Read Numbers 13:1-3, 27-33; 14:1-10.The book of Numbers records that grumbling and complaining were the order of the day as the people of Israel approached the Promised Land. God commanded Moses to send out twelve leading men from the tribes to spy out the land, its produce, and the military capability of the people that … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 6
Author: Mark Riser
I am a Christian, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and an apologist.
Debate Review
Dr. Tim Stratton and Dr. James White, Part 1On February 11, an important debate was held in Houston, Texas between Dr. Tim Stratton and Dr. James White on the question “Is Molinism Biblical?” Although debates may not be a fruitful exercise in many cases, it was important in that there was the possibility to acquaint … Continue reading Debate Review
Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 5
Read Leviticus 6:8-30, Romans 8:1-4.Have you ever thought about what happens during the worship service at the church you attend? Each element of the service means something and should be designed to draw you into fellowship with God. In reality, worship should begin in the heart of an individual and then extend to all areas … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 5
Social Justice Project #36
Practical Concerns and QuestionsAm I responsible for what my great-great-grandfather did?I found out through some genealogical research that an ancestor of mine fought in the American Civil War. That ancestor fought in the Confederate Army. In the most technical sense of the word, that ancestor was committing an act of treason against the United States. … Continue reading Social Justice Project #36
Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 4
Read Exodus 40:1-15, 34-38.In the end, fixtures and furniture may change, but a home is special because of the people that inhabit it. While Moses was on the mountain, God gave him instructions on building the tabernacle. This was to be a portable tent where God would dwell in the midst of His people. Yahweh … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 4
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2022 #2Christians are often accused of being anti-intellectual. Critics of the Christian worldview say that believers operate on blind faith. But, Scripture and Christian thought relate faith to reason in big ways. In fact, the Christian worldview has shaped the scope of Western intellectual culture. Kenneth Samples discusses this in his book Christianity Cross-Examined. The … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 3
Read Exodus 32:1-14; 34:1, 4-9.Why do human beings seem prone to worship images or idols? The people of Israel had seen Yahweh God move in powerful ways during the exodus from Egypt. They had seen the plagues, the visible manifestation of God’s presence in the cloud and the fire, and the parting of the Red … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Wilderness 3
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
2022 #1“Science cannot justify its own philosophical preconditions; therefore, it rests on a faith of sorts and can’t answer the ultimate questions of life. But the Christian worldview adequately grounds the presuppositions of science and provides an explanation for the big question of life. So, science as an undertaking depends upon both philosophy and theology.”Kenneth … Continue reading I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
Discipleship Minute: Wilderness #2
Read Exodus 19:3-6; 20:1-8, 12-17.Every society has rules and guidelines to guide it. After Moses and the people of Israel reached Mount Horeb, Moses climbed the mountain and God gave him words to speak to all the people. God reminded Moses that He had saved His people from slavery in Egypt. He had provided for … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Wilderness #2
Heavenly Cinema?
Kat Kerr is known for a couple of things. She sports pink hair and claims to have made frequent trips to heaven. In one of those trips, Kerr claimed to see several entertainment personalities there. One of the most prominent of those celebrities was Western movie actor John Wayne. According to Kerr, Wayne was having … Continue reading Heavenly Cinema?
Mark Riser - Apologist 