Read Mark 3:13-19.Imitation, they say, is the sincerest form of flattery. The Bible is clear that we, as believers, should imitate Jesus, not out of flattery, but out of obedience.Jesus chose twelve men to be His disciples to carry out His mission. These men were going to carry on after He had ascended to Heaven. … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #16
Category: apologetics
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 27)
The impact of the Fall on the record of nature is usually focused on the “curse.” The Bible has God speaking, “And He said to Adam, “Because you listened to your wife’s voice and ate from the tree about which I commanded you, ‘Do not eat from it:’ The ground is cursed because of you. … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 27)
Social Justice Project #5
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 3: Poetry and WisdomThere are five books under the classification poetry and wisdom in the Hebrew Scriptures. Together there are fifty references to justice in those books.Of the friends of Job, young Elihu speaks most about justice. His concern is lifting up God and His righteousness where justice … Continue reading Social Justice Project #5
Discipleship Minute #15
Read Matthew 4:18-22.How many people do you “follow” on Facebook or Twitter? Take a good look at your Friends List. Are they really friends or people you don’t really know? These days it might be better said that to “follow” someone is really to “observe” them.When Jesus was looking for people that would follow Him, … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #15
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
“Never trust a faith healer who wears glasses.”--Justin Peters
Discipleship Minute #14
Read John 3:2-17.The text tells us that Nicodemus, a Pharisee, came to Jesus at night seeking something more than the standard explanation for the work that the Jewish leadership had already seen Jesus do. However, Jesus got to the heart of the matter quickly in the conversation. He told Nicodemus that he must be “born … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #14
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 26)
The evidence from special revelation thus far suggests other reasons why God created the universe.God made this universe because He wanted humans to exist (Gen. 1:26-27). God made this universe to show us our own human nature (Isa. 53:6a; 59:2). God made this universe for the conquest of evil (Job 19:25). Hugh Ross, Why The … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 26)
Social Justice Project #4
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 2: HistoryBooks of history comprise twelve books of the Hebrew Scriptures. In seven of those book the word “justice” is used in the HCSB.In several instances, the expression justice refers to the administration or application of law. The sons of Eli the judge perverted justice (I Samuel 8:3). … Continue reading Social Justice Project #4
11 Questions about the resurrection of Jesus from Bruce Hennigan with Mark Riser
1. Give us a little of your background and how you became interested in apologetics.I became interested in apologetics not too long after I became a Christian, even before I knew that it was called apologetics. Even though I have participated in many ministries in the church, apologetics always remained with me. At this point, … Continue reading 11 Questions about the resurrection of Jesus from Bruce Hennigan with Mark Riser
11 Questions about the death of Jesus with Bruce Hennigan, M.D. (Part 2)
1. Tell us about crucifixion itself, how much did Jesus suffer on the cross?Then he released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. (Matthew 27:26)Crucifixion as it became to be known began as Impaling. Victims were placed upon a stake and allowed to die in full view … Continue reading 11 Questions about the death of Jesus with Bruce Hennigan, M.D. (Part 2)
Mark Riser - Apologist 