mid-week apologetics booster (12-28-2023)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2700) from Nuggets:

Jesus is the keeper of the gates of paradise and before every believing soul he setteth an open door, which no man or devil shall be able to close against it. What joy it will be to find that faith in him is the golden key to the everlasting doors. My soul, dost thou carry this key in thy bosom, or art thou trusting to some deceitful pick-lock, which will fail thee at last? – Charles Spurgeon

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/bible-app/browseQuotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. What are undesigned coincidences, and how are they used in apologetics? | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2023/12/22/what-are-undesigned-coincidences-and-how-are-they-used-in-apologetics-4/
2. Most Christians Don’t Know THIS About the Christmas Star – YouTube: https://youtu.be/EcPhaO3pY5Y?si=KQzK06Hw_6cTLR8U
3. Famous people being wrong about Christmas being Pagan – YouTube: https://youtu.be/wk16I1l4uaI?si=pqr2zo_H2W0l5TWu
4. Marks of a Great Teacher: Understanding by R.C. Sproul: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/marks-of-a-great-teacher-understanding
5. What is Hate Speech and How Should We Respond? – Stephen J Bedard: http://www.stephenjbedard.com/2018/05/03/what-is-hate-speech-and-how-should-we-respond/
6. The Case for Unitarianism and the Logical Relation of Identity | Reasonable Faith: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/the-case-for-unitarianism-and-the-logical-relation-of-identity
7. Review of God’s Cosmic Cookbook by Elizabeth Cole – Theistic evolutionist organization targets children with a new book: https://creation.com/review-god-cookbook-cole
8. Christmas is Christmas Because Jesus is God | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/christmas-is-christmas-because-jesus-is-god/
9. The United Methodist Church on creationism and intelligent design: https://creation.com/united-methodist
10. Why Aren’t Christians More Confident to Share Their Faith? | Jonathan Morrow – YouTube: https://youtu.be/1JKX8DHOeqA?si=jZWT9IOB6ivz3kS3
11. The Story of God with Morgan Freeman | Apologetics Resource Center: https://arcapologetics.org/the-story-of-god-with-morgan-freeman/
12. Dale Allison On Jesus’ Empty Tomb, His Post-Mortem Appearances, and the Origin of the Disciples | Scholarly Writings | Reasonable Faith: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/scholarly-writings/historical-jesus/dale-allison-on-jesus-empty-tomb-his-post-mortem-appearances-and-the-origin
13. Three Reasons the Story of Jesus Was Not Borrowed From Pagan Mystery Religions – Jonathan Morrow: https://www.jonathanmorrow.org/three-reasons-story-jesus-not-borrowed-pagan-mystery-religions/
14. Anti-slavery activist William Wilberforce: Christian hero: https://creation.com/anti-slavery-activist-william-wilberforce-christian-hero
15. What Do I Say When I Only Have a Minute to Talk About God? – YouTube: https://youtu.be/UtuHazFfn2Y?si=A3NaprR0m-rjXV5n
16. Is the Sabbath Still Required for Christians?: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/schreiner-qa-is-the-sabbath-still-required-for-christians/?amp
17. Blind Faith – Apologetics Press: https://apologeticspress.org/blind-faith-444/
18. Is God Real? The Bacterial Flagellum and the Divine Design Inference | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/is-god-real-the-bacterial-flagellum-and-the-divine-design-inference/
19. Our Most Destructive Assumption About Heaven | Desiring God: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/our-most-destructive-assumption-about-heaven
20. Can we trust the New Testament as a historical document? | carm.org: https://carm.org/about-the-bible/can-we-trust-the-new-testament-as-a-historical-document/
21. Logical Fallacies: Ad Hominem | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/logic/ad-hominem/
22. The Three Kinds of Doubt and How to Address Them – Stand to Reason: https://subsplash.com/standtoreason/media/mi/+52qfhwr

So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 2 Corinthians 5:16

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-14-2023)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2700) from Nuggets:

