Several years ago, one of my daughters asked me, “Why do we have to be punished?” While I am not always prepared to answer such tough questions, I was ready …
Reading Israel Out of the Bible
Away with Israel! Anyone watching today’s news has likely heard these words. It’s the chief demand of the antisemitic protests around the world. Sadly, this sentiment has existed in certain …
Are We Sinners by Nature or Nurture?
Are we accountable for our sins if we’re born that way? Or are we only accountable for sins that we can learn and unlearn—exercising a reasonable degree of control over …
Who is “Jacob, the Lord’s Brother”?
Many English-speaking Christians today are shocked to discover that James, half-brother to Jesus, was actually named Jacob! In fact, the same rule applies to his New Testament letter and every …
Was Luke Really a Gentile?
Hypothetically, if it were to be settled in court that Luke was a Gentile, one would need a kangaroo court—a biased, unreliable, agenda-driven court that predetermines cases without evidence. The …
Is the Mark of the Beast Here?
“The COVID-19 vaccine is the mark of the Beast!” Perhaps you’ve seen this claim while scrolling through your social media account. Other popular claims have also been linked to the …
