the meaning
of life
What is the meaning of life?
What is the purpose of your life?
These age-old questions have occupied the minds of history’s great thinkers to today's modern philosophers. Today, however, these questions feel more pressing than ever. Recently, this struggle has become more widespread, and commonly called the "meaning crisis," a term reflecting a growing sense of existential emptiness. As society grapples with these deep questions, the quest for meaning seems increasingly elusive.
Humanity’s search for purpose has become increasingly challenging, contributing to a growing mental health crisis. Nearly 29% of U.S. adults have been diagnosed with depression, while CDC data from 2023 reveals that 42% of high school students report persistent sadness, 30% struggle with poor mental health, and 10% have attempted suicide—figures at all-time highs. Societal changes, particularly the rise of social media, are often cited as contributing factors these trends. However, simultaneously, belief in God has declined significantly, dropping from 92% in 2011 to 74% in 2023. This parallel raises the question: is the decline in faith merely coincidental, or does it play a role in the rising rates of anxiety and depression?
In our search for the true meaning of life, we turn to the Bible - a timeless source of wisdom and truth that speaks directly to humanity’s deepest questions. The apostle Paul’s writings provide profound insights into this quest, revealing spiritual truths that connect the unseen with our longing for purpose. In 2 Corinthians, Paul speaks of “the unseen things” that endure beyond the temporary, while Paul speaks in Colossians 1:26-27 of “the mystery which has been hidden from ages and generations, but now has been revealed to His saints.” By examining the Bible’s teachings, alongside the historical evidence that affirms its accuracy and authority from God, we will uncover how God’s Word offers clarity, purpose, and hope in a world desperately searching for meaning.
Proving the accuracy and reliability of the Bible through prophecy (Proof Jesus is the Christ and Messiah)
Could the fulfillment of hundreds of biblical prophecies be mere coincidence, or is it undeniable proof of divine authorship? This article explores the staggering mathematical odds of one person fulfilling just a handful of these prophecies—revealing why biblical prophecy sets the Bible apart from any other religious text.
The historical reliability of the New Testaments and Gospels (knowing the New Testament is reliable)
Why would devout Jews invent a Messiah who suffered, died a humiliating death, and was buried by His enemies? This article explores the shocking and improbable nature of Jesus’s crucifixion—why His own disciples struggled to accept it, why His death defied Jewish expectations, and why the only reasonable explanation is that they truly believed it happened.
When was the first New Testament Book Written? And by whom?
Uncover how historical records and early creeds—circulated within years or even months of Jesus Christ's death—affirm His life, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. With evidence unparalleled in ancient history, this post explores why the reliability of the New Testament outshines even accounts of figures like Alexander the Great.
THE Evidence of Jesus outside the Bible (through the supernatural event of the sun darkening)
Discover the remarkable and supernatural darkness that occurred immediately after Jesus' crucifixion, as recorded not only in the Bible, but also by non-biblical historians like Phlegon, Rufinus, and Tertullian. Discover how these historical accounts align with the Gospel narrative, providing compelling evidence of this miraculous event. Could this extraordinary darkness be further proof of Jesus Christ’s divine mission?
The Evidence of Jesus outside the Bible (non-Christian sources)
Explore compelling evidence for the historical existence of Jesus Christ through references from early non-Christian sources like Josephus, Tacitus, and Pliny the Younger. These accounts, written by authors hostile to Christianity, align with key Gospel events, confirming Jesus’ crucifixion under Pontius Pilate and His worship as God by His followers. How do these secular testimonies strengthen the case for the Bible’s reliability?
Textual Criticism of the Bible
Discover and dive into the unparalleled manuscript evidence supporting the New Testament, exploring the practice of textual criticism and comparing the Bible's reliability to other ancient works like The Iliad and Caesar’s Gallic War. With thousands of early manuscripts and fragments, the New Testament stands as the most well-documented text of antiquity. If the Bible's authenticity is doubted, should we question all other historical documents too?