Please explain: What am I to think when I see Christians doing wrong things?
What am I to think when I see Christians doing wrong things? Scripture often contrasts light and darkness. There was a time when each of us was darkness. Paul plainly…
Please explain: How can we trust the Bible if it was written by human authors?
How can we trust the Bible if it was written by human authors? If we're going to hang our hope for eternity on what the Bible says, we want to…
Please explain: Why is Jesus called the Word?
Why is Jesus called the Word? It could be said that the Bible has one purpose: so that we may know God. And nowhere do we know God more clearly…
Please explain: How do Lutherans view Mary?
How do Lutherans view Mary? How the Christian church views Mary has been a subject of debate for millennia. In the first few centuries of the New Testament Christian church,…
Please explain: Will there really be a new earth?
Will there really be a new earth? The simple answer is yes. There will not only be a new earth but also a new heaven and a new Jerusalem. The…
Please explain: When does persistent praying become selfish praying?
When does persistent praying become selfish praying? A father is actively applying for job openings in a different state. The postings offer better wages and hours, more time with family,…
Please explain: Does the Bible condone slavery?
Does the Bible condone slavery? Slavery lands squarely in the category of things we wish the Bible unequivocally condemned. One human being owning another human being? Surely there must be…
Please explain: Is it sinful to be wealthy?
Is it sinful to be wealthy? If we want an answer to the question, “Is it sinful to be wealthy?” then we need to be clear about what we are…
Please explain: How can I love my unlovable neighbor?
How can I love my unlovable neighbor? It is hard for me to love my neighbor. I have neighbors who just yell at me. Some days I am too tired…