Jennifer Aniston’s abortion argument has a BIG problem
“No uterus, no opinion.” Jennifer Aniston shared this popular pro-choice slogan, along with another controversial post about abortion. But what happens when we put these arguments to the test? There’s a lot more to this debate than you might think.
Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God?
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Even prominent Christian leaders disagree! But what does the Bible actually teach? When we compare the Bible with the Qur’an, some important questions emerge about Jesus, Allah, and the very identity of God.
Will Jesus RAISE or REJECT the cremated?
Will Jesus RAISE or REJECT someone who has been cremated? Is cremation a sin? Could it affect your resurrection on Judgment Day? Let’s examine what the Bible actually says about cremation, burial, and the resurrection of the dead.
How to properly respect Mary
Do Catholics worship Mary?
Catholic theology makes an important distinction between the worship owed to God and the veneration given to Mary and the saints. That distinction deserves to be represented fairly. But definitions are only part of the question. We also need to examine what Catholic prayers, popes, saints, and official teaching actually say.
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Did Mary remain a virgin?
Christians agree that Mary was a virgin when Jesus was conceived. But did she remain a virgin for the rest of her life?
Catholic and Orthodox traditions say yes. Yet the New Testament repeatedly mentions Jesus’ brothers and sisters, says Joseph did not know Mary “till” Jesus was born, and describes Jesus as Mary’s firstborn…
Was Mary really sinless? Why did she need a Savior?
Did Mary ever sin? And if she was completely sinless, why did she rejoice in “God my Savior”?
The Catholic doctrine of the Immaculate Conception teaches that Mary was preserved from original sin from the first moment of her conception and remained free from personal sin throughout her life. Catholics have thoughtful explanations for how…
Was Mary the “Mother of God”?
Is Mary the “Mother of God”? Christians have debated that language for centuries, but the controversy was originally about much more than Mary. It was about the identity of Jesus Christ.
In this study, we’ll examine what Scripture actually calls Mary, why early Christians used the Greek title Theotokos, what happened in the controversy surrounding…
What is the “sin unto DEATH” in 1 John 5?
What is the “sin unto death” in 1 John 5, and how can you know whether you’ve committed it? In this Bible study, we examine John’s words in context and uncover the key just a few verses earlier that helps make sense of this difficult passage.
Is Jesus a VIOLENT Savior?
Was Jesus really a violent Savior? Critics often point to passages where Jesus speaks of swords, says “slay them before me,” and makes a whip at the temple. But when those verses are read in context, they tell a very different story about who Jesus was and what He actually taught about violence.
Who was Melchizedek? The Bible’s strangest priest explained
There’s a man in Genesis with no father, no mother, and no family tree… and he outranks every priest who ever served in Israel. A thousand years later, David calls the coming Messiah a priest “according to the order of Melchizedek.” Who was this man, and why does the author of Hebrews call him too…
This is what the abortion “rape exception” actually looks like.
This is the hardest study I have ever written. For years, I have discussed abortion, adoption, and the value of human life. But a recent experience forced me to wrestle with these issues in a way I never expected. In this study, I share a deeply personal story that challenged assumptions, broke my heart, and…
Four reasons to pray, even when God already knows what is going to happen
If God already knows everything, why should we pray? Jesus said the Father already knows what we need before we ask—yet He still commanded us to pray. So why? Let’s look at four biblical reasons prayer still matters, how prayer changes us, and how our prayers truly participate in what God is doing in the…
9 Kingdom prophecies fulfilled in the Church
What is the kingdom of God, and what did Jesus mean when he said it is “at hand”? In this study, we trace the Bible’s prophecies about God’s kingdom and see how every one of them is fulfilled in Acts 2. Discover why the kingdom Jesus preached and the church he built are inseparable.
What you’re missing if you DON’T read the Bible
Most people who say they’re Christians don’t actually read the Bible. In this study, we explore what you’re truly missing when you neglect God’s word—knowing God, understanding yourself, seeing what He has done for you, and learning what He expects from you. Don’t take my word for it; open your Bible and see for yourself!
Did Jesus pray to Himself?
If Jesus is God, why did He pray? This common question isn’t the contradiction people think it is. In this study, we go to the Bible to understand who Jesus prayed to and what His prayers reveal about the nature of God.
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