Tough Questions: How did the literalist interpretation of Christianity win out over that of the Gnostics?
Q: How did the literalist interpretation of Christianity win out over that of the Gnostics? A: It didn't. The Gnostic "interpretation"
Zimbabwe
Last FALL, Shepherd Project’s president, Dr. Craig Smith, had lunch with Onias Tapera, a church development leader in Zimbabwe. During
Rome or Greece: Interpreting the Fourth Kingdom in Daniel 2
In Daniel 2, there is a prophecy about a large statue made from four different metals, each symbolic of a
The Nephilim and the Sons of God in Genesis 6:4
I get questions about the Nephilim from Genesis 6:4 all the time. With several recent book series and movies based on speculation about what it might mean that the “sons of God married daughters of men”, producing the Nephilim, I thought it was time to weigh in on this long-standing puzzle from the Bible. After some careful investigation, I believe that it is possible to give solid answers to most questions about the Nephilim based almost entirely on information to be found within the Bible itself, rather than turning to sensationalistic speculation and outright myth.
Oz the Great and Powerful – Review
I have been delaying writing this review because there is so much to write about, so many things to discuss
3 Easy Ways Jack the Giant Slayer Connects to the Christian Faith
Jack the Giant Slayer is a fun action movie based on (and expounded upon) the classic tale. The movie is
The Croods – Review
“No more dark. No more caves. What’s the point of all this? To follow the light.” “We’re going to jump on
The Gospel According to Jesus
In our culture, the word "Gospel" has come to mean a lot of different things, but its original meaning has
Harvesting the Fruit of God’s Word: Part III: Tools for the Harvest
Growing up in the farmland of Ohio, I was no stranger to farm machinery. Although our family did not own
7 Load-Bearing Truths from Genesis
I’ve been reading Genesis the last couple of weeks and thought I’d share some truths that have really been driven