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What is faith? Is it merely trusting Jesus to save you? Or is action necessary for a believer to be pleasing to God?
Over the years, from time to time, critics direct their hostility at the book of Acts, attacking its credibility. Repeatedly, however, it has weathered the storm of criticism.
In his second letter to Timothy, Paul mentions two men, Jannes and Jambres, who withstood Moses. Who were these men, and how did Paul know of them, since they are not named in the Old Testament?
This week we answer several brief questions: (1) Do Acts 9:7 and 22:9 contradict one another? (2) Did Moses err in classifying bats with birds? (3) How should Luke 23:43 be punctuated?
Is there a contradiction between Daniel and Luke as to who is in control of the kingdoms of men?
The case of Eutychus in Acts chapter 20 is a testament to the authenticity of the Christian religion and an assurance that death is not the end of existence.
Generally speaking, skeptics assert that Jesus did not do the things recorded in the Gospel accounts; they simply invented the stories.
A critical charge that supposedly nullifies the harmony of the book of Acts is the fact that there are differences in the three accounts of Paul’s conversion. Let us examine this alleged problem.
Are the twenty-seven books of the New Testament genuine history, or merely the reflections of ancient mythology?
One of the astounding evidences which points to the divine origin of the Scriptures is the “brevity” of the records. In this article we study a case of this nature.
An atheist’s laughable attempt to criticize the Lord’s teaching is exposed.
A critic asserts that the three different records of Paul’s conversion, as recorded in the book of Acts, are irrelevantly repetitious and even contradictory? Does the charge really hold up? Consider this matter with us.
Does the biblical evidence support John D. Crossan’s claims that Jesus was not virginally conceived?
Were those disciples who were immersed by John the Baptizer required to be re-immersed on the Day of Pentecost or thereafter? Some sincere Bible students maintain they were, but will the evidence really support that view?
The sacred historian Luke once declared that some of the Jews “justified God” when they accepted the immersion administered by John the Baptist (Lk. 7:29). How could this possibly be? Can a man “justify” God?
Paul’s great “mystery of godliness,” when unfolded, is rich indeed. It is the gospel in seed form. It is intellectually satisfying, emotionally rewarding, and practically motivating.
The Holy Spirit was an active participant in the ministry of Christ.
Biblical words may have varying senses, depending on the context in which they are found. A brief study of the term “kingdom” is a good illustration of this principle.
A study of the word “belief” as it is utilized in the book of Acts.
While the resurrection of Christ is generally recognized as the foundation of Christianity, his ascension is equally significant.