Whole Gospel To Whole World
Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by danger, evil, or pain. It can be triggered by emotional threats from the past, insignificant issues in life, or from imaginary threats, of which 60% will never come true. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 6.3 million Americans suffer from fear and anxiety. Here are the top 10 most reported fears: 10.... Continue Reading →
Christianity elevated the status of women more than any other religious or political system during the first century. Jesus’ disciples included several women (Luke 8:1-3), a practice very rare among the rabbis of his day. Not only that, but Christ’s first recorded disclosure of his own identity as the true Messiah was made to a woman (John 4:25-26). This... Continue Reading →
Skeptics today assert that the Bible was dominated by religious patriarchy--a social system in which males hold the primary power, political leadership, and authority within society. Feminists have accused the Bible of having this unjust religious system that is oppressive towards women. Here are some scripture references that indicate important political and social positions that women... Continue Reading →
This topic has widely been debated, from those within the different denominations of Christianity to atheists, skeptics, feminists, and others who are passionate about the equality of men and women. Before we begin, it's important to recognize that no one is arguing that women are less intrinsically valuable or inferior to men. It's my hope... Continue Reading →
Dr. Kaiser, an Old Testament scholar from Brandeis University writes: “What many fail to understand is that slavery in biblical times was very different from the slavery that was practiced in the past few centuries in many parts of the world. The slavery in the Bible was not based exclusively on race. People were not... Continue Reading →
There are two types of evil and suffering in the world. Moral evil as a result of free choices (murder, violence, greed) and suffering as a result of natural disasters (tornadoes, tsunamis, volcanoes). Since moral evil is a result of independent choices that humans make, it's possible to convince a skeptic that it's not God's fault. However, how... Continue Reading →
Alvin Plantinga, an American analytic philosopher, and professor at the University of Notre Dame argues that it's logically possible for God to be all-powerful and all-loving and still allow moral evil in the world. His main contention is called "The Free Will Defense." Here is his argument. "A world containing creatures who are significantly free... Continue Reading →
Joshua was a noble leader and a man of God. After the death of Moses, he led the Israelites on a military conquest, waging war against God's enemies. He fought in many battles and conquered numerous cities, including Jericho (Josh. 12:10), Ai (Josh. 8), Hebron, Kedesh, Tirzah (Josh. 12:10), and 27 more. According to the... Continue Reading →
The Bible addresses 4 categories of people as it pertains to their socioeconomic status and relationship with God. First, there are the godly rich. In the Old Testament, Abraham was a godly man of great wealth. Lot and Him owned so much land they decided to separate in peace because "their possessions were many, and they could... Continue Reading →
"Be anxious in nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all human understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:6-7 I have flown on numerous airplanes throughout my lifetime. When I was a... Continue Reading →
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