New Testament Christianity Today
Sometimes it is suggested that the virgin birth of Jesus is not very important, and that we don’t … [Continue Reading]
In the wake of the recent shooting at Umpqua College, political pundits are discussing various … [Continue Reading]
There are always coaches who are “on the hot seat,” or in danger of losing their jobs. Sometimes a … [Continue Reading]
The Bible decisively teaches that, in the Christian age, immersion for the remission of sins is … [Continue Reading]
Norma McCorvey, better known by the pseudonym “Roe” in the landmark 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. … [Continue Reading]
It seemed the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA were going to be one of the top teams in the Eastern … [Continue Reading]
We can actually learn something from people who talk “out of their minds” when they are under the … [Continue Reading]
From time to time I will write articles here to discuss movies that promote Christian ideals in one … [Continue Reading]
This post is in the form of a sermon I preached recently in Columbia, South Carolina. The sermon is … [Continue Reading]
One of the consequences of failing to take the Old Testament seriously is the loss of the valuable … [Continue Reading]
The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Hercules and Leo have been kept under lock and key … [Continue Reading]
From time to time we see a photograph that pictures four generations of family members. These … [Continue Reading]
One of the challenges to biblical morality, and one which has spurred much interesting discussion in … [Continue Reading]
Christians must be constantly vigilant that they do not think as the enemies of the cross do. As the … [Continue Reading]
The biblical account of Naaman, the commander of the army of Syria (2 Kings 5:1-14) is a beautiful … [Continue Reading]
Numbers 16 and 17 are fascinating chapters. Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, along with 250 chiefs of … [Continue Reading]
In recent days, Sony Pictures’ computer network was hacked, apparently by a group calling itself the … [Continue Reading]
Those of us who are engaged the Restoration Movement are opposed to all man-made creeds and manuals … [Continue Reading]
I enjoy studying about philosophy and about super heroes, and so I bought an appropriate book. It’s … [Continue Reading]
The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, in his famous Meditations, wondered at the fact that death … [Continue Reading]
Every passage of the Bible that comments on intoxicating drink teaches that we should not drink it, … [Continue Reading]
One of the most bizarre sports stories I have seen recently carries the following headline: “Bad … [Continue Reading]
I have been enjoying coaching debaters from my local congregation as they prepare for the mock … [Continue Reading]
If you watch television broadcasts of a few worship services, you are liable to see a lot of hand … [Continue Reading]
College football has just concluded its recruiting season, and the NFL Draft Combine is a little … [Continue Reading]
From time to time, I recommend movies that teach valuable lessons for Christians to consider. … [Continue Reading]
(Image from the cover of The Christian Youth 2.11 [October, 1912]). I recently heard an … [Continue Reading]
The following is a one-man skit I performed in chapel at Faulkner University, probably in early … [Continue Reading]
At the end of May, a new Bible was published. It is called Bible Emoji: scripture 4 millenials. (The … [Continue Reading]
There is a great deal of confusion in Christendom about how we are to relate to the Old Testament. … [Continue Reading]
I recently saw a video in which a prominent New Testament Greek scholar, Dr. Bill Mounce, talks … [Continue Reading]
From time to time I will write articles here to discuss movies that promote Christian ideals in one … [Continue Reading]
I do not remember the first time I heard someone say that Western society represents a … [Continue Reading]
Dr. Thomas B. Warren, the great Christian preacher and philosopher, once preached a sermon about the … [Continue Reading]
We are familiar with Lot’s decision to move to the valley of Sodom. After Lot’s uncle Abram gave him … [Continue Reading]
Christians love to say and sing the words “Jesus is Lord,” because the phrase is a summary statement … [Continue Reading]
Once in 1893, the great preacher and scholar, J.W. McGarvey, was preaching on baptism. ((McGarvey’s … [Continue Reading]
The late gospel preacher Frank Dunn, in his book Know Your Bible, noticed five great lessons from … [Continue Reading]
In recent years, as The New York Times has glorified the sexual revolution’s redefinition of the … [Continue Reading]
I have recently read the following statements: “Preachers are salesmen, it's part of the job.” “What … [Continue Reading]
A young man (call him Bob) has rejected Christianity in favor of a hatred of God. Bob does not … [Continue Reading]
In school, I am studying about the soul and how it relates to the body. While most of the things I’m … [Continue Reading]
From 1939 until the end of World War II, Adolf Eichmann oversaw and helped to carry out the … [Continue Reading]
In morality “plays” (whether on stage, in books, or on screen), we often are blessed by clear … [Continue Reading]
When we study the prayers of the Bible, we learn how to pray (and sometimes how not to pray). The … [Continue Reading]
Those who believe in the Darwinian theory of evolution believe that mankind is the result of a long … [Continue Reading]
In the very first verse of the New Testament, Jesus is called “the Son of David” (Matthew 1:1). … [Continue Reading]
In the first part of this discussion, I explained why it is reasonable to think that truth is … [Continue Reading]
A congregation that is close to my heart will be initiating its participation in Lads to Leaders in … [Continue Reading]
One of the leading candidates for President of the United States is a prominent member of the … [Continue Reading]
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