THE CAPITAL PUNISHMENT DEBATE- Introduction Christians who believe in capital punishment and Christians who don’t believe in capital punishment use the same Bible to support their positions. So who’s right? THE...

THE BIBLE AND ABORTION- Introduction Abortion (as a medical procedure) is never mentioned in the Bible. So that must mean that the Bible has nothing relevant to say on the subject, Right? THE BIBLE AND ABORTION- What Does the...

THE PRO-LIFE ARGUMENT- Introduction Those who are pro-abortion or, as they prefer to be called, “pro-choice,” argue that the pro-life position on abortion is unfair. Is it really? THE PRO-LIFE ARGUMENT- Unfair Advantage to the...

CHRISTIAN MARTIAL ARTS- Introduction Are Christians free to participate in the martial arts? Some say no because of the Eastern mystical origins of the martial arts. Others disagree. What is a biblical approach to this subject?...

THE BURIAL OF JESUS- Introduction The Gospels report that Jesus was buried in a rock tomb and He was buried by Joseph of Arimathea. They go on to say that he rose from the dead and that he ascended into heaven. Skeptics, faced...

JESUS OF NAZARETH- Introduction Skeptics! They never cease to amaze me! They have no problem believing that Plato, Aristotle, and Caesar existed, but somehow or other they have the temerity to claim the Jesus Christ of Nazareth...

THE DEITY OF CHRIST- Introduction Jesus said, “I and the Father are One.” Did he mean one in purpose or is Jesus literally claiming to be God. And if He is, are there legitimate reasons to accept this claim? THE DEITY OF CHRIST-...

KENOSIS OF CHRIST- Introduction It’s popular today to say that Jesus in the Incarnation was fully man, but certainly not fully God. In discussing the doctrine of the Incarnation (God the Son in human flesh), Philippians 2:7 says...

We’ve seen how Jesus revealed Himself to be God by His verbal claims. Let’s now look at His actions, which clearly prove that He truly was who He claimed to be. Though Jesus spoke with the authority of God, His...

Besides using the titles the Son of Man and the Son of God, Jesus applied to Himself in a unique way the names and images referring exclusively to God. How does Jesus’ special usage relate to His claim to deity? In the...

THE SON OF MAN- Introduction In the last two Perspectives, we examined the question of whether or not Jesus said He was God. Is there hard evidence proving that Jesus claimed to be God? THE SON OF MAN- Origin of the Title...

DID JESUS CLAIM TO BE GOD- Introduction In our last CRI Perspective, we talked about the importance of determining whether or not Jesus Christ in fact claimed to be God. Someone may ask, can’t someone just cite a passage in the...

IS JESUS REALLY GOD- Introduction The Church rests upon the person and work of a man called Jesus who is worshiped by untold millions throughout the world. Yet, controversy follows this man even today. What is the dispute...

THE INCARNATION OF CHRIST- Introduction Christians frequently speak about the doctrine of the Incarnation. Well what does this doctrine refer to, and why do Christians consider it so incredibly important? THE INCARNATION OF...

NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTOLOGY- Introduction Who is Jesus of Nazareth? According to the Bible, this question is of surpassing significance. So important, that your eternal destiny rests upon what you believe concerning who Jesus...

LITTLE GODS- Introduction “Word-faith” or “positive confession” teachers often make the claim that we are “little gods.” Are we? LITTLE GODS- Scripture Twisting If pressed about their “little gods” doctrine, positive confession...

DOES GOD HEAL- Introduction There are a lot of teachers in the church today who believe that God always heals everyone who asks to be healed in faith. How accurate is this view? DOES GOD HEAL- Scriptural Proof In regard to the...

GOD’S ANOINTED- Introduction Whenever Christians voice concerns about the doctrines being taught by professing Christian preachers, you often hear the protest, “Touch not God’s anointed.” Is it wrong to criticize the...

THE PROSPERITY GOSPEL- Introduction Both Word-Faith teachers and certain Mind Science cults teach that we can have whatever we confess as long as we have faith. Is this true? THE PROSPERITY GOSPEL- Believe and Receive? In Mark...