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Dr. Scott Shiffer

Dr. Scott Shiffer

Dr. Scott Shiffer has a Ph.D. in Christian Theology from the B.H. Carroll Theological Institute and has been teaching religion classes since 2006. He leads Faith and Culture Now, an organization to help believers think biblically about culture in America. Scott has given numerous presentations, including one at Oxford. He has spoken at church retreats, youth retreats, conferences, and has taught discipleship classes for many years. Scott is married and has four children. He has a heart for helping believers draw closer to God and for aiding them as they are faced with new challenges every day.

Articles by Dr. Scott Shiffer

How should Christians understand war?

How should Christians understand war?

March 16, 2022  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

Universal peace has never existed at any point in history. And yet, we are struggling to understand and respond to the situation in Ukraine

Does studying about end-times affect our daily Christian lives?

Does studying about end-times affect our daily Christian lives?

February 22, 2022  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

Genuine believers have vastly different opinions about the end times. But is eschatology all that important to our day-to-day lives?

How does the Bible define justice?

How does the Bible define justice?

January 25, 2022  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

Without Christ, people can still seek justice. But it will be a prisoner to the whims of the society or culture in question

How was John able to offer a baptism of repentance?

How was John able to offer a baptism of repentance?

November 30, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

Jesus spoke very highly of John the Baptist (Matthew 11:11). Still, he was only human. So could he offer a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin?

Does each of us have a guardian angel?

Does each of us have a guardian angel?

November 2, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

Angels are real; so says the Bible. But some traditions teach that God has assigned each of us an angel for our protection. Is this true?

Help, I can’t stop swearing

Help, I can’t stop swearing

September 21, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

We know it’s wrong, but many of us simply can’t help using curse words — given the world we live in. Well, that doesn’t have to be the case

Did God have double standards on polygamy?

Did God have double standards on polygamy?

August 31, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

God instituted marriage — and the family. If so, why does He seem to be silent on men taking multiple wives?

Will we know our loved ones in heaven?

Will we know our loved ones in heaven?

August 24, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

The bereaved often grapple with questions about the afterlife — like whether we’ll recognise family and friends on the other shore

Help! I’ve forgiven, but can’t forget

Help! I’ve forgiven, but can’t forget

July 6, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

Actions have real-life consequences and, sometimes, it’s hard to let bygones be bygones. What is the Christian to do in such a situation?

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