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Faith and Self Defense
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Former atheist and martial arts instructor emphasizes both Christian "faith defense" and "self defense" in this weekly blog.
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Book Review: IVP Academic’s Little Books
Many of the books I read and review are “large” books with hundreds of pages. This series of books is not one of them, but it doesn’t mean there’s not a lot of... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Reading Plan for Christian Apologists – Part 3.15
Reading the writings of 1st and 2nd century Church apologists helps modern Christians in many ways – Helps us understand how Christians who knew the apostles... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: Why Are There Differences in the Gospels?
The full title of this wonderful book is Why Are There Differences in the Gospels?: What We Can Learn from Ancient Biography (Oxford University Press, 2016). Th... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Reading Plan for Christian Apologists – Part 3.14
“For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: Inductive Bible Study
The full title of the book is Inductive Bible Study: Observation, Interpretation, and Application through the Lenses of History, Literature, and Theology (B H... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Reading Plan for Christian Apologists – Part 3.13
Christians should be thinkers and thinkers should be readers. Christian apologists should be critical thinkers and should read critically. That’s the purpose fo... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: Reformation Theology
The full title of this new book is Reformation Theology: A Systematic Summary (Crossway, 2017). Its publication is certainly timely as we approach the 500th... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Reading Plan for Christian Apologists – Part 3.12
We are currently looking at the writings of some of the leading Christian apologists of the 2nd Century. If you are reading this from your living room, office,... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: Dictionary of Christianity and Science
The Dictionary of Christianity and Science (Zondervan, 2017) is an exceptional resource for Christians who are engaged in apologetics, evangelism, and... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: Rational Faith
The full title of Dr. Stephen Davis’ book is Rational Faith: A Philosopher’s Defense of Christianity (Veritas Books, IVP, 2016). I enjoyed reading it on... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Reading Plan for Christian Apologists – Part 3.11
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of Go... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Reading Plan for Christian Apologists – Part 3.10
We are looking at the writings of Christian apologists from the 2nd Century AD. Some were disciples of disciples of Christ’s Apostles. Irenaeus of Lyons was a... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Reading Plan for Christian Apologists – Part 3.9
We began this special series about A Reading Plan for Christian Apologists several months ago with these words – Christian apologists must be thinkers. That... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Reading Plan for Christian Apologists – Part 3.8
The men who followed the Apostolic Fathers in the 2nd, 3rd and early 4th centuries fought many important battles for orthodox Christianity as passed to them fro... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Evangelistic Apologetics – The Church Under Attack (Part 28)
“Then Jesus said to them again, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep di... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Arguments for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ – Part 9
In our last post we heard from Dr. John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics (emeritus) at the University of Oxford and Fellow in Mathematics and the Philosophy of... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Arguments for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ – Part 8
In our last post we heard from father and son, Josh McDowell and Dr. Sean McDowell. Josh has been in ministry (Josh McDowell Ministry) for more than 50 years. Read more
Posted on 11 April 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Arguments for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ – Part 7
In our last post we heard from Lee Strobel, author of The Case for Christ and more than 20 other books about evidence for Christianity. Read more
Posted on 09 April 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Arguments for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ – Part 6
In our last post about Christ’s resurrection, we heard from Jonathan McLatchie. Jonathan is a Christian writer, international speaker and debater on multiple... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Arguments for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ – Part 5
In our last post we heard from Dr. Mike Licona, co-author with Dr. Gary Habermas of The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus. Our next presenter on the subject... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2017 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY