Jim Denison

Op-ed Contributor

Adapted from Dr. Jim Denison’s daily cultural commentary at www.denisonforum.org. Jim Denison, Ph.D., is a cultural apologist, building a bridge between faith and culture by engaging contemporary issues with biblical truth. He founded the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture in February 2009 and is the author of seven books, including “Radical Islam: What You Need to Know.” For more information on the Denison Forum, visit www.denisonforum.org. To connect with Dr. Denison in social media, visit www.twitter.com/jimdenison or www.facebook.com/denisonforum.

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Oct 7, 2014
'Left Behind:' Will There Be a Rapture?
Most who believe there will be rapture expect it to be followed by a seven-year Great Tribulation, which will lead to the Second Coming of Jesus, a thousand-year reign of Christ on earth (the "millennium"), and then eternity. Some predict the rapture during the middle of the Great Tribulation, others at the end, but most are "pre-tribulational." Is this doctrine biblical?
Sep 9, 2014
What Chick-Fil-A's Truett Cathy Taught Me
Then it dawned on me: Truett Cathy was putting his faith to work. He and I would never meet, but his sacrificial decision to value worship ahead of profits has impressed me ever since. He witnessed to the Lord's priority in his life every Sunday, to every person who drove past his closed restaurants. He touched more people by that one decision than many pastors will reach in a lifetime.
Aug 12, 2014
What Would Jesus Say to Robin Williams?
Actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead in his California home yesterday. Suicide is suspected, but a cause of death will not be determined until a forensic examination and toxicology test are conducted later today. What would Jesus say to Robin Williams, given the opportunity?
Aug 12, 2014
Why I Agree With An Atheist on Israel
Sam Harris is one of the best-known atheists in the world. He has written several books and scores of articles denouncing religion in all its forms, recently claiming that "science must destroy religion." Why, then, do I agree with him regarding Israel and Hamas? Because he's exactly right.
Apr 14, 2014
When Your Pastor Fails: 5 Biblical Facts
Bob Coy, the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, continues to generate headlines. He resigned last week from his position at the 20,000-member congregation after an unspecified "moral failing." Many members of his congregation are understandably hurt. For them, and for all of us who have been wounded by a minister, I'd like to highlight five biblical facts. One: God calls pastors to a higher standard.
Apr 2, 2014
Church Is Not Important, 51 Percent of US Adults Say
Rather than measuring success by how many people go to church, let's measure success by how effectively the church goes to people. Our Lord launched a movement, not an institution. His church is an army attacking the gates of hell, not an ark built to weather a storm.
Mar 5, 2014
The Faith of Matthew McConaughey
Seven words set off a Twitter firestorm: "First off I want to thank God." What do we know about Matthew McConaughey's faith? How is it relevant to us today?
Feb 24, 2014
Olympian With Wife and Child Has an 'Alternative Lifestyle'
So our culture has evolved (regressed?) to the place where being married with a child is as counter-cultural as being a Gypsy.
Feb 19, 2014
What Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Says About Us
The swimsuit issue traditionally sells more than one million copies on newsstands, 10 to 15 times as much as a regular Sports Illustrated issue. Clearly, the magazine mirrors the cultural transformation of recent decades. The magazine is part of a trend that should frighten us all.
Feb 10, 2014
Jay Leno's Transition and a Surprising Faith Fact
Jay Leno has been the star of "The Tonight Show" for 22 years. The comedian was famously forced off the show in January 2010 and hastily re-hired two months later after his replacement bombed in the role. This time, the transition has been much more positive.