How joyfully may we encounter toils, and how cheerfully may we endure sufferings, when we can lay hold upon celestial strength. Divine power will rend asunder all the toils of our enemies, confound their politics, and frustrate their knavish tricks; he is a happy man who has such matchless might engaged upon his side. – Charles Spurgeon

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/bible-app/browseQuotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Why are Some Evolutionists Opposed to Evolution – THINKAPOLOGETICS.COM: https://chab123.wordpress.com/2023/12/09/why-are-some-evolutionists-opposed-to-evolution/
2. Visitors to Times Square were in for a surprise on Nov. 27 as its famous billboards became a larger-than-life tribute to the true reason for Christmas: Jesus Christ: https://patriotandliberty.com/beautiful-video-a-silent-night-in-times-square/
3. Sean McDowell on X: “QUESTION: If you are a Christian, do you find that you have more in common with another Christian from a different political party, or a non-Christian from your own political party?” / X – this is a great question!: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell/status/1724262579571482972
4. Jesus’ Birth: How undesigned coincidences give evidence for the truth of the Gospel accounts: https://crossexamined.org/jesus-birth-undesigned-coincidences-give-evidence-truth-gospel-accounts/
5. Tapestry of New Testament History – Undesigned Coincidences: https://1peter41216.wordpress.com/2017/02/19/apologetics-class-teaching-on-the-tapestry-of-new-testament-history-undesigned-coincidences/
6. A Homicide Detective Investigates the Gospels (J. Warner Wallace) – YouTube: https://youtu.be/6AsvrNH4qd4?si=CD61cyNaaigcDDB3
7. Prophecy Update on The War in Israel – Mike Winger – YouTube: https://youtu.be/G0M66sfNpN8?si=b2iOV6TbB1XFSpkO
8. What is Frank Turek’s View on Female Pastors? – YouTube: https://youtu.be/_iisilJB7lc?si=tdlnUypv7UDVhkm0
9. Q&A with Frank Turek: Student Asks TOUGH Question About Christianity (Important Response!) – YouTube: https://youtu.be/MfXgmtadSmM?si=jjzBK9brod9FxtC7
10. Kennedy Classics – The Dumbing Down of America – YouTube: https://youtu.be/V96cpOj3xk8?si=Gfh1-pqwIaNmC4Ym
11. How the Biblical Canon Was Formed – YouTube: https://youtu.be/nFEBwfYZBJY?si=IEZhbycUVUpuQkO2
12. 5 Myths about Hell | Crossway Articles: https://www.crossway.org/articles/5-myths-about-hell/
13. The Historical Jesus vs. the Historical Buddha | Sean McDowell: https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/the-historical-jesus-vs-the-historical-buddha
14. Are you a radical Christian? And do you have the right fuel?: https://creation.com/radical-christian
15. Was the Deity of Christ A Legendary Development?: https://crossexamined.org/was-the-deity-of-christ-a-legendary-development/
16. Why are there so many religions? Do all religions lead to God? | GotQuestions.org: https://www.gotquestions.org/so-many-religions.html
17. When sceptics convert: 3 former atheists walking the path of CS Lewis | Testimonies | Premier Christianity: https://www.premierchristianity.com/stories/when-sceptics-convert-3-former-atheists-walking-the-path-of-cs-lewis/224.article
18. Primer on Clear Thinking – Part Two – Stand to Reason: https://subsplash.com/standtoreason/media/mi/+yvh3trn
19. Triablogue: Assessing the Craig/Shapiro dialogue: https://triablogue.blogspot.com/2019/05/assessing-craigshapiro-dialogue.html?m=1
20. Stephen C. Meyer lectures on intelligent design and the origin of life | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2021/09/18/stephen-c-meyer-lectures-on-intelligent-design-and-the-origin-of-life-10/
21. J. Warner Wallace: Conversations with High School Students – YouTube: https://youtu.be/n97x00V5aws?si=Cjdw4D4Sxmbma8cW
22. Nathan Marinau – Psychologist who affirms creation : https://creation.com/nathan-marinau-interview

“Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.” Mark 14:48-49

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (11-16-2023)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2600) from Nuggets:

Believing in something doesn’t make it true; refusing to believe it doesn’t make it false.  – Paul E. Little

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/bible-app/browseQuotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. What You Can Learn From the Pilgrims – Frank Turek interviews Bill Federer about the very interesting history of the pilgrims: https://subspla.sh/7277698
2. Many Christians ‘Utterly Unprepared’ to Defend Their Faith, Says Leading Christian Apologist | Church & Ministries News: https://www.christianpost.com/news/many-christians-utterly-unprepared-to-defend-their-faith-says-leading-christian-apologist.html
3. Diagnose before You Treat – Stand to Reason – What should you say to your non-Christian friend who rejects Christianity? In this episode, Alan explains an important principle to help him navigate this situation.: https://subsplash.com/standtoreason/media/mi/+8wzpswd
4. Four Truths About the Universe You Can Share with Your Kids to Demonstrate the Existence of God | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/four-truths-about-the-universe-you-can-share-with-your-kids-to-demonstrate-the-existence-of-god/
5. “A Summary of the Evidence for Intelligent Design”: The Study Guide | Evolution News: https://evolutionnews.org/2021/05/a-summary-of-the-evidence-for-intelligent-design-the-study-guide/
6. Refutation & Confirmation – by Jacob Allee – The purpose of the Refutation and Confirmation exercise is to teach students the means by which claims made within a story, narrative, or account, may be attacked or defended. The ability to successfully undermine one claim while defending another is a critical part of Rhetoric (the art of persuasion). In this exercise you will learn the various angles from which a claim or story can be attacked or undermined. Conversely, you will also be shown how to reinforce and demonstrate the soundness of a given claim or story. : https://stgb.substack.com/p/progymnasmata-refutation-and-confirmation
7. Should Rich Christians Downgrade Their Lifestyle? – YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dnmgib4GYfY?si=X6IL73emzJ6UAspf
8. Praying to Mary – YouTube: https://youtu.be/TiEmBl5AplI?si=USxHrRmo7gpav8Kc
9. Jesus Christ and Christmas | Paul Washer, Voddie Baucham, John Macarthur and R. C. Sproul #christmas – YouTube – For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this. Isaiah 9:6 NASB1995 These sermon clips were taken from these wonderful sermons, I encourage you to watch them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvpnwN7jwb8
10. If You Want Your Kids to Own Their Faith, Teach Them to Think Critically about Their Faith: https://www.str.org/w/if-you-want-your-kids-to-own-their-faith-teach-them-to-think-critically-about-their-faith
11. Why Do You Need a Fighting Faith? | Tim Challies: https://www.challies.com/sponsored/why-do-you-need-a-fighting-faith/
12. “But I only believe in things I can see”: Why Everyone Uses Inferential Reasoning – THINKAPOLOGETICS.COM: https://chab123.wordpress.com/2023/03/31/but-i-only-believe-in-things-i-can-see-why-everyone-uses-inferential-reasoning/
13. Should Genesis Be Taken Literally? – PatriotandLiberty – A Babylonian tablet fragment found at Nippur, an ancient Babylonian site in the same general location that Abraham came from. The area outlined in black is a record about the Flood. There are more than 300 known records of the Flood world-wide, with about 30 of them in writing. Some are remarkably close in their details to the original-the biblical account. Creationists are often accused of believing that the whole Bible should be taken literally. This is not so! Rather, the key to a correct understanding of any part of the Bible is to ascertain the intention of the author of the portion or book under discussion. This is not as difficult as it may seem, …: https://patriotandliberty.com/should-genesis-be-taken-literally/
14. Noah’s Ark – The Genesis Flood for kids: Noah’s Ark by Jonathan Sarfati: https://creation.com/noahs-ark-cfk
15. Aren’t Christians Just Arrogant Know-It-Alls? – Canon Fodder – note, the embedded video that is referenced at the bottom of the article can be seen here: https://player.vimeo.com/video/467430059: https://michaeljkruger.com/arent-christians-just-arrogant-know-it-alls/
