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A Three Step (Book) Guide in Apologetics

We live in a period in which there is an abundance of apologetic resources available to us. Apologetics is the field of study that provides a rational justification for Christianity’s truth claims, and it seems that every month, a new book or two is published in that field. Dozens (if not hundreds) of ministries, websites, and YouTube channels are dedicated to apologetics. I have heard it said…

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The Disciples' Hoax

Just for fun: For some more information on the evidence of the resurrection, check out my post here.

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The Consequence of Ideas: Carl R. Trueman and Self-Identity

I posted before on the Soft-Totalitarianism of Social Justice as presented in the two books Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity—and Why This Harms Everybody by Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay and Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents by Rod Dreher which provide a helpful understanding of the transition our culture has been…

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Biblical Archaeology: Top 5 Archaeological Finds That Affirm the Bible

Alisha Childers on her podcast/YouTube site hosted Dr. Scott Stripling to discuss the top 5 archaeological discoveries that affirm the Bible. Definitely worth a watch: Post about other biblical archaeological discoveries from this blog include: A Guide to Internet Archaeology Ziklag Clay Seal of King Josiah’s Aide Found Ring of Pontius Pilate Discovered Caiaphas Ossuary The Prophet…

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Apologetics Resource: Equip by Reasonable Faith

Apologetics Resource: Equip by Reasonable Faith

William Lane Craig’s ministry Reasonable Faith has many videos, articles, podcasts, questions of the week, etc. It is an overwhelming amount of material. In order to access much of it in this digital age, Reasonable Faith has launched “Equip” to effectively explore the work of William Lane Craig with free online courses. Reasonable Faith describes the Equip Project as: Dr. Craig has a mountain…

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Apologetics Resource: Top Ten YouTube Apologetic Channels

Apologetics Resource: Top Ten YouTube Apologetic Channels

There has been a dramatic increase in YouTube Channels dedicated to Apologetics. It is popularly said that YouTube is the 2nd most used search engine after Google (although there is some nuance to that given that YouTube is owned by Google and when you search on Google it provides YouTube videos in its results). Nevertheless, it is undeniable the use that YouTube is receiving and apologists…

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Top Apologetics Books for Beginners

Top Apologetics Books for Beginners

Sean McDowell, professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University, on his blog, lists the top ten apologetic books for beginners with short descriptions of each. He includes: Mere Christianity, by C.S. LewisMore Than a Carpenter, by Sean and Josh McDowellThe Reason for God, by Tim KellerThe Case for Christ, by Lee StrobelCold-Case Christianity, by J. Warner WallaceTactics: A Game Plan for…

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Book Notice: Why I Trust the Bible

Book Notice: Why I Trust the Bible

William D. Mounce, who is well known for his work on the language of the New Testament such as Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar and Greek for the Rest of Us: The Essentials of Biblical Greek, has written a fine work of apologetics titled Why Should I Trust the Bible: Answers to the Real Questions and Doubt People Have about the Bible. I will be honest. I wasn’t looking forward to this book and…

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Video: "Is It Possible to Know God?"

Video: “Is It Possible to Know God?”

William Lane Craig’s Reasonable Faith ministry has produced their newest animated video, the final one in Dr. Craig’s On Guard series!This film was created as a simple, accessible tool for communicating the Gospel with others and inviting them into a relationship with Jesus. Check out my post for a host of other animated videos on apologetics and other similar issues at Animated Apologetics

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Apologetics Resource: Top Ten Most Misunderstood Verses of the Bible

Apologetics Resource: Top Ten Most Misunderstood Verses of the Bible

Sean McDowell, professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University and part-time high school teacher, has been producing a series of short videos on the most misunderstood verses of the Bible that are definitely worth the little time that it takes to watch them. As of this posting he has done the first five. As they come out I will include the on this post. Some of the verses he has covered…

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Apologetics Resource: STR U

Apologetics Resource: STR U

Stand to Reason, the apologetics organization led by Greg Koukl, has created “an online training program designed to produce a particular kind of person: an effective ambassador for Christ. Using short, interactive, and engaging courses, STR U equips Christians to make an even-handed, yet gracious defense for Christianity and Christian values in the public square.” Stand to Reason has been…

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Apologetics Resource: What Would You Say?

Apologetics Resource: What Would You Say?

Since September 2019, the Colson Center for Christian Worldview has been producing a series of 5 minute videos under the title: “What Would You Say?” Ranging from topics such as abortion, the Bible, apologetics, culture, family, economics, and theology, these videos provide “Quick answers to hard questions about gender, race, identity, equality, justice, and more. In a world where “truth” seems…

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Biblical Archaeology: - BREAKING - Newly Discovered Dead Sea Scroll Fragments

Biblical Archaeology: – BREAKING – Newly Discovered Dead Sea Scroll Fragments

Archaeologists have recently discovered new fragments for the Dead Sea Scrolls. The New York Times reports: “Israeli researchers unveiled on Tuesday dozens of newly discovered Dead Sea Scroll fragments containing biblical texts dating back nearly 2,000 years, adding to the body of artifacts that have shed light on the history of Judaism, early Christian life and ancient humankind.” It has been…

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Just Ask a Question.

Just Ask a Question.

If you are just beginning to learn about Apologetics and the different reasons and arguments for the truth of Christianity, it can be overwhelming at first.  The nuances of the cosmological argument verses the details of the teleological argument can be daunting for a beginner.  But there is a better way to begin . .  .

QUESTIONS!

One does not have to know anything about Apologetics in order to…

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To Read This Week: Easter Week and the Resurrection

To Read This Week: Easter Week and the Resurrection

Here are some  recommended articles around the internet particularly on the Resurrection given that it is Easter week:

“A Look at the Evidence for the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus” by Eric Chabot at Thinking Apologetics.

“Equipped Vol. 1, No. 3 “Evidence for the Resurrection” by Christian Apologetics Alliance.  Whole online journal dedicated to the topic of the resurrection.

“The…

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The Soft Totalitarianism of Social Justice: A Tale of Two Books

The Soft Totalitarianism of Social Justice: A Tale of Two Books

Two books that have been recently published that are helpful in understanding the transition our culture has been experiencing regarding Social Justice, the overthrow of traditional sex and gender norms, critical race theory, and the like are:

Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity—and Why This Harms Everybodyby Helen Pluckrose and James…

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Apologetic Resource: Undesigned Coincidences Videos

Apologetic Resource: Undesigned Coincidences Videos

Timothy and Lydia McGrew have undoubtedly championed the apologetic of “undesigned coincidences.” An undesigned coincidence is“a notable connection between two or more accounts or texts that don’t seem to have been planned by the person or people giving the accounts. Despite their apparent independence, the items fit together like pieces of a puzzle.” The result of finding these coincidences…