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Art & Christianity

Art and the Christian
 by Jerry Solomon & Jimmy Williams


Apologetics

A Biblical Guide to Orthodoxy and Heresy (in two parts)
A brilliant training aid!
    Part One: The Case for Doctrinal Discernment
    by Robert M. Bowman

    Part Two: Guidelines for Doctrinal Discernment
    by Robert M. Bowman

Faith in Faith or Faith in God?
by Hendrick H. Hanegraaff
As one who was caught up in this movement for a time, I am thankful that Mr. Hanegraaff has the strength and courage to speak out on this aberrant teaching.

Jesus' Claims to be God
by Sue Bohlin

Testing Religious Truth Claims
by Gregory Koukl

Essential Doctrines   
by Gregory Koukl
Details the essential doctrines of Christianity.

What is Christianity?
by Gregory Koukl
How do you make sense of the different denominations with everybody saying their way is right? Some distinctions to help you avoid quarreling about nonessentials.

 

What Difference Does the Trinity Make?
by Gregory L. Crosthwait
The doctrine of the Trinity is not a doctrine which can be considered as opitional. It is essential to the understanding of God and salvation.

 


Biblical Studies

How Far Can We Trust The Bible?
by Bob Passantino
This is the haunting question of our age.

Hermeneutics
 by Don Closson
Hermeneutics are the principles for correctly understanding biblical truth. In this essay we will review some of the principles of hermeneutics that have been accepted by  the majority of conservative Protestants for many years. Our goal in doing so is that we may be able to rightly divide the Word of truth.

Was the New Testament Influenced by Pagan Religions
by Ronald Nash
Excellent and scholarly article. A real plus when read with Ron Rhodes Witnessing to Liberals.

Is Your Modern Translation Corrupt? Answering the Allegations of KJV Only Advocates,
by James R. White

The Old Testament Apocrypha Controversy,
by Don Closson

Archeology and the Old Testament,
by Pat Zukeran


Book Reviews

Resurrection
by Hank Hanegraaff

"Will I see my pets in heaven?" Hank Hanegraaff's surprising book, Resurrection, offers more than just a defense of the doctrine of the resurrection, it answers many of the most common questions.


Christian E-Books
Books that are read with your Internet browser

Dr. Faustus, by Christopher Marlowe

Imitation of Christ, by Thomas A Kempis

The Pilgrim's Progress, by John Bunyan

Utopia, by Thomas More

Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral, by Phillis Wheatley

 


Church Documents
and
Classic Examples of Christian Literature

St. Athanasius, The Death of Christ

The Letters of Ignatius and The Virgin Mary

The Epistles of Ignatius to the Apostle John

The Apostles Creed

The Athanasian Creed

The Nicene Creed

The Confession of St. Patrick

John Foxe, Fox's Book of Martyrs

Martin Luther's 95 Thesis

St. Polycarp, Epistle to the Phillipians

Download the e-book, The Early Church Fathers of the Apostolic Age


Commentary

Christians Aren't Allowed to Be Jerks
by Gregory Koukl

Unpleasant, hostile, conniving, catty, arrogant, complainer, gossip-- Christians with traits like these bring discredit not just on themselves, but also the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Birth Control and God's Will
by Gregory Koukl
What does the Bible say on the issue of birth control? Is it a sin? Read to find out!

Am I Going to Hell?
by Gregory Koukl
Do you think that people who commit moral crimes ought to be punished? Read how asking this question can be an extremly effective means of communicating the Gospel.

C. S. Lewis: His Enduring Legacy
by Todd Kappelman
A Christian For All Men and A Man For All Seasons

Do Animals Have Souls?
by Gregory Koukl
Just some fun thinking about the nature of the soul.

Four Bad Reasons to be Weird
by Gregory Koukl
When so-called new movements of the Spirit take place do we run the risk of quenching the Spirit by doubting its authenticity? Do we dare "touch God' s anointed?"

Not a Threat: The Contributions of Christianity to Western Society
by Rick Wade
Wade makes some excellent points, but will society listen?

