The Jesus We Never Knew
The October 2000 issue of The Atlantic Monthly featured a perceptive, and, to many, a surprising essay on the renewal of evangelical…
Some Problems with Pragmatism
What do we mean when we say something is true? That it corresponds with reality or that it 'works'? And does it matter which of these we…
What about Hell?
Is the doctrine of hell a hindrance or a help in witnessing? Many evangelicals are ashamed of this biblical doctrine, viewing it as a…
'The Da Vinci Code': a novel
A New Testament scholar reviews Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code.
Bridges to the Gospel
Bridges exist in every era, but they can look different from those in the past. Changes in culture may make some ways of doing things less…
The Ethics of Apologetics
David Cook considers the ethics of apologetics. He looks at why people reject the use of apologetics and whether they have a good case or…
"God can’t possibly exist given the evil in the world!"
“Can God exist?” We often ask this question as we look at the suffering and pain around us, and the question that is really on…
Did Morals Evolve?
If the answer is yes, then we are in trouble. I have consistently put forth what I believe to be a very strong argument for the existence…
What is Apologetics?
The Apostle Peter wrote that all Christians need to be ready to give an 'apology' (Greek apologia) or defence of their Christian hope to…