I identify as a Christian and an apologist. Last week, I said that I thank God for saving me and giving me the ministry of apologetics. If that is the case, then there should be actions that affirm that identity in my life. 2022 was a productive year in ministry opportunities for me, although I … Continue reading Plan The Year: 2023
Identify the Year: 2022
“How do you identify?” This question has certainly captured the attention of the nation. Identity has replaced other means for determining who one is. People use terms denoting family relationships, work, and orientation to say who they are. Two terms can be used to describe me, among others:Christian and Apologist.Those two terms speak to my … Continue reading Identify the Year: 2022
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2023 #1Have you had a question about the Christian faith that you thought no one could answer? The leaders of the Shreveport Chapter will be in front of the room taking questions in our annual Serious Questions Forum. The gathering will take place on January 10 at Shreveport’s Brookwood Baptist Church in our coffee shop, … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Happy New Year 2023!
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us hold on to grace. By it, we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:28-29, HCSB)As you read this, a new year is upon us. Along with a New Year come resolutions, admonitions, … Continue reading Happy New Year 2023!
Why Jesus?
“How is it that a carpenter from obscure Nazareth commands the allegiance of hundreds of millions of people who have given their lives to Him? The New Testament documents have an answer: Jesus was the very Son of God, that is, He was (and is) God the Son. Jesus was genuinely God and man, He … Continue reading Why Jesus?
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
2022 #5If God had perceived that our greatest need was economic, he would have sent an economist. If he had perceived that our greatest need was entertainment, he would have sent us a comedian or an artist. If God had perceived that our greatest need was political stability, he would have sent us a politician. … Continue reading I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Christian ApologeticsWords in So Many Characters 2Faith in 100 Characters Faith is active trust or confidence in something or someone one believes to be worthy of that trust.
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2022 #12The Shreveport Chapter of Reasons To Believe is pleased to announce that on Tuesday, December 6, we will be hosting “An Evening with Hugh Ross,” a conversation with the founder of Reasons To Believe. Dr. Ross will speak to us via Zoom on the topic of personal evangelism and share some of his experiences … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
A Playlist for Apologists 2022 #3
Joy to the World!My favorite Christmas song is not really a Christmas song.The words to “Joy to the World” were composed by Isaac Watts in 1719. The words were added to a tune by Lowell Mason in 1836. The song was originally published as “The Messiah’s Coming and Kingdom” and celebrates the Second Coming of … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists 2022 #3
Happy Thanksgiving 2022!
Although George Washington proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving in 1789, President Abraham Lincoln, in the midst of the Civil War, made the celebration the regular date for the last Thursday in November.This week, as we celebrate Thanksgiving, remember the words of Scripture, “Give thanks in everything,for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving 2022!
Mark Riser - Apologist 