Christian ApologeticsQuick Deep Thought 1I would say that a church that doesn’t include apologetics as a part of its regular teaching menu is committing discipleship malpractice.
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Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Christian ApologeticsQuestion 1: Why should we apologize for the Christian faith?Answer 1: The Christian faith makes claims to truth that should be defended by all believers.Comment: At a ministry fair some years ago, a sweet senior lady asked what type of ministry I was representing. “I teach apologetics,” I replied. This nice Christian woman said … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Christian ApologeticsWords in So Many CharactersApologetics in 224 Characters“Apologetics is the defense of the truth claims of the Christian faith and worldview. The apologist is one who uses reason and argument in a loving and relational manner to teach the believer and convince the unbeliever that Christianity is true and should be accepted.”
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Christian ApologeticsWords in So Many CharactersApologetics in 224 Characters“Apologetics is the defense of the truth claims of the Christian faith and worldview. The apologist is one who uses reason and argument in a loving and relational manner to teach the believer and convince the unbeliever that Christianity is true and should be accepted.”
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2021 #12The Shreveport Chapter of Reasons To Believe is pleased to announce a gathering on Tuesday, December 14 at 6:30 pm at Brookwood Baptist Church in Shreveport. Our special event will be a livestream conversation with Dr. Kenneth Samples, Christian theologian and apologist with Reasons To Believe. Ken will be with us via Zoom, speaking … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2021 Goals for the Year
Recently, I heard a radio host suggest that we should use the word “intentions for the new year” rather than “resolutions.” Does this mean we can still write goals, but not complete them? We’ve all been guilty of that. That is why I include a list of goals or intentions for the new year in … Continue reading 2021 Goals for the Year
2020 Year in Review
What words can we use to describe the year 2020?Pandemic.Panic.Unexpected.Uncertain.All of these and more. Each generation believes that a certain year has been the most eventful in history, for many reasons. Perhaps 2020 is our year. However, 2020 did have its share of ministry opportunities in apologetics. Here are some of the highlights from the … Continue reading 2020 Year in Review
Why I Am a Christian Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 4
Nehemiah, armed with letters to officials and a military escort, traveled across his world to Jerusalem. He had everything he needed to do the work. The letters from the king gave him safe passage and access to resources needed to rebuild. When he reached the city, Nehemiah found that the situation was just as bleak … Continue reading Why I Am a Christian Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 4
Why I Am a Christian Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 2
Last week, I began a discussion of the Old Testament figure Nehemiah.While serving as cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, Nehemiah was rocked by news that the city of Jerusalem was devastated. The walls of the city were broken down and the gates had been burned. The news was enough to drive Nehemiah to tears. In the … Continue reading Why I Am a Christian Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 2
Why I Am an Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 2
Nehemiah could have rested, as far as a wine taster could rest, in his position of comfort and the trust of Artaxerxes. Upon hearing the news of the plight of Jerusalem, his heart and spirit were stirred to pray to God not just for himself, but for his people. The whole sad history of the … Continue reading Why I Am an Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 2
Mark Riser - Apologist 