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Bible Brian
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A brief defence of free will in scripture
Free will is a concept often taken for granted in the Christian world. It answers the "problem" of evil. The only possible way God can be...
Bible Brian
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Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?
Many people question God's judgements when it comes to the Exodus. Mainly atheists who arrogantly assume they know better than God, but...
Bible Brian
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Original sin isn't unfair
We can often feel a little bit cheated by the doctrine of original sin. We weren't even born when Adam sinned against God, neither is it...
Bible Brian
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God didn't make you a sin machine
Because humans are sinful by our very nature, it can be tempting to blame our sin on God. After all, He made us, right? Therefore, the...
Bible Brian
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Would you free your smartphone?
Imagine a strange scenario in which your smart phone gained sentience. Perhaps this is not even unlikely. As technology progresses, we...
Bible Brian
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Do NOT turn God into a sinner
Does man have free will, and what are the implications of the answer to that question? Ironically, those who would answer "no" often fall...
Bible Brian
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Clearing up confusion: "Thou shalt not kill"
It is often the simplest verses that cause the most confusion, and Exodus 20:13 is a prime example. Christianity is a notoriously...
Bible Brian
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Jobly is Godly
Knowing God's power is one thing, knowing His character is another. In our simplistic human minds, it is easy to make the mistake of...
Bible Brian
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Why do we suffer on God's "very good" world?
The key to understanding suffering is to first understand where it came from. Why does suffering exist in a world built by a supreme God?...
Bible Brian
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Reasons for wrath: Sodom and Gomorrah explained
Some of the hardest parts of the Bible to deal with are God's seemingly harshest judgments against entire cities, people groups, and,...
Bible Brian
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God is just, even in His anger
Even as faithful Christians, we may often wonder if God really knows what He's doing. His commands seem strange, and His punishments seem...
Bible Brian
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Why your afflictions are good for you
Suffering is quite the mystery. With such a powerful and loving God, why do we suffer? At the very least, why do those who love Him...
Bible Brian
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You're a biting bug
Rebels often look at God as unjust, because in their eyes, their lives are extremely valuable, their sins are extremely trivial, and the...
Bible Brian
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About that so-called "genocide" in the Bible
Unbelievers (atheists in particular) often ask us about the alleged "genocide" in the Bible. This emotionally charged word allows these...
Bible Brian
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So what's the deal with that lying spirit?
The account of God's dealings with Ahab is a confusing one, because at first glance, it seems out of step with God's character. Did God...
Bible Brian
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If you have a loved one in Hell, give them the comfort of not joining them
By far one of the most difficult questions to answer is what do you say to someone who doesn't yet believe in Christ, but who also has a...
Bible Brian
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Denial of free will proves free will
It never ceases to amaze me how many philosophies deny the existence of free will. The big three: Calvinism, Materialism, and Islam. For...
Bible Brian
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Free will and time travel
A common argument against free will is to claim that if God knows every choice before it's made, it wasn't truly free. This argument is...
Bible Brian
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Whence commeth the deadly tree?
The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil is a rather mysterious tree. Aside from the age old question "what sort of fruit was it?"...
Bible Brian
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No, God doesn't approve of slavery
Slavery in the Bible is a very common talking point for atheists, simply because of the emotional impact it has. They argue that since...
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