What Darwin Didn’t Know

In 1859, Charles Darwin proposed that all living organisms descended from a common ancestor and that one species could gradually evolve into another, producing increasingly complex forms of life. His theory contradicts the Bible (Mark 10:6, for example) and many well-established scientific observations. Today, we know many things that Charles Darwin did not know when he wrote On the Origin of Species. Perhaps if he had had access to this information, he would have changed his mind.… Read more

Acts 13 Helps Explain Luke 21:31

While foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem, Jesus said: “So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand” (Luke 21:31). Some conclude from this passage that the kingdom did not exist until the destruction of Jerusalem. However, the New Testament repeatedly speaks of the kingdom as already existing before that event (Col. 1:13; Heb. 12:22-28; Rev. 1:9). How, then, should Luke 21:31 be understood?… Read more

The Amarna Tablets: Confirming the Conquest of Canaan

God promised Abraham that his descendants would inherit the land of Canaan (Genesis 12:1-7). More than four centuries later, after delivering Israel from Egyptian bondage through Moses (c. 1450 B.C.), God began fulfilling that promise under Joshua. The book of Joshua records Israel’s conquest of Canaan and the gradual possession of the land God had sworn to give Abraham’s descendants.

Many skeptics have dismissed the Exodus and the conquest of Canaan as legend or as heavily embellished tradition rather than straightforward history; yet archaeology has repeatedly confirmed historical details recorded in the Bible.… Read more

Does 1 Corinthians 7 Authorize Divorce for Desertion?

Some claim that 1 Corinthians 7:15 grants a deserted believer the right to divorce and remarry. A careful reading of the text in context does not support this conclusion. Paul upholds what Jesus taught: divorce and remarriage are not permitted except for fornication (Matthew 19:9).

1 Corinthians 7:10–11

Paul opens this section with a direct command: Let not the wife depart from her husband: but and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband (1 Corinthians 7:10–11).… Read more

Refuting Realized Eschatology (The A.D. 70 Doctrine)

The doctrine known as “Realized Eschatology,” or the “A.D. 70 Doctrine,” falsely asserts that all Bible prophecy was fulfilled by A.D. 70, including the final return of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, and the final judgment. Eschatology is the study of final things, and its adherents assert that all final things prophesied in God’s Word have occurred and have thus been “realized.” While they claim to be teaching the true fulfillment of prophecy, this doctrine undermines foundational Christian hope and contradicts clear Biblical teachings.… Read more

Steps Toward Salvation

The Bible lists several steps toward salvation using the Greek preposition eis, which means “unto” or toward:

• Belief unto (eis) righteousness (Rom. 10:10)
• Repentance unto (eis) life (Acts 11:18)
• Confession unto (eis) salvation (Rom. 10:10)

However, notice that when it comes to baptism, eis is translated as “into”:

• Baptized in/into (eis) the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:19)
• Baptized into (eis) Jesus Christ (Rom. 6:3)
• Baptized into (eis) one body (1 Cor.… Read more

Learning from the Young

A few years ago I was speaking out of town as a guest preacher. While I was there for that week, I met a young boy who made a great impression on me. He was probably eight years old, and was very enthusiastic about worship—especially song leading. As I was sitting alone on the front pew before worship began, he came up and sat next to me. He was talking to me about preaching and singing, and then he pointed to the list of song numbers on the wall that were going to be sung in worship.… Read more

Your Temptations Do Not Define You

You are not defined by what tempts you. Just because a person may be tempted to be intimate with someone of the same gender, that does not mean that he must give in to that temptation, or that he is destined to be a homosexual. If a married man is tempted to cheat on his wife, that does not mean he must give in to that temptation or that he is destined to be an adulterer.… Read more

Trying to Be Nicer Than God

Many today try to justify actions by calling them “loving,” even when those actions contradict what God said. True love does not try to improve God’s standard—it follows it. God has valid reasons for His commands, and they are for our eternal welfare. When we ignore His commands in the name of love, we endanger the very souls we claim to love. Every one of the following actions works against the salvation of souls, in the name of love and tolerance:

  1. Refusing to address or rebuke sin because some claim that would be unloving (1 Tim.
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Claude A.I. and Salvation

Following is the very first conversation I ever had with Claude AI. While I did present arguments and Scripture connections during this discussion, the AI had no prior knowledge of my beliefs. What makes this exchange noteworthy is that when required to deal with all relevant passages consistently, it acknowledged weaknesses in its initial “faith only” response and affirmed the necessity of a complete, obedient response to the Gospel.

I wrote:

Based on the Bible alone, not scholars or various groups’ beliefs, what must a lost person do to become saved?… Read more

Interesting Facts About the Bible

· The Bible contains 66 books written by about 40 different writers over a period spanning about 1,500–2,000 years.

· If the patriarch Job wrote the book of Job, and he lived near the time of Abraham, the writing of the Bible could span close to 2,000 years.

· The inspired writers came from many different backgrounds, including kings (David, Solomon), fishermen (Peter, John), a physician (Luke), a tax collector (Matthew), and a tentmaker (Paul).… Read more

Catholicism’s Corruptions

Jesus said that the Holy Spirit would guide men of the first century A.D. into “all truth” (John 16:13). In that century, the faith “was once for all delivered to the saints,” not progressively developed over centuries (Jude 3). God said the Scriptures give us everything we need for life and godliness, to be complete (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:3), so we do not need additional spiritual instruction beyond God’s Word, and we must not add to His Word (Deuteronomy 4:2; Proverbs 30:6; Revelation 22:18-19).… Read more

Seven Keys to Happiness

Most people want to be happy. From ancient philosophers to modern man, many have spent their entire lives seeking happiness and contentment without ever finding it, because the formula is found only in God’s Word. Happiness comes from our Creator, who wants us to be happy both now and forever. He wants us to realize that He is the ultimate source of joy and peace. With that in mind, here are seven critical keys to happiness:

  1. Being right with God – Being happy both now and eternally requires a good relationship with the One who made us.
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How We Know the Bible is from God

1. Fulfilled Prophecy

· The Bible contains hundreds of specific prophecies written before the events they describe.

· These prophecies are detailed, verifiable, and historically fulfilled, not vague predictions.

·  Examples include:

· The rise and fall of empires (Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome).

· The rise and fall of world leaders such as Alexander the Great, Nero, and Domitian.

· The destruction of cities like Nineveh, Tyre, and Jerusalem.

· Detailed Messianic prophecies fulfilled in Jesus (His lineage, place of birth, place of death, burial, and resurrection, etc.).… Read more