Always have a ready defense for the hope within you, says 1 Peter 3:15. What is that defense? Some Christians will tell you they believe God’s Word, and he is God, and that settles it. But this kind of argument is no defense. It isn’t even logical. It presupposes the very thing it sets out to defend. Growing up […]
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3 Powerful Ways to Absorb God’s Word
A. W. Tozer said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” Our worship of God comes from our understanding of who He is. And where does our understanding come from? From spending time absorbing what He has told us about Himself: absorbing Scripture. Absorbing—not merely […]
How to Surrender No Premise
When disputing or discussing, it’s common to grant an opponent’s premise for the sake of argument. But we don’t always need to, and it’s not always desirable. Take this example: One who supports “Planned Parenthood” and the harvesting of infant body parts argues as follows: “I thought that according to Christianity all babies go to […]
How to Be Holy (Old Testament Style)
For the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable, go to the Old Testament. Because it’s largely a narrative, the Old Testament shows cause and effect—of every kind. You can trust it to tell the juicy parts. I want to show you some match-ups I discovered. It’s a set of revealing comparisons of those who got it right and those […]
Do I Have to Go to Church?
People search this question on Google about 30 times a week… If you’re one of those 30 people, this post is for you! If you’re at church 3-4 times each week, you’ll also benefit from what I have to say. You’re probably wondering how to help other people become more consistent, and this post applies.