Examining Faith

Due to the virulent attacks of the New Atheists, the Internet Infidels, and all manner of biblical bashers, along with a rising anti-evangelical bias in the media, Christians are demanding training in how to defend their Christian faith.

William Lane Craig’s new book, On Guard: Defending Your Faith with Reason and Precision, intends to do just that.

Many of us have heard stories of strange occurrences involving people with strange powers, multiple personalities, wild anger and even speaking languages they have never themselves known. Around us, millions are dabbling in spiritism and the occult, letting “advice” from mysterious spirits influence how they live their lives. Do you know where many of these strange occurrences originate? Do you understand the danger posed by Satan and his demons?

Some are reporting that many scientists view outspoken religious commitment as a sign of mild dementia.

A recent editorial in USA Today takes athletes like Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow to task for their frequent acknowledgments of Jesus Christ. Author Tom Krattenmaker particularly takes issue with the insistence of Tebow and other Christian athletes that Jesus Christ is the only way to God.

He was born two hundred and sixty-seven years before the Declaration of Independence, yet historians credit him as a virtual founder of America.

The Grinch struck early this fall when government authorities banned religious messages from the ornaments displayed on the Christmas tree at the US Capitol building.

Is today’s modern church really afraid of teaching the full living gospel? Is it afraid of being politically incorrect and offending the masses? Many churches are on a very dangerous path. A path that will only lead to possible destruction. Let me point out, that if there is no gospel message of sin, grace, repentance and salvation there is zero.