Five Causes of Decline in Belief
Modern Philosophy.
After the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation, men were much freer to explore new ideas. Some began to question everything and believe in nothing. The British philosopher David Hume (1711–1776) argued that...
Thoughts from the Heart
He Has Not Left that Open to Us
A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a...
Five Bible Pictures of Hope
The Bible uses five pictures to help us understand hope. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then five pictures are worth a whole sermon full of words.
Hope is light—to help us see...
In Pursuit of Hope
An S-4 submarine crew became trapped after they were rammed off the coast of Massachusetts. The sub sank immediately. Rescue efforts failed. Near the end, a diver heard tapping and placed his helmeted ear...
Bounce Back
What is the difference between people who thrive and people who decline over a long period of time?
It is not that they do not get knocked down; it is that they bounce back up....
Can One Rely on the Bible?
Yes, absolutely.
While we do not have an original copy of the Bible, it has been faithfully handed down from one generation to another.
It Says It Right on the Cover
Holy.
The holy Scriptures
come from the holy God (1 Peter 1:16),
were delivered by holy men (2 Peter 1:20–21),
contain holy precepts (Romans 7:12),
teach of holy things (1 Corinthians 2:13),
were designed...
What it Means to Trust God
We live in unique times. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we are facing challenges most of us have never seen in our lifetime.
Such challenges should encourage us to trust in God. Consider these passages:
The...