Tag: Apologetics
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Come, See: Lessons on Evangelism from the Woman at the Well
I’ve been reading through John’s gospel in my current New Testament reading plan. This year, instead of reading the entire Bible, I’ve chosen the MacArthur Reading Plan, a slow, methodical walk through the New Testament. I speak all about this reading plan, and a few other ones in my post Choosing a Bible Reading Plan: Read more
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Re‑Christianizing Culture: Exposing the Myth of “My Truth”
The internet is a wild frontier. I’ve seen some of the most ridiculous claims passed off as fact on YouTube—almost completely unchecked, mind you. It can be a scary place. Yet, amidst the noise, there are constructive voices that have contributed immensely to my growth as a believer. Recently, I watched an interview with Dr. Read more
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Guard the Good Deposit: Faith, Fatherhood, and the Next Generation
I recently became a father. As I write this, my son is two months old, but I remember a wave of emotions rushing through me when I held him for the first few times. I was ecstatic and felt love to a depth I didn’t think possible. I also remember being deathly afraid and feeling Read more
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The Apology in Apologetics: When Tone Speaks Louder Than Truth
Have you ever had an apologetic interaction that went awry? I often reflect on an interaction I had with a coworker and friend, and it pains me to remember how I completely botched the welcome discussion because I couldn’t read the situation correctly. I often look for opportunities to engage while at work apologetically. Although Read more
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Clear, Not Clever: Apologetics That Keeps Christ at the Center
Clarity and precision. Those are two of the main ingredients to an effective apologetic interaction. Whenever I’m engaging in evangelism or removing barriers to the gospel, I struggle to be as doctrinally precise as possible while being as clear as possible. This sounds second nature, but anyone who has attempted it will affirm that it’s Read more
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Is the Office of the Prophet for Today? Questions and Insights for the Body of Christ to Consider.
Are there prophets today? This was the question that confronted me while viewing an interaction between a well-known pastor and a self-proclaimed prophetess on social media platforms. The interaction was vehement on both sides, with one party utilizing the scriptures to point out perceived errors. In contrast, the other party resorted to verbal attacks not Read more
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Your Testimony Is Enough: The Often Underutilized Tool of the Apologist
We make evangelism complicated. I know that statement, coming from someone who blogs about apologetics, may seem out of place, but there’s truth to it. I’m a firm believer that the person who wishes to be effective in evangelism should be prepared to defend the gospel, and this preparation should involve an array of disciplines. Read more
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5 Habits to Transform Your Apologetics
Christian apologetics is one of my passions. I enjoy engaging with unbelievers; having conversations, offering, and defending the gospel drives me. I’m also passionate about seeing more of the body share in this passion. I remember what feels like a short time ago, stumbling across my first theological debate and being completely blown away by Read more
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Questioning God’s Morality: Is Jealousy Immoral
When one considers jealousy, what comes to mind? When you hear the adjective jealous, where does your mind take you? If I was a betting man, I would wager that the mind of the average person would go to an abusive jealous lover. A person, driven to commit violence or to violate the basic human Read more
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Questioning God’s Morality: A Biblical and Philosophical Response (Part 1)
Is God immoral? The absolute lunacy of such a statement made it difficult to even posit here, but this is the allegation often pointed toward the “God of the Old Testament”. (Side Note: I abhor this statement, and we will visit this more fully later) For non-believers, the God of the Old Testament appears to Read more