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The Problem of Evil(Post)

One of the objections to the Christian faith that most impacts people on an emotional level is the problem of evil: if God is good, why would he allow evil to exist? This objection gains its power bec

The Origin of Sola Scriptura(Post)

Luther and the Doctrine of Sola Scriptura The doctrine that Scripture is the Christian’s only infallible rule of faith was popularized and promoted by Martin Luther, who, the story goes, affix

Why Do Disputes with the Pharisees Take Up So Much Space in the Gospels?(Post)

Large portions of those sacred books can, at times, seem like little more than a series of unpleasant encounters with the existing religious authorities—not most people’s idea of inspirational reading

A Whirlwind Tour Through the Old Testament(Post)

Scholars frequently discuss a concept known as the canon of Scripture.This is based on the Greek word kanôn, which means a rule or measuring rod. It came to mean an authoritative standard, and so the

Where to Now, St. Peter?(Post)

Before we get into the text of Acts, there are two very important questions that must be asked and that are often overlooked in this discussion: “Who wrote the Book of Acts?” And, “Why is that importa

Why Are There Eight Beatitudes in Matthew and Only Four in Luke?(Post)

The Sermon on the Mount related in Matthew 5-7 has much in common with the teaching of Jesus related in Luke 6. It is widely recognized that Luke 6 teaches in an abbreviated form what Matthew 5-7 tea

The Sower and the Seeds: The Key to Understanding the Parables(Post)

Before entering into an explanation of these parables, perhaps a word ought to be said about what a parable is and why it needs explanation in the first place. A parable is a verbal expression, usuall

Advent Apologetics: Is It Reasonable to Believe That Jesus is God?(Post)

Some people think of Jesus as a remarkable man but basically in the same category as Buddha, Moses, Confucius, and Gandhi: a good man, a holy man, but just a man. This view, however, is hard to reconc

​The Divinity of Christ(Post)

During the season of Advent we are awaiting the coming of Jesus Christ. This brings the divinity of Christ into sharp focus. Here's an excerpt on this subject from The Fathers Know Best: Your Essenti

The Stigmata of Scourging (Post)

Among all the dozens of stigmatists who have been declared saint or blessed, the stigmata of scourging appears to be the rarest of the stigmatic injuries.  St. Colette of Corbie (1381-1447) is princi

Mary's Virginity(Post)

Early Christians are a wonderful example of the unity for which Christ prayed at the Last Supper: And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and th

Want to Help Others Overcome Obstacles to God, the Gospel, and the Church? (Post)

Prepare The WayA voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made lo