June 27, 2022
How do you view the church? Unbelievers mock it or view it as a relic . . . Consumer Christians treat the church like a retail store . . . Celebrity-focused believers view the church as an entertainment venue . . .
April 11, 2017
An Easter editorial on why Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ: historical testimony, witness accounts, and a call to humility. Faith is not surrendering intellect, but surrendering arrogance as we seek and find.
October 22, 2016
Apologetics sounds like a term only seminary professors use or understand, yet the meaning is simpler and much more vital than most people realize. Apologetics is the field of study devoted to defending or reasoning for our faith. The Greek word apologia is used, for instance, in 1 Peter 3:15 and is translated “defense” or “answer” in English Bible versions. Over the next three months, David Holdcraft, regional director of Ratio Christi (ratiochristi.org) in Kentucky and longtime minister, will discuss the vitality of apologetics in ministry. This month: the connection between ministry and apologetics. ___ If we say ministry at its
April 29, 2013
By Sam E. Stone Two letters from the apostle Peter have been preserved for us in the New Testament. Around AD 64 he wrote to Christians living in the region we know as modern Turkey. The churches of Asia Minor were going through great suffering and persecution at this time. Peter wrote to encourage them to live faithfully for the Lord and to view life from an eternal perspective. William Barclay declared, “Of all these General Epistles it is probably true to say that First Peter is the best known and loved, and the most read . . . It
April 7, 2012
What draws Christians back to church week after week? Mark A. Taylor reflects on secular attempts to create community and the distinctive hope, purpose, and shared life rooted in Christ’s resurrection.
April 18, 2011
David Eichenberger’s lesson on Matthew 28 explores the angel’s announcement, the women’s witness, the guards’ false report, and Jesus’ command to go and make disciples.
March 31, 2010
Mark A. Taylor reflects on winter, Easter, and the resurrection hope that reminds Christians every hardship will pass and life in Christ extends beyond the grave.
April 4, 2007
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the resurrection of Christ, the empty tomb, Lee Strobel’s apologetic witness, and the humble faith that leads believers beyond skepticism and pride.
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