The Bible reminds us that God is good, he created a good world, and that he loves us. Beyond this, our experience with pain and suffering largely remains a mystery. There are, however, common myths that should be dispelled. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary from Carolyn Moore to learn more about a biblical theology of suffering.
Jesus said that He came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. Andrew Dragos shares 7 major Old Testament prophecies and how Jesus fulfills them.
Is Mormonism a Christian Denomination? Randy Hardman reviews the book, Talking Doctrine, by Richard Mouw and Robert Millet.
In what ways does it influence the pro-life movement that it is viewed as a firmly religious stance? Randy Hardman shares his take on what is needed: Freeing the Pro-Life movement from Conservative Evangelicalism.
Last week, Franklin Graham called for a stop to all immigration of Muslims because, “Every Muslim that comes into this country has the potential to be radicalized.” Read this article from Omar Rikabi, a Christian with Muslim family members as he responds to this concerning perspective.
Are the New Testament manuscripts reliable, or are they full of so many errors and discrepancies that they should not be trusted for the good news of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection? In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, renowned Greek scholar Dr. Bill Mounce discusses the nature of biblical manuscripts, what errors we know do exist, and what bearing this has on the reliability of the Bible.
Did Adam and Eve really exist, and why does it matter? Randy Hardman reviews John Walton’s book, the Lost World of Adam and Eve, and evaluates Walton’s argument in light of reconciling science and faith.
Some think that the ancient Israelites were nearly identical to their cultural neighbors, while others claim they were completely different. How similar were they to their neighbors, really? Dr. Bill Arnold outlines the differences and similarities, showing a biblical picture of a nation that lived in the world, but was not of the world.
In 2015, the month of fasting for Muslims known as Ramadan begins today. What is a helpful posture to take toward our Muslims neighbors? Learn about this and more in this Seven Minute Seminary with Matthew Friedman.
Same-sex marriage has quickly become the presenting moral issue that divides our culture. The US Supreme Court will soon offer a ruling on whether or not states can ban gay marriage. Read up on 7 facts related to gay marriage in today’s article by Andrew Dragos.
The English-speaking world has an abundance of Bible translations. Selecting a Bible from the Christian store can be overwhelming. What’s the difference between them all? Are they all equal in value? Watch this Seven Minute Seminary with Dr. Bill Mounce to find out more.
How do we make sense of those thorny issues related to the Old Testament, such as the raw episodes of violence, sex, and suffering and evil? In this new book, Matthew Schlimm provides a new resource for wrestling with the issue, both for pastors and the church. Read more from Guy Williams’ review today.
