Discovering Handel’s Messiah
One of the greatest musical masterpieces of all time was written by a man on the edge of despair. In…
Discussion of "Thomas F. Torrance: Theologian of the Trinity"
Panel Discussion of Paul D. Molnar’s book, Thomas F. Torrance: Theologian of the Trinity (Ashgate, 2009).This panel was held on…
Diversity and Unity in Spiritual Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
The church members in Corinth asked Paul a number of questions, and Paul responded in the letter we know as…
Divine Healing — What, Why, How?
Illness is a serious matter, but it is simple to define — it is a physical malfunction of one’s body….
Do All Religions Lead to God?
Perhaps you’ve heard people say that all religions lead to God. This idea is called religious pluralism. Pluralism comes in…
Do Good to All (Galatians 6:1-16)
In many of his letters, Paul concludes with a list of commands. In Galatians, he gives a series of proverbs….
Do Grace and Law Conflict?
God has provided a wonderful plan of salvation, based not on human merit but on his grace (Ephesians 2:8-9). This…
Do It Anyway
I marvel when I see my daughters work with their children. Once, when Sherisa instructed her son to do a…
Do Recent Discoveries in Science Offer Evidence for the Existence of God?
This is part 1 of a debate. Yes – Fred Heeren No–Bernard J Leikind From the editor This article is…
Do Recent Discoveries in Science Offer Evidence for the Existence of God? – Rebuttal
part 2 of a debate Rebuttal by Bernard J Leikind In his essay, my friendly dinner companion tells us his…
Do We Go to Heaven When We Die?
Some people ridicule the idea of “going to heaven.” However, Paul says that we are already seated in heavenly places…
Do We Have the Right Books in the Bible?
Who decided which books should be in the New Testament? In Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code, one of…
Do We Teach Universalism?
Some who criticize Trinitarian theology claim that it teaches universalism—the belief that everyone will be saved, regardless of whether they…
Do You Believe?
I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and…
Do You Have the Holy Spirit?
Christians sometimes wonder whether they have been given God’s Holy Spirit. What are some guidelines we can use in trying…
Do You Have Time For a Happier Marriage?
To spend time with someone is to say: “I value you and value being with you. I love you and…
Doctrinal Comparisons – Three Sects
This chart compares the teachings of three groups that split away from the Worldwide Church of God. Philadelphia Church…
Does Christianity Offer the Best Reason for a Moral and Meaningful Life? – No
The burden is on Fred In a debate, the affirmative side has the more difficult task. It has the obligation…
Does Christianity Offer the Best Reason for a Moral and Meaningful Life? – Rebuttals
In this last round of the debate, atheistic physicist Bernard Leikind demands proofs that Christianity is superior, while defending the…
Does Christianity Offer the Best Reason for a Moral and Meaningful Life? – Yes
Here are some of the biggest, bottom-line questions Christians, atheists, agnostics, and thinkers of all religions ask one another when…
Does Elohim Refer to a Family of Divine Beings?
The word elohim can refer to the true God, to a false god, to angels, and to human beings. In…
Does GCI Reject Pentecostal Churches?
Comment: Some church members liked our interview with Hank Hanegraaff. Other members, however, feel that the contents of those articles to…
Does God Hate Christmas?
Spend five minutes surfing the Internet for information about Christmas and you’ll find websites calling for an end to its…
Does God Have a Body?
Some groups, such as the Mormons and some in what is called the “word of faith” movement, teach that God…
Does God Make Mistakes?
God does not change (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17). Indeed, his Hebrew name Yahweh indicates that he is The One Who Is, or…
Does God Play Dice?
You believe in a God who plays dice, and I in complete law and order. – Albert Einstein, Letter to…
Does God Want to Punish Sinners, or to Rescue Them? (Romans 1:18-32)
Paul introduces his letter to the Romans as a letter about the gospel, and he describes the gospel as “the…
Does Hebrews 4:9 Command Us to Keep the Sabbath?
Those who believe that Christians are required to keep the seventh-day Sabbath, especially as it applies to resting from work,…
Does It All Depend?
