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Faith and Self Defense
http://faithandselfdefense.com/
Former atheist and martial arts instructor emphasizes both Christian "faith defense" and "self defense" in this weekly blog.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 349 )
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Christianity’s Core Belief – Part 3
Written by faithandselfdefense We addressed in yesterday’s article about the reality of Jesus of Nazareth living in the early part of the 1st century AD. Read more
Posted on 02 April 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Christianity’s Core Belief – Part 2
Written by faithandselfdefense As we approach Easter Sunday 2019, we are looking at Christianity’s core belief – the resurrection of Jesus Christ. “For if the... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Christianity’s Core Belief – Part 1
Written by faithandselfdefense The core belief of Christianity is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul made this bold statement: “… if Christ is... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: Winsome Persuasion
Written by faithandselfdefense Winsome Persuasion: Christian Influence in a Post-Christian World (IVP Academic, 2017) by Tim Muehlhoff and Richard Langer is an... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Rhetoric and CS Lewis – Part 2
Written by faithandselfdefense We are looking in this special series at how to develop a persuasive argument for what we believe. The process is known as... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Arguments from Science – Part Four
Written by faithandselfdefense In the first part of our series we looked at a definition of science and arguments from science. If you haven’t read it yet,... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Street Epistemology: Basic Tactics, Part Seven
Written by faithandselfdefense We are continuing to report about HOW atheist street epistemologists do what they do. If this is the first time you’ve read... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
What Paul Knew and When He Knew It – Part 1
Written by faithandselfdefense It seems like everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon of Paul hijacking Christianity and turning it into something different... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Convince Me There’s A God: The New Testament Part 7
Written by faithandselfdefense We have recently looked at the discovered Greek manuscripts that date to the 2nd century AD, quotes from early Christian writers... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2019 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: God And The Problem of Evil Five Views
Written by faithandselfdefense God And The Problem Of Evil Five Views (IVP Academic, 2017) is an important book to read on at least two levels. Read more
Posted on 28 December 2018 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Rhetoric and CS Lewis – Part 1
Written by faithandselfdefense C.S. Lewis is believed by many people to be one of the great intellects of the 20th century. He is also viewed as one of the grea... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2018 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Arguments from Science – Part Three
Written by faithandselfdefense In the first part of our series we looked at a definition of science and arguments from science. If you haven’t read it yet,... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2018 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Street Epistemology: Basic Tactics, Part Six
Written by faithandselfdefense We are continuing to report about HOW atheist street epistemologists do what they do. If this is the first time you’ve read... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2018 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: Prayer – How Praying Together Shapes the Church
Written by faithandselfdefense Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church (Crossway, 2018) by John Onwuchekwa takes a look at prayer from a unique... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2018 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Convince Me There’s A God: The New Testament Part 6
Written by faithandselfdefense Was Jesus of Nazareth the Messiah promised to Israel in the Old Testament? Did Jesus fulfill the Messianic prophecies? Read more
Posted on 19 October 2018 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Arguments from Science – Part Two
Written by faithandselfdefense In the last part of our series we looked at a definition of science and arguments from science. If you haven’t read it yet, pleas... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2018 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Christians Believe Jesus Physically Rose From The Dead – Right?
Written by faithandselfdefense We should not be surprised that atheists, agnostics, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and other non-Christians do not believe in... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2018 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
A Reading Plan for Christian Apologists – Part 3.28
Written by faithandselfdefense We are currently looking at how Christian Church leaders dealt with heresies in the 4th century AD. Read more
Posted on 14 September 2018 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Book Review: Grandparenting – Loving Our Children’s Children
Written by faithandselfdefense With Grandparents Day just around the calendar corner (Sept. 9th), we thought it would be good to look at the important role... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2018 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY -
Convince Me There’s A God: The New Testament Part 5
Written by faithandselfdefense In the last part of our report we looked at the part Old Testament prophecies and New Testament fulfillment played in supporting... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2018 PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY