Is the Earth 6,000 or Billions of Years OldReview and CommentDisclaimer: I was the leader of a local Chapter of Reasons To Believe and a ministry supporter for many years.Last time, I mentioned that there is a difference between a discussion and a debate in a public setting. While a discussion expects to contribute to … Continue reading The Hovind/Rana Debate
The Craig/Ross Dialogue
Modern Cosmology and the Existence of GodReview and CommentDisclaimer: For many years, I was the leader of a local Chapter of Reasons To Believe and a ministry supporter.There is a difference between a debate and a dialogue in a public setting. A debate is more combative, with the expectation of a winner and a loser. … Continue reading The Craig/Ross Dialogue
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2024 #9In case you haven’t heard, this is an election year in the United States. How should Christians respond to the increasing divisiveness in our political landscape? How should the Christian worldview affect how we vote? At the next meeting of Brookwood Apologetics, Dr. Bruce Hennigan will lead a discussion on these vital issues in … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
What I’m Reading in Fall 2024
In addition to Bible study and lesson preparation, this is what I’m reading.Reading for a PurposeAn Introduction to Christian Philosophical Theology: Faith Seeking Understanding – Stephen T. Davis and Eric T. Yang. What is Christian Philosophical Theology and how does the believer use it to examine key Christian doctrines?Russia: Revolution and Civil War, 1917-1921 – … Continue reading What I’m Reading in Fall 2024
Say It!
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!
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Christian ApologeticsWords in So Many Characters 7Paradigm in 203 charactersA paradigm is a distinct framework or model that contains the basic assumptions, concepts, ways of thinking, and perspectives of a school of thought or discipline. Ideas, theories, and research are acted upon to confirm or deny the paradigm.
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2024 #8 Have you had a question about the Christian faith that you thought no one could answer? The leaders of Brookwood Apologetics will be in front of the room taking questions in The Forum: A Place for Questions. The event will take place on August 13 at Shreveport’s Brookwood Baptist Church in room D5 … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Questions from the Grab Bag 2024
#1J. in Shreveport, asks:“I saw a website recently that 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 2024
You Can Call It A Vacation 2024!
Today I will begin a one-month blogging vacation. During the month of July, I will rest, study, catch up on some writing, and plan for the future.Mark Riser – Apologist will return to the blogosphere and your emails on August 4, 2024.Please join me then and if this blog has been helpful to you take … Continue reading You Can Call It A Vacation 2024!
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2024 #7If you looked in your old high school yearbook, you would not find someone who was voted “Most Likely To Be A Fool.” A fool is not something we want to be. However, King David of Israel, in two of his psalms, asserted that there were fools. What does it take to be a … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Mark Riser - Apologist 