How were the final books selected for our Christian Bible? Who decided what books would be chosen and which ones would be left out? Why do some Bibles contain books that others do not? Skeptics of Christianity will often pose these questions and Christians struggle to answer them. This week we will help you… Continue Reading
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A Case for the Bible 101: Manuscript Evidence Part 4 – Can we trust the Bible translations we have today?
Translations “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” –Colossians 2:8 Over the last two weeks we looked at the transmission of both the Old and New Testament, from the time of Moses… Continue Reading
A Case for the Bible 101: Manuscript Evidence Part 3 – How did we get the New Testament?
New Testament Transmission: Last week we looked at the transmission of the Old Testament from the time of Moses to today, roughly a 3500 year period. The New Testament has a shorter transmission timeline, yet it comes under attack by skeptics more than the Old Testament. Could that have anything to do with Jesus being… Continue Reading
A Case for the Bible 101: Manuscript Evidence, Part 2 – How has the Old Testament been transmitted over time?
Our “case-making” for the reliability, historicity, and authenticity of the 66 books of the Christian Bible continues this week as we uncover evidence using the acronym MAPS-S (Manuscripts, Archeology, Prophecy, Science and Saved lives). We are currently on “M” for manuscripts and we can find historical evidence in abundance for this category. Today we are… Continue Reading
A Case for the Bible 101: Manuscript Evidence Part 1, A Few Important Facts
Some interesting historical and literary facts about the Bible: If you put 10 people in a room and gave them a subject to write about what would you expect the outcome to be? Would you expect them to have the same theme, ideas, storyline, and conclusions? Would they have the same personal beliefs and views… Continue Reading
A Case for the Bible 101: Reasons to investigate
Last week we took a basic quiz on Biblical literacy. How well did you do? If you struggled with it, and you are a practicing Christian, you are not alone. As we have seen from the statistics, Biblical literacy is at an all time low even among professing Christians. Muslims know their Quran, Mormons know… Continue Reading
A Case for the Bible 101: How well do you know the Bible?
Last week we looked at some alarming statistics concerning Biblical illiteracy in our culture today, even among practicing Christians. Developing a Biblical worldview takes time and practice. It is a lifetime commitment and part of what we should desire as we grow closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus. How often do you spend time… Continue Reading
A Case for the Bible 101: Why do we need to make a case?
This week we are starting a new series called “A Case for the Bible 101” (the actual class will be taught in April at Sea Coast Grace Church in Cypress, CA). This is part of a Christian Apologetics’ program that we am running over the course of this year, and it is the culmination of… Continue Reading
Defending Your Faith 101 – Now what?
Now that we have come to the end of our “Defending Your Faith 101” series it is important to review what we have learned so that we are equipped to share, and if needed, defend our faith in the public square. In our culture today we see statistics that bear out the need for Christians… Continue Reading
Defending Your Faith 101: Do we have a proper perspective of eternity?
This life becomes a distant vapor in comparison to eternity—life is not a short timeline that has an end, but it is a ray that goes on into eternity, not stopping at death’s door. Can you remember when you were in so much pain or discomfort from an injury, an illness, or a medical procedure… Continue Reading