16. Letter to Those Believing the Church Has Replaced Israel :: By Terry James – Rapture Ready: https://www.raptureready.com/2023/11/06/letter-to-those-believing-the-church-has-replaced-israel-by-terry-james/
17. Professor John Rist: Pope Francis is a heretic and has encouraged heresy in others – LifeSite: https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/professor-john-rist-pope-francis-is-a-heretic-and-has-encouraged-heresy-in-others/
18. Why do so many atheist historians think that 1 Corinthians 15 is reliable history? | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2023/11/12/why-do-so-many-atheist-historians-think-that-1-corinthians-15-is-reliable-history-5/
19. How Did William Wilberforce Change Christianity? – Topical Studies: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/william-wilberforce-11630357.html
20. Plate Tectonics After Fifty Years | The Institute for Creation Research – In the last 50 years, much empirical evidence has been found to support plate motion and the reconstruction of Wegener’s supercontinent. But the origins of the continents and the mixing of environments remain puzzling to those who blindly believe there never was a global Flood. Only a biblical worldview provides us with the clear answers.: https://www.icr.org/article/plate-tectonics-after-fifty-years/
21. Speaker Johnson: Separation of church, state ‘a misnomer’ | The Hill: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4308643-speaker-johnson-separation-of-church-state-a-misnomer/
22. Hamas vs. The Canaanites: Same Kind of Evil? : https://crossexamined.subspla.sh/q4fm6br
23. Are the Palestinians Wrong about Everything? (An Average Israeli Perspective) – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-x-cRReI1A
24. Follow the (Hamas) money trail | Voice – Either way, however, they came to power, their leadership has decimated Gaza and brought about great suffering on the populace, all while the leaders enrich themselves and countless hundreds of millions of dollars pour into anti-Israeli terrorist efforts. As the New York Post reported this week, While their people languish in poverty and are treated as human shields, the leaders of Hamas live billionaire lifestyles. “The terror group’s three top leaders alone are worth a staggering $11 billion between them and enjoy a life of luxury in the sanctuary of the emirate of Qatar.”: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/follow-the-hamas-money-trail.html
25. 53 People in the Bible Confirmed Archaeologically – Biblical Archaeology Society: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/50-people-in-the-bible-confirmed-archaeologically/
26. You might wish to ignore the great trans social experiment on our kids, but it’s not ignoring you – LifeSite: https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/you-might-wish-to-ignore-the-great-trans-social-experiment-on-our-kids-but-its-not-ignoring-you/
27. Behind the Scenes with Nancy Pearcey: People, Books, and Life Experiences – YouTube – Who are the key people, books, and experiences that have shaped Nancy Pearcey? She is the best-selling author of multiple books, including Love Thy Body. In this video, I interview her about her story to faith and ask her to share some personal insights and experiences from her life.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bIJ25Snz04
28. The standard genetic code is “optimized” to reduce costly errors | Uncommon Descent: https://uncommondescent.com/intelligent-design/the-standard-genetic-code-is-optimized-to-reduce-costly-errors/
29. Bart Ehrman’s Latest Book: How Jesus Became God – note – the author of this article, Melinda Penner, recently went home to be with the Lord: https://www.str.org/w/bart-ehrman-s-latest-book-how-jesus-became-god#.W-t0RB5lA0M
30. What are the attributes of God? – YouTube – What are the attributes of God? What are God’s perfections? Which attributes of God are communicable or incommunicable?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJWn_c0n-3M
31. Who Was Athanasius? Includes a brief video clip a teaching series A Survey of Church History, W. Robert Godfrey: https://www.ligonier.org/posts/who-was-athanasius

Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple, and each evening he went out to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives, and all the people came early in the morning to hear him at the temple. Luke 21:37-38

