samuel Taylor Coleridge and C. S. Lewis By Joshua M. McNall Jul 15 Editor’s note: For context, “Science Mike” in the following excerpt refers… Read More
11 Passages to Read When You Feel Lonely | Crossway Articles
Posted: July 16, 2022
This article is part of the Passages to Read series. 1. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for… Read More
Marty Solomon Part II – The Bones are Good!
Posted: July 16, 2022
CGU Podcast – Marty Solomon – The Bones are Good! This series is titled, “A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build” taken from Ecclesiastes 3:3. And, in… Read More
The galaxies declare the glory of God! 🌌
Posted: July 12, 2022
The “deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe ever taken,” according to NASA. You can follow JWST updates with NASA. Have you seen the picture yet?The James Webb Space… Read More
CGU Podcast – Marty Solomon: Trust the Story
Posted: July 7, 2022
CGU Podcast – Marty Solomon – Bema: Trust the Story This series is titled, “A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build” taken from Ecclesiastes 3:3. And, in… Read More
Are Dinosaurs Extinct? Modern Birds Connect us to Our Ancient Past
Posted: June 30, 2022
BioLogos By Ryan Bebej On June 22, 2022 Despite growing up in rural Illinois, I didn’t pay that much attention to the biological world around me as a kid. I spent far… Read More
A Wizard Ought to Know Better (Highfield on Sterling on abortion)
Posted: June 28, 2022
See Ron Highfield’s insightful comments re: Yale Divinity School’s president’s comments on the reversal of Roe v. Wade and the issue of basic human rights. “A Wizard Ought to Know Better”… Read More
People Are Important to the Lord
Posted: June 28, 2022
This article is especially relevant to Americans. I’ve had some of the most interesting conversations about spiritual matters with ordinary people who serve my table in restaurants. This is something… Read More
Sheep Not Goats Update from Nicaragua
Posted: June 28, 2022
Sheep Not Goats is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization helping people in the poorest country in Central America feed their families through the work of their hands. We built a… Read More
Was Jesus A Unique Kind of Miracle Worker?
Posted: June 27, 2022
Open in browser Was Jesus A Unique Kind of Miracle Worker? By Mikel Del Rosario Jun 27 If you find our weekly free articles helpful, we encourage you to become… Read More
Beat anxiety with these 5 moves
Posted: June 18, 2022
Beat anxiety with these 5 moves …and watch it dissipate fast Christian Ray Flores Jun 17 Feeling anxiety is unavoidable and deeply human. I have never met a successful creator,… Read More
Christians and War: a lesson for Ukrainians
Posted: June 12, 2022
The following lesson was given in June 2022, and addresses the matter of warfare and the church. The text is Russian, but my notes (right side) are in English. For… Read More
The Battle Over Human Nature | Does God Have a Wonderful Plan for My Life?
Posted: June 6, 2022
May Issue of The Worldview Bulletin- Pt. 1 The Battle Over Human Nature | Does God Have a Wonderful Plan for My Life? Jun 5 Welcome to the May issue… Read More
The Battle for the Unborn: How You Can Be the Difference
Posted: June 3, 2022
Tips for Discussing Abortion Online Tim Barnett shares three tips to help make your online conversations about abortion more effective: Be confident. Stay focused. And read and write with care…. Read More
Letters of love and truth
Posted: May 31, 2022
Letters from God What do you think of when it comes to letters? A gas bill? A tax demand? A love letter? When was the last time you wrote one?… Read More
The Lord’s Prayer Reignites Our Desire to Want to Pray
Posted: May 30, 2022
A Model for Prayer May 26, 2022 by: Kevin DeYoung crossway.org Over the many years that I’ve been a Christian, there are times I’ve heard sermons or talks or read books… Read More
“Untangling Anxiety – The Evolution of Negative Thinking by Marcus DeCarvalho MD”
Posted: May 29, 2022
A video that everyone can learn from, understand and share with others! https://youtu.be/Ak_1Q4KT9bs
How would you answer this abortion argument?
Posted: May 24, 2022
In mere weeks, you and I will know if the U.S. Supreme Court will, in fact, overturn Roe v. Wade. But even if our hopes come true and Roe is overruled, that alone… Read More
Review of Origins in Science & Christian Belief
Posted: May 23, 2022
A Review of Paul Copan & Douglas Jacoby, Origins (Morgan James, 2019) has been published in Science & Christian Belief (the journal of Christians in Science, the UK sibling of the… Read More
Are you in tune with God?, by Malcolm Cox
Posted: May 17, 2022
Am I in tune? The topic of ‘listening’ to God and ‘hearing’ God have been on my mind. I spoke on the topic for the Watford church today. Some notes… Read More
It Was Going to Keep Happening
Posted: May 5, 2022
Bridging International May 3 If the media couldn’t shine a proper light on this story, it was going to keep happening. —Nick Wallis, BBC journalist, author of The Great Post Office… Read More
A Conflict of Visions | Believing What We Know Isn’t True
Posted: May 3, 2022
April Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1 A Conflict of Visions | Believing What We Know Isn’t True May 3 Spring greetings from The Worldview Bulletin team! In this month’s issue, Paul… Read More
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Posted: May 3, 2022
Premium subscribers save 15% on purchases in my online store on everything EXCEPT gift cards. There’s no minimum purchase and take 15% off as many times as you like. Use… Read More
Is the Conclusion of the Cosmological Argument the God of the Bible?
