After days of non-violent civil protest, the people of Egypt unified to bring about a change in regime, which came to realization with the resignation of Hosni Mubarak on February 11, 2011. Was social media the weapon in this revolution? Perhaps we might begin to say that the social network is mightier than the sword. … Continue reading Let There Be Democracy in Egypt!
A Redemptive Movement to Emancipation
One of the bitter-sweet chapters of the Bible is Leviticus 25. Here we find about the Jubilee celebration, which was to be an annual fifty-year holy day, when Yahweh’s people would return to their properties, cancel debts, and rejoice in all the divine blessings bestowed upon them (vv. 1-22). The poor who had to sell … Continue reading A Redemptive Movement to Emancipation
Herod’s Temple and When Were Those Gospels Written?
I was scanning though channels on the television, and came across a feature on the History Channel called “Bible Tech,” which explored the ways the ancients may have constructed things like Noah’s Ark, the Tower of Babel, and Herod’s Temple. During the Herod’s Temple segment, the narrator rightly indicated that Jesus made a prediction about … Continue reading Herod’s Temple and When Were Those Gospels Written?
The Christ of Christianity Borrowed from Other Pagan Religions?
Skeptics of Christianity say ad infinitum ad nausea the Jesus of the Bible is one of many other dying and rising gods from paganism. The typical approach is to point out certain Christian beliefs and practices, like Christmas, the star in the East, three kings (magi), twelve disciples, miraculous sings and wonders, the divine titles … Continue reading The Christ of Christianity Borrowed from Other Pagan Religions?
Is Doctrine Just Head Knowledge?
Is doctrine just head knowledge? No! Understanding Christian doctrine is a vital component for a believer’s life. Hank Hanegraaff says, “Essential Christian doctrine is the North Star by which the course of Christianity is set.”1 To know what you believe and why you believe can greatly benefit the Christian and it can never be considered … Continue reading Is Doctrine Just Head Knowledge?
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