Apologetics and The Public Square It seems like one of the greatest areas of pondering for the evangelical church over the last couple of years has been seeking to understand how to take biblical Christianity into the public sector. How does one engage as a Christian in politics? What is a Christian vision of education? How is it that we as believers honor the Lord Jesus … [Read more...] about Taking Christianity To The Public Square
Apologetics
Colossians 2 and Apologetics
Foundational Context One of the richest and most profound texts of Scripture for understanding how to engage false religions with the truth is found in Colossians chapter 2. In today’s post, I want to give a deep dive into this passage of Scripture, seeking to draw out biblical principles for defending the faith. Paul is writing to the Colossian church, having never seen … [Read more...] about Colossians 2 and Apologetics
Presuppositional Apologetics: The Folly of Unbelief
A Foundational Biblical Teaching For Apologetics One of the clearest strengths of presuppositional apologetics is that it accounts for the biblical teaching regarding the folly of the unbelieving worldview. Now, a couple of points for clarification are necessary at this juncture. By saying unbelievers hold to a worldview or belief system, which is foolish, I am not in … [Read more...] about Presuppositional Apologetics: The Folly of Unbelief
Practical Tips For Apologetics
Today, I want to break down five very practical tips when it comes to engaging others in worldview/theology/evangelistic conversations. Many Christians have questions around not only what to say, but also how to say it well in the multitudes of scenarios which arise. Let’s get started! Be Purposeful This one is important, even though we might think it to be a bit … [Read more...] about Practical Tips For Apologetics
The Necessity of Apologetics
An Evangelistic Encounter I stood on the porch, to my right was an elderly lady from our church in her 70s and my Dad. Just in front of me to the left was another lady, likely in the age group of 35-40. I was engaged in sharing the Gospel with her, and my counterparts were listening. I saw the door behind her open, a man walked outside, roughly around 40, normal build with a … [Read more...] about The Necessity of Apologetics