In 2010, Brian Auten at Apologetics315 hosted a series on how to get apologetics in your local church. He has graciously permitted us to repost the table of contents for this series. Enjoy! .... The goal of this project is a simple one: to share stories, experiences, and advice that will help Christians to start their own local apologetics initiatives. … [Read more...]
Remember, you are the slave
Recently, I've seen some discussions going on where there seems to be a preponderance of an attitude that I see often going on in the church. It is the attitude that since God is in charge of the universe then we don't really need to be active with how we handle matters. This is the case in politics or in personal Bible study. No need to do much. Let God do His part. After … [Read more...]
You're only an atheist because you were raised in an atheist home.
Contributed by Matthew Clayton of Loving Christ with Your Mind. One time, if I remember correctly, for my brother's stagecraft class, he had an assignment to make a birdhouse and it seems as though one of the requirements was that it be painted. I believe he was busy (I don't know the situation's exact details) so he asked my sisters if they'd like to paint it. And, of course, … [Read more...]
On The Dangers Of Fideism
On Saturday night, as I was home alone, the door bell rang. I opened the front door to greet the two young smartly-dressed gentlemen. They introduced themselves as missionaries from the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (a.k.a. the Mormons). Interacting with Mormon missionaries is a rare treat for me. I'm currently abroad, working in Seattle, and Mormonism is far less … [Read more...]
Apologetics Resources for Equipping Youth
Contributed with the gracious permission of Chris Shannon, Executive Director at Reasonable Faith.CurriculumsThe Defense Never Rests – William Lane Craighttp://www.reasonablefaith.org/site/PageServer?pagename=the_defense_never_restsOn Guard Companion DVD: Learn To Defend Your Faith - For Groups or … [Read more...]
The Need for Apologetics: The Defense of the Faith
Sometimes we expect that a few good arguments will unlock salvation’s door. When we find that they don’t and that we are met with a glaring sneer instead of a grateful embrace, we are hurt and conclude that “apologetics doesn’t work.” We then swing to the opposite – “I’m going to simply let my good works speak for the Gospel.” Admittedly, in our post-Christian society where … [Read more...]
The Apologist's Life of Worship
Introduction. Our family has had an interesting year filled with joys, frustrations, and wonderful moments of ministry. As one heavily entrenched with a passion to equip the body of Christ in the context of the defense of the faith, I have been reflecting upon the subject of worship in the life the apologist. What sparked this reflection is a church change that has … [Read more...]
Letter to Apollos from a Concerned Believer
(Or: How Not to Object to Christian Apologetics.) Dear Apollos: I’m concerned about your ministry. You publicly defend the public resurrection and public kingship of Jesus by appealing to public Scriptures and public evidences. You even have the audacity to say that Jesus rose bodily from the dead and that he is rightful king over everything and … [Read more...]
The Courageous Movie and the Purpose of Apologetics
Tomorrow marks the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ- the one who's life, death, and resurrection the Christian faith is founded upon. On this blog we spend a lot of time explaining how to defend the truth of Christianity, but why should you learn to defend the truth of Christianity? What is the real point in apologetics? Does it seem like a favorite past-time of only … [Read more...]
Luke's orderly birth narrative for the healthy skeptic
Below is my summary of the sermon, He Came to Us: Knowing we are skeptics, preached by Jim Applegate out of Luke 1. It is the third part in a four part series of the significance of Christmas in each Gospel, with the theme of "He Came to Us" throughout the series. Part 1 (Matthew) | Part 2 (Mark) | Part 4 (John) Luke 1: 1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a … [Read more...]