Do the Facts Prove Jesus?
Welcome back! In this, our blog series based on Josh’s best-selling apologetics classic: More Than a Carpenter, it’s time to ask, “Is Jesus a liar?” Or can we actually have confidence in Him? YES! As Josh notes, Jesus claimed to be God, and it was of fundamental importance to Him that we believe Him to […]
Jesus Christ Offers Meaning?
Last week, when we started this new More Than a Carpenter series, we shared with you that when Josh got to college, he began to earnestly search for happiness and meaning. But he grew increasingly frustrated by the answers offered up by both his church and his college professors. Not even partying or taking on […]
Can We Talk About Jesus?
Our anxious world needs to know the peace of Jesus. His great love for each of us. His desire to walk daily with each of us, to buoy us with joy, strength, and wisdom. We’re not in this alone! So why aren’t we excitedly telling people about Jesus? One reason is because it feels hard […]
Reason for Our Hope: Christ’s Resurrection
Welcome! Let’s explore our hope that buoys us because of Christ’s resurrection. If we love Christ, that poignant moment will bring unbridled joy. Why? Because in proving His power over death, Jesus promised us the privilege of being in His presence for eternity. One of the tenet verses of the Christian faith, John 3:16, puts […]
Christ, the Miracle Worker: Do His Miracles Matter?
Indeed. The miracles of Jesus Christ are an essential part of His story and an essential part of the Christian faith. Everyone in the ancient world at all familiar with Jesus regarded Him as a miracle worker. Even His critics, including the Pharisees and other Jewish leaders, conceded His miracles — even as they denied […]
Did Jesus Fulfill Old Testament Prophecy?
Only Jesus can claim to fulfill ALL Old Testament prophecy about the coming Messiah. One reason that Old Testament prophecy is so important to Christians is that over 300 predictions, like the threads of a tapestry, establish the Messianic credentials of Jesus. Put another way, the Old Testament is like an intricate jigsaw puzzle. The […]