Fortify Your Faith in an Age of Doubt

What Does the Bible Say About Miracles?

Author: Wayne Jackson

What is a miracle? What is the purpose of miraculous signs? Are genuine miracles happening today? What about the "miracles" of the so-called modern "faith-healers"? Do these indicate a miraculous presence of the Spirit in modern times? Study this important topic.

In discussing the theme of biblical miracles, several important areas of consideration must be surveyed. First, exactly what is a miracle? People use that term rather loosely—frequently, not at all in a scriptural sense. And what are those... Read more

Is Morality Essential to Leadership?

Author: Wayne Jackson

A survey out of Washington, D.C. requests that ministers answer this question: "Can an individual serve in leadership who lacks moral authority?"

A survey out of Washington, D.C. requests that ministers answer this question: “Can an individual serve in leadership who lacks moral authority?” The short answer is: “No!” But let me expand with a series of logical propositions. Consider them,... Read more

Why Humanity Should Serve God

Author: Wayne Jackson

Does God need our service? If not, then why should humanity serve him?

I have no reason to doubt that her question was entirely sincere—however misguided it was. “Suppose you could prove to me that there is a God. So what! Would that necessarily mean that I would be obligated to serve him? Your God must be on a... Read more

Are the Gospel Writers Credible?

Author: Wayne Jackson

Generally speaking, skeptics assert that Jesus did not do the things recorded in the Gospel accounts; they simply invented the stories.

The writers of the Gospel accounts—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—quite definitely affirm that Jesus Christ claimed to be the Son of God, and that he performed miracles to authenticate that affirmation. Further, they allege that even though Jesus... Read more

Meet Ted Turner--Thanks, I'd Rather Not!

Author: Wayne Jackson

A profile of millionaire and humanist, Ted Turner.

“Meet Ted Turner,” was the title of a major article in the September (1998) issue of Reader’s Digest. My first impression when I saw that headline, was: “I’d rather not!” — because the man is a disgusting combination of egotism and infidelity. A... Read more