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• EXvangelical – What’s That? (Part Two)

  

  We defined the term "exvangelical" in the first part of our new series. A person who has left the Evangelical Christian movement. This includes people who hav... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2021 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Tough Questions From Christian Teens – Is ‘The Jew First’ Fair?

  

  'Children are our future,' someone has said. There is truth to that because today's children and teens will take our place in culture and society after we're... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2021 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• EXvangelical – What’s That? (Part One)

  

  Have you heard the term "exvangelical?" It's a new buzzword among many people who say they used to be evangelical Christians. If they are no longer evangelical... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2021 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The ‘Hebrew Roots’ Movement – Part 1

  

  You may have heard of Messianic Judaism, but have you heard of the Hebrew Roots Movement (HRM)? I met some Messianic Jews about 45 years ago and learned a lot... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2021 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• A Layman’s Guide To False Preachers and Teachers – Part 6

  

  Do you agree with this statement? false preachers and teachers are everywhere and into everything 'Christian' How would anyone know if that's true? And if it'... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2021 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Tough Questions From Christian Teens – What About Sacrificial Atonement?

  

  The last question we answered in our series was about how Christians can thank God for the death of Jesus. This next question is about why Jesus had to die.... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2021 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Transhumanism Followup

  

  We recently published a book review about Transhumanism. What I didn't mention in the review is that I wrote about the topic almost 15 years ago. I didn't... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2021 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Book Review: Transhumanism and the Image of God

  

  Transhumanism and the Image of God: Today's Technology and the Future of Christian Discipleship by Jacob Shatzer (IVP Academic, 2019) addresses both a... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2021 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Announcing The Faith & Self Defense Podcast

  

  We are pleased to announce that the first season of the new Faith Self Defense Podcast is now available on several digital platforms. Season One Season One... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2021 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• What Paul Knew and When He Knew It – Part 7

  

  Some people believe that the Apostle Paul "hijacked" Christianity and turned it into something God never intended. How Paul, a mere human being, could have... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2021 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Lessons From Scandal

  

  The International Board of Directors for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) released its response to an investigation into sexual allegations agains... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2021 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Tough Questions From Christian Teens – How Do We Thank God For Jesus’ Death On...

  

  Children who grow up in Christian homes often have very soft hearts. They sometimes see things in ways Christian adults might not consider. This next question... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2021 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Evangelistic Apologetics – A Closer Look (Part 1)

  

  As we begin the new year of 2021, we also begin a new series on FaithandSelfDefense.com. Our new series, Evangelistic Apologetics - A Closer Look, follows the... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2021 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• When Angels Speak (Part 5)

  

  We have spent the last four parts of this series learning how angels speak: God's angels and Satan's angels. We are now ready to look at what Christians claim... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2020 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Convince Me There’s A God: The New Testament Part 13

  

  I'm answering a question often asked of me by atheists - What would move a strong atheist to become a strong theist? In my case the answer was evidence for... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2020 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Tough Questions From Christian Teens – Should Logic Be The Foundation For Faith...

  

  I hope you are enjoying this Faith Defense series for Christian teens. If we haven't addressed a question you have or your teen has, please email it to us and... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2020 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Burden 4

  

  "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16 God has... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2020 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Burden 3

  

  We are sharing a burden God placed on our hearts many years ago. We began with radio programs and a literature ministry in the Western Hemisphere in the early... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2020 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Book Review: Thinking About Christian Apologetics

  

  Thinking About Christian Apologetics: What It Is and Why We Do It by James K. Beilby is a wonderful introductory book for Christians interested in learning abou... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2020 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Burden 2

  

  As we mentioned in the first part of this series - "There are so many people and people groups who have not heard the Gospel. The truth about how many people... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2020 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY