Identifying the Canaanites before Joshua’s Invasion: An Examination of Non-Biblical Sources

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD The Canaanites practiced polytheistic religion that gave much attention to its fertility cult. Due to…

The Stages of Christian Maturation according to John Newton: An Interaction with the Composer of the Famous Hymn Amazing Grace

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD Over the course of three letters, John Newton set forth to establish three “stages” in…

Evidence that Ananias and Sapphira were Saved

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD (Note: This article has been written only to communicate the possibility that Ananias and Sapphira…

Dating the Noahic Flood: Issues Faced by Those Who Argue for a Strict Dating

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD Conservative biblical scholars use the genealogical records found in Genesis 11 to determine the timing…

Paul’s Call to Humble Self-Examination: Harmonizing 1 Corinthians 4:3 and 11:28

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD In 1 Corinthians 11:28, Paul adamantly proclaims that “a man must examine himself.”[1] This, however,…

Was Paul Guilty of Reviling the High Priest?: A Hermeneutical Study of Acts 23:1-5

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD Standing before the Council, Paul confronted the high priest Ananias for his unlawful act which…

Self-Centered Love in the Contemporary Evangelical Church: A Biblical Analysis of the Problem and Its Solution

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD A constant theme throughout the New Testament is the love of Christ which He exhibited…

God’s Call to Unjust Suffering: The Purpose that Rick Warren Overlooked

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD In the second and third chapters of 1 Peter, the Apostle calls on believers to…

Should Christians Require Repentance of Those Who Would be Forgiven?

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By Mark W. Christy In Colossians 3:12-13 and Ephesians 4:32, Paul declares that Christians should have a heart that desires…

Confession and Commitment: The Marks of True Discipleship Based on Christ’s Words in Luke 14:25-35

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By Mark W. Christy, PhD In modern times, evangelical churches have become increasingly focused on an overly simplified gospel which…