J. in Shreveport, asks:“I saw a website recently which 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 2019 #1
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IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT 2019 #8
What kind of responsibility does a believer have when he or she leaves the church on Sunday morning? The apostle Paul calls believers “new creations” in Christ. If we are new creations, then we have been given the title of Ambassador for Christ. On Wednesday, November 6, I will be speaking on “Ambassadors” at the … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT 2019 #8
A Playlist for Apologists 1
Holy, Holy, HolySince the beginning of my Christian life, music has been a part of it. I have served several churches as a music minister and worship leader. It is a great joy and responsibility to lead God’s people in worship.Worshipping God is our highest priority as Christians when we meet together in the corporate … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists 1
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 7)
There is a word missing both in the English and Hebrew:Perfect.The translation of perfect is not present in any of the uses of towb and m’od. Some interpreters would call the creation perfect because of other Scripture passages that describe God’s work. However, we have to look at what the Hebrew words actually mean here.We … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 7)
IMPORTANT MINSITRY ANNOUNCEMENT 2019 #8
What does a fourth-century Christian bishop have to do with a person with a magazine who may knock on your door? They both figure in a controversy which threatened the early church. It took a strong leader to stand and fight, but Athanasius led the good fight. On Tuesday evening, 22 October, I will be … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINSITRY ANNOUNCEMENT 2019 #8
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 6)
What does it mean for the creation to be “good” and “very good?”According to the Hebrew lexicon, “good” in Genesis 1 is translated by the Hebrew word towb (2896). In verse 31, the descriptive term “very,” in Hebrew m’od (3966), is added.The word towb is defined as “good, pleasant, appropriate, morally good, or valuable in … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 6)
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 4)
So far, we’ve seen that the issue of death before Adam’s sin is a vexing issue among Christians. Well-meaning Christians have taken sides on the issue. Some have generated heat rather than light.However, there is light that can help us move to a resolution of this issue.I believe dual revelation will help us answer the … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 4)
“Special Revelation” in 408 Characters
Special revelation is the knowledge of the existence of God, His qualities and attributes, His will and plan for mankind, and the existence of moral values through such supernatural means as direct communication, miracles, and the Bible. The fullest expression of special revelation is through the incarnation of Jesus Christ.In contrast to general revelation, the … Continue reading “Special Revelation” in 408 Characters
It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 3)
Between the two views of Young-Earth and Old-Earth creationism, we have divergent views of the issue of death before and after the Fall of man. This issue touches on the nature and goodness of God, the problem of evil, the nature of death, and the atoning work of Jesus.It is an issue that Christians should … Continue reading It Was a Cruel, Cruel World: Death and Life Before and After the Fall (Part 3)
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
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