Posted: April 30, 2022
Is the Conclusion of the Cosmological Argument the God of the Bible? By W. David Beck Apr 29 This is an examination of Thomas Aquinas’s use of the Cosmological Argument… Read More
Sabbath: my Further Thoughts + Excerpts from Dan Allender’s Sabbath
Posted: April 26, 2022
There are several reasons the Jewish Sabbath is no longer a requirement for God’s covenant people. (For more, see this article.) I take up the theme again to share some… Read More
Mere Science
Posted: April 22, 2022
Mere Science By Rebekah Valerius Apr 22 In Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis sought to describe the beliefs that have been “common to nearly all Christians at all times.”[1] It could… Read More
Christianity Today—May/June 2022
Posted: April 20, 2022
May/June Christianity Today provides thoughtful, biblical perspectives on theology, church, ministry, and culture on the official site of Christianity Today Magazine. www.christianitytoday.com Read here.
Bullying in the Church: A Big Problem
Posted: April 20, 2022
This talk addresses the question of why bullying is common in the church, esp. on the part of leaders. We consider briefly the influence of worldly models of leadership, the… Read More
What Is Metaphysics and Why Is It Important for Christians?
Posted: April 19, 2022
What Is Metaphysics and Why Is It Important for Christians? By Tyson James Apr 19 One day, a close church friend asked me, “What is metaphysics?” Dr. Paul Gould notes… Read More
The Via Dolorosa
Posted: April 16, 2022
A video tour along the “Way of Suffering” in Jerusalem’s Old City Nathan Steinmeyer April 15, 2022 The Via Dolorosa, the Christian processional path in Jerusalem’s Old City. Courtesy Nathan Steinmeyer…. Read More
Did Jesus’ Last Supper Take Place Above the Tomb of David?
Posted: April 14, 2022
Did Jesus’ Last Supper Take Place Above the Tomb of David? Understanding the Cenacle on Mount Zion This two-story stone building atop Mount Zion ranks among the most intriguing sites… Read More
What Is the Best Bible Translation?
Posted: April 14, 2022
Learn more in BAS’s guide to Bible translations and editions What is the best Bible translation? It’s a simple question, but the answer is far from straightforward. There are dozens… Read More
Is Evangelicalism Today Truly Evangelical? | Crossway Articles
Posted: April 14, 2022
Evangelical Shortcomings One 2020 survey found that 30 percent of American “evangelicals” believe that Jesus is not God; 65 percent believe he is instead the first being created by God;… Read More
Does Evolutionary Theory Destroy Morality?: Justin Barrett
Posted: April 13, 2022
TOKENS SHOW DISPATCH New on the Tokens Podcast: Does evolutionary theory destroy morality? Or might it give us, instead, some clues about the nature of human flourishing. Dr…. Read More
A More Effective Ambassador for Christ
Posted: April 13, 2022
A More Effective Ambassador for Christ by Paul Copan Apr 13 Have you ever been part of an undertaking that energizes and delights you and that you find extremely gratifying?… Read More
What is a Cult? Interview with Kyle Spears
Posted: April 12, 2022
To access my March 2022 interview with Kyle Spears, of Truth Trauma Theology, simply click his Patreon link (https://www.patreon.com/kylespears) and confirm that you are a subscriber to my newsletter. Then request… Read More
Brand or church? How Hillsong is facing a day of reckoning
Posted: April 8, 2022
People pray during a service at Hillsong Church in New York. Photograph: Andrés Kudacki/AP Several years of scandals and a culture of secrecy has led to calls for an overhaul of… Read More
Katharine Hayhoe Headlines the Christian Scholars’ Conference
Posted: April 5, 2022
Register Here Katharine Hayhoe Headlines the CSC I often hear CSC alum reflect on their favorite plenary speakers over the last 17 years. We have scores of outstanding candidates… Read More
Panentheism (or Process Theology), by Paul Copan
Posted: April 4, 2022
March Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1 Panentheism | C. S. Lewis’s Christian Platonism Apr 3 Panentheism (or Process Theology) By Paul Copan In this next installment of our brief… Read More
A Cultural Moment: the dangers of what we don’t talk about
Posted: April 4, 2022
April 2 Steve Staten https://www.bridginginternational.com/about The success of the song, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” written by Lin-Manuel Miranda for the Oscar-winning animated feature Encanto, seems to have surprised… Read More
Prominent New Age speaker Doreen Virtue renounces her beliefs for Christianity
Posted: March 30, 2022
Home – Doreen Virtue In January 2015, Doreen Virtue was listening to her car radio and heard a sermon… Here is a 9-minute video of Doreen’s testimony: Click here
The Question I’m Asked Most, Part 2
Posted: March 30, 2022
The Question I’m Asked Most, Part 2 By Paul M. Gould and David Baggett | Bulletin Roundtable Mar 29 In this month’s Roundtable discussion, our team is answering the question… Read More
The Question I’m Asked Most, Part 1
Posted: March 23, 2022
The Worldview Bulletin Newsletter The Question I’m Asked Most, Part 1 By Paul Copan and Melissa Cain Travis | Bulletin Roundtable 18 hr ago 3 For this month’s Roundtable discussion,… Read More
The Church of Loveless Orthodoxy
Posted: March 16, 2022
A truly excellent new release—and one I’ve greatly enjoyed reading—was authored by my Canadian friend, biblical scholar Jeff Weima. Dr. Weima is Professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary. Diligent… Read More
Essential Tools to Learn in Seminary
Posted: March 14, 2022
March 10, 2022 by Bobby Jamieson Dig a Well If in your seminary menu there is a range of options you can choose from in terms… Read More
Episode 55 – The Stories We Tell
Posted: March 12, 2022
Lessons Learned From Mars Hill – The Stories We Tell Written by John Teal, March 12, 2022 The Common Grounds Unity podcast is now in season two! Our co-hosts, Kevin… Read More
Stand to Reason suggests: Logic and the Way of Jesus
Posted: March 10, 2022
STR Suggests: Logic and the Way of Jesus by Travis Dickinson In Logic and the Way of Jesus, philosophy professor Travis Dickinson recaptures the need for a Christian view of reality, highlighting the… Read More
AIM UK & Ireland – March 19th 2022
Posted: March 7, 2022
AIM UK & Ireland Approaches It is only two weeks until the first UK and Ireland AIM session. We have been putting in a lot of hard work to make… Read More
Is There a Place for Asceticism in the Christian Life?
