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Intrinsic Human Value Is the Same for All and Can
Never
Be Lost
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· By
melinda penner
On Jun 27, 2019 9:49 PM
Because we’re created in God’s image, nothing can negate our intrinsic value, not even sin. But lately, our culture has been saying otherwise.
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How Progressive Christianity Misses Out on the Real God
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On May 23, 2024 5:46 PM
In this excerpt from our Reality Student Apologetics Conference, Alisa Childers challenges us to ask whether we agree with Jesus or instead choose to make ourselves our own authority.
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How to Read Your
Bible
During a Pandemic
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· By
alan shlemon
On Apr 20, 2020 7:09 PM
There’s no benefit to reading the
Bible
if you unintentionally miss the meaning of
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Spiritually Investing in the Lives of Your Kids—Mentoring Letter April 2015
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 8:52 PM
Here’s a clever drill I’ve stumbled upon that’s got to be the simplest, most efficient way to make a spiritual investment in the lives of your kids.
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Does God Promise to Heal Our Land?
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· By
greg koukl
On Oct 3, 2019 10:27 PM
Greg explains how 2 Chronicles 7:14 is used incorrectly by Christians thinking it’s speaking to them.
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Justice Matters to God
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· By
jonathan noyes
On Jul 14, 2022 6:58 PM
God calls Christians to “do justice,” but what is true justice? Jon Noyes shares a biblical picture of justice and how Christians can pursue it in his latest Stand to Reason University course.
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A New Testament Passage That’s Older than the New Testament
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· By
robby lashua
On Apr 1, 2024 9:03 PM
An early Christian creed
quoted
in the New Testament is evidence that belief
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#STRask: June 18, 2018
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 9:55 PM
Greg answers questions about the transmission of the
Bible
, “Aunt Sally’s secret
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What Can We Know about God without Using the
Bible
?
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· By
greg koukl
On Dec 7, 2023 5:49 PM
Greg and Amy discuss how, even apart from the
Bible
, we can know some of God’s attributes
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How Do I Develop a Passion for the
Bible
?
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 25, 2019 10:38 PM
Greg shares how to make
Bible
reading more than a chore.
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Did Jesus Really Exist?
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 26, 2019 10:54 PM
We have good, historical reasons to think Jesus was not just a legendary character.
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A Clarification on How
Bible
Variants Are Counted
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 8:58 PM
It’s a common mistake in apologetic circles to claim
Bible
variants are counted by
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Homosexuality and the
Bible
—Not That Kind of Homosexuality
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· By
alan shlemon
On Jun 26, 2019 9:35 PM
Video from the Stand to Reason Quick-Reference App. To view all the videos and read the accompanying short text, download the app HERE.
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3 Questions You Need to Ask When Reading the
Bible
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· By
alan shlemon
On Jul 31, 2019 6:05 PM
Apologetics Tip #7: Alan shares the right questions to ask when reading the
Bible
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Why Include Hebrews in the
Bible
if We Don’t Know the Author?
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· By
greg koukl
On Aug 30, 2023 5:47 PM
Greg and Amy discuss possible reasons why the early church fathers included Hebrews in the New Testament even though it does not appear to have been written by an apostle.
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Interview: Paul Copan on Slavery in the
Bible
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
Greg talks to Paul Copan about slavery in the
Bible
and then takes calls on whether
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“Misquoting” Jesus? Answering Bart Ehrman
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 11:08 PM
The story behind “The Story Behind Who Changed the
Bible
and Why”
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Does Jesus Say Not to Judge?
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· By
greg koukl
On Aug 30, 2021 11:55 PM
Greg Koukl explains the original context and meaning of this often-misused
verse
.
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Liabilities of a “Living”
Bible
and Constitution View
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 8:58 PM
Greg talks about the liabilities of a living
Bible
and Constitution view, the influence
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The
Bible
Has Been Translated Many Times Over, so How Can It Be Reliable?
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· By
tim barnett
On Jun 27, 2019 9:55 PM
Does the number of times the
Bible
has been translated affect its reliability?
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Interview: Titus Kennedy – The Essential Archaeological Guide to
Bible
Lands
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· By
robby lashua
On May 15, 2024 3:04 AM
to archaeologist Titus Kennedy, author of The Essential Archaeological Guide to
Bible
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3 Questions You Need to Ask When Reading the
Bible
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· By
alan shlemon
On May 8, 2020 4:08 PM
Alan shares the right questions to ask when reading the
Bible
so that you can get
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The Da Vinci Code Cracks
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 11:09 PM
I
never
thought it would happen.
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Should Religious People Legislate Their Beliefs?
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· By
tim barnett
On May 20, 2021 2:44 PM
Mr. B responds to a tweet by the Richard Dawkins Foundation seeking to disqualify religious people from enshrining their beliefs in law.
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Christian Living
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Do Not Denigrate the Original Languages of the
Bible
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· By
tim barnett
On May 23, 2024 9:32 PM
Tim responds to a KJV-only pastor who says he can correct the Greek text using the King James Version.
