2024 #4In 33AD, an iterant teacher named Jesus of Nazareth was executed by the Roman authorities in Judea. A short time later, His followers proclaimed that this same Jesus had risen from the dead. Was their claim true? Is there evidence for what the disciples said? On Tuesday, April 9, Dr. Bruce Hennigan and Mark … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Author: Mark Riser
I am a Christian, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and an apologist.
On a Note of Triumph: Psalm 22, Part 2
“Eloi, Eloi, lemá sabachtháni?”On an unseasonably dark afternoon in 33 AD, Jesus of Nazareth was executed by crucifixion by the Roman authorities at the behest of the Jewish leadership, who charged Him with blasphemy. During His those hours on the cross, Jesus made several statements. One of those statements, quoted above and recorded in two … Continue reading On a Note of Triumph: Psalm 22, Part 2
On a Note of Triumph: Psalm 22, Part 1
“Eloi, Eloi, lemá sabachtháni?”After a sham trial, a death sentence, and multiple beatings and abuse, Jesus of Nazareth was executed by crucifixion by the Romans at the behest of the Jewish leadership. This was one of the last phrases uttered by Jesus before His death on the cross. It has been given the name,“The Cry … Continue reading On a Note of Triumph: Psalm 22, Part 1
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Christian ApologeticsQuestion 6: When is enough enough? When should an apologetics conversation end?Answer 6: Apologetics conversations can have a satisfying ending which leave the door open for future discussion.Comment: One of the saddest conversations I have ever heard took place during an apologetics presentation. During the Q & A time of the program, a young … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2024 #3Have you ever looked at the many different forms of life on Earth and wondered “Why?” If there is a Creator God, and we believe that there is, then perhaps God is a Divine Artist and each form of life, from the beautiful to the strange, reflects His creative ability. Dr. Fuz Rana, biochemist … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
2024 #2Twitter. There’s a part that’s good. There is a part that is bad, and there is a part that you wouldn’t believe. Twitter, along with other social media platforms can be used for good. But, there are a lot of things you can find on Twitter’s Christian circles that are not that good. Perhaps … Continue reading The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
2024 #1Twitter. There’s a part that’s good. There is a part that is bad, and there is a part that you wouldn’t believe. Twitter, along with other social media platforms can be used for good. But, there are a lot of things you can find on Twitter’s Christian circles that are not that good. Perhaps … Continue reading The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
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
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
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