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“Christian” Colleges – Another One Bites the Dust

Sep 27, 2018

One of the more ominous and oft-heard warnings found in the New Testament is that of apostasy and falling away, especially in the last days. People claiming to be Christians will fall for deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons; false

Bible Study Helps: John and Acts

Sep 26, 2018

These two books complete the narrative portion of the New Testament. The rest of the NT is composed of various epistles and writings. While I might properly have grouped Luke and Acts together (as they share the same author), I

Bible Study Helps: The Synoptic Gospels

Sep 25, 2018

The first three gospels – Matthew, Mark and Luke – are known as the synoptic gospels, and they share a number of similarities. However, the three also differ in major ways from John’s gospel. Indeed, much of what is found

Bible Study Helps: The New Testament

Sep 24, 2018

There would be tens of thousands of books on the New Testament. There is far too much to choose from, so here I offer just 66 titles (40 general titles and 26 on Jesus and the Gospels). They are admittedly

Taxation and the Bible

Sep 23, 2018

What does the Bible have to say about the issue of taxation? Should we pay taxes? If so, what rate of taxation should we pay? What about indirect taxation? Often the answers we give to these sorts of questions will

You Hurt My Feelings – Go To Jail

Sep 22, 2018

In an age of snowflakes, victimhood, political correctness, and leftist lunacy, it is not surprising to find Western governments increasingly creating “hate crimes” to assist those who have been offended, and police forces seemingly becoming more worried about people having

20 Inspiring Christian Women

Sep 21, 2018

Church history is full of amazing stories of great men of God who have done mighty things for God. But sometimes we can overlook the many great women who have also been so wonderfully used of God. There would be

A Review of Christian Ethics: An Introduction to Biblical Moral Reasoning. By Wayne Grudem.

Sep 19, 2018

A Review of <i>Christian Ethics: An Introduction to Biblical Moral Reasoning</i>. By Wayne Grudem.

Crossway, 2018.

The subject of ethics from a Christian perspective is very important indeed. It often can be wrongly presented, so it is appropriate that someone like Wayne Grudem tackles this topic. The veteran American theologian is well qualified to

Seven Helpful New Books on the Problem of Pain and Suffering

Sep 18, 2018

Suffering is a perennial problem and we are all affected by it at least to some extent. It is part of what it is to be human in a fallen world. And we all have varying bouts of hardships and

Bible Study Helps: The Old Testament

Sep 16, 2018

The importance of the Old Testament for believers today cannot be overstated. But neither can it be overstated how often and how much the OT is ignored by contemporary Christians. This is a tragedy, and a long-standing one. Back in

Bible Study Helps: The Minor Prophets

Sep 15, 2018

In this series on study tools on the entire Bible we now come to the final twelve Old Testament books – the Minor Prophets. These prophetic books are certainly not minor in terms of importance, but only in terms of

Social Media and the Ugly Greyness of Groupthink

Sep 13, 2018

Imagine a world without colour – only a thousand shades of grey. Imagine a world without music – only dull monotones. Imagine a world without poetry – only politicised prose. Imagine a world without genuine diversity – only compulsory conformity.

Persecution: Will the Real Christians Please Stand Up

Sep 11, 2018

Millions of Western Christians are fully focused on living the good life and getting more stuff. Their chief goal and driving passion seems to be bigger homes, more cars, even more European vacations, a terrific self-image, and a problem-free life.

Will There Be Blues in Heaven?

Sep 9, 2018

OK, another title that may perplex some, and perhaps intrigue a few others. The blues in heaven? Really? Well, it may be a bit misleading anyway. We know that in the next life all sorrows will vanish, death and darkness

Christians Living Like Atheists: Where Are the Warriors?

Sep 8, 2018

One of the biggest problems we find in the Western church today are countless people claiming to be Christians who are living like atheists. There is no discernible difference between how they live and how any pagan lives. The lifestyles

Yes, Change Is Possible

Sep 7, 2018

One thing CultureWatch is all about is letting people know that change is possible. The main change of course being promoted here is that of leaving behind a selfish and sinful life, and becoming a follower of Jesus Christ. Then

Adult Activists Are Grooming Our Vulnerable Children

Sep 6, 2018

What would you say if there was a 236 per cent increase in children who claimed they are actually trees, and wanted to get help to somehow physically transform themselves into trees? If you are at all sane, you would

Schaeffer, the State, and Absolutes

Sep 4, 2018

The Christian claim that Christ is Lord always puts it at odds with the state and other power structures. Demand of absolute loyalty to God alone makes the faith something that will threaten rulers who seek to have total control

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“Christian” Colleges – Another One Bites the Dust

Bible Study Helps: John and Acts

Bible Study Helps: The Synoptic Gospels

Bible Study Helps: The New Testament

Taxation and the Bible

You Hurt My Feelings – Go To Jail

20 Inspiring Christian Women

A Review of Christian Ethics: An Introduction to Biblical Moral Reasoning. By Wayne Grudem.

Seven Helpful New Books on the Problem of Pain and Suffering

Bible Study Helps: The Old Testament

Bible Study Helps: The Minor Prophets

Social Media and the Ugly Greyness of Groupthink

Persecution: Will the Real Christians Please Stand Up

Will There Be Blues in Heaven?

Christians Living Like Atheists: Where Are the Warriors?

Yes, Change Is Possible

Schaeffer, the State, and Absolutes

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