Tag: Apologetics

Why The Resurrection is Important

“He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.” (Matt. 28:6).

This was the invitation given to the first women to arrive at the tomb on Easter morning, “Come, see the place where He was lying.” It is an invitation God gives to all.

The empty tomb is God’s exclamation mark on history. It is His Exhibit A to the world that Jesus was the Son of God and Savior of the world.

As the Apostle Paul told the Athenian Supreme Court, God has “furnished proof to all men” by the resurrection. (Act. 17:31). As Paul told King Agrippa, the resurrection did not happen “in a corner” where no one could see. (Acts 26:26). Continue reading “Why The Resurrection is Important”

Proof of the Unseen

Jesus is teaching one day inside a house. His audience includes Pharisees and others who teach the Jewish religious law.

While Jesus is teaching, some guys take the roof off the house to lower their paralyzed friend down in front of Jesus to be healed.

Instead of healing him, Jesus says, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” This causes an uproar because everyone there knows only God can forgive sins.

Jesus responds to what everyone is thinking and says, “…that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins…” and then heals the paralytic. (Luke 5:17-26). Continue reading “Proof of the Unseen”

Two Observations From Alaska

Glacier Bay, Alaska

After a week in and around Alaska, I have two observations.

First, I’ve been surprised by how big nature is here. The views are expansive, the mountains omnipresent and the waters abundant. Look in any direction and then sweep to the right or the left and the horizon never disappoints.

Alaska is the largest state in the union, larger than Texas and California combined. It’s also the most pristine and unexplored. Roads and towns are few and far between, which leads to my second observation.

Second, I’ve been surprised at how small man is here. Alaska’s population is just over 700,00, and more than half live in Anchorage. I’ve been shocked at how few people live in the towns in which we’ve docked, towns like Skagway (862) and Whittier (182). Man has done little to take dominion over this state. His footprint is relatively small and insignificant. Continue reading “Two Observations From Alaska”

Why I Shouldn’t Be Able To Marry My Horse

The recent fad in our country is same-sex marriage. I say it’s a fad because there’s nothing new or progressive about dudes hooking up with dudes, but that’s not the point I want to make. There’s a problem with it that’s more fundamental.

I think if you ask most people why they support same-sex marriage, they will tell you people should be able to do what they want (some might add “as long as they are not hurting anyone else”).

People aren’t arguing that same-sex marriage is essential to the continuation of the human race or that it’s necessary to the existence of a healthy society or the preservation of the family. The reason given is that people should be able to do what they want. Continue reading “Why I Shouldn’t Be Able To Marry My Horse”

Miracle or Fairy Tale?

As a trial lawyer, I’ve spent my career learning how to tell when someone is lying to me.

Having now practiced law for over twenty years, I’ve developed an ear for the truth. It’s an important skill, particularly when working on a contingency fee.

When I take a case I’m taking a risk that could involve as much as three years and $125,000 of my time. If I can’t tell a potential client is lying to me before I take the case, by the time I do, my loss can be substantial.

I found it interesting then when reading the story about the blind man whom Jesus healed in the Gospel of John, that I came across a certain verse. Continue reading “Miracle or Fairy Tale?”