We know some have used the Bible to support slavery in the past. Is that how it began? Did the Romans create Christianity to justify slavery?
Continue ReadingThe Solas Part 3: Defending Sola Scriptura
Why take such a firm stance as scripture alone? First, if the Bible truly is God’s inspired word, nothing can reasonably take priority over that. What could a man say that would be a higher authority than God? Second, having an authority set in stone can be a great source of peace and stability.
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Are Christians Anti-Education?
Ignatius, a student of the apostle John, instructed parents to “bring up your children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; and teach them the holy scriptures, and also trades that they may not indulge in idleness.” Yes, teach the Bible, but teach everything else too.
Continue ReadingGamaliel’s Test for Christianity
This test sets the tone for the rest of the book’s narrative. By all accounts, Christianity should not still be here. This religion should have died out numerous times, and I shouldn’t still be here writing about it 2,000 years later.
Continue ReadingDoes Jesus Still Matter? Person of Interest by J. Warner Wallace
We often hear messages like, “You do you. Don’t let religion tell you how to live.” Or “We would all be better off if people stopped believing in fairy tales from the Bible.” In his new book, Person of Interest, J. Warner Wallace explains why Jesus still matters in a world that rejects the Bible.
Continue ReadingChristians, Are You On The Wrong Side Of History?
Christians, are you on the wrong side of history? If you spend any time on social media, you will have probably seen this charge leveled against Christians. If you are challenging the new social norms, you will be told you are “On the wrong side of history”. You will be judged harshly by future generations, and need to […]
Continue ReadingWhy is there Something Rather than Nothing?
When we apply that question of “where did this come from?” further back, we run into a bigger question. Where did the universe come from? Why is there something rather than nothing? Should anything exist at all?
Continue ReadingWas the Bible Written by Constantine in the 4th Century?
The challenge usually goes something like this. You Christians believe in the Bible, and that it’s the inerrant word of God. But you don’t even know where it came from. The Bible isn’t some divinely transmitted text to humanity. It’s just the book made when Emperor Constantine decided their religion needed a book. It only […]
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Religion is the Cause of All Wars
It’s not hard to look back in history and find a violent war caused by religion. Skeptics like to bring these up to show that Christianity and all religions are dangerous. From the crusades to 9/11, how many countless people have died? Some will go as far as saying that religion is the cause of […]
Continue ReadingTent Making Christianity’s Top 5 Podcasts Of 2020
Tent Making Christianity’s top 5 podcasts of 2020. A few days ago we released our top 5 blog posts of 2020. I mentioned in that article that we had experienced a 25% growth in readership and web site hits this year. Considering everything that happened this year, that was a wonderful surprise. Well, our podcast took an even […]
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