Author: Brad Moore
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Understanding Baptism and Salvation
The idea of being “saved” is central to Christianity, yet it remains unclear or even confusing to many people. Christians often speak about salvation, but what exactly does it mean to be saved? Saved from what? And how does someone receive this salvation? What role does baptism play in the saving?
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What Does it Mean – The Plan of God
I have heard many times someone commenting on an event or tragedy saying it “must have been in God’s plan.” Can we say that the loving God of the universe, sovereign in justice and complete in wisdom plans for individuals to experience misfortune and tragedy? Does that make Him capricious? If you are a Christian,…
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Communicating with Precision in a Changing World
Language is the lifeblood of human communication and understanding. The words we choose to express our thoughts, beliefs, and ideas matter immensely. As our society continually evolves, the meanings of words can shift and diverge from their original intentions. Words like respect, justice and freedom have multiple nuanced meanings, often creating a tangled web of…
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Reasoning God’s Existence from First Principles
As skepticism and secularism gain more traction in our world today, establishing a rational defense of belief in God and Jesus Christ has become increasingly important. The principles of first principles reasoning, foundational to philosophy and science alike, offer a compelling avenue to ground such an argument providing convincing reasoning for this belief.
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The Timeless Story of Christmas: Reflections on Jesus’ Birth
As we gather for this festive season our homes are filled with the warmth of family, perhaps surrounded by children and grandchildren. The Christmas tree stands adorned with twinkling lights, its branches sheltering a collection of brightly wrapped packages. Laughter, good food, and festive fun are the order of the day. Yet, amidst these delightful…
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Bridging Testaments: The Christmas Narrative
The story of Christmas is more than a heartwarming narrative about a young family and their special baby; it is a pivotal event bridging the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. This unity, often overlooked, is essential to understanding the full story of Jesus Christ that spans the entire Bible. At the heart of…
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Twelve Things That Will Surprise You About Christmas
A popular Christmas song you might hear during the season would be the twelve days of Christmas. You know the one – “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” Let me change this up just a little this year as I present the twelve things people generally get wrong about…
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Temple Encounter with Simon and Anna: A Christmas Story
The story of Jesus’ birth is told with profound simplicity in the Gospel of Luke. It narrates the miraculous birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, the appearance of angels to shepherds, and the humble beginnings of the Messiah. Within this larger narrative, the Bible often presents smaller, yet significant stories, that shine light on the miraculous…
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Rapturing of the Church
Understanding the Church during End Times The Rapture, a topic of intrigue and debate, often sparks curiosity and questions. It’s a subject that has captured the imagination of many, both within and outside religious circles. The concept has been hyped in both circles, but is widely misunderstood. What is the Rapture? It is a concept…
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God Speaks Through His Word
Understanding the Divine Inspiration of Scripture The Bible was written over a span of 1500 years and has approximately 40 authors. It is comprised of two primary segments – the Old Testament, a collection of 39 books of varied genres from historical accounts to poetry, and the New Testament, an assemblage of 27 books primarily documenting…
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How Can God Condemn Good People to Hell?
This is a question that many people wrestle with. If God is good, how can he justify sending good people to hell? The answer to this question really lies in how we understand the goodness of God and the nature of man’s own heart.
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Why Become a Christian
Life is punctuated by countless decisions, yet few compare in weight and profound significance to choosing a spiritual path. As we navigate life’s ebbs and flows, we often confront an intrinsic yearning—a universal search for deeper meaning, purpose, and a connection beyond our earthly lives’ transience. Every individual, at some point, grapples with existential questions.…
