A Crash Course in How to Study the Bible, Part 1
Imagine arriving at the lake each Sunday at 10AM to capture the mad skills of a gifted fisherman as he captures your lunch for the day. In doing so, do you think you’d learn to fish for yourself ...
Yes, There is a Difference Between New Age and New Thought
When people hear the word “New Age,” they might think of the hippie generation of the ’60s. When people hear “New Thought,” however, most people have no idea what it means.I believe New Thought ...
A Trendy New Breathing and Meditation Technique… and it’s Odd.
I was scrolling through the Gram one day, and since I look up a lot of New Age things, the almighty algorithm put in front of my face something it thought I would enjoy. My eyes fell upon ...
5 Fatal Flaws in Transgender Ideology
Many people who support transgender surgery and cross-sex hormones may be well-intentioned, but the transgender ideology behind those intentions is fraught with fatal flaws. Here are just five ...
As Long as It Doesn’t Hurt Anyone Or does it?
Watching classic TV recently I ran across one of my favorite episodes of the Twilight Zone series. Fans of that show will probably remember the classic episode “To Serve Man.” In the story, ...
Ever Heard of the Kezazah Ceremony?
We’ve all heard the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15. The boy cashes in early on his inheritance only to squander it all away. Eventually he comes to his senses and returns home. And yet, ...
Is Scientology Compatible with Christianity?
By Bobby Conway
I’m often surprised to hear some of the beliefs that Christians contend are compatible with Christianity. One such belief is Scientology. As Christians we are expected to remain ...
Why is God’s Word so Hard to Understand?
The following question comes from one our Crossexamined Community members.
“Why did God allow the Bible to be written in a way that gives Christians an opportunity to misunderstand it?”
This ...
What Does it Mean That “God Won’t Let You Down?”
We often hear in popular Christian songs and from pulpits that “God is never gonna let me down!” or “God hasn’t failed me yet!” Besides the tragedy of grammar (I mean, how does God not fail you ...
How Much Punishment Is Enough?
Many people reject the possibility of an eternal Hell because they feel that “the punishment doesn't fit the crime.” Some atheists focus on this perceived inequality between the sins we commit ...
What is Apatheism?
Apatheism was a term coined by the late philosopher Robert Nash.[1] It’s meant to describe the indifference or apathy some people have toward the question of whether God or gods exist. To be an ...
Is the God of the OT the Same God of the NT?
There’s no shortage of accusations claiming the Bible depicts a vision of two Gods: the grumpy, moody, and often volatile, curmudgeon like God of the Old Testament, and the mushy, judge free, ...
Three Ways to Recognize False Guilt
Lord knows we have enough true guilt going around that we hardly need to concern ourselves with this extra layer of toxic false guilt, which is seemingly all too ready to accuse us. But how ...
Jesus Wasn’t a Refugee
It seems that every few years, Christians must deal with a new cultural narrative about who Jesus is and what He came to do. Contextualizing turns into syncretism. Jesus’s name is mixed in with ...
Millenials: An Undeveloped Generation
Millennials tend to think and feel differently than previous generations. Their behaviors, buying habits, and brand loyalty (or lack of it) are far less predictable than those of their parents, ...
In Defense of Marriage
Language is complex. Language provides the building blocks for communication in society. What certain words or phrases mean within a given context helps to shape the understanding of the ...
The Resurrection of Jesus: The Evidential Contribution of Luke-Acts
Any discussion of the evidence for the resurrection must first ascertain what the original apostolic witnesses claimed and whether those claims are best explained by the resurrection, or by some ...
Resurrection: Fact or Fiction – An Easter Sermon
By Bobby Conway
Following Easter Sunday, it didn't take long for skeptics to fabricate fictitious claims to debunk Christ’s resurrection. It’s easy to understand why. These critics knew that if ...
Is it Hateful to Say Jesus is the Only Way?
By Ryan Leasure
Is it hateful or arrogant to claim that Jesus is the only way of salvation? Charles Templeton thought so. He argued:
"Christians are a small minority in the world. Approximately ...
Is Hell An Eternal Restraining Order?
By Al Serrato
Making sense of the existence of a place like Hell is a common struggle for the Christian apologist. Almost immediately, we are placed on the defensive, being asked to justify how ...
