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The Bible is God’s Word, You Can Trust It
Do the Gospels contradict each other? Is the Bible anti-science? Does archaeology support the Bible’s claims? How can we trust the Bible when it was written by various individuals over a course of more than a thousand years? These and other questions provoke a broader one: can we trust the Bible? Asking the question is easy. Providing answers that will satisfy is . . . complicated. Consider the relationship between science and the Bible.
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God: How Creation Points to the Existence of God
Is it rational to believe in God or do we need take a blind leap in the dark? I believe it is quite rational. While we know that God exists through the testimony of the Scriptures as well as the Spirit within us, we can also know that God exists through the existence and design of the universe. First, the very existence of the universe testifies to the existence of God. In my philosophy course, I tell my students that if rocks exist, then God exists. How so?
Risen Indeed! Exploring the Evidence for Jesus’ Resurrection
What would you do if, hypothetically, you found out that Jesus did not rise from the dead? I am not sure what evidence would even be sufficient for that conclusion, but suppose the evidence was very strong. Personally, I would be forced to leave Christianity. And I think Paul the Apostle would too. In I Corinthians 15:17, he says that “if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless” (CSB).
OBU Conference to Help Students Known the ‘Why’ of Their Faith
I believed in Christ at a young age, and grew up in the church. Even so, around 14 years old, I began to question my faith: How do I know that God exists? Did Jesus rise from the dead? Is Christianity true? I kept these doubts largely to myself, but when I did bring them up to Christian leaders in my life, I didn’t receive satisfying answers. I attended The Masters University out of high school. While there, I started taking classes in philosophy.
FOMO by Keith Hess
Beware the Other Attention Deficit Disorder As you read this column, you may experience an urge to check your social media feed. Did anyone like your recent post? How come more people didn’t congratulate you on your life update? Did people find your meme funny? You’re not alone. I just felt the urge to check my Facebook account.
The Sunk Cost Fallacy
Progress Means Taking the Right Road, Whether It’s Less Traveled or Not On a date with my wife the other day, I ordered fried chicken at a local restaurant. I was in shock when the server brought my order. There before me was half of a fried chicken. I believe the description on the menu said this, but I don’t think I realized just how much food that was. I decided to eat the entire plate of food, anyway. I figure if I’m paying for it, I’m eating it.
Seek First to Understand
An essay on Philosophy from Salvo #69 in Decipher Confirmation Bias & How to Avoid It It’s Friday night. You’ve had a difficult week, and you just want to relax at home. So you find yourself scrolling through social media. All is going well until you come across a post by your uncle—that uncle. He shared an article that rails against your favorite politician. What do you do? You can ignore it and keep scrolling. You can engage in debate—but do you really want to ruin your weekend?
If God, Why Evil?
The False Dilemma of the Problem of Evil The problem of evil is often considered the most serious challenge to belief in God, or at least belief in the Judeo-Christian conception of God as all-knowing (omniscient), all-powerful (omnipotent), and all-good (morally perfect). In his classic 1955 paper “Evil and Omnipotence,” J. L. Mackie claims that the presence of evil in the world (evil construed broadly enough to include any instance of suffering) shows that belief in God is irrational.
The Wrong Bandwagon
Don't Be Fooled by the Right Side of History Some contemporary progressives divide people into two groups: those on the “right side” of history and those on the “wrong side” of history. Predictably, those on the right side are the ones who agree with so-called progressive causes, and those on the wrong side are all those who disagree. But is there a right side and a wrong side of history?
Perserverance | Easter at Seacoast
I’d like to share my testimony about the incredible difference that a supportive and encouraging community can make when you want to give up. From an early age, I felt that I didn't belong anywhere or with any group. I had experienced rejection and abandonment, and I felt like an outcast with friends, and even with my own family. For many years, I've battled drug-addiction demons and at one point, spent time in jail for drug-related offenses.
Lent Devotional | Easter at Seacoast
He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly, I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”Matthew 17:20 (NIV) Empowered To Serve Seacoast Email Communications Manager Jesus performed many miracles—miracles of healing, exorcisms, and resurrections.
A New Day Festival news: We are proud and delighted to be included in the list of nominees for the very p…
Latest update from A New Day Festival We are proud and delighted to be included in the list of nominees for the very prestigious Prog Award for Event of the Year! 🙂 Please… pretty please help us out against the big boys by casting your vote for us at http://www.loudersound.com/progawards A New Day Festival Source Just saying... www.anewdayfestival.com ...
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