Frightening headlines and startling polls about Christian decline in America have become commonplace for me. About once a month, if not more often, someone sends me the latest terrifying data that is predicting the inevitable death of Christianity. Worse, the decline in Christian affiliation has occurred simultaneously as a noticeable hostility against Christianity in the public square. How do disciples behave when society becomes hostile to Christianity? First, we take a deep breath and re...…
Life is hard; it is difficult. That is just the simple truth of it. Jesus confirmed this in John 16, telling us, “In the world, you have trouble”1 – and indeed, we do. You and I have seen and known those who pretend to float from one victory to the next, and if we did not……
You Are Not Alone in Asking About the Temple Destruction and Jesus’ Return Many Bible readers and scholars wrestle with Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the temple and the timing of His return. This study examines those questions. It accepts that a future attempt to rebuild the temple may occur—possibly as a climax to […]…
You Are Not Alone in Asking About the Temple Destruction and Jesus’ Return Many Bible readers and scholars wrestle with Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the temple and the timing of His return. This study examines those questions. It accepts that a future attempt to rebuild the temple may occur—possibly as a climax to […]…