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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM
People want the judge in the Brock Turner case recalled because he’s not a good judge. He did not uphold justice. The arguments for leniency were not good ones...yet they’re the same arguments...
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM
Strong feelings of compassion and empathy coupled with a desire to help people and make them happy can sometimes obscure the path of true compassion.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM
At the end of John 13, after Jesus washes the disciples’ feet, He tells them He’s going away, and when they’re upset by this, Jesus gives them these words of comfort.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM
Alan responds to the claim that Christians are partly to blame for the Orlando shooting.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM
Our country deserves nothing but judgment. But oh, see His grace and love on the cross! And dare to pray to Him for what we don’t deserve.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM
On a recent episode of the Stand to Reason weekly podcast, a supporter of STR took issue with one of the ways Greg Koukl and I argue against theistic evolution.
Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Clear-Thinking Christianity Topic: Science
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM
Tim Barnett wrote this month’s Solid Ground to help you prepare for conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses. He says the best thing you can do is to focus on the most important question.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM
Andrew Walker warns of our society’s need for allowing religious dissent and the danger of denying religious liberty.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM
Contrary to Christopher Hitchens’s claim, religion isn’t what poisons everything. The problem is much deeper, more pervasive, and far more personal.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM
The question of the so-called Canaanite “genocide” is a difficult one to answer...
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM
Lately, I’ve begun to realize just how much relativism is ingrained in our culture, particularly when it comes to religion...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM
Alan discusses how he created the confidence in Christians to share their pro-life convictions with anyone.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM
Jesus said, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” Here’s one reason why we need to learn to die.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM
Alan explains the importance of learning a good system of biblical interpretation and uses an example from his recent trip to Cairo, Egypt.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM
Does Mark’s Gospel present Jesus as a mere man, or is the deity of Christ presented even in the earliest Gospel?
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM
We take the ideas of our society for granted, and we assume they’ll always be there. But the most beautiful ideas of our culture are grounded in Jesus.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM
C.S. Lewis expert Jerry Root explains how experiences and earthly loves awaken desires in us that will ultimately point us to God.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM
Alan explains how to understand the most modern case for pro-gay theology and how to undermine it in one step.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM
Why you shouldn’t be tempted to fear what you might encounter in the future as a Christian.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM
When you look at Roman sexual morality, you can see the difference Christianity has made to the world.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM
It would be odd to think that we alone (who were created in God’s image), and not God Himself, were by nature relational beings who interacted with and loved others.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM
Don’t go by your feelings. Look at the cross. There’s solid proof of His love there—not to mention His wisdom and sovereignty.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM
If God really is good, if He loves us, if He knows everything and is powerful enough to prevent any harm from coming to us, why do we suffer?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM
Alan responds to the common question why people are punished in hell forever when they’ve only committed a finite amount of sin.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM
The medical accuracy of John’s account of Jesus’ death on the cross is evidence this is the testimony of an eyewitness.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM
Alan draws upon a component of Jesus’ ministry to help believers transform their relationships with people they disagree with.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM
Rather than complain that I’m being persecuted, I’ll consider it pure joy whenever I face any trial because I’m sharing in the sufferings of Christ.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM
I recently gave a talk at the University of Toronto on the topic of science and faith. I argued that modern science was birthed out of a theistic worldview. But if this is the case, why did the...
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM
In our discussions with Jehovah’s Witnesses, we need to be tactical. That is, we need to anticipate their typical maneuvers to better guide the conversation. This will give us the best opportunity...
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM
Despite claim to the contrary, the facts overwhelmingly confirm that the deity of Christ was not invented at the Council of Nicea. In fact, Jesus’ words and actions led the disciples to the...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM
Alan explains how his recent failure to convince an abortion-choice advocate helps us rethink how we measure success.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM
Humility is crucial to seeing and loving goodness, and in the Gospels we see that it’s the key to living the Christian life.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM
How is it that the early church grew so dramatically at the very time when the culture was so hostile towards it? Here’s what we can learn from them.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM
Alan explains why although atheists may not have to prove the absence of God, their view still entails three incredible assertions that require a lot of explaining.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
Watch Reasonable Faith’s new short, animated apologetics video answering the question “Who did Jesus think He was?”
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
In this video, you can see the consistency of R.C. Sproul’s message of God, His holiness, and the gospel over the decades. His passion is infectious, and his God is glorious.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
Correct beliefs about God can provide comfort, inspire wonder, cause us to worship, and more. But what are the consequences of thinking wrongly about God?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
What do you do when you are tempted to make scripture submit to your own thinking? Do you try to find someone who has provided a possible interpretation that neutralizes the teaching you don’t...
