Part One: Canonicity Over the last several years, a growing interest has appeared in American culture regarding the intriguing document known as “the book of Enoch.” What is the story behind this book? What is the book of Enoch about? Should the book of Enoch be included in the canon of Scripture? What value (if... Continue Reading →
“Taking Leave Of Darwin”
It is written: Romans 11:33-36-Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! 34 "FOR WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD? OR WHO HAS BECOME HIS COUNSELOR?" 35 "OR WHO HAS FIRST GIVEN TO HIM AND IT SHALL BE... Continue Reading →
The Fear Of Death
It is written: Hebrews 2:14-15-Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Death... Continue Reading →
Job And The Spinning Earth
It is written: Job 38:12-14-Have you commanded the morning since your days began, And caused the dawn to know its place, 13 That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, And the wicked be shaken out of it? 14 It takes on form like clay under a seal, And stands out like a garment.... Continue Reading →
The Sign Of The Babe Wrapped In Swaddling Clothes
It is written: Luke 2:8-12-Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, "Do... Continue Reading →
Bible Wisdom From Proverbs For Dealing With Anger
Aristotle once wisely said: “Anybody can become angry. That is easy. But to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose and in the right way—that is not within everybody’s power and is not easy.” We live in a world that is... Continue Reading →
Being Past Feeling
In Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians, we read something very interesting. In describing the spiritual condition of many people who have rejected Christ, the Apostle tells us: Ephesians 4:19-who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. Notice that phrase “being past feeling.” In the original Greek Of... Continue Reading →
Be Filled With The Spirit: An Analysis Of Ephesians 5:18-21
Several people that I study and work with have told me that they have been "filled with the Spirit." Being raised in Pentecostal type churches, they have often been told that the Spirit operates in a way that requires people to cease rational and logical thought, and that He operates upon them in such a... Continue Reading →
Bad Design Argument Against God?
One of the most often used arguments used by atheists goes something like this: “If the universe was designed by an infinitely perfect Creator, then He did a pretty lousy job! There are many examples of things in the universe that could be a lot better, and so this shows us that there really isn't... Continue Reading →
Are Christians Responsible For The Greatest Atrocities In History?
It is sometimes claimed that Christians were responsible for some of the most horrendous things throughout history. Examples often include the Salem Witch Trials, the Crusades, and the Dark Ages. It is true that much of the evil done in the world has been done with Christ's name attached to it: but does that mean... Continue Reading →