How can the virgin birth of Jesus be true - Google Drive

How can the virgin birth of Jesus be true - Google Drive:

For many years the great battlefield of the Bible critics was the subject of the resurrection of Christ. They felt that if they could demolish this truth and prove it to be only a myth, the whole structure of Christianity would crumble. But the resurrection was impregnable, and they could not even crack it, let alone shatter it. The evidence was overwhelming, and there were too many witnesses, for over 500 persons saw the resurrected Christ. The critics changed their strategy then and decided to attack a biblical truth that did not have such strong evidence.

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How you can love and live like an angel - Google Drive

How you can love and live like an angel - Google Drive:

The secular world has fallen in love with angels. Angels have become so popular in our culture that any book or movie on angels becomes an instant success. Two of the popular TV programs are about angels. Touched By An Angel, features an Irish angel who goes about helping people out of life's trials, and always has a successful conclusion. Every once in while she tells people she is an angel, and every so often she does something supernatural to prove it. But she is very conservative with her miracles, and you find yourself impatient with her for not intervening faster



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Taking the “Paul” out of “Christianity” | PARTOFAPLAN

Taking the “Paul” out of “Christianity” | PARTOFAPLAN: "I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen someone post on a Christian Internet forum and ask “Ugh…Paul…why do we care what he says?” It seems that the latest trend in revisionism within Christianity is to snipe Paul out of the picture. A couple decades ago, people aimed to take Jesus out, but they’ve set the scope on a lower target."



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Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?

Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?: "Answer: This question is frequently asked by skeptics of God, the Bible, Christianity, etc. If God can create a rock that He cannot lift, then God is not omnipotent. If God cannot create a rock so heavy that He cannot lift it, then God is not omnipotent. According to this argument, omnipotence is self-contradictory. Therefore, God cannot be omnipotent. So, the question, could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it? The quick answer is "No." But the explanation is far more important to understand than the answer"



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Does God really forget our sins?

Does God really forget our sins?: "Answer: There are several passages in the Bible that indicate that God forgives and forgets our sin. Isaiah 43:25 says, “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” Hebrews 10 explains how Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for sin was a once-and-for-all sacrifice."



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Question of the Week

Question of the Week: " Sin is described in the Bible as transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7; Joshua 1:18). Sin had its beginning with Lucifer, probably the most beautiful and powerful of the angels. "



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The History of Christianity in 25 Objects: Billy Graham's Prayer Wheel | Challies Dot Com

The History of Christianity in 25 Objects: Billy Graham's Prayer Wheel | Challies Dot Com: "e Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, is meant to be an ongoing crusade that will continue for many generations. Situated on the same property as the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, the library opened in 2007 and is neither a museum nor a memorial. Rather, it is an extension of the evangelistic ministry that Graham carried out for so many years. "



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Christians Tired of Being Misrepresented: Revitalizing Christianity Through Guerilla Efforts

Christians Tired of Being Misrepresented: Revitalizing Christianity Through Guerilla Efforts: "Instead of expecting outspoken, high profile, political Christians to acknowledge and rectify the damaged and run-down state of 21st Century Christianity.  Movements like ours have been finding clever ways to beautify their beliefs through guerrilla efforts. We go beyond just complaining.  We add some much-needed repair for those who are sitting in the rubble."



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How Do I Share What I Believe? The Relationship Between Respect and Reach | Cold Case Christianity

How Do I Share What I Believe? The Relationship Between Respect and Reach | Cold Case Christianity: "I’ve investigated a number of murders over the years motivated by nothing more than an act of disrespect. The pursuit of power is one of three motivations driving criminal behavior, and it often manifests itself as a response to a simple act of insolence."



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Air Force Academy Erases Bible Verse From Cadet's Whiteboard, Stirs Outrage

Air Force Academy Erases Bible Verse From Cadet's Whiteboard, Stirs Outrage: "The Colorado Springs Air Force Academy recently erased a cadet's Bible verse from the whiteboard that hangs outside of his dorm room.

The unidentified cadet wrote the Bible verse Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ therefore I no longer live, but Christ lives in me."
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