Why Would God Command Genocide? Posted: Feb 11, 2010 I remember the first time I heard this objection. It unsettled me quite a bit. How could a loving God be so malevolent as to command the extermination of an entire people-group (the Canaanites) including men, women, and children (Josh 9:11-15)? This is one of the most difficult questions confronting Christians. While not all answers will entirely soothe the emotions, there are three points that can help us makes sense of this challenge.

Did Jesus Really Die? Posted: Jan 26, 2010 "How do you know Jesus really died on the cross? Maybe He only appeared dead and then was revived to life in the tomb." This is a common question I receive whenever speaking about the historical Jesus. This idea, that Jesus "swooned" on the cross rather than dying, has been the subject of many best-selling books, the theme of recent blockbuster movies, and has spread like wildfire on the Internet. It's impossible to underestimate the importance of this question. If Jesus survived crucifixion then He was just a false prophet, we are still in our sins, and there is no ultimate hope for the world. If Jesus didn't die and then resurrect we may as well "feast and drink, for tomorrow we die!" (1 Cor. 15). So, how do we know Jesus really died by crucifixion? Let's consider three lines of evidence.