How do We Know that God Exists?
In the modern world, it is often hard to know what is true. Many people claim that truth is completely relative and that every individual determines what is true for themselves. But the question of the existence of God cannot be relative. He either exists…
Do Christians Believe in Evolution?
Francis Bacon once wisely said, “God has, in fact, written two books, not just one. Of course, we are all familiar with the first book he wrote, namely Scripture. But He has written a second book called creation.” The Christian community is divided on the…
Do Christians Believe in Dinosaurs?
Dinosaurs are a topic of much fascination for kids and adults alike. It is fun to imagine their sizes and colors and what it would have been like to see them walk on the earth. Kids have dinosaur birthday parties and adults watch dinosaur movies….
Why Do Christians Say “Amen”?
Several verses in the Bible command Christians to pray. Matthew 6:5-8 instructs Christians to pray unhypocritically and without any ulterior motives. First Thessalonians 5:16-18 commands us to pray constantly and with thanksgiving in all situations. Jesus modeled for us the appropriate way to pray in…
Can Christians Divorce and Remarry?
In the United States, about 40 to 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce, and subsequent marriages have even higher divorce rates. These trends hold true for Christians and non-Christians alike. But what is the biblical stance on marriage and divorce? Can Christians divorce…
Why Do Christians Fast?
Fasting is a spiritual practice that has been a part of worship for the people of God for many centuries. Biblical characters like Esther, Elijah, Daniel, Moses, and Hannah fasted in the Old Testament. Paul, Anna, Cornelius, Barnabas, and Jesus all fasted in the New…
Is It Okay for Christians to Swear?
Jesus saves people from all sorts of walks of life. He saves bankers and sailors, pilots and construction workers, high schoolers and hard criminals. Some Christians are more inclined to swear than others, but are Christians allowed to swear? In order to answer this question,…
Are Christians Allowed to Smoke?
According to an article called “Smoking” by Hannah Ritchie and Max Roser that was updated in 2022 by Our World In Data from the University of Oxford, nearly a quarter of the world’s population smokes tobacco. This is a significant number of smokers. But while…
What Does Christianity Teach About Environmentalism?
Christians have varying interpretations of biblical passages that address the relationship between people and the environment. But there are several points that Christians as a whole agree on, and there are some general biblical themes that should guide Christians in their actions and attitudes regarding…
How to Forgive Someone Who Did You Wrong
When someone does us wrong, we feel hurt, angry, and betrayed. But as Christians, we know that we are called to “forgive those who trespass against us” (Matthew 6:12). And just a couple of verses later we learn that “if we do not forgive others,…
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