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How to Work on Your Character
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amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 9:49 PM
Never
has character been more important for ambassadors for Christ than it is now
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Got Context?
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alan shlemon
On Jun 27, 2019 8:34 PM
Learn a Secret Skill of Pastors to Help You Understand the
Bible
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#STRask: Will People Make Mistakes in Heaven?
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greg koukl
On Dec 17, 2021 11:51 PM
will still be fallible and make mistakes in Heaven, whether the people who will
never
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A Roadmap for Assessing Articles
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· By
alan shlemon
On May 26, 2020 9:29 PM
When you come across an article challenging your beliefs, keep these steps in mind to help you make sense of what you’re reading and possibly see the error in the author’s thinking.
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Don’t Lose Sight of the Big Picture
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· By
amy k. hall
On Sep 22, 2022 9:36 PM
How should Christian apologists, teachers, mentors, etc. address the cultural challenges we’re facing? Here's some advice from Carl Trueman and two things to keep in mind as you teach and make your...
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What Easter Says to Those Who Are Suffering
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM
With the cross and resurrection at its core, Christianity need
never
deny the reality
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The Third Mission to the West
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM
So what do we do now as Christians in a post-Christian culture?
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Unstringing the Violinist
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 10:52 PM
Judith Jarvis Thompson’s “Violinist” argument is one of the most compelling ever offered in favor of abortion on demand, but it’s deeply flawed. Here’s where it goes wrong.
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An Illustration to Help Reconcile God’s Sovereignty with Evil
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· By
amy k. hall
On Dec 17, 2021 5:38 AM
How can one reconcile God’s sovereignty with the existence of evil? Here’s one illustration.
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Can a Christian Take His Own Life and Still Go to Heaven?
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· By
jonathan noyes
On Apr 6, 2022 6:15 PM
Jon Noyes explains that the manner in which we die does not determine our eternal destiny and reminds believers that, at the same time, God’s lavish grace is not an excuse to sin.
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Three Different Ways to Dismiss Divine Commands
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· By
alan shlemon
On Aug 15, 2022 11:34 PM
our desires, so believers and non-believers alike have a propensity to skirt the
Bible
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The Problem with Happiness
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 11:21 PM
Schaeffer said: All utopian ideals end up being cruel in the end, because they can
never
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Adam Harwood’s Argument against Original Guilt
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· By
tim barnett
On Oct 1, 2019 9:50 PM
Tim looks at Adam Harwood’s argument that infants inherit only a sinful nature from Adam, not guilt.
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The Hardest Question to Answer
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· By
alan shlemon
On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
The most difficult question to answer isn’t what you might expect.
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Unified Truth: Faith and Reason
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· By
melinda penner
On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM
You’ve probably heard of Thomas Aquinas because he was so influential, but you may not know why.
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Why Christians Must Share the Gospel in Deed and Word
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· By
greg koukl
On Jan 27, 2023 5:39 PM
Greg Koukl explains why “preach the gospel and use words if necessary” is an incomplete and dangerous saying to live by.
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Relationship vs. Religion?
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 10:52 PM
Greg comments on the often-used phrase “Christianity is not a religion; it’s a relationship.”
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How to Test for Intelligent Design
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 8:37 PM
Intelligent Design hypothesis is untestable by science, exactly because we can
never
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Take Walt Russell’s Class on Hermeneutics for Free
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 9:45 PM
more foundational to the Christian life than being able to read and understand the
Bible
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Sin and Transforming Grace in Openness Unhindered
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· By
melinda penner
On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM
Rosaria Butterfield’s Openness Unhindered is a book about the astonishing and life-upending nature of the Gospel.
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Christian Living
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A Missing Component in Our Discussions about Doing Justice
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· By
jonathan noyes
On Jun 25, 2022 12:54 AM
When we participate with God in seeking biblical justice for the vulnerable, we are also building our relationship with him.
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The Truth about Christmas
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· By
jonathan noyes
On Dec 19, 2022 6:19 PM
Some of the details of the Christmas story that we’ve all come to cherish find their origin in cultural myth rather than biblical truth. Here are three common misconceptions about Jesus’ birth.
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All the Scriptures Speak of Jesus
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 9:51 PM
He wove recurring images and themes into history that appear throughout the
Bible
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Topic:
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Explaining Romans 1
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· By
alan shlemon
On Mar 12, 2020 11:35 PM
Alan shares the most straightforward passage in the
Bible
about homosexuality and
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What Does It Mean to Avoid Every Appearance of Evil?
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 8:47 PM
Does 1 Thessalonians 5:22 really mean that if anyone thinks a particular action is wrong (e.g., drinking, smoking, playing cards, etc.), then no Christian ought to engage in it?
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Are Christians Just Blind Followers?
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· By
greg koukl
On Sep 7, 2023 10:03 PM
makes sense for people who are convinced Christianity is true to believe what the
Bible
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The Cost of Becoming a Christian Affects the Way People Hear Our Arguments
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 9:50 PM
Following Christ will cost a person his whole life. Do not forget the effect this fact will have on the way people hear and consider your arguments.
