Christian ApologeticsQuestion 6: When is enough enough? When should an apologetics conversation end?Answer 6: Apologetics conversations can have a satisfying ending which leave the door open for future discussion.Comment: One of the saddest conversations I have ever heard took place during an apologetics presentation. During the Q & A time of the program, a young … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
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IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2024 #3Have you ever looked at the many different forms of life on Earth and wondered “Why?” If there is a Creator God, and we believe that there is, then perhaps God is a Divine Artist and each form of life, from the beautiful to the strange, reflects His creative ability. Dr. Fuz Rana, biochemist … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
2024 #2Twitter. There’s a part that’s good. There is a part that is bad, and there is a part that you wouldn’t believe. Twitter, along with other social media platforms can be used for good. But, there are a lot of things you can find on Twitter’s Christian circles that are not that good. Perhaps … Continue reading The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
2024 #1Twitter. There’s a part that’s good. There is a part that is bad, and there is a part that you wouldn’t believe. Twitter, along with other social media platforms can be used for good. But, there are a lot of things you can find on Twitter’s Christian circles that are not that good. Perhaps … Continue reading The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Christian ApologeticsQuestion 5: Does having a “winsome” manner mean compromising the claims of the Gospel?Answer 5: Apologetics entails both truth and a winsome presentation.Comment: Many years ago, I knew a young new believer in our youth group. This young believer was a junior-varsity football player. His enthusiasm for the faith moved him to tackle someone … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2024 #2According to statistics from 2020, the global datasphere reached 64 zettabytes, the equivalent of 64 trillion gigabytes. How much information does a person need to live in the “Information Age?” How does one decide what is important? Dr. George Haraksin challenges us to remember that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the wisdom of … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
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
Six Things You Should Know About Mark Riser
There are some things you need to know about me.l Personal. I am a Christian (for 38 years), a husband (of one), a father (of two), and a grandfather (of five). I am a member and serve at Brookwood Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. I also serve as President of the Shreveport Chapter of Reasons … Continue reading Six Things You Should Know About Mark Riser
Identify the Goals: 2024
The new year brings new challenges and opportunities. These are some of the goals that I have set for 2024. Mark Riser – Apologist blog· Continue the Crucial Questions monthly posts, discussing apologetics, its meaning in the church, and its application.· Make a study for a new series on worldviews.Brookwood Baptist Church· Continue the intensive … Continue reading Identify the Goals: 2024
Identify the Year: 2023
“How do you identify?”If we are being honest, some in our society struggle with identity. Some individuals are confused about their identity. Two terms can be used to identify my identity.Christian and apologist.I would like to report to you on the year 2023 and my ministry activities.Mark Riser – Apologist blog. This is my primary … Continue reading Identify the Year: 2023
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