“Does Luke’s claim that Jesus was born in Bethlehem at the time of Quirinius‘ census match the historical record?”……Answer: This is a question that has been a point of controversy among biblical scholars and skeptics for centuries. History tells us that Caesar Augustus reigned over the Roman Empire from 27 BC to 14 AD and […]

“Do the ends justify the means?”……Answer: The answer to this question depends on what the ends or goals are and what means are being used to achieve them. If the goals are good and noble, and the means we use to achieve them are also good and noble, then yes, the ends do justify the […]

“What does the Bible mean when it refers to holy ground?”……Answer: The phrase “holy ground” is found only twice in the Bible, once in the Old Testament and once in the New. God Himself first identified the area in which He met with Moses on MountHoreb (Sinai) as holy ground. It was there that God […]

“How should a Christian respond to beggars?”……Answer: There are many opinions on the question of how to respond to beggars and panhandlers, which admittedly is a difficult one. Some people feel comfortable handing out money, believing it is then up to the beggar to determine how to use it, whether to buy food or alcohol/drugs. […]

“What is the doctrine of eternal generation and is it biblical?”……Answer: The doctrine of eternal generation harkens back to the very early stages of the Christian church. This doctrine, along with the eternal procession of the Holy Spirit, form the basis for the complete doctrine of the Trinity. This doctrine was codified in Nicene Creed, […]

What is fatalism? What is determinism?”……Answer: Let’s begin with some general definitions:……Determinism: The view that every event has a cause and that everything in the universe is absolutely dependent on and governed by causal laws. Since determinists believe that all events, including human actions, are predetermined, determinism is typically thought to be incompatible with free […]

What will happen at the end of times? Q: “I would like to learn more about the end of times, like things dealing with the rapture.” our A: Thanks for your question. The end of times is a very large category in the Bible. It is addressed in much of the Old Testament prophetic books […]