Word of God, Speak! The Story Never Gets Old! Listen Again!
Many people have faced suffering and death with great courage, but when we see Jesus, we see him recoiling in great anguish and sorrow. Why this difference?
Mystery and intrigue have surrounded the maiden from Magdala. Many have believed her to be . . .
A converted prostitute . . . and . . . or . . .
Jesus’ wife . . . and . . . or . . .
The chief of the Apostles . . . and . . . or . . .
A victim of a male power play in ancient Church politics.
Since the Gospels were written, never have so many believed so much about one person!
Solve the mystery!
Tough Questions for Today's Christian
Throughout history there have been skeptics of the Christian faith. This should not be a surprise. Just think of it, Jesus’ own brothers and sisters were skeptical of him until his resurrection. Saul of Tarsus was skeptical and violent toward the first followers of Jesus until he met the resurrected Jesus. Greek philosophers of Athens scoffed at Paul when he preached on Mars’ Hill.
We want to do our best to answer the questions that many raise against the faith in an honest and humble way. In this two-part series, Jonathan Williams answers the question, "Why is Church History Full of Violence and Abuse?"