Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Tag: The Church
I’ve heard that Shirley MacLaine once stood proudly on the sea shore shouting “I am God, I am God!”. I imagine that made God laugh. Conversely, there is a legend that Canute, a Viking who became king of England, sat on the sea shore commanding the tide not to come in. He apparently did this … Continue reading TWO THINGS THAT MAKE GOD LAUGH
(Otherwise titled "The Big Bang") Apparently celebrated evolutionist Richard Dawkins, among others, claims that while all of nature “looks” like it's been designed, that’s actually just an illusion: it really isn’t designed at all (and he knows because he’s been around for all eternity, and has existed throughout the entire universe, of course). Well, there’s a story … Continue reading DESIGN: FACT OR ILLUSION?
In a previous post I outlined the original gospel – the “good news” of Jesus Christ - for anyone who may be searching or just curious. I say “original” because over the centuries it has often been changed, corrupted, added to, diminished, ignored, discarded or forgotten. Paul’s definition, as I noted, makes plain the first century gospel, … Continue reading THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GOSPEL
For anyone who may be searching or confused, I want to define the original Biblical meaning of the word “gospel”. Most simply, the Greek word translated “gospel” means “good news”, and in the context of the Bible the gospel is the “good news” about Jesus Christ. But what exactly was and is that good news? Contrary … Continue reading WHAT IS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST?
It’s common for unbelievers, particularly atheists, to say that Christians should not be involved in politics. Why might that be so? A large percentage of the population, that is, millions of people, are professing Christians: should we Christians forego our right to vote and to engage in the dialogue and the system because of what … Continue reading SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS?
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