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Does the Bible Teach That Elijah Was Reincarnated as John the Baptist?

May 9, 2024 • Amy Hall, Greg Koukl

How should I respond to someone who says the Bible teaches reincarnation in the verse about John the Baptist being Elijah (Matt. 11:14)?

Is Matthew 24:36–44 referring to the rapture, and if not, what’s the best way to convince someone it isn’t about the rapture?


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Can Christians Who Have Died Hear Our Requests for Prayer?

June 3, 2024 • Amy Hall, Greg Koukl

If moral perfection is a communicable property given to those in Heaven, wouldn’t it be reasonable to also speculate that limited omniscience is a communicable property, and so we can ask Christians who have died to pray for us? Why does Scripture come before tradition for Protestants? What did people before Genesis was written (Noah, Abraham, etc.) use for “Scripture”?

What Apologetics Strategies Can We Use with Agnostics?

May 30, 2024 • Amy Hall, Greg Koukl

What apologetics strategies can we use with an agnostic who says we can’t know whether there is a God, therefore it’s pointless to worry about it and you should just live your best life? If someone thinks the stories of the Bible can’t be true because there isn’t enough evidence to support things like the Nephilim or miracle claims, should you debate them about these things?

What Does a Personal Relationship with God Look Like on a Practical Level?

May 27, 2024 • Amy Hall, Greg Koukl

How do I explain to my 20-year-old son what a personal relationship with God looks like on a practical level? What are your thoughts on praying to Jesus and to the Holy Spirit?