Posts by Dillon Burroughs
Responding 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 MoreServing God Through Times of Sickness
When we consider the great servants of God in the New Testament, we often think of Paul, Peter, Mary, Luke, or those among the 12 apostles. However, there was one man with a unique name whose service to God during sickness offers great insight for us today. His name was Epaphroditus. In Philippians 2:25-30, we…
Read MoreHow Does God Use Evil for Good?
How does God work in times of trouble? How does God use evil for Good?
Read MoreServing God Through Times of Sickness
When we consider the great servants of God in the New Testament, we often think of Paul, Peter, Mary, Luke, or those among the 12 apostles. However, there was one man with a unique name whose service to God during sickness offers great insight for us today. His name was Epaphroditus. In Philippians 2:25-30, we…
Read More4 Reasons Biblical Prophecy Matters
Many believe Biblical prophecy suggests the idea of future events that have little application…
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