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?
Did Matthew Err in Attributing “He shall be called a Nazarene” to Old Testament Prophecy?
“This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophets: ‘He shall be called a Nazarene’ ” (Matt. 2:23, NASB)Matthew 2 tells about magi from the East coming to the land of Israel to worship the infant Christ, Herod’s plan to kill the Child by ordering the execution of all male children two years old … Continue reading Did Matthew Err in Attributing “He shall be called a Nazarene” to Old Testament Prophecy?
Time, Space, Matter, and God
I remember someone mentioning a conversation with a skeptic on the existence of God, wherein the skeptic essentially asked, “If God does not exist inside time or space and is immaterial, then in what way does He exist? Is God made of nothing?” At first glance this question certainly seems pretty difficult but nothing about … Continue reading Time, Space, Matter, and God
Does the Bible Have Anything to Do with Having a Relationship with God?
Does the Bible have anything to do with having a relationship with God? Some might think they can get in touch with God by getting in touch with nature. I can understand that. I enjoy getting out and talking walks on the greenway. Out there I can see the beauty of God’s creation, and all … Continue reading Does the Bible Have Anything to Do with Having a Relationship with God?
2 Samuel 6:23 Vs. 2 Samuel 21:8 — Did Michal the Daughter of Saul Have Children?
Pick up a King James Bible, flip over to 2 Samuel 6:23 and the passage reads: “Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death.” That is simple to understand. Flip over to 2 Samuel 21:8, however, and one finds it mentions “the five sons of Michal the daughter of … Continue reading 2 Samuel 6:23 Vs. 2 Samuel 21:8 — Did Michal the Daughter of Saul Have Children?