Posted: March 7, 2022
A S K P A S T O R J O H N Is There a Place for Asceticism in the Christian Life? Some self-denial exalts self and… Read More
Disguising Ungodliness as Righteous Anger
Posted: March 7, 2022
Disguising Ungodliness as Righteous Anger Christopher Ash, Steve Midgley When God asks of us the question, “Is it right for you to be angry?” the answer may sometimes, just sometimes, be… Read More
Did God design us to be curious?
Posted: March 4, 2022
As Faith & Science 2022 approaches, I’ve been thinking … what if curiosity and wonder aren’t mere personality traits or passing feelings, but something deeper?What if they’re essential clues to who… Read More
The “Heathen” and the Unknown God—Part 1
Posted: March 2, 2022
The “Heathen” and the Unknown God—Part 1 “Mr. Koukl, I want to get in a pointed comment here.” The talk show host hesitated, dramatizing the moment for his radio audience…. Read More
February Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1
Posted: March 2, 2022
February Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1 Secularism and Modernism | Christian Platonism Mar 2 Greetings, friends! In this February issue of The Worldview Bulletin, Paul Copan continues his series on… Read More
It’s a Good Question, by Guy Hammond
Posted: March 2, 2022
Can Two Same Sex Attracted Individuals Enjoy Romance, Provided They Abstain from Sexual Activity? By Guy Hammond Executive Director: Strength in Weakness Ministries Since publishing my most recent book GAY… Read More
From Five Fingers to Five Steps – Jack R. Reese
Posted: February 26, 2022
From Five Fingers to Five Steps Written by Jack Reese – Excerpt from “At the Blue Hole,” Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, 2021. Reprinted with permission. Scott (Walter… Read More
Passages to Read in the Face of Global Conflict
Posted: February 26, 2022
This article is part of the Passages to Read series. Read the ten passages here.
Beware the Bible Verse
Posted: February 22, 2022
by Greg Koukl Let me offer you a warning that will vastly improve your ability to understand Scripture—if you heed it. It’s an insight for every person who has ever asked,… Read More
Do You Struggle to Believe God is Loving? Part 3
Posted: February 22, 2022
The Short of It: God IS Loving, and He Did NOT Create Evil In this two-minute video, Alan Shlemon reveals a mistaken premise that makes all the difference in how… Read More
Do You Struggle to Believe God is Loving? Part 2
Posted: February 20, 2022
Take a Closer Look: Why Christianity is THE Answer to the Problem of Evil Jon Noyes describes four ways God deals with evil in this ten-minute excerpt from his latest Stand to Reason… Read More
Do You Struggle to Believe God is Loving? Part 1
Posted: February 18, 2022
February 2022 Video Highlights: Why the Most Common Challenge to Christianity Does Not Stand Dig Deep: How We Can Reconcile a Good and Loving God with Evil In this 40-minute video,… Read More
2nd Interview with Common Grounds
Posted: February 16, 2022
Below is a second interview with Common Grounds, a terrific ministry focused on unity within the Stone-Campbell Movement. Last week’s interview, in case you missed it, was on Christian Unity…. Read More
Christian Unity—An Interview with Common Grounds
Posted: February 15, 2022
Listen to an interview with Common Grounds, a terrific ministry focused on unity within the Stone Campbell Movement. The theme: CHRISTIAN UNITY. Enjoy this important conversation by clicking here.
