Are you new to Apologetics? Here are three things every Christian should do with the apologetics information they learn from conferences, podcasts, books and other training resources. In my presentations and workshops, I like to call these the three essential elements of everyday apologetics. 1. Find answers for yourself First, know that Apologetics is for you. It helps you, … [Read more...]
How to Respond to the Gospel of Jesus' Wife
Did Jesus Have a Wife? So your skeptical friend just heard about something called, "The Gospel of Jesus’ Wife." But unlike the fiction Dan Brown created in the Da Vinci Code, this wasn't in a movie or a novel. She just caught another sensational segment on the evening news talking about how controversial this new find is. And the media is jumping all over it. But this really … [Read more...]
If God, Why Evil? By Norman Geisler – Book Review
Interested in some good Fall reading? Check out this book from Norman Geisler: If God, Why Evil? Probably the number one reason people say they have a hard time believing in God is the evil and suffering we see in the world. Where was God on 9/11? Why did God even allow the possibility of evil and suffering? So much of the evil we see seems totally pointless. How does the … [Read more...]
Why Share Reasons to Believe?
Maybe you’ve encountered well-meaning Christians who look down on the practice of providing evidence for Christian truth claims. I used to get that a lot. How should you respond? … [Read more...]
The Resurrection of Jesus: My Unlikely Easter Conversation
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally One Easter, a relative cornered me at a family reunion and wanted to talk about the resurrection of Jesus. Let's just call her my dear Aunt Sally. Some people try to stay away from politics and religion a parties. Not Aunt Sally. :-) Aunt Sally was Religious Studies major and she started off by telling me that Jesus didn’t come back from the … [Read more...]
What is Christian Apologetics?
Many years ago, while I was in the Christian Apologetics program at Biola University, my wife and I attended a family gathering. A relative heard I was in grad school and asked me, “What are you getting your degree in?” I said, “Um... Apologetics.” She replied with a chuckle, “I’m SO sorry!” “It’s not really that bad,” I said, looking kind of confused. Today, I still get odd … [Read more...]