In 1 Kings 22, God allows an evil spirit to deceive King Ahab’s prophets, leading him toward his downfall. This intriguing scene raises questions about divine sovereignty,...

by C Michael Patton

Anthropology

Evangelism

The New Birth: What Nicodemus Should Have Known

Nicodemus and the New Birth: A Mysterious Concept John 3:1-10 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and...

by C Michael Patton

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Difficult Passages In The Bible

Discipleship

Ethics and Morality

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Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain – What Does it Really Mean?

In this thought-provoking exploration, we delve deep into the Third Commandment—"You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain"—unveiling its rich layers and...

by C Michael Patton

Theology

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Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain – What Does it Really Mean?

The answer to this question might seem self-evident, especially to those of us who grew up in a western Judeo-Christian society. Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11 – You...

by C Michael Patton

Old Testament

The Tucker Carlson Demon – Why Would an Evil Spirit Do God’s Will?

The New Birth: What Nicodemus Should Have Known

Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain – What Does it Really Mean?

Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain – What Does it Really Mean?