In addition to my regular Bible reading and study materials, this is what I am reading right now.The Hiddenness of God, Michael C. Rea. Does the “hiddenness” of God pose an insurmountable problem for belief in God? A philosophy professor explores the hiddenness argument and the problems it presents and the challenges to its assertions.Jesus, … Continue reading My Winter Reading List 2025
Tag: apologetics
Doing Jesus a Favor?
On New Year’s Day this year, a convert to Islam drove a pick-up truck into a crown on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was killed in a subsequent confrontation with police. Before the attack, he had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.In 2023, a Christian damaged a statue of Baphomet erected by members … Continue reading Doing Jesus a Favor?
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Christian ApologeticsQuestion 9, An Objection: Isn’t Christian apologetics is an exercise in confirmation bias?Answer: Confirmation bias can and should be avoided.Comment: It is a common objection from skeptics that Christians in general and apologists in particular are only interested in evidence which supports their faith and the case for it. This would be called confirmation … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2025 #2In the book of Romans, the apostle Paul was writing to a group of Christians who were confronted by a culture which was calling them to conform to their view of the world. How could they stand up to that kind of pressure? What could they do? Paul tells them not to conform but … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Imagine What?
Americans noted the death of our 39th President, Jimmy Carter, several weeks ago. At his funeral service, musical artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed John Lennon’s song “Imagine.” President Carter loved music of all kinds. He also proclaimed his Christian faith, teaching a local church Sunday School class for many years. During his presidential … Continue reading Imagine What?
Identify the Goals: 2025
With a new year comes new challenges and opportunities. These are some of the goals that I have set for 2025.Mark Riser – Apologist blog. I will,· Continue the series on Apologetics in Crucial Questions.· Use the resources I have gathered to answer questions from subscribers.· Investigate other venues for my articles.Brookwood Baptist Church. I … Continue reading Identify the Goals: 2025
A Prayer for a New Political Season
Tomorrow, January 20, a new leader for the United States will be sworn into office. The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of the American political system, especially when one political party turns over leadership to the other political party.As I mentioned last November, Christians have a responsibility to pray for the … Continue reading A Prayer for a New Political Season
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2025 #1 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 January 14 at Shreveport’s Brookwood Baptist Church in room D5 … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Identify the Year: 2024
At the beginning of last year, I asserted that two words describe me.Christian and apologist.In case you were about to wonder, yes, those two words identify me. However, the events of 2024 clarified some issues for me in my ministry.I would like to report to you on the last year and my ministry activities.Mark Riser … Continue reading Identify the Year: 2024
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
Christmas Edition“On Christmas eve of 1538 Dr. Martin Luther was very jocund. All his words and songs and thoughts were of the incarnation of our Lord. Then with a sigh he said, ‘Oh, we poor men that we should be so cold and indifferent to this great joy which has been given us. This indeed … Continue reading I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
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