What I’m Reading in Spring 2024

In addition to Bible study and lesson preparation, this is what I’m reading.Reading for a PurposeRescuing Inerrancy: A Scientific Defense – Hugh Ross. Do recent scientific advances mean Christians must abandon the doctrine of Biblical inerrancy?Astrobiology and Christian Doctrine: Exploring the Implications of Life in the Universe – Andrew Davison. What are the theological implications … Continue reading What I’m Reading in Spring 2024

IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT

2024 #4In 33AD, an iterant teacher named Jesus of Nazareth was executed by the Roman authorities in Judea. A short time later, His followers proclaimed that this same Jesus had risen from the dead. Was their claim true? Is there evidence for what the disciples said? On Tuesday, April 9, Dr. Bruce Hennigan and Mark … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT

On a Note of Triumph: Psalm 22, Part 2

“Eloi, Eloi, lemá sabachtháni?”On an unseasonably dark afternoon in 33 AD, Jesus of Nazareth was executed by crucifixion by the Roman authorities at the behest of the Jewish leadership, who charged Him with blasphemy. During His those hours on the cross, Jesus made several statements. One of those statements, quoted above and recorded in two … Continue reading On a Note of Triumph: Psalm 22, Part 2

On a Note of Triumph: Psalm 22, Part 1

“Eloi, Eloi, lemá sabachtháni?”After a sham trial, a death sentence, and multiple beatings and abuse, Jesus of Nazareth was executed by crucifixion by the Romans at the behest of the Jewish leadership. This was one of the last phrases uttered by Jesus before His death on the cross. It has been given the name,“The Cry … Continue reading On a Note of Triumph: Psalm 22, Part 1

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsQuestion 6: When is enough enough? When should an apologetics conversation end?Answer 6: Apologetics conversations can have a satisfying ending which leave the door open for future discussion.Comment: One of the saddest conversations I have ever heard took place during an apologetics presentation. During the Q & A time of the program, a young … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsQuestion 5: Does having a “winsome” manner mean compromising the claims of the Gospel?Answer 5: Apologetics entails both truth and a winsome presentation.Comment: Many years ago, I knew a young new believer in our youth group. This young believer was a junior-varsity football player. His enthusiasm for the faith moved him to tackle someone … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT

2024 #2According to statistics from 2020, the global datasphere reached 64 zettabytes, the equivalent of 64 trillion gigabytes. How much information does a person need to live in the “Information Age?” How does one decide what is important? Dr. George Haraksin challenges us to remember that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the wisdom of … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT