Q: Does the Bible say anything about how Christians should approach political elections? I’ve been thinking about this recently in light of the U.S. presidential election. A: It’s a relevant question not only for U.S. voters, but for anyone living in a country with free elections. Fortunately, Scripture lays out some helpful principles in this …
Dr. Mark Ellis provides a brief teaching video telling the story of the fall of Jerusalem.
In recent weeks bloody protests by Muslims, supposedly directed at an anti-Islamic film, have stretched from the Middle East to Indonesia and even Australia. In some cases, terrorist attacks accompanied the demonstrations. While some Muslims were simply using the film as an excuse for expressions of anti-American anger, it is clear that others were genuinely …
A popular book on grammar bears the intriguing title, Eats, Shoots & Leaves. It demonstrates, among other things, that commas are very important. The title could refer to a gunfighter, who, having enjoyed his meal at the saloon, guns down a rival and then strides out the door. But if you take out the comma, …
Q: This summer it seems like everyone went on vacation. Is it biblical to take vacations? A: Strictly speaking, it’s difficult to find examples of believers going on “vacation” in the Bible. Paul took trips, but the missionary journeys were hardly relaxing. Jesus got away for prayer and spiritual refreshment, but those were more like …