Reflections

Messianic Prophecy: Jesus as Isaiah 53’s Suffering Servant

April 16, 2024

Traditional Christians believe Jesus Christ is the long-awaited Jewish Messiah and the Savior of the world. This central and cardinal belief of historic Christianity...

Theology

by Kenneth Samples Read

Three Gospel Distortions in Light of Salvation by Grace

April 2, 2024

In my many years of being a Christian and working in evangelical Christian ministry I’ve encountered what I think are three common gospel distortions...

Theology

by Kenneth Samples Read

3 Lines of Evidence for Jesus’s Resurrection

March 19, 2024

Is there good evidence to support Jesus’s resurrection? Jesus Christ’s resurrection is at the very heart of historic Christianity. It is both a central doctrine...

Theology

by Kenneth Samples Read

Is the Trinity to Be Worshiped?

March 5, 2024

Historic Christians worship the triune God. Consider this part of the Athanasian Creed (probably written in the fifth or sixth century) that is recited...

Theology

by Kenneth Samples Read

Is God Good All the Time?

February 20, 2024

Are you ever tempted to doubt God’s goodness when you face suffering? My pastor recently gave a sermon that focused on believers in Christ suffering...

Theology

by Kenneth Samples Read

Remembering Christian Scholar David H. Rogstad

February 6, 2024

This week would have marked David H. Rogstad’s (1940–2023) 84th birthday. Dave was one of my closest friends and a deeply respected colleague. We...

People

by Kenneth Samples Read

A Brief Social Media Debate on Abortion

January 23, 2024

I’m sure many of us have had a heated discussion with someone on the topic of abortion. These kinds of exchanges can generate strong...

Philosophy & Ethics

by Kenneth Samples Read

Sin as a Disorder of the Good

January 9, 2024

Being made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26–28) functionally means human beings were created to be lovers and worshipers of God their Creator and Lord....

Theology

by Kenneth Samples Read

How Can God Be Holy and Loving in Light of Evil?

December 26, 2023

What’s the most difficult question you’ve ever had to answer about your faith? A few months ago I placed a quotation on my Facebook page...

Theology

by Kenneth Samples Read

An Early Christmas Hymn in the New Testament?

December 12, 2023

I love the Christmas season and can remember hearing and singing Christmas carols my entire life. The Christian church calendar season known as Advent (“coming”) celebrates...

Theology

by Kenneth Samples Read

3 Science-Related Arguments for God’s Existence

November 28, 2023

In my studies and reflection, I’ve concluded that there are many cogent arguments—philosophical, theological, and scientific—supporting the existence of the biblical God.1 I also know...

Worldviews

by Kenneth Samples Read

Still Debating the JFK Assassination 60 Years Later

November 14, 2023

November 22, 2023, will mark the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Some people refer to Kennedy’s public murder in the streets...

History

by Kenneth Samples Read