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
There are all kinds of modern-day idols that attempt to displace God from His rightful place. But how does idolatry start? Fortunately, we are not left guessing.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
Alan Shlemon answers questions about whether the disciples believed in the resurrection, how one can “put a stone in the shoe” of students in a public school, finding a new church, and more.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM
Alan offers a piece of evidence that suggests that the DNA in your body is intelligently designed.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:57 PM
The Colorado Civil Rights Commission has once again accused Jack Phillips of discrimination, but their accusation seems to contradict what they said to the Supreme Court in the last case.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:57 PM
Nike’s new ad campaign fits perfectly into a sincerity-is-all-that-matters culture, but a closer look reveals the absurdity of its slogan.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:57 PM
Alan addresses the concern some Christians have with God being so restrictive about sex.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:57 PM
A California bill mandating a quota for women on corporate boards is ready to be signed into law, but aren’t these lawmakers being a little inconsistent?
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM
Some think Christianity is silly. It isn’t silly, because our God isn’t silly. And when you see the massive accomplishments His word brought about in this world, you start to get a glimpse of that.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM
As your kids are exposed to false ideas through movies, music, and books, teach them to evaluate the ideas being expressed. Here are some tips for discussing the new movie Smallfoot.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM
It’s natural for political views to strain friendships, but, as Christians, we need not let instrumentally valuable politics destroy intrinsically valuable relationships.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM
Alan explains the implications of being made in the image of God and why society is shooting itself in the foot for rejecting this principle.
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Web Content Article · By aaron brake On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM
The idea that human beings are basically good is making its way into the Church. Here’s why this belief is not only false but also an obstacle to the gospel of grace.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:59 PM
If we have been fully convinced, beyond mere feeling, of the truth of Jesus and His work, we’ll withstand the temptation to abandon Him when suffering finds us in this life.
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Web Content Article · By brooke steinbacher On Jun 27, 2019 9:59 PM
Those of us experiencing loss during the holidays can feel overlooked when surrounded by festivity and cheer. How can we take part in the moments leading up to Christmas when merriment eludes us?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:59 PM
Critics of Christianity sometimes allege that our faith is similar to a pagan system since both require a sacrifice, but there are at least three significant differences.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:59 PM
A father asked for advice on what to do when his 12-year-old daughter was required to read a book that prominently features a gay character. Here’s the advice Amy gave him.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM
Besides abortion, there are several new biotechnologies that threaten innocent human life. Alan describes four of them.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM
High school students love to say they’re dating “to get to know each other better” and “to see if we’re compatible.” Here’s how parents can respond.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM
Who amongst us has not wasted time on the internet when we’re trying to avoid whatever it is we ought to be doing? Here’s C.S. Lewis’s warning about wasting our life in this way.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Here’s a case for three historical facts that point to His resurrection and a case against four naturalistic theories popularly used to explain those facts.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM
When you don’t want to disagree with someone about your religious convictions, it’s a lot easier to give in to relativism and avoid evangelism.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM
Why do some people accuse Christians of “living in fear”? They think Christians see God the way they do.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM
When you encounter theories contrary to Christianity, remember there’s a difference between what’s possible and what’s reasonable. Here’s a clip of Bart Ehrman on the existence of Jesus to...
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM
A video from Impact 360 summarizes reasons why you can be confident that we know what the New Testament authors originally wrote 2,000 years ago.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM
Since February 12 was Darwin Day, Alan discusses Darwin’s contribution to the worldview of naturalism and explains why atheists had no choice but to accept evolution.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM
Alan recently returned from Australia after spending some time training local believers on how to graciously engage Muslims. In this episode, Alan discusses one key tactic he taught Australian...
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM
God didn’t just give us a list of propositions about theology; He painted pictures for us all throughout history so that we could better see the depth of His beauty. Here’s one example.
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Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM
An author has called apologetics “the single biggest threat to genuine Christian faith that we face today,” but it’s anti-intellectualism—not apologetics—that is arguably the greatest threat.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM
How could a good God forgive those who commit moral crimes? This objection is a powerful challenge to Christianity for anyone who has a sense of the goodness and rightness of justice.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM
What if God is real—not just a hope or an abstract concept we talk about, but really real, as real as anything we see in front of us?
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM
Alan recently taught Palestinian Christians in the West Bank of Israel about the subject of homosexuality. In this podcast, he shares three principles he told them that help them navigate their...
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM
Sometimes people claim that the only reason someone is a Christian is because they were born in the United States. In this episode, Alan gives three reasons why such a claim is wrong headed.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM
Have you ever wondered why Jesus had to undergo a “baptism of repentance” if He was sinless? Jonathan Pennington explains the answer Jesus gave to John the Baptist.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM
We will not always desire God with the same intensity. In fact, there will be times when we can only persevere and trust that God will again revive us. Here’s what C.S. Lewis had to say about this.
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Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM
People in our culture are asking if Christianity is not only true, but also good and beautiful. This current emphasis fits right in with the task of cultural apologetics.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:03 PM
Alan interviews Christopher Yuan about his new book, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story.
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Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:03 PM
Alan points out that Jesus didn’t always answer questions directly. Sometimes He took a different approach. Perhaps we can take a cue from Jesus since He’s the smartest person in history. Alan...
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