What in life do you feel is important? How do you determine what is right or … Where Should Christians Get Their Values?Read more
Bible
Why Do We Have the Books of the Bible We Do?
The protestant Christian Bible has 66 books, 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books … Why Do We Have the Books of the Bible We Do?Read more
Evangelicalism Issues: Jesus vs the Bible
In this series, I wrestle with some of my concerns about evangelicalism. One is the way … Evangelicalism Issues: Jesus vs the BibleRead more
Inerrancy and the Authority of the Bible
For some people, the holding or rejecting to the doctrine of inerrancy is the dividing line … Inerrancy and the Authority of the BibleRead more
It is Okay to Struggle With the Bible
The most important book for Christians is the Bible. It is important for us to read … It is Okay to Struggle With the BibleRead more
Andy Stanley, Jesus, and the Bible
Popular pastor, Andy Stanley, got in hot water with evangelicals once again over one of his … Andy Stanley, Jesus, and the BibleRead more
The Bible Has Been Translated So Many Times…
What I am referring here to is not the abundance of English translations of the Bible … The Bible Has Been Translated So Many Times…Read more
“The Bible Clearly Says…”
Whenever there is a controversial issue being discussed, very often someone will begin a statement with … “The Bible Clearly Says…”Read more
How Important is Inerrancy to Apologetics?
For some people, inerrancy of the Bible is one of the central doctrines of the Christian … How Important is Inerrancy to Apologetics?Read more
The Bible, Jesus and Inerrancy
I recently did two separate but related Twitter polls that provided some interesting results. They were … The Bible, Jesus and InerrancyRead more
What If You Struggle With Parts of the Bible?
I love the Bible and have spent much of the last two decades studying it both … What If You Struggle With Parts of the Bible?Read more
The Skeptical Argument That Bugs Me The Most
I don’t know how many times I have heard a skeptic say to me, “How can … The Skeptical Argument That Bugs Me The MostRead more
What’s the Difference Between the Bible and Lord of the Rings?
The two books that I have read and reread the most are the Bible and J.R.R. … What’s the Difference Between the Bible and Lord of the Rings?Read more
Reading the Bible in Context
I believe that a lot of our problems and misunderstandings about the Bible and Christianity would … Reading the Bible in ContextRead more
Why I Still Use Greek and Hebrew as a Pastor
My wife is starting to take New Testament Greek at McMaster Divinity College, the seminary where … Why I Still Use Greek and Hebrew as a PastorRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Read the Bible
Read the Bible? Who reads the Bible more than pastors? That’s the problem. We read the … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Read the BibleRead more
Why I Continue to Hold to Inerrancy
James Bishop is a thoughtful blogger who frequently writes on issues touching on theology, apologetics and … Why I Continue to Hold to InerrancyRead more
5 Questions to Ask When Reading the Bible
Bible reading is good. Responsible Bible reading is better. It is not enough to just randomly … 5 Questions to Ask When Reading the BibleRead more
7 Differences Between the Bible and the Qur’an
The Bible is scripture for Christians and the Qur’an is scripture for Muslims. There are things … 7 Differences Between the Bible and the Qur’anRead more
4 Bible Passages That Totally Confuse Me
I love it when people contact me and seek clarification about the meaning of Bible passages. … 4 Bible Passages That Totally Confuse MeRead more
The Bible That I Recommend
There so many different kinds of Bibles out there. There is a wide variety of translations, … The Bible That I RecommendRead more
Sean McDowell on the Value of Women in the Bible
It is common to hear that Christianity in general and the Bible in particular is anti-women. … Sean McDowell on the Value of Women in the BibleRead more
Faith, Autism and Taking Things Literally
I have been reading Temple Grandin’s Emergence: Labelled Autistic. In one of the chapters, Temple shares … Faith, Autism and Taking Things LiterallyRead more
30 Day Apologetics Challenge: Day 2
Build a Biblical Foundation When some people get a vision for apologetics, they may get excited … 30 Day Apologetics Challenge: Day 2Read more
Was the Bible Written Because People Were Afraid of Death?