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Topic:
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Christians Are Commanded to Be Apologists
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· By
tim barnett
On Dec 4, 2019 12:54 AM
series, Tim shows us where the
Bible
says Christians are commanded to be apologists
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The
Bible
and Capital Punishment
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 10:55 PM
Is capital punishment compatible with Christianity? Greg outlines a biblical argument for capital punishment, makes a case for retributive punishment, and responds to objections.
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Topic:
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Bart Ehrman on the Existence of Jesus
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM
Skeptic Bart Ehrman says to those who deny Jesus existed, “It makes you look foolish.”
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Just the Facts, Ma’am
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 11:09 PM
There is an old TV show you may have heard of, but probably have
never
seen unless
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The Jesus Seminar Under Fire
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· By
greg koukl
On May 5, 2020 10:25 PM
self-described scholars who have determined Jesus probably only said 20% of the
quotes
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Topic:
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Street Tactics – Part 4
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· By
greg koukl
On Aug 27, 2020 11:33 PM
When you encounter these three common challenges, having a few good questions at the ready can help you navigate an otherwise difficult interaction graciously, safely, and effectively.
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How Natural Theology Helps Strengthen the Authority of the
Bible
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· By
brett kunkle
On Jun 27, 2019 9:45 PM
The authority of the
Bible
is grounded in the authority of the triune God.
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When Absolutism Is Relative
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 11:08 PM
I had a conversation with Greg Cynaumon on Friday when I was a guest on his show Southern California Live.
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What Does the
Bible
Say about Premonitions?
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· By
greg koukl
On Nov 17, 2021 3:27 AM
Greg explains why the source of a supernatural experience matters and gives advice for how to respond to a “Christian” friend who dabbles in the occult and claims to have premonitions.
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Can We Trust the
Bible
?
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· By
brett kunkle
On Jun 26, 2019 10:53 PM
I have four kids. This probably doesn’t happen with most children, but sometimes my kids disagree, and argue, and fight. Oftentimes, when a dispute arises, they look outside of themselves for...
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Topic:
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An Assertion Isn’t an Argument
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· By
greg koukl
On Jan 3, 2024 2:27 AM
Greg responds to a video by Dan McClellan that claims the
Bible
has no authority,
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Why Does the
Bible
Often Use a Woman to Represent a Sinful Figure?
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· By
greg koukl
On May 6, 2021 5:27 PM
Greg and Amy address a common misconception about the
Bible’s
view of women and offer...counterexamples to the claim that the
Bible
associates sin...
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Topic:
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What Does the
Bible
Have to Say about Abortion?
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jul 31, 2019 5:18 PM
Amy shares God’s view of unborn children, how we are to supposed to treat them, and then offers encouragement to those facing unplanned pregnancies.
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Topic:
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When and How to Respond to Misinterpreted Scripture
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· By
greg koukl
On Sep 13, 2023 9:23 PM
Greg and Amy share how they might respond to the misuse of popular sayings like “where two or three are gathered” versus misinterpretations that might have more serious implications.
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Topic:
Christian Living
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Was Jesus Really Tempted If He Could Not Sin?
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· By
alan shlemon
On Jun 25, 2019 10:29 PM
clarify how it was possible for Jesus to truly experience temptation even though he
never
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In the Flesh: In the Spirit
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 8:39 PM
spirit, then takes calls on how to make choices as citizens and Christians, if Jesus
never
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The What, Why, and How of Interpreting Any
Bible
Passage
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· By
alan shlemon
On May 6, 2023 4:40 PM
There are three key principles of biblical interpretation, and each has a corresponding question to ask about any biblical text. Here’s a simple way to remember these three crucial questions.
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How Can I Believe Incredible Stories in the
Bible
?
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· By
alan shlemon
On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM
How I can believe incredible biblical stories in which the sun stands still, a man survives inside a sea creature, a donkey speaks, or the Red Sea is parted? Here’s how.
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Topic:
History
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Taking Jesus at Face Value
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 9:19 PM
Coming to believe the
Bible
is the inspired Word of God by letting Jesus speak for
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Textual Variants Aren’t a Problem
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 8:50 PM
Michael Kruger responds to the poorly-researched Newsweek article “The
Bible
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Is All Scripture Really God-Breathed?
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 25, 2019 10:24 PM
Does 2 Timothy 3:16 refer to itself and the New Testament or to the Old Testament only?
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Does Jesus Endorse Blind Faith?
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· By
greg koukl
On Oct 3, 2019 10:18 PM
Greg looks at the whole passage to clarify the true meaning of the
verse
.
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What the
Bible
Doesn’t Say about Gender Identity
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· By
alan shlemon
On Apr 30, 2020 8:39 PM
Alan explains what 1 Corinthians 6:9–10 says about gender identity.
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Steve Wagner: Common Ground Without Compromise
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 8:42 PM
Frank Turek, then takes calls on the resurrection being a myth and the writers
never
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Moreland: STR’s Alaskan Cruise & Are Evangelicals Overcommitted to the
Bible
?
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 8:42 PM
become a Christian, STR’s Alaskan Cruise & Are Evangelicals Overcommitted to the
Bible
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Three Pieces of Evidence that Corroborate the Gospels
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· By
jonathan noyes
On Sep 23, 2021 8:20 PM
Is there evidence outside of the
Bible
for the history presented in the Gospels?
