2025 #2“P,” from Shreveport, asks:What is predestination?Mark Riser -- Apologist responds,This is an important question, P. It speaks to us and what we believe about God and how He interacts with His creation.“Predestination” is a Biblical word. It comes to us from the Greek word, proorizō. It’s origin means “to limit in advance” or “to … Continue reading Question from the Grab Bag
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IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2024 #1Have you had a question about the Christian faith that you thought no one could answer? The leaders of the Shreveport Chapter of Reasons To Believe will be in front of the room taking questions in our annual Serious Questions Forum. The gathering will occur on Tuesday, January 9 at Shreveport’s Brookwood Baptist Church … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
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
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
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2023 #1Have you had a question about the Christian faith that you thought no one could answer? The leaders of the Shreveport Chapter will be in front of the room taking questions in our annual Serious Questions Forum. The gathering will take place on January 10 at Shreveport’s Brookwood Baptist Church in our coffee shop, … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Christian ApologeticsQuick Deep Thought 1I would say that a church that doesn’t include apologetics as a part of its regular teaching menu is committing discipleship malpractice.
Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism
Christian ApologeticsWords in So Many CharactersApologetics in 224 Characters“Apologetics is the defense of the truth claims of the Christian faith and worldview. The apologist is one who uses reason and argument in a loving and relational manner to teach the believer and convince the unbeliever that Christianity is true and should be accepted.”
An Open Letter to Pastors and Youth Leaders
Friends,Two weeks ago, I would not have been able to pick Jon Steingard out of a line-up. Hawk Nelson was not on any playlist that I had. However, both burst upon the scene when Steingard announced in an Instagram post that he no longer believed in God and was no longer a Christian. This is … Continue reading An Open Letter to Pastors and Youth Leaders
Questions from the Grab Bag 2019 #2
B., in Shreveport, asks:Jude 1:9 talks about the Devil and Moses’s body but I can’t find that in the Old Testament. What gives?Mark Riser – Apologist responds: That is an interesting question, B. Let’s look at what the half-brother of Jesus, Jude, wrote. “Yet Michael the archangel, when he was disputing with the Devil about … Continue reading Questions from the Grab Bag 2019 #2
Question About Questions
Questions from the Grab Bag became a favorite feature at the Mark Riser – Apologist FB page. It has been a blessing to be able to from people all over the world, both Christians and non-Christians, and try to provide solid Biblical answers to perplexing questions.If you have a question that you would like send … Continue reading Question About Questions
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