The greatest evidence for the truth of Jesus’ resurrection lies not just in historical accounts, but in the transformed lives of these five men: eyewitnesses of the Resurrection. These ordinary men, once cowards who deserted Jesus during His crucifixion, became emboldened evangelists, willing to suffer excruciating persecution, even martyrdom to proclaim the Gospel. The transformation…
Courage Under Fire: Lessons from Acts 4:1-22 How Timid Christians Stand up to Intimidation: Peter Then and Now: Once, he was a man crippled by fear. Peter, remember, had denied the Lord three times, and even fled into hiding at the mere notion of persecution. Yet, having met the risen Christ and received the indwelling…
Unification Church: Departure from Christianity The Unification Church, also known as the “Moonies” due to its founder Rev. Sun Myung Moon, is a new religious movement that emerged in the 20th century. Come, explore how the Unification Church’s teachings are a departure from orthodox, biblical Christianity. Origins and Founder: The Unification Church was started in…
Christian Science is a religious movement that arose in the late 19th century in New England, founded by Mary Baker Eddy. While including some biblical terminology, Christian Science teachings depart significantly from mainstream, orthodox Christian doctrine as derived from scripture. Origins and Founder: Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) founded Christian Science after claiming to experience a…
The Church of Scientology, founded by L. Ron Hubbard in 1953, is a religious movement that has gained significant attention due to its unique beliefs and practices. The name “Scientology” is derived from the Latin “scientia,” meaning “knowledge or study,” and the Greek word “logos,” meaning “study of.” Hubbard aimed to create a “religion of…
The reliability of the Bible has long been a subject of debate among scholars, historians, and believers. However, two monumental archaeological discoveries—the Dead Sea Scrolls and various ancient papyri, between 1920 and 1956—provide compelling evidence affirming the historical reliability of the Scriptures. These finds have shed light on the textual accuracy, historical context, and authenticity…
Despite the remarkable progress made by cosmologists and physicists in recent decades, even our most advanced scientific theories still cannot definitively account for the origin of the universe. While theories like the Big Bang, inflation, the multiverse, and others successfully describe and model the evolution of the cosmos from certain initial conditions, they still run…
The Cambrian Explosion: How’s It A Challenge for Evolution The Cambrian Explosion refers to a relatively short geological period, estimated by evolutionists to have occurred approximately 541 million years ago, during which a remarkable diversity of complex, multicellular life forms appeared abruptly in the fossil record. This event is marked by the sudden emergence of…
Doubting Darwin, Trusting the Creator Defending Creationism: In the ongoing dialogue between proponents of evolution and creation science, challenges are often raised by both sides. Evolutionists frequently assert the overwhelming evidence for evolution and question the scientific validity of creationism. However, creationists offer robust rebuttals grounded in science, theology, and critical analysis. In this comprehensive…
