The Foundations The task of the Christian apologist (defender of the faith) is to uphold the authority of the Word of God giving a defense robustly built upon it (https://thechristianmanifesto.org/363/the-basic-thrust-of-presuppositional-apologetics/). We must understand that unbelievers oppose Christianity not simply with arguments differing on one or two points, but … [Read more...] about The Inevitable Collision Between Belief and Unbelief
Apologetics
Motivations For Defending The Faith
Why? Whenever we consider the area of apologetics, or giving a defense of the faith, it is vital that we also think about why we undertake this task. For some, it is very difficult for them to be involved in this particular endeavor that often opens the door for confrontation. You are engaging unbelievers with the hope of Christ, seeking to both defend the faith and proclaim … [Read more...] about Motivations For Defending The Faith
Taking Christianity To The Public Square
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
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