“All religions are based on people’s fear of death and their desperate attempts to find hope … Was the Bible Written Because People Were Afraid of Death?Read more
10 More Things You May Not Have Known About the Bible
Some time back I wrote a post about 10 Things You May Not Have Known About … 10 More Things You May Not Have Known About the BibleRead more
Why I Believe in YHWH Rather Than Zeus
I have heard atheists claim that disbelief in the God of the Bible is no different … Why I Believe in YHWH Rather Than ZeusRead more
5 Facts About the Bible and Slavery
I still hear accusations about the Bible and slavery on a regular basis. If Christianity is … 5 Facts About the Bible and SlaveryRead more
10 Things You May Not Have Known About the Bible
The Bible is the most influential book in western culture. Even in this post-Christian era, we … 10 Things You May Not Have Known About the BibleRead more
7 Things to Remember When Reading the Bible
Many years ago, I had a couple of Roman Catholic ladies come to my door. They … 7 Things to Remember When Reading the BibleRead more
What Would a Biblical Error Look Like?
Recent years have brought much discussion about inerrancy. Ironically skeptics and certain Christians often agree on … What Would a Biblical Error Look Like?Read more
The Media and the Bible
This is the third instalment in my series on Canadian bloggers. This time we have … The Media and the BibleRead more
What is the Foundation of Christianity?
I recently had an interesting conversation about the foundation of Christianity. It began with a response … What is the Foundation of Christianity?Read more
Is Bible Teaching a Part of Apologetics?
I was recently challenged by someone about including a post about Bible teaching in the subject … Is Bible Teaching a Part of Apologetics?Read more
3 Things for Pastors to Teach About the Bible
Christians need to learn the Bible It is well known that the average person in the … 3 Things for Pastors to Teach About the BibleRead more
Should Christians Read the Apocrypha?
I have had evangelicals ask about the Apocrypha, seemingly concerned about their nature. Should Christians read … Should Christians Read the Apocrypha?Read more
Is the Bible God’s Love Letter to Us?
As we approach Valentine’s Day, I was thinking about a statement that I often hear people … Is the Bible God’s Love Letter to Us?Read more
Why I Believe the Bible
7 Keys to Biblical Interpretation
Biblical interpretation is one of the most important skills for a Christian. This is something not … 7 Keys to Biblical InterpretationRead more
A Bible Worth Writing In
I remember many years ago hearing someone comment with enthusiasm about a new Bible they had … A Bible Worth Writing InRead more
Protestant Biblical Interpretation
I truly believe that good biblical interpretation is one of the greatest needs within the Church. … Protestant Biblical InterpretationRead more
Skills for the Apologist
Would you like to be active as an apologist? Great! So what do you need to … Skills for the ApologistRead more
5 Ways That Christianity is Unique
The uniqueness of Christianity One of the most common claims is that all religions are the … 5 Ways That Christianity is UniqueRead more
5 Things You Need to Know About the Gospels
I am surprised at how little Christians know about the Gospels. Yes they know the stories … 5 Things You Need to Know About the GospelsRead more
What You Need to Know About the Bible
If you can understand this one thing, you will avoid many of the problems that Christians … What You Need to Know About the BibleRead more
Norm Geisler, Inerrancy and Definitions
Everyone knows that Norm Geisler is a strong defender of inerrancy. He has spent much of … Norm Geisler, Inerrancy and DefinitionsRead more
Start Your Year With the Bible
You may have already broken your resolutions about the gym and your diet but it is … Start Your Year With the BibleRead more
Genesis to Revelation
This is a project that I have been working on for a while and I am … Genesis to RevelationRead more
C.S. Lewis on Inspiration and Inerrancy
I’m going to put this one out for discussion. What do you think of this view … C.S. Lewis on Inspiration and InerrancyRead more
A New Kind of Worship
Nehemiah 8:1-3 Introduction Imagine if I announced today that we were going to radically change the … A New Kind of WorshipRead more
ABCs of the Bible
I love the Psalms. I love the Psalms for numerous reasons. There is the beauty of … ABCs of the BibleRead more
A Voice From Above
“In the third month after the Israelites left Egypt—on the very day—they came to the Desert … A Voice From AboveRead more
Are YHWH and Allah the Same God?
What should people do with questions of the relation of the God of the Bible and … Are YHWH and Allah the Same God?Read more
Sola Scriptura
Most evangelicals, from almost every flavour, would affirm the Reformation call of sola scriptura. But what … Sola ScripturaRead more
Losing His Religion
A fellow blogger recently posted his reasons for walking away from Christianity. The last I checked, … Losing His ReligionRead more
Matter Matters
First of all, I want to say that I am not on an anti-Christian Science crusade. … Matter MattersRead more