The Christian Thinker

All posts by: Matt McClellan

Is Death a Blessing in Disguise? (Genesis 3:24)

One of the clearest teachings in Scripture is that death is an enemy (1 Corinthians 15:26).[1] Death was not a part of God’s original plan, but was introduced when Adam...

Is God different in the Old and New Testaments?

When I was in high school I had an interesting conversation with a friend about religion. While we talked he said that the God in the Old Testament was very...

Does God Want People to Believe Lies?

Revelation 21:8 tells us that all liars will be thrown in to the lake of fire, yet Scripture records God putting a lying spirit into the mouths of the prophets...

Is Atheism a Religion?

A common belief among many atheists is that atheism is not a religion and has been proven to be true by science. There are a couple of reasons why they...

Can Christians Pray in Public?

Prayer is one of the most important parts of a Christian’s life. This is the way that believers communicate with God. It is no surprise, then, that some will use...

UFOs and the Bible – Are Aliens Demons?

Where are aliens coming from? Is it possible that aliens are spiritual beings, such as demons?...

Does Jesus Teach Christians to hate their Families?

Did Jesus teach you to hate your family? Luke 14:26 says, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers...

UFOs and the Bible: Space Travel

Is it possible for UFOs to be coming from other parts of the universe? This article examines why this is impossible....

UFOs and the Bible: Introduction and Theological Questions

What are Christians to think about UFOs? Are they aliens? Did God create life on other planets? Let's take a look....

Do the Gospels Misquote Jesus?

One of the biggest criticisms of the reliability of the Bible is that it is filled with contradictions and inconsistencies. Bible Scholar Bart Ehrman once said that the Bible “is...