As Christians, we are freed from the power of sin and are now slaves of righteousness. As servants of Christ, we should seek to honor God in every part of our lives. This includes the way we dress and our personal appearance. It’s important to understand how a biblical worldview affects the way we present …
Theological Questions/Debates
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people under the age of 24. The sad news is that you or someone you know will likely be impacted by suicide during your lifetime, if you haven’t already. What does God say about suicide in the Bible? Heads Up! Today’s topic is a very difficult …
Although it may be a difficult concept for many to grasp, dating is a relatively modern idea and not something directly addressed in the Bible. Historically, families and communities shaped romantic relationships through courtships and arranged marriages, often based on economic and social compatibility. The term “dating” didn’t come into the picture until around 1896. …
Witchcraft has been around a long time. But its promises are empty. Here is what you should know about Wicca.
C.S. Lewis used several lines of reasoning to make the case for the Christian worldview. In the second part of his two-part article, Robert Velarde highlights two of Lewis’ key arguments, and explains the value of logic in defending the faith.
“If everything has a cause, then who or what caused God?” While this question is often asked, it is inherently flawed. J.P. Moreland explains.
John D. Martin interviews Christian scholar Dr. William Lane Craig.
There are plenty of reasons to study the Bible. Here is a list of eight of the main reasons why reading and studying the Bible is not wasted time.
In part one of his two-part article, Robert Velarde describes four broad principles or laws of logic. He also explains what the Bible teaches us about logic and how C.S. Lewis used reasonable, logical arguments to defend the faith.
How can you respond when a skeptic questions Christ’s resurrection? Bill Myers and Michael Ross offer some tips.
Integrating a Christian worldview into every area of life is important.
“Interfaith dialogue” is a pluralistic attempt to find common ground in the values and goals of various religions. Is this something evangelicals should pursue?
Some people — even self-proclaimed Christians — today have one basic belief about the Bible — that it shouldn’t be believed! But things didn’t used to be that way. Prior to the late 20th century, virtually all people who claimed to be Christians understood Scripture to be inspired and preserved — in other words, sacred. …
This is not to say it’s not a legitimate question (it is), but the motivation is not always a sincere desire to get an answer.
From the simple to the complex, we misinterpret reality more often that we’d like to admit. Sometimes the stakes are small, but when it comes to worldview questions the stakes are high and faulty beliefs can cost us dearly. That’s why living in reality—the topic of this article—is so important.
J.P. Moreland shows how to make a non-arbitrary choice about one’s religion.
Is hell real? Couldn’t God reform bad people or just annihilate them? After all, why punish people forever for one limited lifetime of behavior? And wouldn’t annihilation be preferable to eternal suffering?
What is the big deal with the terms fetus or baby?
Everyone has a worldview, even those who don’t know they have one. But what is a worldview and does it really make a difference in everyday life? In this article, Dr. Del Tackett explores the concept and significance of “worldview” and its relationship to biblical truth.
A recent nationwide survey completed by the Barna Research Group determined that only 4 percent of Americans had a “biblical” worldview. When George Barna, who has researched cultural trends and the Christian Church since 1984, looked at the “born- again” believers in America, the results were a dismal 9 percent. Barna’s survey also connected an …