Coming to us from the Greek, euaggalion, gospel means “good news.” It generally refers to the first four books of the New Testament, the record of Jesus’s life and teachings, and the message of salvation available through His death and resurrection.Gospel also denotes something that is believed implicitly to be true.
Category: Christianity
Important Ministry Announcement 2019 #9
The Christian faith contains many theological questions. How can God be Triune? What did it mean for God to become man? How did Christ pay for the sins of man? These questions are difficult for us to apprehend. Should we approach these questions and others with blind faith? In the eleventh century, Anselm modeled for … Continue reading Important Ministry Announcement 2019 #9
Happy Thanksgiving!
To all my friends and loyal readers, I want to wish a happy and blessed Thanksgiving! "And let the peace of the Messiah, to which you were called in one body, control your hearts. Be thankful." (Col. 3:15, HCSB)
Question About Questions
Questions from the Grab Bag became a favorite feature at the Mark Riser – Apologist FB page. It has been a blessing to be able to from people all over the world, both Christians and non-Christians, and try to provide solid Biblical answers to perplexing questions.If you have a question that you would like send … Continue reading Question About Questions
Questions from the Grab Bag 2019 #1
J. in Shreveport, asks:“I saw a website recently which said that we should reject the writings of Paul as being contradictory to the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels. What do you think?Mark Riser – Apologist, replies: That’s a very interesting question, J.The website in question “argues the inspired New Testament consists of Jesus’ words … Continue reading Questions from the Grab Bag 2019 #1
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT 2019 #8
What kind of responsibility does a believer have when he or she leaves the church on Sunday morning? The apostle Paul calls believers “new creations” in Christ. If we are new creations, then we have been given the title of Ambassador for Christ. On Wednesday, November 6, I will be speaking on “Ambassadors” at the … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT 2019 #8
A Playlist for Apologists 1
Holy, Holy, HolySince the beginning of my Christian life, music has been a part of it. I have served several churches as a music minister and worship leader. It is a great joy and responsibility to lead God’s people in worship.Worshipping God is our highest priority as Christians when we meet together in the corporate … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists 1
IMPORTANT MINSITRY ANNOUNCEMENT 2019 #8
What does a fourth-century Christian bishop have to do with a person with a magazine who may knock on your door? They both figure in a controversy which threatened the early church. It took a strong leader to stand and fight, but Athanasius led the good fight. On Tuesday evening, 22 October, I will be … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINSITRY ANNOUNCEMENT 2019 #8
A Prayer for False Teachers
“O, God, You are the one true God. Truth is in Your nature. There is no falsehood in You. We know this and love You for it.There are those who preach a false god and a false Jesus. This false god is really nothing more than money and greed which leads these false teachers to … Continue reading A Prayer for False Teachers
Questioning and Hope
If you had asked me two weeks ago who Marty Sampson was, I would not have been able to tell you. It was at that time that Sampson, a music leader with Hillsong, burst onto the scene with the declaration that he was “losing his faith.” In a statement on Instagram, he said,“Time for some … Continue reading Questioning and Hope
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