Was the Resurrection a Historical Event? Part 2

Part one on the resurrection ended with these questions:  If they found the bones of Jesus would that destroy your faith?  Would that destroy Christianity?  John Dominic Crossan, professor from DePaul University, said, “It certainly would not destroy my Christian faith [if bones were found].  I leave what happens to the bodies up to God.”  [...]

Essential Doctrine 5: We are saved by grace through faith

All Christians must believe we are saved by grace through faith and not by doing good works. “Saved” here means we are rescued from the penalty sin. Jesus dying on the cross paid the penalty we deserve, which if left unpaid, would have resulted in spiritual death and eternal separation from God. However, by trusting [...]

Arguing for Design

I wonder how an atheist would answer the following: Walking along the beach, a watch washed up along the shoreline. Did the watch come into existence by accident or design? As we walked further along the beach, a fish washed up on the shore. Did the fish come into existence by accident or design? Between [...]

Set Apart Christ as Lord Part 4

Answering the Tough Questions 1 Peter 3:15 Secondly, we can set apart Christ as Lord by… 2. Always being prepared to answer Peter writes: “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” Notice right off he says, always be prepared to [...]

Set Apart Christ as Lord Part 2

Answering the Tough Questions 1 Peter 3:15 This series is based on 1 Peter 3:15. I will begin with some background information. The author Peter walked with Jesus and probably was the one disciple that had the closest relationship with Jesus. This is someone I am going to listen to. Peter is writing to persecuted [...]

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