Paul Backholer
Articles by Paul Backholer
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Reflections on the Psalms by C.S. Lewis: Book Review
Reflections on the Psalms by C.S. Lewis isn’t a comprehensive analysis by any means, but rather a thought-provoking examination of specific questions. If you’re hoping for a signature classic, you may be disappointed; this is a talk with a friend, not a scholarly lecture.
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Put on the Whole Armour of God – Christ’s Power Over the Enemy
Holy Scripture unveils a thrilling truth: unseen spiritual forces are at work, ready to unleash God’s dynamic power into our lives. To fully embrace the abundant inheritance we have in Christ, we must boldly stand firm in our biblical declarations.
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Faith and Tragedy: Twenty Tales from the War Zone by John Simpson: Book Review
To make an informed decision about rejecting or accepting Christianity, one should base his or her choice on a thorough understanding of its teachings, principles, and history, rather than dismissing it out of ignorance. In today’s world, it appears that many individuals lack a clear grasp of what Christianity truly entails.
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Albert Einstein’s Faith and Rejection of Atheism
I am not an atheist...the problem involved is too vast for our limited minds. We are in the position of a little child entering a huge library filled with books in many languages.
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The Spirit of Depression Defeated, Prayer and Decree, Path to Freedom in Christ
Feeling weighed down by depression, even when life seems blessed? Discover how a powerful biblical declaration can break the spirit of depression and set you free. Read on to reclaim your joy!
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The Death of New Atheism, God’s Undertaker by John Lennox
The fiery ‘New Atheism’ movement, spearheaded by figures like Richard Dawkins has now faded into an embarrassing flop, with militant atheism laying the foundation for gender confusion, woke chaos and a post-truth age of ‘feelings’ as the new science. The inability of Richard Dawkins and his atheists to foresee this chaos or hold it back, has led people back to talking about the power of faith to restrain evil.
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What if Jesus Returned to Earth as a Man to Test Us? Dostoevsky’s The Grand Inquisitor
Imagine if Jesus returned in disguise, not as a glorified Saviour but as a humble, overlooked figure. We might dismiss Him, too consumed with what we believe is “God's work,” failing to recognise the Divine.
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Evidence For Jesus’ Resurrection
The evidence for the resurrection of Jesus is compelling and multifaceted, beginning with the historically attested empty tomb, which defies natural explanations. This is further substantiated by numerous post-resurrection appearances to various individuals and groups, transforming fearful disciples into bold witnesses willing to die for their unwavering testimony of the risen Lord.
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Alfred the Great: The Forgotten King Who Saved Christian England
In the annals of English-speaking history, few figures loom as large as King Alfred the Great. Yet, for a monarch of such profound significance, he remains surprisingly unknown. This is the story of the king who not only saved his kingdom from the brink of collapse, but also laid the foundations for a unified England which shaped the West.
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Christianity in the Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
God is watching is an important theme of The Great Gatsby, a classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald that explores the struggles of wealth, class, love and the American Dream in the 1920s.
