Clues that Jesus is the Angel of the LORD of the Old Testament

“On that day the Lord will shield those who live in Jerusalem, so that the feeblest among them will be like David, and the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the Lord going before them” (Zechariah 12:8). What is surprising to some is that the Trinitarian view of the Lord is manifested throughout the Old Testament. While Jewish …

Can Christianity Survive Secularization in the West?

Why are people so happy in secular Europe and what can the United States do to raise its levels of subjective well-being? This article has several objectives. The first objective is to examine the impact of secularization on Europe and the United States given changing religious climates and the acceptance of once taboo social issues. …

The Apostle Paul Supplied Ample Evidence of Jesus’ Divinity

C.S. Lewis famously called on us to make a choice: either Jesus is a liar, a lunatic, or the Lord. Given Jesus’ miracles, forgiveness of sins, and claims of divinity, Lewis concluded that labeling Him a mere prophet is woefully inadequate so we must face the trilemma. Skeptics often suggest C.S. Lewis omitted a fourth …

Accepting Jesus Early is the Key to Peace: Michelle Ward’s Testimony @tmcalward

I asked my Christian friends on social media to share their testimonies, and I'm excited they're stepping up to the plate. Here is Michelle Ward's testimony, which is quite excellent. "Hello! I’ve never shared my testimony in a written message but I will try my best. I came to know the Lord at a young …

Nothing is Impossible with God: Travis Jackson’s Amazing Testimony @Travisdon1981

I  asked my friends on social media to share their testimonies about how they came to know Jesus. This is the testimony from Travis Jackson, who can be found on Twitter @Travisdon1981. "When I was very young, I acted differently from other children; I didn't make eye contact and didn't respond to people saying my …

A Beautiful Christian Testimony By Michael Graham @SoonerApologist

I recently asked my friends on social media to share their testimonies on the ways they came to believe in Christianity. Michael Graham, known on Twitter as the @SoonerApologist, sent this beautiful testimony. Enjoy! "Here is my testimony. I was born with the disease Retnitis Pigmentosa. This an disease that kills cells in the back …

Should People Call Themselves Christians If They Don’t Believe in a Literal Resurrection?

"And as Paul said, 'We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us,' so would we in the same spirit and language earnestly desire to be ambassadors for Christ to men, even as the Word of God beseeches them to the love of Himself, seeking to win over to righteousness truth, and the …

Why Atheist De-Conversion Stories Fail

To persuade people, one should use the tools Aristotle suggested of ethos (establish credibility), pathos (appeal to people’s emotions) and logos (apply logic). I have encountered many atheists who have applied Aristotle’s formulations to construct their “de-conversion” from Christianity stories. This intention of this blog is to deconstruct their stories based on a higher level …