Why Is It That Only the Father Knows the Day and Hour of the Day of Judgement?
Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:01:00 +0000
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Since Jesus is divine, why did He say that only the Father knows the day of His return? Today, W. Ro...
What Is Prayer?
Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:01:00 +0000
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As Christians, we have the gift of communing with our sovereign heavenly Father through prayer. Toda...
If God Created Everything, How Is It That God Didn't Create Evil?
Thu, 05 Jan 2023 05:01:00 +0000
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Since God did not create evil, where did it come from? Today, Michael Reeves helps us think through ...
What Does It Mean That God Is “Without Parts”?
Thu, 29 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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The Westminster Confession of Faith says that God is "without body, parts, or passions." Today, Sinc...
What Makes Christianity Unique?
Thu, 22 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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What makes Christianity stand apart from all other major world religions? Today, Harry Reeder descri...
What Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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The Holy Spirit dwells within every Christian, comforting us and enabling us to grow in grace every ...
What Does It Mean That the Son Can Do Nothing of His Own Accord?
Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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Can Jesus do anything without consulting the Father? Today on the Ask Ligonier podcast, listen as St...
Why Are There So Many Denominations in the Church?
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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There are many different denominations that make up the church of Jesus Christ. Today on the Ask Lig...
Will We Recognize Our Friends and Family in Heaven?
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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It can be unsettling to think about whether or not we will recognize our loved ones in eternity. Tod...
Is Speaking in Tongues Evidence of Having the Holy Spirit?
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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At what point does the Holy Spirit enter into a Christian's life? Today on the Ask Ligonier podcast,...
Does Jesus Have One Will or Two?
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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The question of whether Jesus has one will or two is closely related to a similar question about the...
Should Christians Read the Apocryphal Books?
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Should Christians read texts that were intentionally excluded from the canon of Scripture? Today, li...
What Does It Mean to Present Our Bodies as Living Sacrifices to God?
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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In Romans 12:1, Paul instructs Christians to glorify God with our bodies. Today, listen as Harry Ree...
What Is Covenant Theology?
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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How do the covenants found in Scripture shape our theology? Today, listen as Sinclair Ferguson demon...
What Was God Doing before Creation?
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Can we know what God was doing before He created the world? Today, listen as Michael Reeves helps us...
How Should Christians View the Imprecatory Psalms?
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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What are the imprecatory psalms? How should we apply them to our Christian lives today? Today, W. Ro...
Does God Love Everybody?
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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The Bible teaches that "God is love" (1 John 4:8). Does God love everyone He created in His image? D...
What Does It Mean That the First Seven Church Councils Were Ecumenical?
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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What were the ecumenical councils of the early church? Today, Stephen Nichols explains what these ch...
What Are the Qualifications of a Pastor?
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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All Christians should have a desire to tell others about the truth of God, but not everyone is quali...
If You Could Read Only One Author from Church History, Who Would It Be and Why?
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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The Lord has raised up many teachers and authors over the centuries who have greatly helped the chur...
Was Adam a Historical Person?
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Was Adam a real individual who lived in space and time, or was he merely a fictional character who r...
Why Are Some Demons Only Able to Be Cast Out by Prayer (Mark 9:29)?
Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Jesus told His disciples that some demons can only be cast out by prayer (Mark 9:29). Why is this? T...
In What Way Is Christ Presently Reigning over the Church?
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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According to 1 Corinthians 15:25, Jesus "must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet....
Did Jesus Empty Himself of Divinity in the Incarnation (Phil. 2:7)?
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Did Jesus set aside some of His divine attributes when He assumed a human nature in the incarnation?...
What Book Would You Recommend to a New Christian?
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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If you're a new Christian, it can be daunting to find the right resources to help you grow in your f...
Is Tithing for Today?
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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In the Old Testament, the ancient Israelites were commanded to give a tenth of their increase to the...
What Is the Purpose and Benefit of Gathering for Corporate Worship?
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Why is it so important for the church to gather together for corporate worship? Today, Harry Reeder ...
What Does Genesis 6:6 Mean When It Says That God Repented?
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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The Bible teaches that God does not change (Mal. 3:6). How should we interpret other passages that d...
Is It Possible That We Have Entertained Angels Today (Heb. 13:2)?
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Hebrews 13:2 instructs us to show hospitality to strangers, "for thereby some have entertained angel...
Did Jesus Take On Our Sin Nature?
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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In taking on our humanity, Jesus sympathizes with our weakness (Heb. 4:15). But wouldn't Christ also...
Why Did God Prevent Israelites with Physical Deformities from Approaching the Altar?
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Why were priests with physical deformities prohibited from offering sacrifices in the Old Testament?...
Why Did Testing Come to Job?
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Scripture describes Job as a godly and upright man. Why did he need to endure so much pain and loss?...
Who Were the Nephilim?
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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In Genesis 6, we read of the "sons of God" intermarrying with the "daughters of man," as well as cha...
Should I Stay in a Solid Church in Which I Haven’t Built a Community?
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Should we remain in a church where God's Word is faithfully preached yet there is little fellowship?...
