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R. Scott Clark

What Point Was Jesus Making to the Rich Young Ruler?

By R. Scott Clark / January 14, 2025

Some people think Jesus was calling the rich young ruler in Luke 18 to sell all his possessions in order to receive eternal life. Is this what Jesus is saying?

The St. Nicholas of History (Sort Of)

By R. Scott Clark / December 24, 2024

Photo Credit: Nicholas of Myra (Menologion of Basil II); image from Wikimedia Commons; {{PD-Art}}. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning Beautiful Christian Life LLC may get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through its links, at no cost to you. R. Scott Clark is professor of Church History and Historical…

Is the Christian Life More Like Colorado or Nebraska?

By R. Scott Clark / November 8, 2024

Is the Christian life more like a breathtaking mountain-top experience or a quiet state highway? What does the Bible say?

Is It Reasonable to Trust the Gospel Narratives?

By R. Scott Clark / October 16, 2024

Is it reasonable to stake so much on the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? As I keep translating and reading the gospels, the answer is yes. They hold up to scrutiny. They are more reliable than most other ancient texts.

Should Christians Expect to Hear a “Still Small Voice” from God?

By R. Scott Clark / October 3, 2024

One of the first things I learned when I became an evangelical Christian in 1976 was that every believer should expect to hear a “still small voice” from God. Is this actually true?

What Does It Take to Become a Christian?

By R. Scott Clark / September 18, 2024

The way people answer the question “What does it take to become a Christian?” says volumes about what they think Christianity is. Here is a short and clear explanation.

Dunking, Sprinkling, or Pouring: Is There a Preferred Mode of Baptism?

By R. Scott Clark / August 14, 2024

Some Christians have never seen any other mode of baptism except immersion (dunking). Yet, what about sprinkling or pouring? Is there a preferred mode for baptizing Christians?

Is There a Preferred Bible Translation Christians Should Use?

By R. Scott Clark / June 3, 2024

KJV, NIV, ESV, NASB, NLT, or something else? There are a lot of Bible translations available today. Is there a preferred version Christians should use?

Q & A: Are There Limits to Male Headship?

By R. Scott Clark / April 12, 2024

Theologian R. Scott Clark explains why the principle of headship in the church must be applied and exercised carefully.