Christian ApologeticsQuestion 5: Does having a “winsome” manner mean compromising the claims of the Gospel?Answer 5: Apologetics entails both truth and a winsome presentation.Comment: Many years ago, I knew a young new believer in our youth group. This young believer was a junior-varsity football player. His enthusiasm for the faith moved him to tackle someone … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Author: Mark Riser
I am a Christian, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and an apologist.
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2024 #2According to statistics from 2020, the global datasphere reached 64 zettabytes, the equivalent of 64 trillion gigabytes. How much information does a person need to live in the “Information Age?” How does one decide what is important? Dr. George Haraksin challenges us to remember that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the wisdom of … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
A Playlist for Apologists
2024 #1Because We BelieveCreeds and confessions have played an important part in the communication of Christian belief. In my own denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention, confessions have played a vital role through the years as statements of belief and practice. Those confessions are literally witnesses to those both inside and outside the church as to … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists
Six Things You Should Know About Mark Riser
There are some things you need to know about me.l Personal. I am a Christian (for 38 years), a husband (of one), a father (of two), and a grandfather (of five). I am a member and serve at Brookwood Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. I also serve as President of the Shreveport Chapter of Reasons … Continue reading Six Things You Should Know About Mark Riser
Identify the Goals: 2024
The new year brings new challenges and opportunities. These are some of the goals that I have set for 2024. Mark Riser – Apologist blog· Continue the Crucial Questions monthly posts, discussing apologetics, its meaning in the church, and its application.· Make a study for a new series on worldviews.Brookwood Baptist Church· Continue the intensive … Continue reading Identify the Goals: 2024
Identify the Year: 2023
“How do you identify?”If we are being honest, some in our society struggle with identity. Some individuals are confused about their identity. Two terms can be used to identify my identity.Christian and apologist.I would like to report to you on the year 2023 and my ministry activities.Mark Riser – Apologist blog. This is my primary … Continue reading Identify the Year: 2023
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2024 #1Have you had a question about the Christian faith that you thought no one could answer? The leaders of the Shreveport Chapter of Reasons To Believe will be in front of the room taking questions in our annual Serious Questions Forum. The gathering will occur on Tuesday, January 9 at Shreveport’s Brookwood Baptist Church … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Happy New Year 2024!
From me to each one of you, I pray that you will have a happy new year.“So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you really are My disciples” (John 8:31, HCSB).Let us continue in His word and the ministry of apologetics to the believer and the … Continue reading Happy New Year 2024!
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
Christmas Edition“On Christmas eve of 1538 Dr. Martin Luther was very jocund. All his words and songs and thoughts were of the incarnation of our Lord. Then with a sigh he said, ‘Oh, we poor men that we should be so cold and indifferent to this great joy which has been given us. This indeed … Continue reading I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Christian ApologeticsWords in So Many Characters 5Winsome in 90 charactersWinsome describes an attitude and behavior that is attractive, engaging, winning, and pleasant in manner.
Mark Riser - Apologist 