Questions From The Grab Bag

2026 #1 A, from Maryland, asks, “Why would an all-knowing god need to test my morality by giving me free will?” That is a very interesting question, A. Let’s look at some of the issues you bring up. What does it means for God to be “all-knowing”? We describe the God of the Bible as … Continue reading Questions From The Grab Bag →

The Best (and Worst) of Twitter

2026 #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 →

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

WorldviewQuestion 1: What questions do worldviews answer?Answer: Worldviews must answer five questions.Comment: Any worldview must seek to answer five questions. These five questions are fundamental to understanding the world and humanity itself.1. The question of Truth: What is truth? How is it determined?2. The question of Origin: How did the universe begin? How did humanity … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism →

Question from the Grab Bag

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 →

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.”