Registration is up and running
Posted: February 14, 2022
Registration for AIM UK & Ireland has opened! Registration is now open for the UK and Ireland Athens Institute of Ministry Bible teaching programme. Our first session is on… Read More
Valentine’s Day
Posted: February 14, 2022
What do you know about this increasingly popular observance? Think it’s all about hearts, romance, and chocolate? Think again. The roots of Valentine’s Day are ancient. Here is a talk… Read More
Glory and Cross – At the Blue Hole, by Jack Reese
Posted: February 5, 2022
Glory and Cross – At the Blue Hole by Jack Reese Written by Jack Reese – Excerpt from “At the Blue Hole,” Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, 2021…. Read More
Renaissance: The Power of the Gospel However Dark the Times
Posted: February 2, 2022
“Has modernity finally done what no enemy or persecutor has ever succeeded in doing and reduced the authority of the Scriptures to a shifting weather vane and the church to… Read More
Write your own obituary
Posted: January 28, 2022
Write your own obituary Christian Ray Flores Jan 28, 2022 What would my obituary say if my time came tomorrow? What would I change about my life today to edit… Read More
The backlash against rightwing evangelicals is reshaping American politics and faith
Posted: January 27, 2022
The backlash against rightwing evangelicals is reshaping American politics and faith Ruth Braunstein Note: The Guardian is a British newspaper Some sociologists believe that the rising number of non-religious Americans… Read More
Telling Our Church Story—Both Sides
Posted: January 26, 2022
“The Good, the Bad the Ugly”—this isn’t only the title of a 1966 Clint Eastwood film. It’s also the story of our personal lives (if we’re honest). There are some… Read More
Flipping the Script – Transforming from Victim to Victor
Posted: January 24, 2022
Christian Ray Flores How do we overcome trauma and transcend it? The Phoenix has endured as a symbol of rebirth across many ancient cultures My first childhood memories are from… Read More
The Douglas Jacoby Podcast
Posted: January 19, 2022
Podcasts are added every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. You can check them out anywhere you normally listen to podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast & Radio Addict (at Google Play Store),… Read More
Why Atheists Need Faith, by Paul Caron
Posted: January 12, 2022
Why Atheists Need Faith By Paul Caron Wall Street Journal op-ed: Why Atheists Need Faith, by Michael Guillen (Author, Believing Is Seeing: A Physicist Explains How Science Shattered His Atheism and Revealed the Necessity of… Read More
Learning from the Lion
Posted: December 31, 2021
Learning from the LionA new podcast Learning from the Lion Tomorrow morning my new pod goes live. A daily devotional series based on the gospel of Mark. Why not start… Read More
The Sinner’s Prayer (with updated reflections), by Stephen Staten
Posted: December 27, 2021
Introduction C.S. Lewis used the term ‘a great cataract of nonsense’ to describe how people use a modern idea to construe Bible theology. One such example, perhaps the best example,… Read More
Not A Fully Invested Disciple? The Sunk Cost Fallacy
Posted: December 26, 2021
Dear Discipleship-first friends,A logical fallacy is when you make an argument based on reasoning that’s just plain wrong. In a previous article, I argued Jesus taught that logical fallacies are… Read More
The Birth of Jesus: The Best Historical Evidence, by Jef Breshears
Posted: December 22, 2021
December 20, 2021 Jefrey D. Breshears “In the Fullness of Time” In Galatians 4:4 the apostle Paul writes that “In the fullness of time” God sent forth his Son to… Read More
Two Miracles
Posted: December 21, 2021
AUTHOR Greg Koukl Published on 5/1/2013 https://www.str.org/w/two-miracles A Christian’s theology is minimally defined by two miraculous events. The first miracle no one ever saw, because it The first miracle no… Read More
‘The Chosen’ is the latest in a long line of innovations the church has embraced – The Christian Chronicle
Posted: December 21, 2021
Scott Elliott, a Texas minister, explains what this hit show about Jesus gets right. Scott Elliott Growing up in church is a great blessing, but it also means we know… Read More
Heretic Scum
Posted: December 19, 2021
I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said “Stop! Don’t do… Read More
The Worst Pandemic Ever: the Black Death
Posted: December 15, 2021
The story of the Black Death is the story of a perfect storm. A massive pandemic and plague that devastated humanity. It is the tale of a lethal bacterium that… Read More
Greetings from the Lands of St. Nicholas; Myra, Patara, St. Nicholas Island
Posted: December 15, 2021
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on… Read More
Great Apologetics & Philosophy website
Posted: December 12, 2021
Paul Copan Paul Copan is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds the endowed Pledger Family… Read More
Bethlehem’s Supernatural Star | Crossway Articles
Posted: December 12, 2021
December 06, 2021 by: John Piper A Mysterious Star Over and over, the Bible baffles our curiosity about just how certain things happened. How did this “star” get the magi from… Read More
The 10/40 Window
Posted: December 6, 2021
What is the 10/40 Window? The Moroccan Arabs in Morocco are a large unreached people groups in the 10/40 Window. The 10/40 Window is the rectangular area of North Africa, the… Read More
A Review of Patterns of Evidence: Exodus
Posted: December 5, 2021
By Krista Wenzel On Monday evening I went to see the much anticipated documentary film, Patterns of Evidence: Exodus by filmmaker Tim Mahoney and Thinking Man Films. Filmaker Tim Mahoney in Luxor,… Read More
