"These things I have spoken to you in order that in me you can have peace. In the world you have tribulation. But be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). The world can be a crazy place. Terrorism scares us. The struggle with depression confuses and frustrates us. Everyday problems are … Continue reading Overcome the World
Month: August 2014
Reliable?
IS THE NEW TESTAMENT RELIABLE? The New Testament is the most extensively copied set of documents of the ancient world. The number of known Greek manuscripts of the New Testament is approaching 6000. There are over 10,000 copies of the Latin Vulgate and at least 9,300 other early translations, and we have more that 25,000 … Continue reading Reliable?
DOES IT MATTER WHAT YOU BELIEVE?
The moon is pink yellow. The sky is neon. The earth is flat. I could choose to believe these things, but my sincerity would not validate my belief. I would still be wrong. But some say it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you are sincere. I could sincerely believe I paid my … Continue reading DOES IT MATTER WHAT YOU BELIEVE?