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Waiting is not wasteful

December 31, 2021  - By Lisa Mattackal

For most, life has been a lesson in waiting for two years. For the Christian, however, it is another integral part of his or her story

The fallacies of relativism

November 21, 2021  - By Jerusha Joel

‘My life, my rules’ seems to be the mandate of the age—the rule above all rules. Here is why that approach fails on all fronts

What does ‘the abomination of desolation’ in Mark 13 mean?

September 28, 2021  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

The term ‘the abomination of desolation’ comes up during Jesus’ Olivet discourse. What does it mean?

Making sense of war

September 8, 2021  - By Tom Horvat

All the violence in the world makes “world peace” seem like a mere dream. But why is there so much strife in the first place?

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’?

The church and politics: A Roman history lesson

May 7, 2021  - By Garrett Haley

We've read the epistles several times, but understanding the historical setting they were written in can give them a new level of meaning entirely

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

The meaning of the Magi

February 24, 2021  - By Winston Hottman

The story of the three wise men bearing gifts for baby Jesus is a familiar one. But the legendary trio are about far more than a good Christmas tale

Is there historical evidence that Jesus existed?

December 29, 2020  - By Revanth T.

Christians are content to lean on Scripture as their primary source about Jesus. But what do we know of Him from outside the Bible?

Why do churches celebrate Christmas?

December 22, 2020  - By Jobin John Mathew

If there is no evidence for Jesus being born on the 25th of December, why do believers continue to mark what might be a pagan celebration?

How does Christ’s sacrifice cover sins after His death?

October 13, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

Jesus lived 2,000 years ago, long before we were ever born. A reader asked how His work on the cross can atone for those who didn't even exist at the time

Who is Jesus and what difference does it make?

August 16, 2020  - By Revanth T.

Jesus is not only a historical figure, but also our eternal contemporary — someone who continues to have a far-reaching influence on the world

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