Some people believe that Jesus was a historical figure while others argue that he probably never existed. This article approaches the question of Jesus’ historicity from an academic point of view. What do religious and historical scholars have to say about this issue?
Words: 639 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: Eva KurilovaMany pagan and Wiccan people find it difficult to tell those around them about their religious beliefs. This article guides a Wiccan individual in deciding whether it is the right time to come out as Wiccan. It offers practical advice about the dangers and benefits of revealing one´s religion in various situations.
Words: 737 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: ZabrinaMany young people have started to live their lives more intentionally serving the poor and destitute around the world in the name of Jesus. Some people write this off as a trend that this generation happens to be particularly fond of. The truth is, though, that this "social gospel" is not just a trend. It is aligned with the heart of God and has its basis in biblical truth.
Words: 774 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: MorganJHow 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 HansonWhat was Jesus really like? Most people imagine Jesus as a compassionate, kind, and long-suffering teacher. While this image is not incorrect, it is incomplete. This article examines the tougher side of Jesus that drove merchants out of the Temple and faced the cross with courage and conviction.
Words: 473 Downloads: 0 Category: Religion By: Greg HansonIt all begins with Genesis, The Bible’s first and probably most evocative book. In it we are introduced to characters whose names resound through history – Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham and Isaac, Esau and Jacob, Joseph and, of course, God. This article attempts to condense Genesis and highlights its most captivating stories such as Adam and Eve’s exile from Eden, Noah’s remarkable flood-defying ark, and Isaac’s close brush with a fiery death on Mount Moriah.
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