Month: May 2026
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Ayman S. Ibrahim, the Islamic professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, warned us here in 2015 about duplicitous Iran. “Following news of the nuclear deal with the United States, Iranians celebrated in the streets over what they viewed as a national victory . . . While American leaders are convinced…
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If you are looking for a parallel Bible with both Greek and a good literal English translation (the ESV), here is the one I recommend. I purchased this book based on a recommendation from a professor – The Greek-English New Testament: Tyndale House, Cambridge Edition and English Standard Version (Hardcover)…
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There is an interesting account in the gospel of Luke 49-56: While he was still speaking, someone from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more.” But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.” And when…
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In dialogue with unbelievers who ask good, difficult questions, it is often wise to ask questions of your own. Jesus often did this. We see it in Mark 11:27-33 and again in Luke 20:19-26. The apologist Greg Koukl calls this the “Columbo” tactic after the cop in the TV series…
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The historic doctrine of Hell is “under fire” (no pun intended) by both unbelievers and unfortunately a disturbing and increasing number of believers. Brian Recker is a self-proclaimed former evangelical pastor who walked away from his faith, church and marriage and concluded that Hell is a myth. He still claims…
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There is a powerful article here entitled “The Awful Grace of God: The Civil War as Theological Warfare.” The author (Naivion) wrestles with the theological nature of the American Civil War. “The irony was that both sides appealed to the same Bible . . . Abolitionists believed all humans bore…

