2024 #2“The deepest issue facing the church today is this: Are its main creeds and central teachings items of knowledge, or mere matters of blind faith, privatized personal beliefs, or issues of feeling to be accepted or set aside according to the individual or cultural pressures that come and go?”J. P. Moreland, The Soul: How … Continue reading Say It!
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A Playlist for Apologists
2024 #2O Worship The KingIn selecting hymns and songs for worship, music leaders must be keenly aware of the subject and object of our worship. Sometimes it would be great if it were possible to roll up an entire song service into one piece of music.“O Worship The King” is one of those hymns. The … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists
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
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2022 #11Driving through any American city, one will see that Christianity is represented by many churches, each teaching many doctrinal perspectives. Does that mean that the differences between Christian denominations cannot be resolved? Jesus Himself prayed for unity among believers, yet it seems that we cannot agree. Kenneth Samples addresses this issue in his book … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
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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2022 #6How did Christianity become a world movement in such a short historical time? Was it a natural or a supernatural phenomenon? It turns out that it was a combination of both. Kenneth Samples says, “The faith didn’t emerge as the result of social or political influences, and it wasn’t merely a new variation of … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
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
2021 Year In Review
What can we say about 2021? We could be begin with, “At least it wasn’t 2020.” The last year contained progress and regress, especially with COVID. However, it was also another year of apologetics ministry for me. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights.Mark Riser – Apologist social media. In terms of platforms … Continue reading 2021 Year In Review
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2021 #10Jeremiah 29:11 is a popular Bible verse among evangelicals. It can be seen on all types of merchandise, t-shirts, wall plaques, and Instagram posts. But what does it really mean? What did it mean to those to whom it was written? Can we take it as a promise for us today? I will be … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Cancel Ravi?
As an apologist, I have benefited from Ravi Zacharias and RZIM's work. I have read his books and used teaching materials from Ravi’s ministry. I have listened to his television broadcasts, radio segments, and YouTube videos. Now credible allegations of sexual misconduct and investigations from RZIM have come out. The revelations are shocking and dismaying. … Continue reading Cancel Ravi?
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