Category Archives: Application

We have a multitude of different Christian religions and denominations in existence today and each one of them claims to interpret the Bible correctly.  The problem is that because of their conflicting beliefs, they all cannot be correct.  So how … Continue reading →

There seems to be a sentiment in some circles that most of the troubles of our world could be resolved if we would just we could all just agree.  Years ago The Moody Blues wrote and performed a song which … Continue reading →

In the last blog, we suggested we should follow D. L.  Moody’s example when questions arise on how we should deal with those whose moral code differs from our own.  Now let us see what the Bible instructs us to … Continue reading →

When the World’s Fair came to Chicago in1893, many Christian leaders and groups were outraged that the fair would be open on Sunday.  Some wanted to boycott the fair and others wanted to file a lawsuit.  Not following the lead … Continue reading →

In terms of our relationship with God, Martin Luther “has very, very limited use, if any use at all, for reason”. [1]  How can this be true?  We are made in the image of God.  Part of our being is … Continue reading →

In a recent aviation oriented magazine, the owner of an airplane who leased out her airplane to a local flight school lamented the fact that whenever she flew the airplane she would notice new damage that was caused by student … Continue reading →

“Augustine defined sin as any word, deed, or desire against eternal law.” [1]   How are these eternal laws expressed?  Most of those that come immediately to mind are negative.  Consider the Ten Commandments.  Only two are positive.  Remember the Sabbath … Continue reading →

Science can be defined as the “logical and systematic study of nature and the physical world”. [1]  In order to study our physical world, scientists develop theories about how our world is constructed and then perform experiments to determine if … Continue reading →

Recent research has shown what many Christians suspected is true—the Christian church is losing many young people and the major reason is serious intellectual doubts. [1]  Now when we talk about doubt and Christianity, most immediately think about doubting the … Continue reading →

In the past two blogs we have discussed the book Why We Make Mistakes.  Another point the author makes is that research has shown people feel more responsible for their actions than their inaction.  He notes that inaction means we … Continue reading →