Whatever You Did Unto One of the Least, You did Unto Me
by Mother Teresa of Calcutta
A must read. She was respected by all in Christendom. Yet, without compromise, she talks about some of our greatest concerns.

Why Care About Theology?
 by Jerry Solomon
A must read!


Education and Christianity

Education and New Age Humanism
by Russ Wise
A look at the current state of our schools.


Faith

The Gospel of Jesus Christ: An Evangelical Celebration
A statement of faith


Family and Personal Growth

Knighthood and Biblical Manhood
by Lou Whitworth
Just what does it mean to be a man?

Putting Beliefs into Practice: The Real Test for Christian Students,
by Rick Wade


Government, Law, Society, and Christianity

The Mayflower Compact, November 11, 1620

The Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, George Washington

Marxism as the Ideology of Our Age
by Nikolaus Lobkowicz
Examines breathtaking spread of Marxism in the post cold war Western world.

The False God and Gospel of Moral Government Theology,
by E. Calvin Beisner

A fascinating account of a new heresy infiltrating our ranks.

Nihilism and the End of Law
Phillip E. Johnson
An in depth article regarding the direction our legal system is headed.


Morality

Any Absolutes? Absolutely!
by Norman Geisler
Can a belief in moral absolutes be sustained apart from a biblical world view?

Philosophical Problems With Moral Relativism
by Francis J. Beckwith
When one reads this article, I think you will have to ask yourself if many of modern society's problems do not arise from the wide acceptance of moral relativism. Including Bill Clinton's troubles.


Paganism, Cults, and World Religions

The Goddess and the Church
by Russ Wise
This article by Russ Wise describes a growing trend that I encountered while at school in the Southeast.

Unity School of Christianity
By  Russ Wise
The Unity School of Christianity is a classic new age cult. It has the appearance of being Christian; however, it holds pantheistic or new age beliefs at its core.

Scientology: From Science Fiction to Space-Age Religion, by John Weldon
Have you ever been to downtown Clearwater Florida and seen all of the people in military like uniforms? They aren't ours! They are Scientology personnel!

Gnosticism and the Gnostic Jesus, by Douglas Groothuis and The Gnostic Gospels: Part Two Are They Authentic? also by Douglas Groothuis


Science and Christianity

Miracles and Modern Scientific Thought
by Norman Geisler
Is the belief in miracles and a commitment to modern scientific methodology are incompatible?

What is Darwinism?
by Phillip E. Johnson
The important thing is not necessarily to know all the answers, but rather to know what question is being asked.


Testimony

The Final Exam
by Robert Rice Jr.
A brief account of my acceptance of Christ against the background of Annie Dillard's, Holy the Firm.


Theology

Blaise Pascal: An Apologist for Our Times
by Rick Wade
A famous scientist and mathematician, Christians need to know about this man.

The Breakdown of Religious Knowledge
by Todd Kappelman
An excellent article on postmodernism. Great resource if you have no idea what postmodernism is!

Is There Really a Hell?
by Rick Rood
Just how important can one article be? This is one of the major faults of modern Christianity!

Neotheism: The Dangers of Making God in Our Image,
by Norman L. Geisler
I experienced this new heresy in seminary. It is becoming very popular.

The Postmodern Challenge: Facing the Spirit of the Age,
by Jim Leffel and Dennis McCallum
Truly, this is the "spirit of the age." A must read!

Ash Wednesday, Lent, and Easter, by Gretchen Passantino
Is Easter REALLY a derivative of a pagan holiday? And just what is Lent and
and Ash Wednesday? Find out here!


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Witnessing

Witnessing to Liberals
by Ron Rhodes
This is an area that I feel the Church really needs to spend more time in. Liberal theology is weakening the Church, yet, few address this cancer from within.

Discussing Deity with Jehovah's Witnesses, by David A. Reed
Coming soon to your front door!

Witnessing to Muslims (Parts 1-3), by Don McCurry
Islam is not going away! As it spreads throughout the West, you will need this information!

A Conversation with an Atheist,
by Rick Wade



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