In What Way Can the Doctrine of the Trinity Bring Us Delight?
Thu, 26 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Many people, even Christians, find the doctrine of the Trinity to be obscure. Can this doctrine actu...
Is Church Discipline Unloving and Harsh?
Thu, 19 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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When we talk about church discipline, sometimes the idea of heavy-handed punishment comes to mind. T...
Can a Genuine Christian Experience Depression?
Thu, 12 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Christians facing depression can grow discouraged, wondering if their struggle is a sign of spiritua...
If You Could Only Read One Christian Author, Who Would It Be?
Thu, 05 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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The past two millennia of church history have left us a wealth of theological writings and books on ...
Is There a Role for Entertainment in the Church?
Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Some churches have tried to make worship more entertaining as a method of attracting people to the g...
What Happened to the Old Testament Practice of Animal Sacrifice?
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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When did the Old Testament practice of animal sacrifice come to an end--and why? Today, Ben Shaw exp...
How Should Christians Go About Finding a Godly Spouse?
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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What qualities should single Christians look for in a godly spouse--and where should they go to find...
Can I Overcome My Addiction?
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Christians are not immune to addictions. Is it possible to overcome these vices? Today, Ed Welch ide...
What Must I Do to Be Saved?
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Of all the questions we can ask in this world, one stands out as having utmost importance: What must...
Who Is Your Favorite Lesser-Known Reformer?
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:01:00 +0000
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Behind Luther, Calvin, and other well-known figures of the Reformation stands an army of men and wom...
What Kind of Death Is Romans 6:23 Referring To?
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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Romans 6:23 teaches that "the wages of sin is death." Does this refer to physical death, spiritual d...
What Is the Most Neglected Characteristic of Christians?
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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What is the most neglected characteristic among Christians in our day? Today, Burk Parsons highlight...
How Do We Know If Something Is Sinful?
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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If someone were to ask you if their actions are sinful, where would you turn to find the answer? Tod...
What Book Would You Recommend to a New Christian?
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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How can new Christians learn to better navigate the Bible? Today, Ben Shaw recommends a helpful and ...
What Were Some of the Differences between Calvin and Luther’s Theology?
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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When it came to the gospel and the authority of God's Word, Martin Luther and John Calvin stood in t...
Where Did the Ultimate Desire for Sin Come From?
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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Since God is not the author of evil, where did the first inclination to sin come from? Today, W. Rob...
How Can I Find a Good Church?
Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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What should Christians look for when they're seeking a good church? Today, Burk Parsons discusses th...
Is My Anxiety Sinful?
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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Fear and worry are never far from us in a fallen world. How should we think about our anxiety? Is it...
Should We Pray to the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit?
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:01:00 +0000
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When we pray, should we direct our prayers to the Father, to the Son, or to the Holy Spirit? Today, ...
Why Is Ezekiel Repeatedly Called the “Son of Man”?
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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In the Gospels, Jesus often calls Himself the "Son of Man." Why does God use this title to address t...
Who Was Saint Nicholas?
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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Did you know that the legendary figure of Santa Claus is loosely based on a real person? Today, Step...
What Is the Significance of Ligonier Ministries’ Mission?
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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What drove R.C. Sproul to found Ligonier Ministries 50 years ago in 1971? Today on our 100th episode...
How Do We Share the Truth without Being Argumentative?
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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We do not need to be hostile in order to make sound arguments for the truth. Today, hear the encoura...
Why Does 1 Peter 3:21 Say Baptism “Saves You”?
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary in some way for salvation? Today, Derek Thomas pos...
What Does “The Lord Is My Portion” Mean?
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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"The LORD is my portion" (Ps. 119:57). We often find this phrase in Scripture. What does it mean to ...
Do You Have to Remember the Date and Time of Your Conversion to Know That You’re a Christian?
Thu, 04 Nov 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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In every Christian's conversion, there is a decisive moment when someone who was dead in sin is made...
Does Repentance Require Confession?
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Repentance is not simply fear of punishment but godly sorrow over what we have done. Today, hear how...
What Does “Sola Scriptura” Mean?
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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The principle of "sola Scriptura" is sometimes called the formal cause of the Protestant Reformation...
What Is Dispensationalism?
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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People often think of dispensationalism as a unique approach to the study of the end times. Today, W...
How Can It Be a Choice to Repent and Believe If We’re Chosen by God?
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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How can God hold us accountable for repenting and believing since He has chosen who will come to Chr...
How Can We Find Joy in Prayer, Reading the Bible, and Attending Church?
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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The psalmist calls God's Word "my delight" (Ps. 119:24). What should we do when we don't find joy in...
If We Do Not Witness and Share the Gospel, Will Some People Not Go to Heaven?
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Should our evangelism be motivated by a fear that some of God's people may be lost if we don't share...
What Does Paul Mean When He Says, “Be Angry and Do Not Sin” (Eph. 4:26)?
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Is it ever right for Christians to be angry? Today, Derek Thomas examines the command in Ephesians 4...
Should We Forgive Someone Who Has Not Repented?
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Are we required to forgive someone who has sinned against us--even if the offender has not repented?...
