A recent Gallup Poll indicated that 42% of Americans believe God created humans in their present form 10,000 years ago. Conversely, half believe humans evolved (i.e. they developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life), albeit God guided the evolutionary process.1 Billy Graham shared about being open to models that find compatibility between … Continue reading Did Adam and Eve really exist?
What Does the Paraclete Do?
Difficult circumstances are inevitable in this world, and problem solving often calls for the assistance of an advocate. Roles of an advocate include teaching others to struggle well with life, defending the defenseless, illuminating others to the truth, and representing a person or group to others. The role of an advocate can be formally … Continue reading What Does the Paraclete Do?
Who is the Paraclete?
Christians refer to the Holy Spirit as the Paraclete. Paraclete comes from the Greek word paraklētos, which refers to “one who appears in another’s behalf” like a “mediator, intercessor, [or] helper.”1 Jesus Christ speaks of the Paraklētos in John 14-16. Here the Greek is translated “Helper” in the English Standard Version.2 Nevertheless, the Paraclete spoken about by … Continue reading Who is the Paraclete?
Did Abraham ever worship a moon god?
Abraham’s Journey from Ur to Canaan by József Molnár Once I was asked whether prior to God’s call Abraham was a polytheistic pagan who worshiped a moon god? Scriptures tell us that God called Abraham out of a place full of pagan idolatry but Abraham had faith in God and that faith was demonstrated through … Continue reading Did Abraham ever worship a moon god?
Do Most People Believe in God?
Ask the question: “Do you believe in God?” 90% of the time there is a positive response, and depending on how the question is phrased the results vary, but the majority of Americans affirm belief in God. Even so the proverbial “devil is in the details.” Louis Markos says, "Scratch under the surface, and you … Continue reading Do Most People Believe in God?
