New Testament Christianity Today
One of the apostle Paul’s favorite metaphors is that of a competitor in an athletic contest. Paul … [Continue Reading]
Sometimes people will ask, “What are you, religiously?” One who follows the Bible may simply answer, … [Continue Reading]
The Bible decisively teaches that, in the Christian age, immersion for the remission of sins is … [Continue Reading]
In articles about ethics, I will sometimes discuss what makes actions right or wrong. There is … [Continue Reading]
Americans spend more money on the lottery than on any other form of “leisure.” (("How much do … [Continue Reading]
Not long ago I was talking with my grandfather, Gary Colley, about my concern regarding a preacher … [Continue Reading]
Last Saturday, November 1, Brittany Maynard took her own life. She committed suicide as “the public … [Continue Reading]
A young man (call him Bob) has rejected Christianity in favor of a hatred of God. Bob does not … [Continue Reading]
Norma McCorvey, better known by the pseudonym “Roe” in the landmark 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. … [Continue Reading]
It is tempting for Christians to think that the cultural battle over elective abortion has been … [Continue Reading]
Hosea is known as the “deathbed prophet,” or the “weeping prophet of the North,” because he … [Continue Reading]
A friend of mine (call him Bob) recently told me that, when it comes to religious doctrine, he lets … [Continue Reading]
We can actually learn something from people who talk “out of their minds” when they are under the … [Continue Reading]
Christians often refer to the “sufficiency of the Scriptures.” Consider what we usually mean when we … [Continue Reading]
From time to time I will write articles here to discuss movies that promote Christian ideals in one … [Continue Reading]
Christians love to say and sing the words “Jesus is Lord,” because the phrase is a summary statement … [Continue Reading]
One of the consequences of failing to take the Old Testament seriously is the loss of the valuable … [Continue Reading]
One of the most bizarre sports stories I have seen recently carries the following headline: “Bad … [Continue Reading]
Some prominent figures in the history of philosophy, such as Hegel and Spinoza, have said roughly … [Continue Reading]
Sometimes it is suggested that the virgin birth of Jesus is not very important, and that we don’t … [Continue Reading]
As a college football fan, I sometimes come across headlines that are hard to believe. Sometimes … [Continue Reading]
Preaching is important because it is the process through which God has chosen to convey the grace of … [Continue Reading]
Hypocrites are a particular breed of liars. They are by definition, insincere play-actors. The Greek … [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]
In the wake of the recent shooting at Umpqua College, political pundits are discussing various … [Continue Reading]
A new ESPN mini-documentary concerns the legendary Herschel Walker trade in NFL football. In October … [Continue Reading]
(Image from the cover of The Christian Youth 2.11 [October, 1912]). I recently heard an … [Continue Reading]
The animal kingdom is full of astounding examples of God’s design and creative power. One of my … [Continue Reading]
Catholicism has been known for its opposition to elective abortion. The Catholic church has stood … [Continue Reading]
The biblical account of Naaman, the commander of the army of Syria (2 Kings 5:1-14) is a beautiful … [Continue Reading]
At the beginning of The Descent of Man, Charles Darwin argues that the differences in the mental … [Continue Reading]
This week marks the end of the 2016 college football bowl season. After Monday night, there will … [Continue Reading]
Some say that we Americans take sports too seriously. This is probably true in one sense and … [Continue Reading]
This post is in the form of a sermon I preached recently in Columbia, South Carolina. The sermon is … [Continue Reading]
There is a great deal of confusion in Christendom about how we are to relate to the Old Testament. … [Continue Reading]
Members of the churches of Christ are often referred to as “Campbellites,” because two of the … [Continue Reading]
Skeptics of Christianity must somehow explain the empty tomb without admitting that anything … [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]
I recently heard a sermon where the preacher repeatedly asked members of the audience if they felt … [Continue Reading]
I have paragraph headings in my Bible, and the paragraph heading above Matthew 6:5-15 says, “The … [Continue Reading]
I have been enjoying coaching debaters from my local congregation as they prepare for the mock … [Continue Reading]
I have recently read the following statements: “Preachers are salesmen, it's part of the job.” “What … [Continue Reading]
From time to time we see a photograph that pictures four generations of family members. These … [Continue Reading]
If you pay attention to the political media, you constantly hear competing narratives, or ways of … [Continue Reading]
One of the basic principles introduced to students of philosophy is that it is important to question … [Continue Reading]
At the end of May, a new Bible was published. It is called Bible Emoji: scripture 4 millenials. (The … [Continue Reading]
The Bible portrays God as having personal qualities that are both perfect and inalterable. ((Genesis … [Continue Reading]
Christians must be constantly vigilant that they do not think as the enemies of the cross do. As the … [Continue Reading]
Contrary to what might seem obvious, many people get the blues around Christmastime not because they … [Continue Reading]
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