Tag: Christian Apologetics

Sifting Modern-Day Prophets in the Church

Sifting Modern-Day Prophets in the Church

If my title caught your attention it's either because you think you're a prophet, or more likely because you're brave enough to question the veracity of the modern day "prophet of God" who seems to be around almost every church corner. I've known enough of them to know what I'm talking about: some well-meaning and helpful; some wanna-be Peters and Pauls, convinced that they are the power of God on the earth.

Considering Jesus

Considering Jesus

The evidence to satisfy anyone with a genuine will to know God through Jesus Christ is available. At least, there's enough to see incredible value in considering him very seriously indeed. Why turn up your nose at the prospect of eternal life and a relationship with the creator of all things? What do you have to lose? The story of Jesus' life is enough for the open heart and mind, and many millions - perhaps billions - have stepped over that line throughout history because of it.

The Sub-Quantum God

The Sub-Quantum God

One of those little corners where materialists insist they've chased away the notion of God - at least, the Biblical God - is quantum physics. Oddly, some secular scientists, though not all by any means, having dispensed with God are replacing him with their own faith or metaphysical reasoning, so that we're really no better off in terms of seeing the universe in a purely secular way.

God Is Not Like Anyone We Know

God Is Not Like Anyone We Know

We often determine the character of God by the way we're treated by others, and particularly by those who profess faith - including ministers. Our view of God can be a reflection of our experience with people, so that our entire lives and even our eternal destiny is shaped by what others do or say. This is a dangerous and deceptive trait in us.

When God Seems to be Absent

When God Seems to be Absent

Sometimes you wish you could solicit the help of God, but he doesn't seem to show up. At times you wish you could give him a piece of your mind, but he's not there in any tangible way to take questions or criticism. Where is he when you need him? Why does he seem so distant? Why doesn't he stop all the terrible things that happen in our world? Does he care at all? If you haven't asked any of these questions, you aren't human, or you aren't being honest.