A few years ago, the Princeton Religion Research Center publication Emerging Trends reported that 56 percent of Americans, “with most…
Does It Matter When Jesus Was Born?
During the season of Advent, most Christian churches are in a “countdown” to the celebration of Jesus’ birth at Christmas….
Does Mark 2:27-28 Command Christians to Observe the Weekly Sabbath?
Let us begin by quoting Mark 2:27-28. Jesus was speaking to the Pharisees: “The Sabbath was made for man, not…
Does Modern Cosmology Point to a Biblical Creator?
Yes – Fred Heeren No–Bernard J Leikind In the last round, each debater presented his best evidence for his answer to the…
Does the Bible Allow Women to be Pastors?
Many Christians think that the Bible does not allow women to be pastors. For many people, the key verse is…
Does the Doctrine of the Trinity Teach Three Gods?
Some people take issue with the use of the word “Person” in the doctrine of the Trinity when the word…
Does Zechariah 14:16-21 Command Christians to Keep Festivals?
Question: Prophecies indicate that the Sabbath and annual festivals will be kept in God’s ideal age (e.g., Isaiah 66:23; Zechariah…
Dog Is Love
Dog is Love” is a popular bumper sticker in western North Carolina where I live. It seems to be a…
Doing What Comes "Naturally"
They call the process of becoming an American citizen “naturalization.” It’s a good name, because when you live in a…
Don’t Just Accept the Trinity
About 15 years ago, when my denomination was correcting certain longstanding doctrinal errors, I was asked to supervise our churches…
Don’t Just Go – Leave a Good Legacy
Have you ever heard of the phrase “a parting shot”? It is a term from archery and is a distortion…
Don’t Be Surprised (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)
In almost every one of his letters, Paul refers to the return of Christ. But he rarely gives any details….
Don’t Cry for Jesus
“Don’t Cry for Jesus” was one of the most memorable sermons I have ever heard. It was given by Dr….
Dr. Proverb
What do you call a Christian Board Certified Family Physician who created a musical genre called “HealthHop®” as a strategy…
Drawing First Blood
I’d like to say that I finally overcame my lifelong fear of donating blood, but that wouldn’t quite be true….
Dumpy, Dumpy Moments
In an effort not to disturb my slumber, my wife quietly slipped through the house trying not to let light…
Duty of Care? What Is a Christian’s Responsibility Toward the Rest of Creation?
Although he does not realize it, the outstanding British naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough inspired this article. It was…
Dying and Rising With Christ
Union and communion with God Now let’s take a closer look at our relationship with God and with one another….
Early Church History: A Broadening Perspective
“We must look at the whole past and not just those parts that make us feel good,” counseled an American…
Earthquake – Tsunami – Are We Near the End?
Devastating earthquakes. Tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. Political turmoil across the Middle East and northern Africa. A worldwide economic crisis. No…
East From West
Each spring, we celebrate the great sacrifice of Jesus Christ, by which our sins are forgiven and our eternal future is…
Easter in the Church
The death and resurrection of Jesus have been the central events of the church’s faith confession since it was founded…
Easter Sunday
Let’s explore Easter Sunday and its message concerning Jesus’ resurrection. This celebration powerfully proclaims the gospel of our Lord and…
Ecclesiastes: The Voice of Experience
Thesis: chapter 1:1-2 Solomon packed more experience into one lifetime than most people dream of. He built the great temple…
Edification or Building Up Through Cell Groups
Have you ever wanted to have a Christian friend who really knew you? This friend would know and understand you…
Educational Institutions Associated With GCI
Why should church leaders get formal training? We offer several reasons: to worship God with our mind as well as…
Eighteen "Truths" Restored by Herbert Armstrong
Armstrong’s “18 Truths” Kernel of Truth Armstrong’s Mistake 1) The government of God. When Christ comes, He will restore God’s…
Einstein and theology
Albert Einstein has always been a fascinating personality to me. More than a hundred years ago, he wrote a paper…
Embracing Trinitarian Theology
Almost ten years ago Jesus called me, and the two churches I serve, to a profound awakening in our understanding…
Emmanuel, Our Redeemer
As I think about Jesus, the opening words from a beautiful hymn keep running through my mind: “There is a…