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Christian Author, Philosopher, and Apologist. President of Teach The Word Publishing, Inc. Author of thirty-one books.
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Jesus Ordered His Life to Fulfill Prophecy
COPYRIGHT WARNING Each time the disciples had asked Jesus to declare publicly that He was the Messiah, He refused, saying: “My time has not yet come.” John 7:2-8 Now the Jews’ Feast of Tabernacles was at hand. His brothers therefore… Read More ›
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Historical Evidence For Jesus Resurrection
COPYRIGHT WARNING A common theme of the Old Testament is the prediction that the Messiah will be killed as a sacrifice for the sins of the world and then resurrected to validate His sacrifice three days later. There are 58… Read More ›
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Errors in our Concept of God
COPYRIGHT WARNING It is reasonable that whatever your concept of God currently is, this knowledge is very limited. It is impossible for a transient being to completely understand a transcendent being. It is certain that what we think we know… Read More ›
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How God Justifies Even the Worst Sinner
COPYRIGHT WARNING What was the purpose of God in bringing the Messiah from the line of David? After all, David was an adulterer, murderer, deceiver, and man of war. Many of David’s descendants were people of grievous reputation. It is… Read More ›
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Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth
COPYRIGHT WARNING The disciples of Jesus were not aware of the fact that the Messiah must suffer and die and then be resurrected three days later. Finally, He would ascend back to heaven where He would remain until the time… Read More ›
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Contradictions in the Bible–or Lack of Knowledge?
COPYRIGHT WARNING Many people have claimed that the Bible is full of contradictions and state that it cannot be relied upon because of these inaccuracies. Others believe that since men recorded the words of the Bible it is simply the… Read More ›
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A Knowledge of Good and Evil
COPYRIGHT WARNING During a period of my writing, I had a thought that ran through my mind—which has no basis of fact at this moment. I began to think about this subject of good and evil that is described in… Read More ›
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40 Empirical Facts That Prove The Existence Of God
Is there Evidence for God? I have had many conversations with people who have told me that they have seen no proof for the the existence of God. Surprisingly, when I tell them that God has revealed Himself to us through… Read More ›
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Josephus as a Credible Witness
COPYRIGHT WARNING About 93 A.D., Renowned Jewish historian Josephus wrote that Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilate in the “Antiquities of the Jews,” 18.3.[1] “Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, …. He drew over to him… Read More ›
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Tacitus as a Credible Witness
Claims by critics that the Tacitus account describing the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, were written at too great a distance to the event to be considered credible, are without merit. Tacitus was 7 years old when the Great Fire of… Read More ›
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The Death of the Messiah
COPYRIGHT WARNING The following is a list of 50 prophecies from the Old Testament that specifically speak of the death of the Messiah for the sins of all people. This list is compiled for the purpose of providing references to… Read More ›
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How, Why, and When Eternal Life Occurs
COPYRIGHT WARNING The Bible is clear that all men, since Adam, are under a curse. From the moment that Adam disobeyed God, he was under the judgment of sin and death. Because all men are descended from Adam, all human… Read More ›
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Salvation: What Happens to Those Who Have Never Heard?
If Jesus is the only way to heaven and all those who do not receive Him are lost forever–what will happen to people who have never heard of Jesus and God’s requirement to repent and believe? What will be the judgment of… Read More ›
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Jesus is the “Prophet” whom Moses Predicted
COPYRIGHT WARNING Under the direction of the Holy Spirit, Moses declared that the future Messiah would be a Prophet like him, who would deliver God’s people from their captivity in sin. Deuteronomy 18:15 “The LORD your God will raise up for you… Read More ›
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Signs In The Heavens; During Jesus Birth
COPYRIGHT WARNING What was the Star that the kings from the East saw over Bethlehem? They believed that it was a sign from God that a great King was about to be born. They arrived at this conclusion from reading… Read More ›
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Jesus the Prophet: His Predictions–Fulfilled
COPYRIGHT WARNING The predictions that Jesus made, as recorded in the New Testament: If any person speaks a word of prophecy in seeking to predict a future event and that event does not come to pass exactly as it was… Read More ›
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The Prophetic Fulfillment of the Seven Feasts of Israel by Jesus
Jesus said that “No man knows the day or the hour,” of His return. He also scolded the Pharisees for not recognizing the “Times and Seasons,” of their “visitation” by the Messiah. Although we do not know the precise day… Read More ›
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If You Only Knew the Gift God Has For You
COPYRIGHT WARNING Many people live out their lives without knowing how greatly they are loved by God. There are things which He has prepared for you that are beyond your present ability to understand. It is His desire to bless… Read More ›
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Essentials of Salvation–Justice
COPYRIGHT WARNING Isaiah 42:4 “He will not fail nor be discouraged, Till He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands shall wait for His law.” Isaiah speaks of salvation in the context of justice. In order for God… Read More ›
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Essentials of Salvation–Atonement
COPYRIGHT WARNING The term “Atonement” comes from the phrase “at-one-ment.”[1] The idea is that those who are participating in redemption—God and man—are in agreement over the correct procedure. God has defined what must be done; man agrees. Therefore, they are… Read More ›
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Why They Called Him “Jesus”
COPYRIGHT WARNING The actual name; Jesus was originally written as Lesous.[1] When the Bible was translated into Greek, no Greek word for Jesus existed. In each subsequent translation of the Greek text, Lesous became Jesus.
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Why People Do Not Believe in Jesus
COPYRIGHT WARNING Are there valid reasons for a person to reject Jesus Christ as a valid person from history. More importantly–is the evidence for God and the claim that Jesus is God–supported by the evidence that is avaialble?
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Do the Terms “Begotten,” and “Firstborn” Mean that Jesus is Created?
Many people are confused by the term begotten or firstborn when used in the New Testament to describe Jesus Christ. Some people believe that because Jesus is described with terms used for those born of a natural birth, that Jesus… Read More ›