General revelation is the knowledge of the existence of God, his qualities and attributes and the existence of moral values through the created order. The information seen through the general revelation is available to everyone, and therefore, all are responsible for that knowledge.
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 1)
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, in his long poem In Memoriam A.H.H. (1850), gave a description of the natural order,Tho’ Nature, red in tooth and clawWith ravine, shriek’d against his creedTennyson used this phrase “red in tooth and claw” to describe the dilemma between the apparent callousness of the natural realm versus the love embodied in the … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 1)
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
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 1)
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, in his long poem In Memoriam A.H.H. (1850), gave a description of the natural order,Tho’ Nature, red in tooth and clawWith ravine, shriek’d against his creedTennyson used this phrase “red in tooth and claw” to describe the dilemma between the apparent callousness of the natural realm versus the love embodied in the … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 1)
Important Ministry Announcement
2019 #7For far too long, skeptics have cast doubts on the reliability of the Bible. The creation account in Genesis has been a particular target of criticism. But, what do the Scriptures and the scientific research really say? Can we make a case for the trustworthiness of the biblical creation account? In the video presentation … Continue reading Important Ministry Announcement
None Dare Call It Apologetics
Some years ago, I was working at a ministry fair at a local church. Our purpose was to introduce ourselves and our apologetics ministry to that church. One senior lady asked us what we were doing. When I explained that we were an apologetics ministry. She informed us that she did not have to apologize … Continue reading None Dare Call It Apologetics
Logic You Can Use: Are Yahweh and Allah the same?
P1. If Yahweh and Allah were identical, then they would have the same properties.P2. Yahweh and Allah do not have the same properties.C. Therefore, Yahweh and Allah are not identical. (M.T. 1, 2)Justification for the premises.P1. This is a formulation of Leibniz’s law of identity, which states that “X is identical with Y if and … Continue reading Logic You Can Use: Are Yahweh and Allah the same?
Book Review: Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed for the World
Disclaimer: I participated in a Launch Team for this book, reading selected samples. I purchased my own copy of the book. “Why doesn’t everyone in America go to church?” This was a question given to Pastor Andy Stanley several years ago by a woman from China. It is a question that has perplexed him ever … Continue reading Book Review: Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed for the World
My Disciples Prayer Project
Sometime ago, our Associate Pastor John Harp led a thorough study of the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). He asked us to adopt that model as a guide to prayer as a follower of Christ. These are my thoughts.“O, God. You are the one true God. You are the creator of everything and are everlasting to … Continue reading My Disciples Prayer Project
UFOs: A Christian Response
Recently, the United States Navy changed its guidelines for reports of UFOs. Dr. Mark Clark of RTB responds.Responding to UFOs in the News By Guest Writer - June 25, 2019Mark T. ClarkIs the US government interested in the UFO phenomenon again? A recent spate of news reports indicates so. What does this development mean for … Continue reading UFOs: A Christian Response
Mark Riser - Apologist 