Category: Bible

How Can Apparent Contradictions in the Bible be Explained?

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 admin

> The question of apparent contradictions or inconsistencies in the Bible is a significant one that has been addressed by Christian theologians and scholars throughout history. While skeptics may point to these as evidence against the Bible’s reliability, Christian theologians offer several approaches to understanding and resolving these apparent discrepancies. Inerrancy and Infallibility Many Christian…

Bible, Puzzling Questions

Reasons for the Reliability of the Bible

August 18, 2024August 18, 2024 admin

> Can we trust that the Scriptures are the Word of God? The question of the Bible’s accuracy and authenticity, given its age and multiple translations, is a crucial one for Christian faith and practice. Christian theologians and scholars have extensively studied this issue, offering several lines of evidence and reasoning to support the trustworthiness…

Bible, Puzzling Questions

What is the Christian Worldview?

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 admin

> The Christian worldview is a comprehensive framework for understanding life, reality, and existence based on the teachings and beliefs of Christianity. It encompasses beliefs about God, humanity, morality, purpose, and the nature of the universe. At its core, the Christian worldview is rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as presented in…

Bible, Doctrines, Worldviews

Reasons to Trust the Bible as Inspired by God

August 13, 2024August 15, 2024 admin

> The assertion that the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of the one true God is a significant claim that merits rigorous exploration. In making this case, we can evaluate the Bible’s historical integrity, its prophetic accuracy, its profound cultural and moral impact, and the transformative experiences of its readers. Additionally, the high…

Bible, Worldviews

The Importance of Building a Worldview Based on the Source of Truth

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 admin

> In a world where countless ideas and philosophies compete for our attention, establishing a worldview based on truth is crucial. A worldview shapes how we perceive reality, make decisions, and understand our purpose. Without a foundation rooted in truth, our worldview can easily be swayed by subjective opinions, cultural trends, and personal preferences. For…

Bible, Worldviews

The Authority of the Bible

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 admin

The Bible’s authority as the inspired word of God is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine, shaping the faith, practice, and life of believers across centuries. This foundational belief asserts that the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are divinely inspired and authoritative for guiding believers in matters of faith and conduct. Despite varied interpretations among…

Bible, Doctrines

The man who shone a light on the Bible

April 27, 2023April 15, 2024 admin

John Calvin (1509-1564) was a French theologian and religious reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His influence has been felt not only in the religious sphere but also in politics and society. He is known for his works on theology, most notably “Institutes of the Christian Religion,” which is considered one…

Bible, Power of Faith, Reformer

The man who gave away his fortune

February 2, 2023April 15, 2024 admin

Peter Waldo was an early reformer who rejected church tradition. He was a wealthy French merchant, who underwent a religious conversion, and began to preach about voluntary poverty in the city of Lyon in southeast France. The more he studied Scripture, the more troubled he became over certain doctrines and practices of the Catholic Church….

Bible, Conversion, Doctrine, Power of Faith, Reformer

The Man Who Stood Firm For Truth

January 12, 2023April 15, 2024 admin

Athanasius was a man who stood firm for the truth. He was exiled five times by four Roman emperors. He spent 17 years of his 45 years that he served as Bishop of Alexandria in exile, because he insisted that Arianism was in fact a heresy. Yet in the end, his theological enemies were defeated…

Bible, Doctrine, Power of Faith

The man whose defense of the faith saved lives

January 5, 2023April 15, 2024 admin

Justin suffered for the defense of his faith. By the middle of the second century, the church had a new concern: explaining itself to the world in convincing terms. Justin became one of the first Christian apologists, giving a reasoned defense of the Christian faith. He addressed his greatest work, the Apology, to the emperor…

Apologetics, Bible, Doctrine, Martyr, Power of Faith

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