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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

What are miracles? Do they still exist?

What are miracles? Do they still exist?

June 22, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

The Bible seems full of amazing miracles. Seeing those today would be so faith-affirming. So why don’t they happen more often?

How should believers respond to the Israel-Palestine conflict?

How should believers respond to the Israel-Palestine conflict?

June 8, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

The world calls them oppressors. Christians are inclined to see them as “God’s chosen people”. Is there a ‘right side’?

Should we pray for things we know will not change in this life?

Should we pray for things we know will not change in this life?

May 18, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

The Bible says, "Ask and you will receive", but Christians know there are some things that will remain broken till He returns. What then, asks a reader

Why is there no proof for the existence of Leviathan?

Why is there no proof for the existence of Leviathan?

April 6, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

In the Old Testament, God gives Job a very elaborate description of a terrifying creature. A reader asks if we've any proof for its existence

Can I smoke marijuana for health reasons?

Can I smoke marijuana for health reasons?

March 23, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

The debate around cannabis for recreational use has been on for a while. But what when doctors recommend them for medical purposes?

Is it wrong to opt for cremation?

Is it wrong to opt for cremation?

March 9, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

Traditionally, Christians have opted to bury the dead in tombs or graves. But in modern society, this is not always possible. Can alternatives be pursued?

What will heaven truly look like?

What will heaven truly look like?

February 21, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

Will we do anything other than sing God’s praise? Will we receive wings? Find out what the Bible has to say about our future home

Why does God allow evil governments into power?

Why does God allow evil governments into power?

February 16, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

People in government often support things that we as Christians cannot. A reader asked why a sovereign God would even permit such authorities to reign

How should churches deal with gender dysphoria?

How should churches deal with gender dysphoria?

February 9, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

Issues related to gender confusion, albeit hyped up in the media today, have mostly been ignored in the church or written off as a refusal of social norms

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