1. Give us a little of your background and how you became interested in apologetics.I became interested in apologetics not too long after I became a Christian, even before I knew that it was called apologetics. Even though I have participated in many ministries in the church, apologetics always remained with me. At this point, … Continue reading 11 Questions about the Resurrection of Jesus with Mark Riser
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11 Questions about the death of Jesus with Bruce Hennigan, M.D. (Part 2)
1. Tell us about crucifixion itself, how much did Jesus suffer on the cross?Then he released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. (Matthew 27:26)Crucifixion as it became to be known began as Impaling. Victims were placed upon a stake and allowed to die in full view … Continue reading 11 Questions about the death of Jesus with Bruce Hennigan, M.D. (Part 2)
11 Questions about the death of Jesus with Bruce Hennigan, M.D. (Part 1)
1. Give us a little of your background and how you became interested in apologetics.In the mid 1990’s, my medical colleagues began to question me each day on my beliefs as a Christian. Their form of questioning is what I now know to be the “steam roller” technique. The questions were delivered in rapid fire … Continue reading 11 Questions about the death of Jesus with Bruce Hennigan, M.D. (Part 1)
Say It Again!
2025 #2“When I wrote my first book, reaching for the widest most latitudinarian definition of Christianity, I turned to Reinhold Niebuhr. And Reinhold Niebuhr said, ‘There is one thing that in order to be a Christian on requires a commitment on, and that is that Jesus was other than just a man.’”William F. Buckley, Jr.
The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
2023 #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
2023 #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
Why Jesus?
“How is it that a carpenter from obscure Nazareth commands the allegiance of hundreds of millions of people who have given their lives to Him? The New Testament documents have an answer: Jesus was the very Son of God, that is, He was (and is) God the Son. Jesus was genuinely God and man, He … Continue reading Why Jesus?
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
2022 #5If God had perceived that our greatest need was economic, he would have sent an economist. If he had perceived that our greatest need was entertainment, he would have sent us a comedian or an artist. If God had perceived that our greatest need was political stability, he would have sent us a politician. … Continue reading I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself
A Christmas Meditation
Yes, Virginia, it is Christmas time. It is a season, which began at the stores in October, in which we focus on many things: family, parties, and presents. But, the celebration of Christmas brings other thoughts as well. The Christmas season reminds us of a simpler picture, the baby in the manger. I was looking … Continue reading A Christmas Meditation
I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself 2021 #1
“How is it that a carpenter from obscure Nazareth commands the allegiance of hundreds of millions of people who have given their lives to Him? The New Testament documents have an answer: Jesus was the very Son of God, that is, He was (and is) God the Son. Jesus was genuinely God and man, He … Continue reading I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself 2021 #1
Mark Riser - Apologist 