Advent: Living Expectation
Posted: December 5, 2021
Art by Catherine Williamson | Learn more at www.catherinescolors.com “The extraordinary thing that is about to happen is matched only by the extraordinary moment just before it happens. Advent is the name… Read More
Carefully Steward Your Power, by Peter Scazzero
Posted: December 5, 2021
Carefully Steward Your Power The following post are excerpts from “Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World” by Peter… Read More
The Danger of Logical Fallacies
Posted: December 5, 2021
I grew up in the late 70’s and the 80’s. I remember when everything was Satanic. Rock music was Satanic. Movies were Satanic. He-Man was Satanic. Even Johnson &… Read More
The Examen, Christmas Carols & Refreshment
Posted: December 3, 2021
January Refreshment is Coming…. I know it’s only the start of December, but it’s never too early to start thinking about what’s coming round the corner. The seasonal rush… Read More
Our Discipleship Problem Is Actually a Gospel Problem
Posted: December 2, 2021
By Matt Dabbs and Bobby Harrington for the Discipleship.org team What is the gospel? Why aren’t more Christians making disciples? The answers to these two questions are inextricably linked. Our… Read More
Risen Jesus with Mike Licona
Posted: December 2, 2021
From Mike: GratitudeSeveral new donors have joined us. Thank you! ActivitiesIn November, the majority of my work involved editing a chapter I wrote, “Did Jesus think he was God?” that… Read More
A Helpful Teacher-All Classes
Posted: December 2, 2021
All classes from 27 November’s UK Teaching Conference are now available. This highly interactive session involved participants from 12 countries. The principal speakers were Andy Boakye (Manchester), Malcolm Cox (Watford),… Read More
This Day in History: Pope Urban II orders first Crusade
Posted: November 27, 2021
1095 Pope Urban II orders first Crusade On November 27, 1095, Pope Urban II makes perhaps the most influential speech of the Middle Ages, giving rise to the Crusades by… Read More
Is a Biblical Study Tour Worth the Investment?
Posted: November 22, 2021
Watch this short video and see! What People Are Saying about the Biblical Study Tours
Were the Stories about Jesus Copied from Previous Myths?
Posted: November 17, 2021
Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason exposes the faults in the challenge that the details about Jesus came from taking bits and pieces from ancient mythologies.
Joy Fueled – Guilt or Joy?
Posted: November 6, 2021
Joy Fueled – Guilt or Joy? The following excerpt from chapter three of Joy Fueled is posted by permission from co-author Dr. Kent Smith from Abilene Christian University. Posted… Read More
Debate: Risen Jesus with Mike Licona
Posted: November 2, 2021
On October 4, I debated atheist New Testament scholar Dennis MacDonald. For two decades, MacDonald has been contending that the Gospels are almost entirely literary fictions, created to imitate and… Read More
Draw Near to the Lord in Your Fight for Purity
Posted: November 2, 2021
Feast on God’s Word Jesus insists, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matt. 4:4, quoting Deut. 8:3). As bodies… Read More
The Legend of the Social Justice Jesus
Posted: November 1, 2021
Author Greg Koukl Published on 11/01/2021 This wise man fought for justice, championing the cause of the poor and the oppressed. He rejected organized religion, showing tolerance—not judgment—for the outcast… Read More
Trump Is Tearing Apart the Evangelical Church – The Atlantic
Posted: October 30, 2021
Christians must reclaim Jesus from his church. By Peter Wehner, Oct 24, 2021 About the author: Peter Wehner is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy… Read More
En el Principio-New course on Genesis 1-11 (Spanish)
Posted: October 30, 2021
I’m delighted to promote a new course on Apologetics from Genesis 1-11 crafted by my friend Arturo Elizarrarás, Evangelista y Maestro de la Biblia (Mexico City). The series is in Spanish. View… Read More
Father, daughter provide a recipe of rescue for toxic church culture
Posted: October 30, 2021
In ‘A Church Called Tov,’ Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer argue that churches can be places of love and healing. Jennifer Shewmaker Sharp divides have split congregants at the 2021… Read More
You CAN Understand the Bible
Posted: October 26, 2021
October 2021 Video Highlights The Short of It: One-Minute Video Some of today’s most commonly-quoted and best-loved Bible verses are frequently taken out of context. One example is Philippians 4:13: “I can… Read More
Church Membership Is Not a One-Way Street | Crossway Articles
Posted: October 26, 2021
Meaningful Membership What is church membership? It’s the commitment Christians make to keep one another accountable for regularly gathering and centering their lives together on the gospel. That commitment and… Read More
I Have A Better Idea – Francis Chan
Posted: October 16, 2021
I Have A Better Idea – Francis Chan Written by Francis Chan, Until Unity, Page 67-68 (digital book – Scribd), 2021 Sometimes the dream of a united church feels… Read More
A Holocaust Survivor’s Blueprint for Happiness
Posted: October 13, 2021
Eddie Jaku, holocaust survivor, shares his inspiring story (at age 99). He passed away at 101 in 2021. Watch this Ted talk (less than 12 minutes), along with the transcript… Read More
RECORDED for you! “The Genius of Jesus” Master Class – Listen now!
Posted: October 10, 2021
If you missed The Genius of Jesus’ Teaching, with Dr. Peter J. Williams, the recordings have graciously been released by FOCL. American Friends of Tyndale House is pleased to share the… Read More
Listening to God through His Word, Part 2
Posted: October 4, 2021
Read this article, by Sam Laing, here.
