Many Christians become disillusioned and confused about their faith because they do not understand why they believe what they believe. Thus, when others raise objections or alternatives, their faith can be easily shaken. By taking the time to carefully investigate and understand your faith, you can protect yourself from being misled and believing in heresies.
Words: 348 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: Greg HansonHow can you know that the New Testament today is faithful to what the original writers wrote? Isn´t it possible--perhaps even likely--that the texts became manipulated and corrupted through the centuries? This article suggests four reasons a reader can trust that the New Testament has been accurately preserved and passed down through the generations.
Words: 1290 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: Greg HansonThough some assume the content of the New Testament has become distorted and corrupted through the years, the facts suggest otherwise. Through the science of textual criticism and examination of over 24,000 ancient manuscripts, the New Testament can be shown to be the most accurately preserved text from the ancient world. There are no variations of consequence among these texts, allow the reader to make an evaluation of the biblical claims without worrying about the accuracy of their transmission to present day.
Words: 679 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: Greg HansonWhile some conspiracists believe that the New Testament was compiled at the Council of Nicaea in AD 325 by a power-hungry and corrupt Church under the control of the Roman Emperor Constantine, the facts suggest otherwise. This article highlights three reasons why this conspiracy theory is false. The New Testament books were viewed as Scripture and circulating together much, much earlier.
Words: 1412 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: Greg HansonIt is a commonly held belief that the Bible is full of contradictions. Is that belief valid, or are there reasonable explanations for the alleged contradictions? This article suggests four factors that can mitigate the problem of biblical contradictions.
Words: 1137 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: Greg HansonSlavery was a reality in Bible times. As such, the Bible often refers to slaves. But does mean that the Christian Scriptures actually condoned slavery? This article explores the Bible´s specific teachings about slavery and traces the influence of Judeo-Christian values on slavery through the centuries.
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