Matt Slick discusses various Christian apologetics topics, including Catholicism, the Protestant Reformation, and Bible doctrines. He also addresses questions on praying over food, the apostles' creed, deism, and eternal security, as well as the importance of church attendance and instrumental worship. [... more]

Benjamin Franklin's faith was shaped by his Protestant upbringing, which influenced his work ethic, moral code, and views on Christianity and deism. He believed in a God who rewarded good deeds and punished bad ones, but had doubts about traditional Christian doctrine. Franklin's faith was centered on virtue and moral action, rather than dogma or doctrine. [... more]

Building a life on shifting sands of moral performance or self-definition can lead to crushing despair. In contrast, a gospel-centered life in Jesus Christ offers a durable and unshakable identity, a fully secure heart, and a life of abundant, eternal, and overflowing love. [... more]

God's sovereignty is not something to fear, but to rejoice in. He is in control, and his will overrules in the affairs of men. The concept of deism is an insult to God, as it implies he is a distant, uninvolved creator. In contrast, theism acknowledges God's active involvement in the world, and his ability to bring about good and evil. The book of Isaiah, particularly chapter 45, highlights God's power and sovereignty, and his use of Cyrus the Great to bring about the return of the Jews from exile. [... more]

Apostle Paul stands before the Athenians, introducing them to the one true God, Jesus Christ, who will unlock the mystery of the supernatural. He declares that God is the creator of the world and all things in it, and that He is alive, not just a monument. Paul's message is a call to faith, encouraging the Athenians to believe in the creator God and to understand the order and design in the universe. [... more]

The 18th century Enlightenment brought a spirit of optimism with respect to intellectual progress, but it also led to a severe tension between philosophy and the church. Thinkers like Voltaire and the French encyclopedists sought to de-supernaturalize life and religion, replacing classical Christianity with a natural religion based on reason and natural law. This led to the emergence of deism, which still affirmed the existence of God but stripped religion of its accretions. The Enlightenment thinkers' critique of the church and the Bible had significant consequences, shaping the Western world and influencing the development of modern government and society. [... more]

The true story of Jesus' birth and the significance of Christmas is explored, highlighting the miraculous nature of God's love and the importance of faith in Christianity. The discussion delves into the biblical account of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, and how it has impacted human history and relationships with God. [... more]

James' Epistle reveals three kinds of faith, with two being useless and one being genuine. Demonic faith is characterized by recognition without a relationship, acknowledgement without acceptance, and reverence without repentance. It's a faith that quotes words without personal meaning, often seen in ceremonial deism, where people acknowledge God's existence but don't surrender to him. [... more]