A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory, by Tim Keller
Posted: October 4, 2021
The latest article in this series explains Biblical Justice and compares it to other justice philosophies of the world. CLICK HERE for the article.
Liberal Mormons?
Posted: October 4, 2021
The Rise of the Liberal Latter-day Saints And the battle for the future of Mormonism (Pete Ryan for The Washington Post) By Emily Kaplan Photos by Katherine Frey Tom Jones:… Read More
Common Grounds Unity Podcast
Posted: September 27, 2021
CGU Podcast on our website CLICK HERE CGU YouTube Channel CLICK HERE See past CGU essays CLICK HERE To find out more about the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement (who or what it… Read More
The Nature of Christian Unity: Historical Understandings of Churches of Christ
Posted: September 27, 2021
The Nature of Christian Unity: Historical Understandings of Churches of Christ Written by Douglas A. Foster, The below are excerpts from a paper presented at the Stone-Campbell Dialogue in June… Read More
The toughest critic you’ll ever face
Posted: September 23, 2021
A few years back J. Warner Wallace and I spoke with a dozen pastors who were skeptical about the importance of apologetics. I followed Jim—which is not an easy task—and… Read More
Truth About God (Christian Evidences)
Posted: September 22, 2021
Great Evidences Book Richard Knopp Today I want to tell you about a new work of Christian apologetics (defense of the faith). It’s Truth God: What Can We… Read More
A Church Called TOV
Posted: September 18, 2021
A Church Called TOV (Good) Review written by John Teal, September 17, 2021 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was… Read More
Intoxicated (by the world)
Posted: September 17, 2021
Britain’s first drunk driving arrest, according to History.com, took place in 1897, when a taxi driver slammed into a building at a speed of 25 mph. It’s obviously a good… Read More
SPENDING TIME WITH GOD, PART 2 by Sam Laing
Posted: September 16, 2021
SPENDING TIME WITH GOD, PART 2 Adapted from Part 1 of Be Still My Soul Spending time with God outside our usual routine and environment is helpful and essential in developing intimacy with Him. We see… Read More
Most adult US Christians don’t believe Holy Spirit is real: study
Posted: September 10, 2021
Most adult US Christians don’t believe Holy Spirit is real: study By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post Reporter Parishioners of Lakewood Church led by Pastor Joel Osteen pray together during a service… Read More
The ancient Christian creed (4th century)
Posted: September 9, 2021
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only… Read More
United but with Disagreements – Alan Rouse
Posted: September 5, 2021
United but with Disagreements Written by Alan Rouse – repost from christianunityblog.net / Editors note: While Alan addresses a current point of disagreement, this essay provides biblical guidelines for any disagreement. Thank… Read More
BE STILL MY SOUL: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
Posted: August 26, 2021
by Sam Laing, June 12, 2021 In this article, I am excited to introduce a new series based on my book Be Still My Soul: A Practical Guide to a Deeper Relationship… Read More
Q&A 1608—Atheism and the ontology of evil
Posted: August 25, 2021
Thanks for getting back to me. I recently listened to one of your audio CDs. It was the disc about atheism in “From Facts to Faith.” My question concerns your claim about… Read More
What Can We Learn from the Jerusalem Council?
Posted: August 12, 2021
What Can We Learn from the Jerusalem Council? Reprinted from https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/columns/ad-fontes/what-can-we-learn-from-the-jerusalem-council/ Paul Carter, July 27, 2020 The Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 provides a fascinating window into the way… Read More
The Genealogies in Genesis: Part I
Posted: August 3, 2021
By J. Richard Middleton On July 28, 2021 This is the first in a four-part series as biblical scholar J. Richard Middleton answers the often-asked question, How should we interpret biblical genealogies? In this… Read More
The Deconstruction Zone
Posted: August 2, 2021
New post on Stepping into the Jordan The Deconstruction Zone by Rob Kranz My wife recently confided to a friend that “she couldn’t talk to me about the Bible anymore.” I… Read More
Gender Ideology Run Amok – Imprimis
Posted: July 31, 2021
June/July 2021 • Volume 50, Number 6/7 • Abigail Shrier Abigail Shrier Author, Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters Abigail Shrier is a journalist and author. She received her A.B. from Columbia College,… Read More
Being Human with Jane Goodall & Francis Collins 🔊
Posted: July 15, 2021
Where can we find hope? Watch this sneak peek of Thursday’s conversation, Being Human with Jane Goodall and Francis Collins This is the textbook definition of being out of one’s league—but, wow, was… Read More
Does the Old Testament Matter? by Rob Kranz
Posted: July 14, 2021
New post on Stepping into the Jordan Does the Old Testament Matter? by Rob Kranz A few years ago, a well-known American evangelical pastor made headlines for writing a book in which… Read More
The Root Bound Church
Posted: July 4, 2021
Written by Derrick Jones, July 3, 2021 On the surface, the above title might sound like a good thing, but in my view, it is not. Let me elaborate on… Read More
Rocky Mountain School of Ministry & Theology: Mission & Catalogue
Posted: June 30, 2021
We welcome you to take a look at the 2021-2023 Academic Catalogue for the Rocky Mountain School of Ministry & Theology, including its mission, vision and philosophy. CLICK HERE.
