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!
Three Takeaways from the 2022 Midterm Elections
The 2022 midterm elections took place last Tuesday. While the results are being sorted out, I’d like to post some of my thoughts.First, good citizenship is a function of Christian discipleship. I was reading a tweet from Dr. Bart Barber on Election Day: “I will vote today as an act of Christian discipleship, not as … Continue reading Three Takeaways from the 2022 Midterm Elections
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
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
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2022 #10When believers think of meditation, images come to mind of sitting in an impossible and uncomfortable position thinking about nothing. In contrast, the writer of Psalm 1 says that a person is blessed if he meditates on the word of the Lord. How do we get this discipline into our lives? On Wednesday, November … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
2022 #4“Jesus was the most loving person that ever lived and would say “neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more.” He did not judge in the condemnatory sense but He certainly made a judgment of discernment. And that’s where we get confused. When the Bible tells us not to be judgmental, it … Continue reading I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Question 2: What benefits the believer from learning about Christian apologetics?Answer 2: Christian apologetics is a vital part of discipleship for the believer.Comment: Christians are called to be followers of Jesus Christ. Discipleship is a lifelong series of decisions that lead to a closer personal relationship and obedience to God and His directions for life. … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Mark Riser - Apologist 