Tag: Evangelism
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Come and See: Evangelism Born from Encounter
“Come and See.” This quotation has become a bit of a cliche in the evangelical world. I currently live in Jacksonville, FL, which is nestled directly in what’s been dubbed the “Bible belt,” and it shows in many ways. I regularly pass cars with this saying “tattooed” on their bumpers or rear-view windows, in sticker 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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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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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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Made in His Image—or Making Him in Ours: The God of the Bible vs. The God of Our Imagination
Who is Jesus? What was He like? Are you able to describe Him or articulate what He was passionate about? What about the Father, what is He like? What is He passionate about? We hear people who are passionate about social reform present Christ as the social justice warrior, overturning cultural norms among the socio-political Read more
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When Seeds Fail to Bear Fruit: Reflections on the Reality of Walking Away from the Faith
I recently came across a deeply moving story about a believer who abandoned their faith. This individual had a substantial following on YouTube, though I must admit that I was unfamiliar with them before this incident. In the interview, they shared some of the reasons that gradually led them away from the faith, using the Read more
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A Burden for the Lost: How Christ’s Mandate Should Move Us to Action
Are we living in a post-christian time? This thought was passed around recently in the black-hole that is social media. Is Christianity losing ground? Is there a spirit of our time prevailing now in a way that it hasn’t in times past? I don’t think so, the world is as sinful as its ever been. Read more
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Apologetics: A Call for Every Believer to Defend the Faith
Apologetics is a subject that is near and dear to my heart, and I would argue that it should be this way for all believers. I recently taught a class on apologetics, and in preparing the materials for this pursuit, I was reminded of how I became interested in the subject. I found the Lord Read more