Barking at the Thunder
Posted: June 26, 2021
Summer solstice, 2021 In our corner of the northern hemisphere, this week’s solstice has brought amazingly long days—with first light at 3:26 am and last light at 11:06 pm. Everyone’s… Read More
Gay & Christian? Interview
Posted: June 23, 2021
Strength in Weakness: An Interview with Dr. Douglas Jacoby on “Gay and Christian?” The following interview appears in Guy Hammond’s new book, Gay and Christian? How Pro-Gay Theology is Crashing… Read More
How to safely navigate the gender minefield
Posted: June 22, 2021
by Greg Koukl Pronouns matter. I realize they seem like inconsequential little things—him, her, he, she. No big deal. But if pronouns really were “inconsequential little things,” then why has… Read More
Good Church Members vs. Growing Disciples
Posted: June 20, 2021
Discipleship-first Friends, Today’s guest blogger is John Whittaker. John has spent 30 years as a pastor and Bible college professor, and helped thousands of people follow Jesus by learning… Read More
And Your Little Dog Too!
Posted: June 15, 2021
Stepping into the Jordan And Your Little Dog Too! by Rob Kranz Tone of voice can make all the difference. Is a statement meant to be serious? Humorous? Sarcastic? Without other… Read More
Jesus and John Wayne Interview (Kristin Kobes du Mez)
Posted: June 14, 2021
. When Otoma Edje approached me a few months ago and asked if I’d like to join an interview with Kristin Kobes du Mez (Calvin University), I declined. My slate was full,… Read More
WATCH: The Bible was written for us, not to us 📖
Posted: June 11, 2021
BioLogos Insights on Faith & Science The Bible is the foundation of our Christian faith and knowing what it means can sometimes be a challenge. It was written for us, to speak to… Read More
This Pastor Doesn’t Know the Sky Is Falling. Is He Right?
Posted: June 10, 2021
I recently took an afternoon to hang out with a pastor friend of mine. Nice guy. But the impression he left me with as I got on the highway to… Read More
Bridging the Gap in Children’s Books – BioLogos
Posted: June 8, 2021
By Fiona Veitch Smith I first considered writing a children’s book dealing with the intersection of science and faith when my daughter had just turned 10. She went to a state… Read More
Relational Unity – Alan Rouse
Posted: May 29, 2021
Relational Unity Written by Alan Rouse, May 29, 2021 Here is holy ground; here is the gate of heaven. No such prayer was ever heard before or since. It could… Read More
Thou Shalt Not be a Jerk
Posted: May 28, 2021
Thou Shalt Not be a Jerk: Eugene Cho LEE CAMP * PODCAST New on the Tokens Podcast: Eugene Cho is a Korean-born immigrant to the United States and now… Read More
Has the Cross Lost its Shame? by Rob Kranz
Posted: May 22, 2021
Has the Cross Lost its Shame? by Rob Kranz Two weeks ago, I received my MA in Old Testament from Abilene Christian University, which is another step towards my goal. My path,… Read More
How to Read a Progressive like the Bible
Posted: May 17, 2021
Daniel McCoy | Bio *Editor’s Note: For Part 1 (“How to Read the Bible like a Progressive”), click here. In 2014, the late Rachel Held Evans wrote an autobiographical account called Faith Unraveled. It… Read More
Ecosystems of Grace: An Old Vision for the New Church
Posted: May 13, 2021
By P. Kent Smith What will it take for Americans to come to know God for who God really is? In the face of the epidemic distractions presented by American… Read More
“We’re About to Make a Big Mistake” – Renew.org
Posted: May 8, 2021
We’re about to Make a Big Mistake – Reflections on Rebecca McLaughlin’s “The Secular Creed” Daniel McCoy | Bio In describing the big mistake our culture is making, I’m going to point… Read More
“Even the Darkness,” by Malcolm Cox
Posted: May 4, 2021
“the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.” (Psalm 139,12) Darkness can be terrifying. It contains the potential for great danger. A female friend… Read More
“Freedom Fading,” by Greg Koukl
Posted: May 3, 2021
OTHER WORLDVIEWS Freedom Fading Greg Koukl Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn—Russian dissident, 10-year forced-labor Soviet Gulag inmate, Nobel Laureate, Christian—lamented the “fallacious belief” that “here such things are impossible,” that totalitarianism could not… Read More
Men and Women in Eschatological Perspective, by Glenn Giles
Posted: May 1, 2021
Men and Women in Eschatological Perspective: A look at Inaugurated Eschatology in the Understanding of Major NT Gender Passages There have been a multitude of articles and books written on… Read More
NeuroLogica Blog
Posted: April 27, 2021
http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/lessons-from-dunning-kruger/#more-7303 . Not sure how I found this, and I’m not really a reader of psychology blogs, but I found this to be very interesting. I’m not sending to you… Read More
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, and Slow to Become Angry!
