Posts by Dillon Burroughs
Why Can’t Books Still Be Added to the Bible?
Some have wondered if it is possible for later books to be added to the Bible. Several “lost books” of the Bible have been suggested over the years. Yet the Bible and history reveal important reasons this should not and cannot take place.
Read More5 Ways to Naturally Share Your Faith
Talking about our faith can be tough. How can we get started in sharing how someone can come to faith in God? The following five options offers some ways you can more naturally share what you believe. Try one and let us know what happens! Way #1: Ask, “What’s your spiritual background?” By asking about…
Read More3 Reasons to Live Like Jesus Could Come Today
Is it true that Jesus could come today for believers? The Bible teaches this view, yet many people have voiced doubts concerning this belief. What does the Bible teach about our attitude to Christ’s coming?
Read MoreResponding to Those Who Leave the Faith
A former writer for Desiring God ministries has renounced his faith. Paul Maxwell, a former philosophy professor at Moody Bible Institute, made the announcement on his Instagram feed that he was no longer a Christian, The Christian Post reports.
Read MoreThe Nation at a Crossroads: Fewer Than Half of Americans Belong to a Local Church
For the first time since the 1930s, fewer than half of Americans belong to a church or other house of worship, according to a new Gallup report. They found just 47 percent of Americans hold an official membership, down from 70 percent in the 1990s. Why the noticeable decline? The strongest change noted in the…
Read MorePost Resurrection: The Appearances of Jesus
Easter only exists if Jesus literally appeared again after His death. The Bible speaks of Jesus dying on the cross on Preparation Day (Friday in Jewish culture, see Matthew 27:62) and buried the same day by two Jewish leaders (Matthew 27:57-61; John 19:38-42). Let’s go into detail about the post resurrection appearances of Jesus. The tomb…
Read MoreParadise: Where Did Jesus Go After His Resurrection Appearances?
Many emphasize the resurrection of Jesus, but few discuss what happened after His appearances. Where did Jesus go? The event is what Christians call the ascension of Jesus. Acts 1:9-11 reveal what took place following 40 days of appearances by the resurrected Jesus: “And when he had said these things, as they were looking on,…
Read MoreGod and Government: Does the Lord Care About Legislation?
Congressman Jerry Nadler recently stated during a House debate regarding the Equality Act that “God’s will is no concern of this Congress.” Is this true? Does God care about the laws of our nation? A look at Scripture offers a variety of support to show God does care about our nation’s policies. The following five…
Read MoreIs It Our Fault When God Feels Distant?
I recently heard a minister say that if God doesn’t feel close to us, it’s our fault. Is this true? Not according to Job. Job 1:1 begins by stating, “This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.” It’s clear he walked closely with God, but Job sure didn’t feel close to…
Read MorePost Resurrection: The Appearances of Jesus
Easter only exists if Jesus literally appeared again after His death. The Bible speaks of Jesus dying on the cross on Preparation Day (Friday in Jewish culture, see Matthew 27:62) and buried the same day by two Jewish leaders (Matthew 27:57-61; John 19:38-42). Let’s go into detail about the post resurrection appearances of Jesus. The tomb…
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