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The Worldview of Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials”
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· By
amy k. hall
On Nov 25, 2019 1:55 AM
A new series based on Philip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” trilogy had a very successful premiere on television this week, and it could open up opportunities to talk to your friends about God.
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Arts and Culture
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Does the Biblical Teaching on Homosexuality Inflame Violence?
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· By
alan shlemon
On Jun 25, 2019 11:56 PM
Alan responds to the question of whether or not the classical biblical teaching on sexuality causes violence.
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How Should I Answer a Child Who Asks Where God Came From?
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· By
greg koukl
On Mar 12, 2020 3:47 AM
There’s a problem with asking, “Who made God?” Greg explains the problem with this complex question then gives advice for how to answer it when children ask.
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No-Fault Divorce Led to Confusion about Marriage
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· By
melinda penner
On Jun 27, 2019 8:47 PM
This article caught my eye—a movement to change no-fault divorce laws. We began tinkering with traditional marriage decades ago, and some of the force behind the case for same-sex marriage is drawn...
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Christian Living
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More Resources for Understanding and Discussing the Marriage Decision
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 8:53 PM
Tom Gilson of Ratio Christi has gathered together “Top Christian Resources on the Marriage Debate (Books, Articles, Videos, Podcasts on Gay Marriage/Same-Sex Marriage).” Take a look and spread...
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Philosophy
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#STRask: November 1, 2018
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM
Greg answers questions about whether God would ever command someone to rape, the difference between inerrant and infallible, and whether we should say we’re spiritual or religious.
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Gratitude: To Someone for Something
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 9:51 PM
Greg reflects on Thanksgiving and thankfulness then answers questions on the historicity of Adam and Eve and whether or not a Christian who lost his memory would still be saved.
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Pluralism?
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 10:52 PM
But one thing that we can
never
say is that we’re both right.
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Orlando Shooting
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· By
melinda penner
On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM
As Al Mohler tweeted, “The
Bible
honors weeping with those who weep.
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Topic:
Sexuality and Gender
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Did Jesus Have the Fully Human Experience?
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· By
greg koukl
On Mar 31, 2023 8:26 PM
Greg and Amy explain how accidental versus essential qualities of humanity help us to understand why Jesus could be fully human without experiencing anything that results from having a fallen nature.
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How to Avoid the Professor’s Ploy
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· By
greg koukl
On Feb 26, 2020 7:13 PM
Greg addresses a situation where you may be tempted to take on the burden of proof in conversation about Christianity.
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Did Translators Wrongly Interpret “Homosexuality” in 1 Corinthians 6:9?
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· By
tim barnett
On May 31, 2023 10:50 PM
Tim Barnett provides three reasons why we can be confident Paul is addressing same-sex behavior in 1 Corinthians 6:9.
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Can Science Test Prayer?
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 8:36 PM
Does science have the right tools to test whether prayer works? And is that the right question?
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Topic:
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Happy New Year...You’re at War
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· By
alan shlemon
On Jun 27, 2019 9:59 PM
We’re at war, but it’s a spiritual war, not a physical one. We’re eager to help you this year to destroy “speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God.”
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Christian Living
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#STRask: February 9, 2017
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM
Greg’s on a timer and answers questions about God’s revelation, prophecy, and Jesus’ deity
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Your Choices on Social Media Change the Real-Life You
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 9:49 PM
Every decision you make as you’re interacting with others is changing you. We need to consider this truth with the gravity it deserves.
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Article
Topic:
Christian Living
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Perception Is Truth?
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· By
j.t. wynn
On Jun 27, 2019 9:54 PM
Some professors teach that “truth” depends on our perceptions, but does it?
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The “Heathen” and the Unknown God – Part 2
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· By
greg koukl
On Apr 29, 2022 8:27 PM
What about those who have
never
heard the gospel?
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Airplane Conversation
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 8:34 PM
Greg talks about airplane conversation, the
Bible’s
big picture, taking the
Bible
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Rampant Individualism Is Hurting Our View of Sex, Gender, and the Body
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· By
jonathan noyes
On Oct 24, 2023 11:46 PM
Are we the masters of our own ships, or are we God’s “workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works”? Jon Noyes explains how sex and gender fit into God’s perfect creation order and why that...
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Hell Interrupted—Part 3
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· By
tim barnett
On Jul 30, 2019 10:26 PM
Tim Barnett and Greg Koukl explain why the most natural reading of the full corpus of Scripture on Hell supports the church’s historical position of eternal conscious torment and not nonexistence.
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Theology
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Must You Remain Silent on Abortion Unless You Adopt a Baby?
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· By
alan shlemon
On Nov 30, 2021 2:06 AM
If you’ve
never
adopted a child, does this disqualify you from speaking out against
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Topic:
Bioethics
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The Trinity: A Solution, Not a Problem Part 2
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM
In this second installment, I want to center on the biblical fact of the Trinity.
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Michael Kruger Responds to Two Challenges to the New Testament
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 9:57 PM
The Ehrman Project was created to give brief responses to arguments popularized by Bart Ehrman. Here are two of those responses by New Testament scholar Michael Kruger.
