Monthly Archives: February 2016

This has been one of those books. You know, one of those books that are hard to study but you know you need to. Let’s pause a moment and consider the title…Know Why You Believe.  Let’s consider the book and … Continue reading →

Are there any reliable records for miracles in the Bible? Well that depends on what you call reliable. It depends on what you regard as evidence.  It depends on whether you are inclined to believe God’s Word or not. Skeptics … Continue reading →

Paul Little* writes about the contrast between the miracles of the pagan soothsayers and Jesus: “[Jesus’ miracles] were never capricious or fantastic.  They were not scattered helter-skelter through the record without rhyme or reason.  There was always clear order and … Continue reading →

An unbeliever says to you: “If God performed miracles then, why won’t He perform them now?  If I could only see a miracle, I would believe in God?” I say to the unbeliever, maybe He does. I am going to … Continue reading →

This week we are discussing whether or not miracles are possible. Oftentimes it seems easiest to think of ideas like this in dichotomies. You either believe in miracles or you don’t believe in miracles. Beneath the belief or unbelief is … Continue reading →

Today I am going to wrap up my week posting on the chapter of Paul Little’s book “Does Archaeology Help?” It has been a challenge. I have always been interested in history and somewhat interested in archaeology but as I … Continue reading →

I can’t believe I am going to post on papyrus. Sounds like a dull topic doesn’t it? But papyrus is the foundation of the New Testament.  It is literally the foundation of the New Testament. Old Testament research is pretty … Continue reading →

Tel Dan Stela… “Christians must understand that, scientifically, we cannot prove that the Bible is true, but that should not cause us to believe that it is not God’s absolute truth. Since God is the author of history, we are … Continue reading →

“Archaeology cannot prove that the Bible is God’s written word to us. However, archaeology can (and does) substantiate the Bible’s historical accuracy. Archaeologists have consistently discovered the names of government officials, kings, cities, and festivals mentioned in the Bible — … Continue reading →