Theology

No “Lost” Books

Has archaeology unearthed ancient biblical texts that cast doubt on the current canon of Scripture? Is it possible that Christians don’t have the true Bible?
Greg Koukl Solid Ground 09/01/2002

Cheryl McGuinness: Wife of 9/11 Flight 11 Co-pilot

Greg interviews Cherly McGuineness, the wife of 9/11 Flight 11 co-pilot, then takes calls on if Jews believe in the same God as Christians, if cremation is okay, replacement theology, and more.
Greg Koukl Podcast 08/25/2002

Three Conversations in France

Greg talks about three conversations in France, then takes calls on what the best strategy is to win the war of ideas, what the concept of personhood is in Christianity and Judaism, if it is better to not be born than to go to Hell, and more.
Greg Koukl Podcast 07/21/2002

Deity of Christ: Case Closed

Understanding the Trinity may be impossible, but proving the Trinity is not especially difficult. You don’t need to master theology and philosophy. All you need is one irrefutable argument. Here it is.
Greg Koukl Solid Ground 07/01/2000

The Perils of Proof-Texting and How to Avoid Them

If you think you’re on safe theological ground because of a pet verse, better look twice. Simple proof-texting has its perils. Here’s how to avoid them.
Greg Koukl Solid Ground 09/01/1999

Arguing Is a Virtue

Imagine living in a world in which you couldn’t separate truth from error. You wouldn’t be able to tell food from poison, or friend from foe.
Greg Koukl Solid Ground 05/01/1999

Two Kinds of Freedom

Last week, an issue came up that hinged specifically on the definitions of words.
Greg Koukl Article 07/07/1996
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