Does Jesus still matter in our culture today? Was his impact on history significant enough to warrant our attention? What does His impact tell us about Him? Is Jesus history’s…
Category: Cold Case Christianity
Can I Believe in the Trinity if the Word Doesn’t Appear in the Bible? (Video)
There are several theological concepts that aren’t explicitly described or labeled in the Bible. The triune nature of God is not described with the word “trinity,” for example. How can…
How (and Why) Some Early (and Current) Christians Held (and Still Hold) Heretical Views
In the nearly 2000 years since the death of Christ several religious ideas have emerged about Jesus. Many religious movements include competing beliefs about the nature of Jesus and his…
Which is More Effective for Reaching the Culture: Books or Videos? (Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast S7E16)
In a digital visual age, have books become obsolete? Is there still any role for books in influencing culture, or has video taken over as the most effective way to…
Is the Old Testament God Different Than the New Testament God? (Video)
To many casual readers of the Bible, the Old Testament God seems much harsher and more aggressive than the character of God as revealed through Jesus in the New Testament.…
Why Is Christianity So “Exclusive”?
Easily the most well-known Bible verse in America today is John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in…
How Not to Become a Christian Chihuahua (Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast S7E15)
Have you ever met a Christian who failed to display the nature of Jesus when talking about God or Christianity? Ever meet someone who seemed more like a barking, ankle-biting…
Can I Determine the Truth About Christianity If I’m Not an Expert? (Video)
Are academically untrained believers smart enough (or informed enough) to make a reasonable decision about the claims of Christianity? Do I need to be an expert before I can assess…
How Should We View the Missing Ending to the Gospel of Mark?
Many Bible translations highlight Mark 16:9-20, the last 11 verses of the Gospel, for closer inspection. The New American Standard Bible (NASB) translation, for example, places verses 9 through 20…
Is Jesus a Pacifist? (Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast S7E14)
Did Jesus advocate for complete pacifism? Was he a pacifist? Was there ever a time when Jesus would have advocated for an aggressive, even violent, response? Was it Jesus’ nature…