There was an attempt at forming a governing body in the first century. Rabble rousing Jews that frequently left Jerusalem, visiting other congregations as if they were envoys of the apostles, tried to impose themselves and their consciences on others. It was because of them that the issue of circumcision of the Gentiles arose. […]
In recent reports, Barna (and other researchers) have noted that Christianity is on a steady decline while Americans’ identification with atheism continues to increase. Barna tracking data show that in 2003, just a little over one in 10 Americans claimed to be atheist, agnostic or of no religion (“none”) (11%), while over eight in 10 identified […]
Why did I not die at birth? Why did I not perish when I came from the womb? 12 Why were there knees to receive me And breasts to nurse me? (Job 3:11, 12) Why do you hide your face And consider me your enemy? (Job 13:24) Why should we be viewed as animals And be […]
So also it is written, “The first MAN, Adam, BECAME A LIVING SOUL.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual. The first man is from the earth, earthy; the second man is from heaven. As is the earthy, so also are those who […]
What are the chances for life arising from chance versus by design? The following video produced by Beroean Pickets provides an excellent discussion of this question.
Science relies on the assumption that the universe operates according to precise mathematical laws. The laws of physics are all expressed as mathematical equations. How do we explain the astonishing applicability of math to the physical world? Is this just a happy coincidence? The following short video produced by reasonablefaith.org offers a reasonable explanation.
Reasonable Faith aims to provide in the public arena an intelligent, articulate, and uncompromising yet gracious Christian perspective on the most important issues concerning the truth of the Christian faith today,
It is widely taught that man is comprised of a material body and an immaterial soul. At death it is believed that the immaterial soul survives the death of the body and goes on to experience conscious existence either in heaven with God or experiences conscious torment in hellfire. Does the Bible teach this concept? […]
“so that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, who said: “Jehovah, who has put faith in the thing heard from us? And as for the arm of Jehovah, to whom has it been revealed?” 39 The reason why they were not able to believe is that again Isaiah said: 40 “He has blinded their […]
In October 2020 the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Australasia submitted an 8 page response to the Joint Select Committee detailing why they disagree with the implementation of the National Redress Scheme. On page 1 of the submission the following is stated: “The religion of Jehovah’s Witnesses has responded and continues to respond directly […]