Those who use slavery in an attempt to discredit the Bible overlook a number of important facts.
Category: Apologetics
Think! Loving God With Your Mind
Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page "Wise men store up knowledge..." Proverbs 10:14a "...I do not feel obligated to believe that same God who has endowed us with senses, reason and intellect has intended to forgo their use and by some other means to give us knowledge that we can attain by them." … Continue reading Think! Loving God With Your Mind
A Real Place Called Hell
Co-written with David Pope Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?-Matthew 16:26 If you are not born again, the day will come when you will wish you had never been born at all.-Warren Wiersbe In his … Continue reading A Real Place Called Hell
The “Prosperity Gospel” Controversy Part 1
Jesus taught more about money than He did on any other topic. In a world of extremes, how can we find a Biblically balanced approach? The first thing, of course, is to search the Scriptures. This must include both Scriptures that show prosperity in a positive light, as well as the passages that give the … Continue reading The “Prosperity Gospel” Controversy Part 1
Overcoming Life’s Trials: A Survival Guide
Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page "The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him." Nahum 1:7"God whispers in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain. It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world"- C.S. Lewis "If … Continue reading Overcoming Life’s Trials: A Survival Guide
Jesus: Conservative or Liberal? Part 2-Jesus, Money and the Poor
Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page "Whose side would Jesus be on, the wealthy businessman's, or the poor farmer's?" In the many discourses about Christianity and politics, questions like this one often come up in order to make the case that God cannot be tied to popular right-wing political ideologies (a point which, … Continue reading Jesus: Conservative or Liberal? Part 2-Jesus, Money and the Poor
Jesus: Conservative or Liberal? Part 3: Biblical Stewardship, Charity and Welfare
Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page As we conclude our series on applying Jesus' teachings to the modern political arena, I would like to share an illustration from a rather unlikely source: baby sitting. I was once helping to watch two young children, a boy and a girl, for some friends. While we … Continue reading Jesus: Conservative or Liberal? Part 3: Biblical Stewardship, Charity and Welfare
The Cross: Violent Grace
Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page A number of years ago, I saw a sign on a church marquee which read "Salvation is free, because God paid so dearly for it." This central truth, although believed by all Christians, is one which we all too often take for granted. When you think of … Continue reading The Cross: Violent Grace
Jesus: Conservative or Liberal? Part 2-Jesus, Money and the Poor
Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page "Whose side would Jesus be on, the wealthy businessman's, or the poor farmer's?" In the many discourses about Christianity and politics, questions like this one often come up in order to make the case that God cannot be tied to popular right-wing political ideologies (a point which, … Continue reading Jesus: Conservative or Liberal? Part 2-Jesus, Money and the Poor
A Response to “The West Wing” Bible Scene
One would think this would be old news by now, but a twenty year old television clip continues to make waves today. More specifically, this scene from the critically acclaimed TV show “The West Wing” is still frequently used in an attempt to discredit both the Bible and those who believe it: https://youtu.be/S1-ip47WYWc The second … Continue reading A Response to “The West Wing” Bible Scene