How did the first disciples of Jesus recognize him as the risen Lord? The answer is by recognizing him as the crucified Christ. The question is not an inconsequential detail of biblical trivia. The … Recognizing the Risen Lord: Part 1Read more
Author: Bill Isley
A Little Marital Advice
I’ve been happily married for more than 33 years. A constant counsel for success in marriage is that couples need to be together. Genesis 2:18 says that God made Adam “a helper fit for … A Little Marital AdviceRead more
The Christian Doctrine of Human Depravity: A Safeguard of Political Liberty
In the light of the recent revelations about the National Security Agency having access to telephone records of Americans and apparently to their use of the Internet, it is an opportune moment to delve … The Christian Doctrine of Human Depravity: A Safeguard of Political LibertyRead more
Overcoming False Dichotomies: Psalms 1 and 2 Together
One of the unfortunate characteristics of contemporary Christianity is the division between conservative and liberal Christians concerning the role of the church in society. In general, conservatives emphasize changing the individual and liberals the … Overcoming False Dichotomies: Psalms 1 and 2 TogetherRead more
Should You Go See “The Great Gatsby”?
The short answer is, “Go ahead, but read the book!” However, the short answer is deceptively simplistic. The reality is that even when Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most famous novel, Hollywood’s third, … Should You Go See “The Great Gatsby”?Read more