In addition to Bible study and lesson preparation, this is what I’m reading.Mapping Apologetics by Brian K. MorleyExploring different approaches and methodologies in the defense of the Christian faith.Reading for a purposeLogic and the Way of Jesus by Travis DickinsonDemonstrating how Jesus used logic in His teaching ministry and basic concepts in logic along with … Continue reading What I’m Reading in Fall 2023
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I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
2023 #1“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 I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
2023 #4Twitter. 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
Questions from the Grab Bag
2023 #3“C” in the United States asks,“What is the difference between a sin and an abomination?”Mark Riser – Apologist responds,That is an interesting question, C. This is a question that many people have thought over. But, looking at the words and their meaning can give us insight both on how terrible sin is and how … Continue reading Questions from the Grab Bag
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2023 #7The theory of evolution is taken for fact in the mainstream and popular scientific community. Because of this, many think that evolution makes God unnecessary. Does the Biblical view of creation have a place at the table? Dr. Hugh Ross of Reasons To Believe thinks so. He shared his reasons for thinking so in … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
You Can Call It A Vacation 2023!
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 6, 2023.Please join me then and if this blog has been helpful to you take … Continue reading You Can Call It A Vacation 2023!
Enter a post titleIMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2023 #6When reading the first chapter of Genesis, naturalists often say that the writer got the order of events wrong! The Bible cannot be scientifically accurate, they say. However, Dr. Hugh Ross has a different idea. He proposed several key factors which enable believers to read Scripture and look at the days of creation scientifically. … Continue reading Enter a post titleIMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Christian ApologeticsWords in So Many Characters 4Irenic in 60 CharactersA conversation whose aim is to promote amity, peace, or reconciliation.
Questions From The Grab Bag
2023#2When Jesus Died and Three Days in the Tomb, Part 2“R” in Louisiana asks:“In Jesus days, the Passover was on Wednesday. He was crucified and put in the tomb by that night. With that being the start of the 3 days and 3 nights count per the Bible. Why do people today and most of … Continue reading Questions From The Grab Bag
Questions From The Grab Bag
2023#1When Jesus Died and Three Days in the Tomb, Part 1“R” in Louisiana asks:“In Jesus days, the Passover was on Wednesday. He was crucified and put in the tomb by that night. With that being the start of the 3 days and 3 nights count per the Bible. Why do people today and most of … Continue reading Questions From The Grab Bag
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