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Michael Kruger on Bart Ehrman’s Claim We Can’t Trust the Holy Week Gospel Accounts
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM
Greg Koukl and Michael Kruger on Bart Ehrman’s claim that we can’t trust the Holy Week Gospel accounts.
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People Believe What They Want
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· By
greg koukl
On Jul 31, 2019 10:03 PM
My mind's made up. Don't confuse me with the facts. Come again? Don't get caught with this wrong-headed attitude!
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Why the Gospel of Luke Should Be Dated Earlier than AD 67
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 8:50 PM
Here’s an argument from Glenn Peoples for an early date for the Gospel of Luke.
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Topic:
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How to Confront a Works-Based Salvation Theology
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· By
greg koukl
On Mar 3, 2022 10:35 PM
Greg explains why this does not line up with the good news of the
Bible
and offers
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What Does the
Bible
Mean by “One God”?
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· By
greg koukl
On Dec 14, 2021 8:33 PM
How can Christians respond to the Mormon claim that “Heavenly Father” is the only god “for us”? Greg offers one question that will help focus the conversation.
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Learn How to Interpret the
Bible
through My 10-Part Video Series
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· By
alan shlemon
On Jun 30, 2020 12:18 AM
Everyone has a system of biblical interpretation. Does yours help or hinder your ability to understand what God is saying in Scripture?
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When Debating Biblical Inspiration, Let God Do the Heavy Lifting
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· By
greg koukl
On Mar 16, 2022 11:16 PM
If you want people to believe in the
Bible
, the best way to succeed is not simply
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Constantine Didn’t Influence the Canon
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· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 8:50 PM
Here’s what Brian Mattson had to say about a Newsweek article’s claim that Constantine influenced the assembling of the biblical canon.
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Topic:
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Strengthen the Basics in 2015
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· By
amy k. hall
On Apr 4, 2020 5:09 PM
Maintaining a spiritual habit is much easier than starting one, so it’s best to start it once and then maintain it day by day for the long term. Here’s how you can do that this coming year.
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Aren’t We All Children of God?
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· By
greg koukl
On Nov 16, 2023 8:57 PM
Greg explains the difference between being offspring of God in the sense of being made in his image and being children of God as heirs in Christ.
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Is Friendship with Unbelievers Being Unequally Yoked?
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· By
greg koukl
On Apr 5, 2020 12:48 AM
What does it really mean to be unequally yoked?
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Was Jesus Who He Claimed to Be?
Web Content Article
· By
amy k. hall
On Jun 27, 2019 9:53 PM
Did He
never
exist at all? Or was He who He claimed to be?
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Topic:
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The Supreme Court Needs a Hermeneutics Lesson
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· By
alan shlemon
On Jun 30, 2020 12:04 AM
Discovering the meaning of words—whether in the
Bible
, a cell phone text, or the
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Topic:
Philosophy
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Just Doing What Comes Naturally: The Is-Ought Fallacy
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 11:10 PM
The morality of homosexuality can
never
be defended by any appeal to nature, but...Nature alone can
never
provide us with those.
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What Is Apologetics?
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· By
brett kunkle
On Jun 26, 2019 10:53 PM
For some believers, apologetics has a questionable reputation. It amounts to intellectually bullying or argumentative one-upsmanship. It’s all head and no heart. However, is this an accurate view...
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Tiffany Gelpi: Change Collegian Network
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 8:38 PM
Greg talks about raising Christian kids, Christian bias, and discusses Change Collegian Network with guest Tiffany Gelpi.
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The
Bible
Thinker: Responding to Atheist Fallacies
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· By
tim barnett
On Jan 8, 2021 4:29 AM
Tim responds to 10 fallacies offered by an atheist to disprove God.
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Means and Ends
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 11:21 PM
“The end
never
justifies the means.”
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If the Gospels Are Inerrant, Why Do They Contain Discrepancies?
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· By
tim barnett
On Jun 25, 2019 10:14 PM
Do the discrepancies contained in the gospel accounts point to collaboration or corroboration?
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October 20, 2002
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 8:44 PM
Greg talks about why Jesus is the only way, taking the
Bible
seriously, then takes
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Is It Arrogant to Think We’re the Only Intelligent Life in the Universe?
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM
Greg comments on whether or not it is arrogant to think we’re the only intelligent life in the universe, then answers questions about how to talk about homosexuality, why a person is held...
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Apologetics Roundtable: What You Can Do Right Now
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· By
robby lashua
On Feb 15, 2024 11:48 PM
Amy, Jon, Robby, and Tim give practical tips for how you can bloom where you’re planted and remind believers that they don’t need to know everything before they start sharing the gospel with others.
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A Matter of Interpretation
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· By
greg koukl
On Jun 26, 2019 10:53 PM
If there is no truth, that’s precisely the reason we should not be open-minded to other people’s points of view...
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Topic:
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First-Century Gospel Fragment?
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· By
amy k. hall
On Feb 27, 2020 4:15 PM
If this is true, it would be the oldest fragment of the New Testament known to exist.
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