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Does The Bible Condone Rape?
One of the frequently listed objections by atheists, liberal theologians, and progressives to the validity of the Scripture is their assertion it condones rape. They vehemently detest rape as an objectively evil value and therefore cannot see how the Bible could condone it. To be clear, I am a Bible-believing evangelical Christian who explicitly concurs that rape is a horrific evil. However, to say that the Bible condones it is to misunderstand what is going on within the text itself. The arguments centers around Deuteronomy 22:25-29, which says:
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Divided Nation: Cultures in Chaos & A Confused Church
Admittedly, Ken Ham has been one of my heroes for many years. He has taken bold stands upon the Scripture and continued to fight against the false worldviews of our day. His newest, book Divided Nation, is no exception from the norm we have come to expect from this creation apologist. He begins by addressing the way America is greatly divided in our modern-day. He talks about the mass exodus away from the church in both America and the West as a whole. He says:
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Looking Into The Cultural Beehives
I am a beekeeper. Working outside in my colonies with thousands of insects whizzing around me is a normal part of my life. Learning to observe deeply and be curious are two vital keys for maintaining healthy bees, thereby obtaining the end goal of that delicacy known as liquid gold. If I am to have gallons of honey for personal consumption as well as sales, then I must look beyond the hive box and into the heart of the colony.
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Are Those Who Never Hear The Gospel Saved?
Central to examining the question of this post are three related topics, the efficacy of general revelation, the necessity of special revelation, and the depravity of man. First of all, the universal or general revelation of God is that revelation by which He communicates to all persons at all times and in all places. As one example, we are discussing the truth that all of creation testifies to the glory and wonder of God (Psalm 19:1-6). You cannot truthfully examine the matter of whether or not those who have never heard the Gospel are saved without first seeking to understand the extent of general revelation. Therefore, we must turn our attention to seeing whether or not it is able to give salvation.
Practical Tips For Apologetics
Today, I want to break down five very practical tips when it comes to engaging others in worldview/theology/evangelistic conversations. Many Christians have questions around not only what to say, but also how to say it well in the multitudes of scenarios which arise. Let’s get started!
How Do We Properly Interpret Scripture?
traverse this path, you are going to need to read His Word to grasp what His commandments are in the first place! Knowing how to properly interpret and comprehend the Bible is foundational to Christian growth. When we conclude, I will seek to provide some thoughts assisting you in understanding how to interpret Scripture. This short blog post alone cannot give a comprehensive overview of the subject, but prayerfully it will give some stability to lay a foundation through two principles that must be in place. Without correct interpretation, we can be led astray, and so let’s begin by providing some constructive critiques of two false interpretations to help us grow in spotting errors.
