The year is coming to a close, which means it’s time to take a look back at the ten most popular posts we wrote in 2024. See if you missed any of them the first time around! And since this list excludes the six issues of Solid Ground, why not check those out, as well?
Happy New Year to you all! We hope you have a meaningful, sanctifying, reviving, God-glorifying 2025!
- A New Testament Passage That’s Older than the New Testament – “Within the New Testament books are early Christian creeds that predate the books themselves. These creeds show us what the earliest Christians believed and which doctrines existed from the inception of the church. Let’s look at one of these creeds and see why scholars are convinced it predates the book it’s quoted in.”
- When Is a Couple Considered Married? – “According to Scripture, what constitutes a marriage? Do people have to get married legally, or can they just be ‘married in their hearts’? Thankfully, God’s Word has a lot to say about marriage, what it is, and when it starts.”
- Is That Person Male or Female? – “Is there a scientific and effective way to discern whether someone is male or female? The answer is yes. There have been established methods for a long time. It’s only with the recent rise of transgender ideology that there has been any substantial pushback to these methods. Here are three ways to determine whether someone is male or female.”
- Why a Good God Commanded the Israelites to Destroy the Canaanites – “[The Israelites] were instructed to ‘not leave alive anything that breathes’—to kill every man, woman, child, and animal (Deut. 20:16–17). Why would a good God have the Israelites exterminate entire groups of people, including women, children, and animals? Here are four principles to remember the next time you encounter this issue.”
- It’s Time to Forget “Faith” – “With determined skeptics, there’s little value in struggling to convince them they’re using the biblical word ‘faith’ in an unbiblical way. You can try, but usually they’re not going to listen. No matter. Instead, use an end-around.”
- How to Show Mormon Missionaries That the Bible Contradicts Their Gospel – “By using this simple method, you will help Mormon missionaries see that the Bible is at odds with the teachings of Joseph Smith and the LDS Church.”
- Stop Speaking Christianese, Please – “Remember, as an ambassador for Christ, a key role is to tell people God’s message of reconciliation. Therefore, make sure people understand what you’re saying in words that are clear to them. Stop speaking Christianese. You want people to understand God’s message to them so they can respond.”
- How I Respond to Pride Month – “June is when many companies celebrate ‘Pride Month.’ I’m often asked how I respond to stores that celebrate and/or promote homosexuality and transgenderism. Since I routinely navigate these situations, I’m happy to share my approach. Here’s what I do.”
- What About Abortion in the Case of Rape? – “One of the reasons this challenge is hard to answer is that it’s so emotionally charged. However, there is a good answer.”
- Should a Christian Attend a Same-Sex Wedding? – “I’ve attended more than one same-sex wedding in my life. In retrospect, I was wrong to attend. I want to unpack my reasoning for attending, explain why it was mistaken, and offer a practical alternative.”