Who was Jesus? Was he a real historical figure? If so, who did the people around him think that he was? Who did Jesus think that he was? In this talk, I examine the evidence for Jesus and attempt to answer these questions Want to read more on these topics? Check out the links to [...]
We’ve spent the last couple of months examining the things Jesus said, the things he did, and the things the people closest to him documented. Now that our quick review of his life is coming to a close, it’s time for each of us to consider who he was. And, more importantly, why it matters. [...]
Recently, we’ve been discussing who Jesus of Nazareth was. We’ve also explored his own personal claims as to his identity. The truth is, though, that people can freely say whatever they want. But, when they make claims like being the all-powerful creator of the universe, we think them crazy unless there is some evidence to [...]
If we want to find out more about what Jesus said or did, we should interview the eyewitnesses
I originally published an article with this title shortly after Ravi Zacharias died. With the recent release of the findings of the investigation into his sexual misconduct, I decided it was no longer appropriate to encourage anyone to look to the life of Ravi Zacharias as an example of anything good or Christ-like. My initial [...]
[Editor’s Note: When I first published this article, I linked to a previous article I had written about lessons I had learned from Ravi. In light of the recent report, I have taken that article down and removed the link to it here.] In this day and age that demands we have an instant opinion [...]
Author’s note: I live in California. The lockdown restrictions in the US during the pandemic vary from state to state. County to county even. So, my experiences below can only come from what I have experienced as a resident of California. However, churches across the US are trying to make their case as vital services, [...]
In several posts across my various social media feeds this week, I have noticed a common charge against churches as to why they are fighting so hard to remain open in the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Many people want to claim that the only motive churches have to get people in the pews [...]
As a young Christian, I struggled to articulate the message of the Gospel. By articulate what I actually mean is I didn’t really understand it. I thought I was primarily in church every Sunday to learn how to be a better person. I knew Jesus died on the cross and then He rose from the [...]
In the last article, we talked about some of the constants, forces, and laws of the universe that have come together in such an improbable manner in order for the universe to be life-permitting. We compared these constants to dials on the wall of a control room as a way to show how accurate each [...]