What is “Historic Christianity?” Part 1

June 24, 2020   |  

The college professor faced his Comparative Religions class on its first day. He took a poll, “Who among you consider yourselves Christians?” Most students in the class raised their hands. He then asked for other faiths: Jewish, Hindu, etc., even atheist. One or two raised their hands for each. After…
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Excellent New Science Videos Now Available Online Free!

March 25, 2020   |  

In the1950s early 1960s the Moody Institute of Science at the Moody Bible Institute produced a series of films on science written from a biblical worldview. They were well made and impacted a whole generation of young Christians. They challenged them to look at science and scientific questions in ways…
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A Cautionary Word on the Passion Translation of the Bible – Part 1

February 11, 2020   |  

I do not consider myself as a either a Greek or Hebrew (or Aramaic) scholar. I took two years of Greek and one year of Hebrew in seminary. That being said, I have studied the Bible and Bible translations for decades. I have in my library more than a dozen…
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Christianity Still in Decline Says Pew Poll

November 2, 2019   |  

The latest Pew Research Center’s Survey of Religion in America, an Update on America’s Changing Religious Landscape, was released in October (see it here: https://www.pewforum.org/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/ ). The findings, on the surface, are not encouraging for Christians. The results clearly show a continued decline in the percentage of adult Americans…
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The Beatitudes: Part Three: Blessed are Those Who Mourn

January 18, 2019   |  

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Weddings, baptisms, preaching, teaching, writing, visitation. If you ask most pastors what aspects of the ministry they enjoy the most, chances are they will mention one or more of the above activities. Ask what are the least favorite parts and…
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