What impact do the DSS’s have upon Christianity today? Christians certainly have every reason to stand firm in their faith and, because of the DSS’s, grow stronger. This is true for a number of reasons.
First, the DSS’s give the Bible another tick mark to its credit. How is this? Read the rest of this entry »
Why are the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS) so important? Is it just that we found ‘old stuff’ that intrigues us or is there more to their significance than their age? Well, certainly the age of these documents stimulates interest and appreciation, but it is the content of these scrolls that makes them the greatest find in modern times. Read the rest of this entry »
Q. I heard an AM talk-radio personality state this past Saturday morning that Muslims and Christians in the Middle East use the name ‘Allah’ for God, indicating they worship the same God. Is this so? If it is, does this mean both groups worship the same God?
A. Individuals attempting to prove Christians and Muslims worship the same God us this faulty argument. The God of the Bible and that of the Koran are not the same. To say they are based on the term ‘allah’ is incorrect. Let me explain why. Read the rest of this entry »
Q. I hear a lot about faith and faith-based organizations; what is faith, really?
A. Depending on the context, faith has two primary meanings in Scripture. First, faith can be described as trust in God. This ‘faith’ is what is commonly misunderstood and misrepresented. Second, faith can be described as the beliefs a person or church hold to be true. Many churches today still have what is called a Confession of Faith. This document outlines the doctrinal positions of the congregation and is (should be) based upon the Bible. Due to the confusion regarding the first description of faith, let’s take a closer look at it. Read the rest of this entry »