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Will You Accept the Challenge?
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· By
greg koukl
On Nov 30, 2021 10:40 PM
Stand to Reason has helped Christians stand tall in a hostile culture for 28 years. Today, we challenge you to partner with STR and make an impact with your end-of-year gift.
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How Can the Church Support Christians with Same-Sex Attraction?
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 9:45 PM
Greg Koukl interviews Sam Allberry, author of Is God Anti-Gay? on the question, how can the church support Christians with same-sex attraction who want to follow Christ?
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Topic:
Sexuality and Gender
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Your Work Is Important
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 8:45 PM
You’re not a second-class citizen in God’s eyes if you’re not in the ministry.
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Christian Living
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The End of Apologetics?
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 8:46 PM
Here’s a brief summary of James Rochford’s thorough review of a new book by Myron Penner titled The End of Apologetics: Christian Witness in a Postmodern Context.
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Topic:
Philosophy
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What You’ll Need Most to Continue to Engage Atheists
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 8:48 PM
We all need to take seriously our need for God’s supernatural work in and through us, if we’re going to persevere in apologetics. Are you diligently pleading with Him for this?
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Christian Living
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#STRask: August 31, 2015
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 8:55 PM
Greg answers questions in 4 minutes or less on lying, social justice, common descent, and reformed theology.
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One Way or Any Way? Part 1
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 9:59 PM
You may hear someone say, “I am a Christian. I believe that Jesus is my savior. He is the only way for me. But I can’t say He is the way for others.” Here’s why this confused confession fails.
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Is Faith Just Wishful Thinking?
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· By
tim barnett
On Jun 25, 2020 6:48 AM
What is faith according to the
Bible
? Are science and faith at odds?
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Did Paul Know about Homosexuality?
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 8:53 PM
Is it the case that the behavior the
Bible
is really against is not the kind of loving
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Topic:
Theology
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Answering Three Popular Arguments for Attending a Same-Sex Wedding
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· By
jonathan noyes
On Feb 29, 2024 11:13 PM
If you decline to attend a same-sex wedding, someone may challenge you with these three reasons to do otherwise. Jon Noyes explains why these reasons shouldn’t change your mind.
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Watch Your Language: Mentoring Letter October 2012
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 8:50 PM
Greg explains why you need to find down-to-earth ways of communicating your convictions to others.
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Do We Limit God with a Closed Canon?
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 10, 2024 10:41 PM
Amy reframe the question of whether God limits himself with just 66 books of the
Bible
..., reminding us that God has defined himself in the
Bible
...
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Look for Your Moral Blind Spots
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· By
jonathan noyes
On Jul 28, 2022 1:47 AM
What injustices of our generation are we unaware of? We need to remind ourselves that we’re all blind to certain issues and intentionally look for our moral blind spots.
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Topic:
Christian Living
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Three Reasons Why College Students Leave Christianity
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· By
greg koukl
On Mar 12, 2020 2:47 AM
What are three significant speed bumps for college kids when it comes to Christianity? Greg shares his thoughts.
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Topic:
Christian Living
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Faith Is Not Wishing
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 11:09 PM
Here’s what the
Bible
has to say about the true nature of faith.
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Reality Doesn’t Change Because Exodus Closed
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· By
alan shlemon
On Jun 27, 2019 8:55 PM
Can sexual orientation change?
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Sexuality and Gender
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Charles Babbage, Father of the Computer
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· By
melinda penner
On Jun 27, 2019 8:52 PM
Charles Babbage was born in London in 1791 and is considered the father of the computer and one of the most influential scientists in history.
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Topic:
History
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Why You Shouldn’t Lose Heart When Prayer Is Difficult
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 8:55 PM
John Newton found prayer to be difficult, but here’s what gave him hope.
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Topic:
Christian Living
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200 Years of Christianity, Politics, and Human Rights
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· By
amy k. hall
On Apr 7, 2020 2:06 AM
Pro-lifers are often accused of inappropriately trying to force their religious views on others. The same accusations were made against those who sought to end the slave trade.
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Topic:
History
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Your Prayers Don’t Have to Be Monotonous—Mentoring Letter February, 2016
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM
Simply put, let Scripture guide your conversation with God.
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Topic:
Christian Living
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Proverbs for Apologists
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
Proverbs has some good words for those who are seeking to persuade others to follow Christ.
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Topic:
Theology
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Why Pro-Choicers Insist Pro-Life Arguments Are Religious
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· By
alan shlemon
On Jun 3, 2022 6:20 PM
The pro-life case against abortion involves legal, moral, scientific, and philosophical reasoning, so why do abortion-choice advocates keep insisting pro-life arguments are religious?
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Topic:
Bioethics
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The One Argument in The Golden Compass
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· By
amy k. hall
On Feb 27, 2020 8:30 PM
It doesn’t matter how good, just, and true God is; we just keep branding him a conniving, cruel criminal.
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Article
Topic:
Arts and Culture
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Faith and Facts
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 10:52 PM
Can you give a good definition of biblical faith? How does it relate to science?
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