I grew up in a Christian home that was also very political. We watched presidential debates the way most people watched summer blockbusters – with our favorite snacks and a giddy sense of anticipation. Loving God and country as a Christian meant wanting the values of society to align with biblical values, and that’s not […]
Category Archives: Apologetics
Discussing the New Testament
Occasionally, people will suggest that the New Testament is full of stories that developed over time. In other words, it’s myth. This theory supposedly offers a solution to the historical person of Jesus as well as the claim that he was God. The famous saying, coined by C.S. Lewis, is that Jesus must be either […]
Discussing Jesus as God
In the previous post, the historical Jesus, the man who lived and died in 1st century Palestine, was discussed. Perhaps the more significant question remains: Is Jesus God? One objection that seems to appear frequently in conversation is that Jesus never directly claimed to be God. There are many responses which we could cover, but […]
Discussing the Historical Jesus
“History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.”[1] This quote, adapted from a speech given by Winston Churchill, displays the complicated nature of history itself. Textbooks teach the facts of history usually leaving us with little thought to its complex nature. So, what does history have to say regarding the person of Jesus Christ? […]
Discussing the Resurrection
“And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”[1] These words from the Apostle Paul showcase the very heart of Christianity. The fact is simple: Christianity depends on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many books have been written on the evidence for this event,[2] and while it would […]
Discussing Evolution
Evolution has been unilaterally presented for so long, and in such a way, that many have accepted it as fact. It is not fact. It is a theory, and it’s important to recognize that from the outset. Additionally, a common cultural connotation surrounding evolution, especially in popular media, is that only a willfully ignorant or blindly religious individual could disregard Darwin. Ironically, he has […]
Discussing Science
Usually when people discus Christianity, the topic of science is not too far behind, and this can be intimidating. If you didn’t like science in school, or you struggled with it, the temptation may be to avoid that arena all together. The reality though, is that as Christians, we need to know how discuss the […]
Apologetics for Beginners: Tips for Conversation
The purpose of Christian Apologetics is found in 1 Peter 3:15-16 where we are exhorted to know how to offer an explanation for the hope we have in Christ. We should be comfortable discussing what we believe. Perhaps some are merely apathetic about the Great Commission, but it seems many Christians are often intimidated at […]
The Truth
Why are you a Christian? There are probably many answers that people could give in answer to that question. Some may hold to their faith because it’s the tradition of their family. Others may have had an experience which has led them to believe in God. I’ll never forget when I heard, what I consider, […]
Heavy Hearts: A Christian Response to Suffering – Part 3
It’s easy, when speaking of how things went wrong in the world, to mistakenly believe that God was somehow surprised by these events. Since God is all-knowing, this can’t be an accurate understanding. While God chose to give humanity free will, and while it was (and is) his desire for us to willingly choose him, […]