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At the transfiguration, how did they know it was Moses and Elijah?
In Matthew 17:1-13, we have the account of the Transfiguration. In it, Jesus was transfigured (verse two), and "Moses and Elijah appeared to them" (Matt. 17:3). Then says to Jesus, "“Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, I will make three tabernacles here,...
Has the Quran been preserved perfectly?
Muslims claim that the Quran was perfectly preserved, is without errors, contains scientific accuracies, and has no internal contradictions. But this is not the case, as you will see below. According to the Quran, it is inscribed from a tablet preserved in heaven...
Is the Quran really from God?
Is the Quran really from God? Muslims say it is. Christians say it is not. So which is it? After all, simply saying it is or is not from God does not make it so. Therefore, to find out if it's from God, we need to look at it, see what it says, and see if it contains...
Salvation in Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox
Salvation in Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox is a process. The common teaching between them is that faith and works are necessary to maintain the forgiveness of sins. But, both groups will say that it is not the works themselves that bring salvation. They will...
What is meant by ‘Been saved, Being saved, will be saved’?
Regarding salvation, the three tenses (past, present, and future) are used when speaking of salvation. For example, we find them in the following verses: "have been saved" (Rom 8:24; Eph 2:5, 8), "are being saved” (Luke 13:23; 1 Cor 1:18; 2 Cor. 2:15), "will be...
Movie Review: Civil War
The movie Civil War drops you into the middle of a military conflict, where the United States is divided and where mayhem, death, depravity, and violence coalesce into an angry lion seeking to kill. There are opposing sides, but you don't know who's good or bad. You...
What is the origin of morality?
From the Christian perspective, morality does not have an origin. It did not have a beginning. Instead, it was revealed from the eternal God. It reflects His eternal nature. So we wouldn't say there was a time when morality did not exist. We would not say that God...
Is the God of the Bible racist?
The God of the Bible is not racist. He does not consider the color of a person's skin or heritage when showing favor or punishment. He does not look at outward appearance. God is concerned with the inner man, with the heart. Scripture says God sees the heart (1 Sam....
What is the Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation and is it biblical?
The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation, also known as the Sacrament of Penance and the Sacrament of Confession, is the process by which a baptized Catholic receives forgiveness of sins committed after baptism. It "Continues Baptism's work of conversion and...
Debate: Matt Slick vs Nadir Ahmed, Is Jesus divine according to the Bible?
The debate tonight is “Is Jesus divine according to the Bible?” These are the texts of slides Matt Slick used for the debate with Nadir Ahmed, a Muslim apologist. If you want the PowerPoint Matt used, download it here. After show...
Response to veganism and an argument against eating animals
The Oxford Dictionary says that veganism is the "abstention from or avoidance of all food or other products of animal origin."1 The Cambridge dictionary says it is "the practice of not eating...
Can women be deacons?
No, women cannot be deacons. This is because Paul, in the first epistle to Timothy, instructed the qualifications of deacons (just as he did with elders). He said deacons were to be men. Furthermore, in the context of Paul's teaching about the qualifications of...
What is the difference between general revelation and natural revelation?
General and natural revelations are often used interchangeably since they are very similar. But there is sometimes an emphasis that differentiates them. General revelation includes learning about God from the universe as well as our internal awareness. Natural...
How is Jesus the Son of Man?
The term "Son of Man" has two meanings in the Bible: It deals with Jesus as divine and people as humans. In reference to Jesus, it describes His divine purpose, ministry, authority, and deity. In reference to people, it is used simply as a form of address of...
Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage
The intention and goal of this paper are to help the sincere Christian discover God’s will and possibly hear God’s voice regarding his or her decisions in the biblical area of marriage, divorce, and remarriage. This study is not intended to bring judgment or...
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