By Haley Cleveland Inerrancy means that the inspired, original manuscripts of the Scriptures are free from errors. Since the Christian’s faith and foundation of belief come from the Bible, we must have confidence that the Scriptures are trustworthy. Both an understanding of this doctrine and the ability to defend it are crucial for believers today.
Sari Shepphird, PhD Messianic Expectations It can be argued that the whole of Scripture is about Christ. The designation “Christ” is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word “Messiah,” meaning the “Anointed One.” From its inception, the nation of Israel collectively longed for the day when the Messiah would come and bless the world with
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By Erika Diaz-Castro Have you ever read a verse or passage in the Bible and wondered what it really meant? If so, you’re in good company! Both novice readers and biblical experts alike raise questions about what the original authors meant. In fact, experts sometimes engage in debates on matters related to the original meaning
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By: Erika Diaz-Castro Curiosity and concern may arise in response to learning that errors were introduced when the Bible was copied and recopied. These responses are appropriate and point to the need for an area of biblical scholarship called textual criticism. If you’re new to this field of study, this article will help you gain
By Emma Gregory Introduction C.S. Lewis’s argument from desire highlights our sense of longing for something beyond our present world, a difficult-to-capture intuition that we are made for something more. Moments of such yearning are instrumental in Lewis’s own journey to faith, and these experiences resonate with many readers. Colloquially, we often say that as
By Haley Cleveland Do you have a desire to learn more about apologetics or explore faith questions that a friend or family member has been asking? Apologetics is necessary to help Christians clarify what they believe and why, giving confidence in God’s Word and allowing us to effectively and lovingly evangelize. But with so many
By Laura Zee It has been said many times before that ideas have consequences, and indeed they do. The ideas—the truths—that were revealed and spread with the coming of Christ and the penning of the New Testament, changed the world far and wide, always for good, wherever they took root. From the sanctity of life
by Katie Hulse Christians are increasingly becoming a minority in America. While a 2019 study by the Pew Research Center found that 65% of Americans identify as Christians (a 12% decrease from the previous decade),[1] a study by Barna Research found that only 17% of Christians “who consider their faith important and attend church regularly”
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By La Nej Garrison Why do I believe the Bible is the Word of God? What reasons do I have for affirming biblical inerrancy? How do I overcome challenges against biblical inerrancy? The reliability of the historical text is paramount to the Christian faith. While this is a cursory look at a few issues, the
By Laura Zee Years ago I took a job working as the Music and Performing Arts Administrator at a large, reputable church near my home in Atlanta in hopes of learning as much as possible about choral music, music theory, and singing as worship. My boss was an ordained Methodist minister and a former university
