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.

IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT

2023 #11Among skeptics, the differences between Genesis 1 and 2 are a singular point of contention. There are contradictions, they say, and therefore the Bible is not the inerrant word of God. How can believers answer this challenge? The Shreveport Chapter of Reasons To Believe will gather on December 12 at 6:30 pm to discuss … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT →

A Playlist for Apologists

2023 #2Great Is Thy Faithfulness“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For Yahweh is good, and His love is eternal; His faithfulness endures through all generations” (Psalm 100:4-5, HCSB).“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” is a popular hymn that reflects on the faithfulness of God. The … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists →

Happy Thanksgiving 2023!

Although George Washington proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving in 1789, President Abraham Lincoln, amid the Civil War, made the celebration the regular date for the last Thursday in November.This week, as we celebrated Thanksgiving, I hope you remembered the words of Scripture, “Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving 2023! →

Dreaming of Empire

The Roman Empire in the West fell over fifteen hundred years ago to barbarian invaders. Yet, the effects of that ancient civilization's legacy continue to this day in our language, government system, and culture. “How often do you think about the Roman Empire?”It was a question that nearly broke social media recently. With the hashtag … Continue reading Dreaming of Empire →

IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUCEMENT

2023 #10Rest, for many, is a precious commodity after a long day’s work. The Genesis creation account says that after creating the universe, earth, and mankind God rested. What does this mean? How does this affect us today? Join the Shreveport Chapter of Reasons To Believe on Tuesday, November, 14 at 6:30 pm for our … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUCEMENT →

I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself

2023 #3“Now, “faith,” as the Reformer Martin Luther emphasized, is a multivalent word. At the most basic level, faith involves what Luther called notitia, which is simply cognizance or understanding of a proposition. Next comes what he called assensus, which is assent to the proposition in question. Finally, there is fiducia, which is trust in … Continue reading I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself →

A Baptism in the Family

In 2022, during Vacation Bible School at Brookwood Baptist Church, my eleven-year-old granddaughter Audrey came to my wife and me saying that she had placed her faith in Jesus Christ. We were overjoyed with her and her decision. After about a year, we were finally able to get her into baptism class and on the … Continue reading A Baptism in the Family →

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsQuestion 4: From where does the word “apologetics” come?Answer 4: The word “apologetics” comes to us from the Greek New Testament.Comment: If there is a “go-to” verse for apologetics, it is I Peter 3:15.“…but honor the Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism →