Have you ever heard someone say, “Why doesn’t God just show himself so people can believe?” People want certainty when it comes to matters of religion. But when it comes to other areas of our lives, do we really live as though we expect certainty? Not really. I believe we live our lives in confidence.… Continue reading Why Certainty Isn’t Necessary for Belief in God
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Because You Asked Series: Part 2: How Does God’s Sovereignty Work With Man’s Free Will?
Some things about God can be a mystery to us. Scripture tells us that God is Sovereign and we were predestined but we have free will. But how can those two concepts possibly work together? Here, we will look at God’s Sovereignty in three areas: our Predestination, free will combined with the problem of evil,… Continue reading Because You Asked Series: Part 2: How Does God’s Sovereignty Work With Man’s Free Will?
Because You Asked Series: Part 1: Am I A Good Person?
Not long ago I asked some of my friends to answer a question I asked on Face Book. My question was, “If you could ask God just one question and you knew He’d answer, what would you ask Him?” Several great questions came pouring in. I have decided to answer them all in a series… Continue reading Because You Asked Series: Part 1: Am I A Good Person?
Aren’t All Religions the Same?
During a recent discussion with a good friend of mine, the subject came up regarding parents waiting for their kids to grow up to decide for themselves what religion fits them best. This is a matter that I, as a parent of grown children, passionately oppose. Here’s why: As humans, we demand truth in every… Continue reading Aren’t All Religions the Same?
Five Things to Know About False Faith
I recently returned from Israel where I visited Mount Carmel, the mountain that Jezebel dedicated to the god, Baal. Those who worshiped Baal had a false faith. In idolatry they substituted the truth of God for a lie. They were formal heretics. On Mount Carmel, the prophet Elijah revealed the true God. You can read… Continue reading Five Things to Know About False Faith
How Could Jesus Bear The Whole World’s Sins in Just a Few Hours?
For as long as I can remember, I have always wondered how Jesus could suffer, bearing the sins of everyone in the world, and redeem us in just six hours. How could our redemption be so quick when Jesus took on the sins of the entire world? It’s not that I didn’t believe it. I… Continue reading How Could Jesus Bear The Whole World’s Sins in Just a Few Hours?
5 Reasons Why Seekers Should Investigate Christianity First
Some time ago, I attended one of Biola University’s Apologetics Conferences called, “Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World.” Some of the speakers were my current professors. One of those speakers was Craig Hazen who is the head of the Apologetics department at Biola. He had a breakout session where he talked about various world religions.… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Seekers Should Investigate Christianity First
Why Belief in God is a Rational Position
As a Christian, the thought of my life without God in it is horrifying. A life without God would mean there would be no transcendent being who is good that I can rely on, who cares about the details of my life, who gives me purpose or that loves me. The idea that an atheist… Continue reading Why Belief in God is a Rational Position
Eight Ways That Heaven Will Heaven Mitigate Our Suffering on Earth
Last week I talked about the reasons why we suffer. Suffering is difficult and most of the time we don’t understand why. Wouldn’t it be helpful to know that Heaven will someday mitigate our suffering on earth? Here’s eight reasons why we can look forward to Heaven in our suffering. Our suffering will purify us.… Continue reading Eight Ways That Heaven Will Heaven Mitigate Our Suffering on Earth
Ten Reasons why God Allows Suffering
Suffering is one of the greatest stumbling blocks to non-Christians when it comes to their investigation into faith in God. They may say, “If God is all good and powerful, he would eliminate evil and suffering from the earth. Since He hasn’t done that, He’s either evil Himself because He doesn’t care about us, or… Continue reading Ten Reasons why God Allows Suffering