Apologetics Press

To say that the first-century church was a growing church would be a major understatement. The early church did not merely grow; she exploded onto the scene and continued multiplying in number for many years. One principal reason for such growth was the early church's commitment to courageous, persistent preaching. Neither the threat of persecution nor the painful experience of it halted their evangelistic efforts.

Some Christians contend that "Jesus' words are more important than the words of the Bible writers." Allegedly, the words of Christ deserve greater attention, allegiance, and admiration than the inspired words of Paul, Peter, James, and every other Bible writer. Some even go so far as to say, "Jesus' teachings must be obeyed, while the teachings of the Bible writers could be overlooked." Is such argumentation biblical and reasonable? Join Eric Lyons as he discusses this important question.

The events recorded in Genesis 37-39 provide a biblical background from which Eric draws timeless lessons about the importance of integrity. While many things in the life of Joseph are characteristic of a person of integrity, several of the choices his brother Judah made are typical of those who lack this all-important, fundamental quality--which God desires for all of his children. Indeed, Integrity Matters!

When Job cried out to God for answers, God impressed upon the patriarch His greatness. Instead of explaining to Job why he was suffering, God taught him about Deity's greatness by pointing out marvelous things regarding His creation. Indeed, God's earthly creation declares His glory and lays at the foundation of His praise. Thus, Christians should "declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised" (Psalm 96:3-4).

From the beginning, Satan has been at the root of the disease. Since many Americans are "ignorant of his devices" (2 Corinthians 2:11), many are unwittingly indulging in the very things that initiate spiritual cancer in our culture. Every Christian should ask the question, "If, like Satan, my goal was to infect a society with widespread sin, what would I do?" Here are eight "isms" that have caused America's culture cancer.

It is clear that America has full-blown, spiritual cancer, and is, in fact, in the late stages of the disease. Here are seven cultural signs, delineated in Scripture and found to an alarming degree in America, that lead to a bad prognosis for the survival of a society, including toleration of homosexuality and abortion.

The strongest (and only!) argument atheists and skeptics have mustered in an effort to claim that God does not exist is the presence of suffering in the world. They insist that an all-powerful, all-loving God would not allow suffering to run rampant and create so much misery. But this claim fails to grasp the purpose of the world and human existence.

Society has been indoctrinated to believe the lie that toleration of homosexuality is a virtue. Those who speak out against it are vilified as mean-spirited homophobes. But Science, Psychology, and Scripture have spoken on the matter. Homosexuality is a choice. It is not genetic, and it is not healthy, physically,r or psychologically, for an individual or society. No wonder God condemns it in no uncertain terms. Love dictates that we warn others about its consequences.

Mike Houts, Ph.D.

One of the greatest deceptions perpetrated by atheists and humanists is that the theory of evolution is somehow "science." Dr. Houts demonstrates that, in reality, evolution is merely a tenet of the false religion of atheism.

One of the greatest deceptions perpetrated by atheists and humanists is that the theory of evolution is somehow "science." Dr. Houts demonstrates that, in reality, evolution is merely a tenet of the false religion of atheism.