Noah’s Descendants: Masoretic Text vs. Septuagint Lifespans
The ages in Genesis can get confusing very quickly, especially when the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint do not always give the same numbers.…
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Did God Create the World in Six Literal Days?
Genesis 1 is often treated as though its plainest claim is the hardest one to accept. I find it helpful to begin with the…
Life Is in the Blood: What Does the Bible Mean?
Why does the Bible speak about blood with such seriousness? The answer begins with life itself, because God says that life is in the…
Did Jesus Sweat Blood in Gethsemane?
Did Jesus actually sweat blood in Gethsemane? Luke describes something so intense that it is easy to repeat the phrase without slowing down to…
How Can We Know God Exists? A Biblical Answer
Can we really prove that God exists, and what kind of proof should a Christian offer? Sometimes that question comes from an honest search…
The Septuagint (LXX): What It Is and How Christians Should Use It
I have heard people call the Septuagint the Bible of the apostles. I have also heard it dismissed as a corrupt rival to the…
Apologia: What a Christian Defense Should Be
The word apologia is where we get our English word apologetics, but the Bible gives the word a much richer setting than a formal…
America’s Christian Heritage: A Biblical Examination
How should Christians speak about America’s Christian heritage without turning patriotism into worship? I believe we can tell the truth about the nation’s biblical…
Who Do You Say That I Am? Peter’s Confession Explained
Jesus asked His disciples what other people were saying about Him, and then He turned the question toward them: "But who do you say…
The Unknown God: Paul’s Sermon in Athens Explained
Paul walked into Athens and saw a city full of idols. What did he say to people who were proud of their religion and…
Should Christian Parents Homeschool? A Biblical View
Parents often ask me whether the Bible requires Christians to homeschool, and I understand why the question carries so much weight. Our children are…
How to Witness to a Jehovah’s Witness With Truth and Grace
I know that talking with a Jehovah's Witness can feel intimidating, especially when the conversation turns to Greek words or a long chain of…