The word "absolute" is used in many areas of life. In a brief Google search you will find “absolute adjectives” and “absolute phrases” in English and grammar. In mathematics you will find “absolute values and equations”. In an Excel worksheet you may find “absolute values” in formatting cells. An absolute in the apologetic or philosophical … Continue reading “A” is for Absolute
Apologetics A-Z
As a youngster I enjoyed reading ABC books. As an elder it is now a joy to read them to my grandchildren. I find that using the alphabetical prompt is also a great writing exercise. Thus in this New Year I will endeavor to define and summarize the major concepts and principles of Christian Apologetics. … Continue reading Apologetics A-Z
Christmas and the Apologetic Reflection
As I complete a course in Apologetics, I am reflecting on the points of criticism I’ve had to examine concerning the gospel. I‘ve come to realize that my study is not complete and that there is much more to learn. I am not fully equipped to engage in any advanced form of intellectual argument for … Continue reading Christmas and the Apologetic Reflection
If The Resurrection of Christ is True, Then God Exist
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the most controversial arguments for the existence of God. It appears that the strategic and passionate attempts to refute Jesus and His resurrection at Christmas and Easter is due to the eternal consequences of our response to the premise, “If the resurrection of Christ is true, then … Continue reading If The Resurrection of Christ is True, Then God Exist
Give Me One Good Reason!
Bradley Bowen, the author of “Argument Against the Resurrection of Jesus “, states that he doubts he could ever be persuaded by New Testament evidence that Christ was seen alive after his crucifixion.Theologian and Cold Case Investigator J. Warner Wallace points out that "While many skeptics argue only non-biblical sources can be trusted for the information … Continue reading Give Me One Good Reason!
The Ultimate Victory
I have confronted death from many perspectives. As a five year old, I experienced the loss of my mother to rheumatic fever. The little I remember of this early life event remains veiled behind tears and grief. My loving father and family helped me through this tragedy. It was an experience that formed my … Continue reading The Ultimate Victory
Are You Good Enough?
God gave us all a free will and since Adam and Eve we have chosen our way to both good and bad. This is how they were deceived by Satan. "For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." Gen … Continue reading Are You Good Enough?
Let’s Be Right!
The ISIS terror group is claiming responsibility for the explosion and subsequent crash of a Russian airliner on Oct 31 2015. Innocent men, woman and children were killed in a terror filled act of violence. Many would describe this as an act of evil. However, ISIS is one of many groups that would justify taking … Continue reading Let’s Be Right!
Commissars of Religious Pluralism
Dean Scotty McLennan, of Stanford University, defends a view of religious pluralism that prohibits any expression of exclusive truth. In his sermon “Religious Pluralism as the Truth” ¹ he advocates for religious pluralism that allows faith only in a subjective personal sense. He seems to have no desire for objective truth, and is willing to stifle … Continue reading Commissars of Religious Pluralism
“The Enlightenment” Version 2.0
All of my life I have been surrounded by beliefs and worldviews that helped shape my own. “LIFE magazine”, and “National Geographic” published images and stories of people with strange beliefs from foreign lands.
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