Does God Hate Christians before They Are Born Again?
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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The Bible teaches that before being brought to Christ, Christians are "children of wrath" (Eph. 2:3)...
Why Is It Difficult to Evangelize?
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:54:39 +0000
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The church is called to proclaim the gospel in all the world. But sharing our faith can sometimes ma...
Does the Doctrine of Total Depravity Teach That We Have Lost the Image of God?
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Does the doctrine of total depravity teach that sin has destroyed the image of God in humanity? Toda...
Is It Helpful for Christians to Learn the Lord’s Prayer?
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Should Christians memorize the Lord's Prayer, teach it to their children, and even recite it in publ...
Am I Not a Christian If I Keep Repeating the Same Sins?
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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What should we do if we keep repeating the same sins? Is this evidence that we are not actually save...
What Counsel Would You Give to a Christian Facing Worry?
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Fears and frets are commonplace in a world affected by sin. How should Christians avoid falling into...
Why Don’t We Have Prophets Today like in the Old Testament?
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Throughout the Old Testament, we meet prophets sent by God to reveal His authoritative truth. Where ...
What Does It Mean for God to “Prepare a Table before Me in the Presence of My Enemies” (Ps. 23:5)?
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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In Psalm 23, God is portrayed as preparing a table before the psalmist in the presence of his enemie...
What Is the Difference between Supralapsarianism and Infralapsarianism?
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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The doctrine of election raises many questions. How does God's choice to save some people relate to ...
Is It Possible for a Christian to Receive Salvation but Never Experience Sanctification?
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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In saving us, God makes us new. Can a person be saved yet not be growing in grace? Today, John MacAr...
What Does It Mean That “They Went Out from Us, But They Were Not of Us”?
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Who are the people who departed from the church in 1 John 2:19? Is the Apostle John writing about Ch...
If “No One Seeks for God,” Why Did Paul Call His Listeners to Seek God?
Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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The Apostle Paul teaches that "no one seeks for God" (Rom. 3:11). Why, then, did he call the men of ...
What Does It Mean to “Enter God’s Rest” in Hebrews 3-4?
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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The book of Hebrews holds out the promise of "entering God's rest." What does this mean? Today, Dere...
What Is Propitiation?
Thu, 27 May 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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"Propitiation" is one of the most important theological words that can help us understand what Jesus...
What Does It Mean to Take Up My Cross Daily?
Thu, 20 May 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Jesus said that each of His disciples must "take up his cross daily" and follow after Him (Luke 9:23...
Are There Distinctions of Sin in Hell?
Thu, 06 May 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Every sin is an act of cosmic treason against an infinitely holy God. Does that mean that God's judg...
Are Christians Called to Be Pacifists According to Matthew 5:38-42?
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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When Jesus tells us to turn the other cheek as someone mistreats us, is He teaching Christians to be...
What Is R.C. Sproul’s Conversion Story, and What Can We Learn from It?
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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R.C. Sproul spent his life teaching Christians from all walks of life about the things of God. How a...
Is There an Age of Accountability?
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Some Christians say that there is an "age of accountability," an age at which young children become ...
Should Christians Attend Midweek Bible Studies?
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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The Bible commands God's people to gather for worship on the Lord's Day. What about other gatherings...
How Long Was Jesus in the Grave?
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Jesus said He would be buried for "three days and three nights" (Matt. 12:40). How can this be true ...
What Would You Say to a Christian Who Rejects the Inerrancy of Scripture?
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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There are some professing Christians who believe the Bible contains errors. What should we say to th...
Is It Unfair to Say That Christ Is the Only Way?
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 04:01:00 +0000
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Are we being narrow-minded if we tell people that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation? Today, ...
Is It Correct to Say a Person Still “Exists” after He Dies?
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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Five seconds after a man has died, where is he? Today, Derek Thomas explains what Scripture teaches ...
Is It Acceptable for a Christian to Read Only the New Testament?
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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Some passages of the Old Testament can be difficult to understand. Is it a legitimate option for Chr...
What Place Does the Law Have in the Christian Life?
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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Since we are unable to obtain salvation by obeying the Lord's commands, how should Christians make u...
Should Christians Study Philosophy?
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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Since Scripture warns us not to be taken captive "by philosophy and empty deceit" (Col. 2:8), should...
Is Suffering Ever a Punishment for a Christian’s Sin?
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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Even after we come to Christ, our lives are marked by suffering in this fallen world. Does our suffe...
How Can We Trust the Bible, since It’s Thousands of Years Old?
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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The truth claims of the Christian faith depend ultimately upon the teaching of Scripture. Can we rea...
Why Pray, since God Doesn’t Change His Mind?
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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Our prayers do not have the power to alter the perfect will of God. Doesn't that make prayer a waste...
Can Satan Plant Thoughts into a Christian’s Mind?
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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Jesus tells us to pray for deliverance from the evil one. But how does Satan influence us as Christi...
How Do We Know We’re Genuinely Growing as Christians?
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:01:00 +0000
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We do not measure our growth as Christians by filling out a spreadsheet or completing a checklist. T...