Category: Bible

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 →

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 →

IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT

2024 #1Have you had a question about the Christian faith that you thought no one could answer? The leaders of the Shreveport Chapter of Reasons To Believe will be in front of the room taking questions in our annual Serious Questions Forum. The gathering will occur on Tuesday, January 9 at Shreveport’s Brookwood Baptist Church … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT →

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 →