Posted: April 24, 2021
Written by John Teal, April 24, 2021 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry…. Read More
How to Read the Bible like a Progressive
Posted: April 24, 2021
How to read the Bible like a progressive—is that really a good idea? No, I’m not suggesting you try this. In fact, I’m going to suggest that you learn how… Read More
It’s in Gazing in the Beauty of the Lord
Posted: April 23, 2021
“The One Thing” by John Porter At the end of your life, if you could pick one thing that you would like to have accomplished, what would that one thing… Read More
How to Live a Life of Daily Peace
Posted: April 6, 2021
REAL LIFE WITH GUY HAMMOND Four Strategies to Living a LIFE of Daily PEACE Strategy #1 Spend time with people who will complete you, not those who will deplete you. Take just 10 mins… Read More
“The One Thing”
Posted: April 5, 2021
At the end of your life, if you could pick one thing that you would like to have accomplished, what would that one thing be? Generally people do not answer… Read More
The Historical Evidence for the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus – Evidence for Easter (Part 3) – Renew
Posted: March 31, 2021
Bobby Harrington | Bio *Editor’s Note: “The Historical Evidence for the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus” was originally released in 2019 and we’re bringing it back to everyone’s attention at an… Read More
Easter
Posted: March 29, 2021
Here you will find a talk plus notes on Easter (7 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More
Who are the Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Posted: March 24, 2021
I. FOUNDING In the wake of the Second Great Awakening, many sects emerged in 19th century America. A combination of religious liberty and a strong spirit of individualism fostered numerous… Read More
Gay and Christian? by Guy Hammond
Posted: March 23, 2021
Treating Every Person with Dignity, Kindness and Respect, While Standing for Biblical Truth Can a Person be Gay and a Christian at the Same Time? One of the greatest problems facing… Read More
Response to Jesus & Politics
Posted: March 18, 2021
The following is a response to my podcast “Jesus & Politics” from a thoughtful brother one generation behind me. I listened to your talk “Jesus in politics,” and I couldn’t agree… Read More
Q&A 1602—Living with intensity?
Posted: March 16, 2021
How can we know we’re in Jesus’ kingdom, and live in it with his intensity? In Colossians 1:13 the apostle Paul assures us that God has brought us into the kingdom of… Read More
St. Patrick’s Day
Posted: March 15, 2021
Famous Christians 2: Patrick Here are a podcast plus notes on St. Patrick’s Day (8 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
BibleBrew with Daniel Berk
Posted: March 8, 2021
BibleBrew https://www.biblebrewpodcast.com/ Available on Spotify (Coming soon to Apple Podcast as well….) Instagram: @biblebrew BibleBrew is a space for respectful dialogue as we journey through 21st century popular topics such… Read More
Do you have divine insight?
Posted: March 3, 2021
The following contribution is from J. Tyrone Marcus, author of Unbeatable! Seven Pillars of Personal Excellence and co-teacher in the Damian Jean-Baptiste Caribbean School of Ministry. You can follow his… Read More
Truth or Power? by Greg Koukl
Posted: March 1, 2021
Hugh Hewitt begins In, But Not Of—his wonderful handbook for cultivating one’s professional life as a force for Christ—with these words: The effective and mass communication of the gospel depends upon… Read More
Is Humility Just for the Minority?
Posted: March 1, 2021
Written by Clint Mosley, February 27, 2021 As we close out Black History month, I will call our attention to a pair of individuals who embodied an exemplary posture of… Read More
Jesus & Politics
Posted: March 1, 2021
What was Jesus’s approach to politics? And what are the implications for us today? Opening thoughts Politics is the management of power. Dictionary def: “the activities associated with the governance… Read More
N.T. Character Podcast 67 – James (the brother of Jesus)
Posted: February 16, 2021
James: background There are many Jameses in the Bible. This translates the original name Jacob. This James is the younger brother of Jesus (the 2nd of Mary’s 5 sons). Ya’akov was… Read More
The Magic Wand and the Touch, by Dave Malutinok
Posted: February 10, 2021
This world has so many problems. We try to solve them through political means and through our freedoms to protest—and even aggressively comment about our leaders. When we think about… Read More
Anne Frank on War
Posted: February 9, 2021
“As you can no doubt imagine, we often say in despair, ‘What’s the point of the war? Why, oh, why can’t people live together peacefully? Why all this destruction?’ “The… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 28, Eutychus (= NT character podcast 66)
Posted: February 9, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 28, Eutychus (15 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introductory The miracle will take… Read More
Listen to “The Dangers of Critical Theory”
Posted: February 2, 2021
Listen to The Dangers of Critical Theory from Reasonable Faith Podcast on Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dangers-of-critical-theory/id252618197?i=1000451243699
CLEAN – podcast 27, Tabitha (= NT character podcast 65)
Posted: February 2, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 27, Tabitha (Dorcas) (13 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introductory Today’s reanimation is well-known… Read More
The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters
Posted: February 1, 2021
Review: ‘Irreversible Damage’ by Abigail Shrier JANUARY 29, 2021 | SHARON JAMES “Dancing mania” hit the city of Strasbourg in 1518, and some people danced until they died of exhaustion. Numerous children… Read More
Before You Tweet Criticism: Six Considerations | Desiring God
Posted: January 30, 2021
Social media has become an inferno of insults and anger. And sometimes even professing Christians add to the rage without thinking about the foolishness of spewing verbal abuses. We need… Read More
What the Bible Says About QAnon – Christianity Today
Posted: January 29, 2021
Plandemic? QAnon? Bill Gates creating COVID-19? As the novel coronavirus has traveled around the world, so too have conspiracy theories about the origins of the disease and the winners and… Read More