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 1: Defending Sola Fide
Nearly every other religion in the world teaches that we work our way to salvation. Sola fide, or “Faith Alone” must be understood by Christians today.
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Should the Book of Hebrews be in the Bible?
Can we include Hebrews in the Bible if we are not sure who wrote it? Despite the uncertainty, we can still confidently include Hebrews within the biblical canon for a few reasons.
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: What’s Wrong with the Prosperity Gospel?
When you get into the nitty-gritty theological issues, what’s wrong with the prosperity gospel? Does God want us to be happy, and will he reward us for our faithfulness?
Continue Reading“Why Isn’t That in the Bible?”
Often people quickly jump to accusations of conspiracy, sexism, or negligence. In reality, almost every case comes down to a single missing piece.
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Did Jesus Claim to be God?
If it is such an essential part of Christianity, why didn’t Jesus ever explicitly declare that he was God? It is true that Jesus never said the words “I am God,” but he might as well have. This challenge is pretty easy to resolve if you simply know your Bible.
Continue ReadingBack to Basics: Can You Trust the Gospel Message?
Was Jesus the man the Bible claims he was, or is what we read in the gospels a legend written much later? Can you trust the gospel message and what it says about Jesus? There are a few key objections we need to answer to show that the gospel message is reliable and trustworthy.
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Should Women Cover Their Heads in Church?
1 Corinthians 11 is a difficult passage to read with a 21st century lens. Paul issues a strong statement about the necessity of women covering their heads in church. Some have called this passage sexist, patriarchal, etc. Does this issue apply today?
Continue Reading5 Reasons Protestants Don’t Include the Apocrypha
Any one of these points on their own may not be enough to fully discredit and understand why protestants don’t include the Apocrypha. When the arguments are all laid out together, the books simply do not stand up. The Apocrypha is not scripture.
Continue ReadingThe Tent Making Christianity QCQ Podcast #277: Should The Apocrypha Be In The Bible?
In this episode of The Tent Making Christianity Podcast, Drew and David discuss whether or not the apocrypha should be in The Bible. Listen to our Weekly Quick Challenge Question Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music or Stitcher. New Episodes are released every Thursday. Don’t see your podcast listening platform? Email us and we will add them to our distribution […]
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