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
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
The Basic Thrust of Presuppositional Apologetics
The Heartbeat of Presuppositionalism When considering how to engage the unbeliever in conversations regarding apologetics, we have to ask ourselves what is the ultimate foundation which drives our approach? The Christian is to be unapologetic about their allegiance to Jesus Christ as Lord. This fact includes not only the heart and soul but also the mind. Christ commanded His … [Read more...] about The Basic Thrust of Presuppositional Apologetics
