Few political issues in modern America generate more emotional intensity than immigration. The debate touches economics, crime, culture, religion, national identity, compassion, and political power all at once. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most distorted public discussions in American life. Too often, those who support strong borders portray all opposition to open borders…
The Christian Duty to Confront Culture
Christians today are under enormous pressure to remain silent. In a society increasingly hostile to biblical values, many believers have adopted a posture of cultural disengagement. They retreat into private faith, assuming that if they simply preach the gospel and avoid confrontation, they will be faithful witnesses. But is that truly what God expects? Is…
Essential Christianity Series: the Bodily Resurrection of Christ and the Believer
The bodily resurrection refers to the literal, physical rising of a person from the dead to a glorified, imperishable life. Central to Christian doctrine is the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after His crucifixion, which serves as the firstfruits and guarantee of the future resurrection of all who are united to Him by…
Essential Christianity Series: the Humanity of Christ
The humanity of Christ affirms that Jesus of Nazareth, the eternal Son of God, became truly and fully human. Without ceasing to be God, He took on a real human nature—body, mind, emotions, and will. This doctrine teaches that Jesus was like us in every respect, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15). His humanity is not…
Capital Punishment – Moral, Biblical, and Necessary
In a time of moral confusion and cultural decay, it is more important than ever to return to the foundations of justice. One such foundation is the principle that those who commit heinous acts—especially premeditated murder—should face the ultimate penalty: death. Increasingly, however, this biblical and moral standard is being replaced by sentimentalism masquerading as…
Francis Schaeffer Encounters a Progressive Christian
Francis Schaeffer (1912–1984) was a Christian theologian, philosopher, and Presbyterian pastor best known for his profound influence on evangelical apologetics in the latter half of the 20th century. Schaeffer’s apologetic method centered on the principle that Christianity is the only worldview that adequately accounts for reality—what he called “true truth.” He emphasized the internal consistency…