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On Christian Ministries and Biblical Balance

Aug 26, 2019

We must avoid both being hyper-critical of everything, and being accepting and undiscerning about everything.

As I have said so many times over the years, getting the biblical balance right may be difficult, but it is what all believers must

How should we think of Hollywood and its constant mockery of the faith?

When I recently saw trailers on the television for a new show that mocked Christian televangelists, I had two initial reactions: One, here we go again: Hollywood

A Review of God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel. By Costi Hinn.

Aug 24, 2019

Zondervan, 2019.

A new book written by Benny Hinn’s nephew on the prosperity gospel is a must read.

Most folks have heard of Benny Hinn, the famous and flamboyant American televangelist. Fewer people have heard of his nephew Costi. He

Difficult Bible Passages: Jude 14-15

Aug 23, 2019

How are we to understand NT writers quoting from non-inspired books?

The reason for the difficulty of this passage centres on the issue of the divine inspiration of non-biblical books. Jude quotes from the apocryphal book of Enoch. So the

Some Christians really seem to think that they can improve on Jesus!

One of the most appalling things you will find in some parts of the Christian church today is the mindset that we can actually do things better than

When people stop believing in God, they do not become irreligious – they simply find new gods to worship.

Everyone is religious. Christians are religious. Hindus are religious. Muslims are religious. And believe it or not, atheists are also religious,

Tozer and the Knowledge of God

Aug 19, 2019

The late great A. W. Tozer on knowing God:

There are certain topics that we can never have enough of. And there are certain authors that we can never have enough of as well. In this piece I will run

Yes this is well worth asking: Am I an enemy of God?

How’s that for the title of an article on a Christian website? Indeed, how’s that for a sermon title or a book title? Some of you are probably

Why do some Bibles differ in terms of the number of books they include?

Just today I had this comment sent in to my website (obviously by a Catholic): “According to the Bible I read, it has 46 books in

Suffering and Glory – Part One

Aug 17, 2019

Everyone wants glory, but few want suffering. But the two are bound together:

Hands up – who wants glory? Hands up – who wants suffering? It is not hard to know which option will be the most popular. We all

Suffering and Glory – Part Two

Aug 17, 2019

“No cross, no crown” is how we referred to this matter in Part One. Throughout the Bible our present sufferings are tied in with our glory to come. I have already looked at some key passages on this, but many

5 Reasons Why You Must Read the Old Testament

Aug 16, 2019

All Christians should be reading the Old Testament. Here are 5 must reasons why you should.

All those who claim to be Christians also claim – or certainly should claim – to take the Bible seriously. Christians should be people

Giving Christianity a Bad Name

Aug 14, 2019

Sadly there are many nutters amongst us, giving the faith a bad rap.

When you have an interactive website, you never know what sort of comments will come your way. While many folks send in sensible, rational, and well-informed comments,

Worthless Christianity

Aug 13, 2019

The words of warning given by Jeremiah to ancient Israel seem to be fully needed in today’s church.

Now that I have your attention, no, I am not saying that Christianity is worthless. But what I am wanting to say

Woodstock 50 Years On

Aug 12, 2019

It is incredible to think that exactly 50 years ago Woodstock took place.

Exactly 50 years ago this week we had an event that defined a generation. It was either three days of madness and chaos, or three days of

Transgenderism, the Bible, and Christianity

Aug 10, 2019

What does biblical Christianity have to say about the issue of transgenderism?

Sadly what should be perfectly obvious is far too often not. For example, it should be obvious to any serious Christian that transgenderism is incompatible with what the

Rejoicing in Calamities and Disasters

Aug 7, 2019

Christians of all people should not be celebrating each new tragedy and disaster.

‘What? Rejoice when a tragedy happens? Who would do such a thing?’ Sadly there are various folks around who DO get rather excited when some disaster or

In the Final Stages of Apostasy

Aug 6, 2019

Apostasy does not just happen overnight – it occurs step by step.

Little in life stays just the same. Change is normally a big part of the way things are. Therefore both individuals and nations can go forward or go

This Is Why We Continue To Lose

Aug 6, 2019

What is the main reason that we keep losing in the culture wars?

Why is the world going to hell in a handbasket? There would be many obvious answers that we can give. Satan is alive and well on planet

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Bill Muehlenberg's commentary on issues of the day...

We must avoid both being hyper-critical of everything, and being accepting and undiscerning about everything.

How should we think of Hollywood and its constant mockery of the faith?

A new book written by Benny Hinn’s nephew on the prosperity gospel is a must read.

How are we to understand NT writers quoting from non-inspired books?

Some Christians really seem to think that they can improve on Jesus!

When people stop believing in God, they do not become irreligious – they simply find new gods to worship.

The late great A. W. Tozer on knowing God:

Yes this is well worth asking: Am I an enemy of God?

Why do some Bibles differ in terms of the number of books they include?

Everyone wants glory, but few want suffering. But the two are bound together:

All Christians should be reading the Old Testament. Here are 5 must reasons why you should.

Sadly there are many nutters amongst us, giving the faith a bad rap.

The words of warning given by Jeremiah to ancient Israel seem to be fully needed in today’s church.

It is incredible to think that exactly 50 years ago Woodstock took place.

What does biblical Christianity have to say about the issue of transgenderism?

What is behind these mass killings in the West?

Christians of all people should not be celebrating each new tragedy and disaster.

Apostasy does not just happen overnight – it occurs step by step.

What is the main reason that we keep losing in the culture wars?

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