Did Jesus descend into Hell to defeat death? It’s a widely held belief, however, there might not be as much Biblical evidence to support it than we at first thought.
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Forsaking The Crucifixion Error
A number of skeptics have claimed that there is evidence to suggest that Jesus really wasn’t divine, such as His cry of abandonment on the cross. Did Jesus cry out in despair or was there something more?
The Focus of Our Evangelism
During debates with online atheists, one thing I notice is that the focus always turns to the nature of God’s character. What should be our focus when we evangelize to the non-believer?
How Should We Approach The World?
How should we approach a world that grows increasingly corrupt every day?
What Is the Judgement Seat of Christ?
It’s an unfortunate truth that many of us often have the tendency to jump onto Biblical verses that support a feel-good message while ignoring others that don’t seem to agree. A recent example of this I’ve seen in the church is the Judgement Seat of Christ. What is the Judgement Seat, and how do we reconcile these passages with the doctrine of Atonement?
A Response to Ricky Gervais and the Problems With God
A video featuring comedian Ricky Gervais on a popular youtube talk show has been circling around the skeptic community for some time, but does it provide anything of substance? Let’s dive in.
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Bible Study: Luke 14:33 and the Absurd Command
I’ve seen some confusion among skeptical circles concerning a strange command in Luke 14:33. Does Jesus tell us to sell all our possessions? If the disciples didn’t sell all they had, were they not taking Jesus’s words seriously?
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Disempowering the Santa Claus Comparison
Despite planning to part ways with writing for the rest of the year, I thought it’d be fun to quickly dismantle a popular myth among the “skeptics” (a very loose term here) that Santa Claus is no different to Jesus Christ. Really?
Bible Contradictions: Did Jesus Fear Death?
The critics claim to have found evidence of Jesus fearing death. Could they be right?
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The Collective Body of the Church
Have we lost our love for the church? Why have we given up saving it?
Was Jesus Anti-Family?
There has been some confusion among critics of the faith regarding Jesus’s stance on family. Was He anti-family? Let’s take a look.
The Manipulation of the Church
Did the Biblical authors use manipulation tactics to win over converts? If not, why is the church doing so today?
Bible Contradictions: Higher or Lower Than The Angels?
Was Jesus made higher or lower than the angels? The critics have found it to be both but does this interpretation hold?
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Answering The Friendly Atheist Pt. 2: 20 Short Arguments Against God’s Existence?
It’s time to examine Mehta’s second video containing short arguments against God’s existence. Will it be an improvement? Let’s see.
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Answering The Friendly Atheist: 22 Reasons To Stop Believing In God?
Hemant Mehta’s 22 reasons to stop believing in God has convinced many to begin questioning their religious beliefs. Although skepticism is healthy, I’ve found it can often lead to some head-scratching conclusions.
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