A few weeks ago, I wrote an article arguing that the single most important aspect of apologetics is knowing what the Bible does and does not teach. So while we understand that there are certain issues we might label “secondary,” in the sense that they are not required...
Sometimes as Christians we are challenged with questions that we have NO IDEA how to answer. Is this really bad? Does it mean our worldview isn't true? Not at all! Take a listen to learn how you should react in these circumstances.
As Christians committed to sharing our ideas in the public square, inevitably we will encounter difficult scenarios. Perhaps someone has offered a challenge to your convictions that you have never considered before, and this challenge begins to cause you spiritual and...
There are some questionable data as to the effectiveness of the apologetic enterprise in the church. On one hand, some have referred to this as the "Golden Age of Apologetics." And yet, solid research seems to indicate that many are leaving Christianity. There have...
On a recent episode of Talbot's Think Biblically podcast, author and scholar Dr. Paul Chamberlain discussed his newest book, Why People Stop Believing. Having spoken to numerous individuals who have left the faith, I found this episode very interesting and look...
The nation of Israel has, from its very inception, been a spiritually weak people. According to Paul in his letter to the Romans, God himself has grown weary with them a time or two, calling them a "disobedient and gainsaying people." After Moses died, a leader named...
Is there any direct relationship between truth and sincerity? If a Muslim or Christian can be demonstrated to be more sincere than the other, what does that say about the nature of their "God?" Here's a quick reflection on this line of thinking.
Perhaps one of the most heated questions in the origins debate is that of the existence of Adam, and his “relationship”—whatever that may mean—to other fossil forms which have been found and interpreted according to the conventional paradigm. Those who spend much time...
Last week, we dealt with the false gospel that necessarily follows from an attitude of triumphalism. Today, we deal with the exact opposite: the false gospel that follows from a person with an attitude of defeatism. Let’s be honest—we all know this person. She is...
It's helpful to know a little bit about logic. We use it every day--even if we're not aware! Here's a short clip explaining the difference between a logical deduction and a reasonable inference.
