Is Hell Real?
Recently in the Houston Chronicle, Allan Turner interviewed Edward Fudge, who was presenting his views on Hell at a Houston conference. Fudge repudiates the notion of an eternal place of punishment. He said, “There was nothing in the Bible that would lend support to the concept of an eternally burning lake of fire.” He calls […]
What Are the Branches?
John 15:4-5 says, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much […]
He Was in the World
“He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and they that were his own received him not” (Jn. 1:10-11). Surely the truth of these two statements was a searing, tearing grief to Him who is the Word of God and […]
Jesus Hates Religion?
Alex Himaya, the author of “Jesus Hates Religion: Finding Grace in a Works-Driven Culture,” made the claim that religion is a “man-made path to God.” He said, “With a title like that I’ve had to field quite a few questions. ‘Can Jesus really hate?’ ‘Isn’t Jesus himself religious?’ ‘Why would Jesus hate religion?’ I think […]
Man’s Most Dangerous Practice
“For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise” (2 Corinthians 10:12). Perhaps the question which most frequently arises in the mind of a Christian is, “Why do people not see the Bible […]
When Tolerance Turns to Compromise
In our “politically correct” world, young and old are constantly bombarded with propaganda which promotes the tolerance of “alternative” lifestyles. It is not improbable to hear “religious” teenagers saying, “We should stop scolding homosexuals because we are creating homophobia. I love and respect all my homosexual friends who are open about their sexual preference.” Perhaps […]
In Him Was Life
“In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not” (John 1:4-5). The identify of Jesus to “light” is found here and repeated many other times in the book. First, the Holy Spirit makes clear that although John the Baptist […]
Religion: The New “Dirty Word”
A bumper sticker recently viewed said, “I’m not religious, I just love the Lord.” What in the world does that mean? This strange expression probably is a reaction against the hypocritical conduct of lots of so-called Christians and many of their pretentious leaders. You don’t have to be terribly perceptive to realize that there are […]
How The Grand Canyon Makes Us Religious
Amazing natural sights such as the Grand Canyon or the Northern Lights might increase people’s tendency to believe in God and the supernatural, according to new research by US scientists. The findings suggest that awe-inspiring sights increase our motivation to make sense of the world around us, and may underlie a trigger of belief in […]
Homosexuality Is Not Genetic
Eight major studies of identical twins in Australia, the U.S., and Scandinavia during the last two decades all arrive at the same conclusion: gays were not born that way. “At best genetics is a minor factor,” says Dr. Neil Whitehead, PhD. Whitehead worked for the New Zealand government as a scientific researcher for 24 years, […]