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (11-9-2023)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2600) from Nuggets:

If the world redirected the funds it spends on porn toward helping the needy, we could nearly eliminate poverty overnight.  – Allen Atzbi

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/bible-app/browseQuotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Why Would a Good God Allow Natural Evil? | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/why-would-a-good-god-allow-natural-evil/
2. Are natural disasters the result of evil being allowed into our world? – Christianity Stack Exchange: https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/1044/are-natural-disasters-the-result-of-evil-being-allowed-into-our-world
3. After Death: The Science Behind the Movie – YouTube – Is there life after death? Can science shed any light on this age-old question? And is the mind simply the workings of the brain, or is it something else? On this episode of ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid chats with Dr. Jeffrey Long, a radiation oncology physician and one of the scientists featured in the new Angel Studios feature film After Death. As founder of the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation, Dr. Long has investigated over 4,000 near-death experiences (NDEs), the largest number of near-death cases ever assembled and studied. The results of his research are published in the New York Times bestselling book Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences. In this interview, Dr. Long explains the hallmarks of a near-death experience and the common themes found in most near-death accounts. He also shares nine lines of evidence that support the scientific case for afterlife consciousness. And he explains why skepticism is a healthy part of science, while ideological rigidity can inhibit the scientific pursuit of truth.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBpHSqZE6hg
4. Five Apologetic Topics Every Christian Should Learn About – THINKAPOLOGETICS.COM: https://chab123.wordpress.com/2017/06/09/five-apologetic-topics-every-christian-should-learn-about/
5. 10 Biblical Reasons Jesus Is God | Answers in Genesis – Understanding the deity of Jesus is fundamental in defending the truth of the Christian faith. All major religions and cultic groups reject the doctrine of deity of Christ. Some of these objections are a result of rationalism (“reason” is supreme, not God) over revelation or a misunderstanding of what the doctrine teaches. Another more common objection results from revisionist history, which claims that Christ’s deity was invented at the Council of Nicaea in the 4th century and not something believed by the early church. The reason Christians believe in the deity of Jesus is that we are forced to come to this conclusion by the clear teaching of Scripture. It is important to get Jesus’ identity because if we deny the deity of Jesus then we do not have the Father (1 John 2:23; cf. John 5:23). Here are 10 Scriptural reasons for the deity of Jesus.: https://answersingenesis.org/jesus/jesus-is-god/10-biblical-reasons-jesus-is-god/
6. Christians Don’t View Jesus as a Means to an End. An atheist who called the podcast a few weeks ago wanted to reduce Christianity to the avoidance of Hell, saying it’s merely a “carrots and sticks” religion. There may be people out there who view their Christianity that way, but if there are, they’ve missed the point of Christianity.: https://www.str.org/w/christians-don-t-view-jesus-as-a-means-to-an-end
7. The Absurdity of Life Without God: What if There Is No God – A Clay Jar: https://aclayjar.net/2020/06/absurdity-of-life-without-god/
8. Why Faith in God Is Not Stupid | Core Christianity: https://corechristianity.com/resources/articles/why-faith-in-god-is-not-stupid
9. John Lennox: The REASON We Exist & Scientific PROOF Of God | FULL INTERVIEW | Kirk Cameron on TBN – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXbcbyqOK60
10. David Wood/Acts 17 Apologetics Interview/Discussion: Islam – THINKAPOLOGETICS.COM – Here is an interview with David Wood from Acts 17 Apologetics. David has done several debates with well known Islamic apologists and atheists as well. David’s videos have reached many Muslims and made a huge difference. Here we ask David questions and discuss about our experience with trying to talk with Muslims about our faith.: https://chab123.wordpress.com/2023/10/21/david-wood-acts-17-apologetics-interview-discussion-islam/
11. Can Anyone Give An Example Of A Muslim Country Treating Members Of Another Religion Appropriately? – Manhattan Contrarian: https://www.manhattancontrarian.com/blog/2023-11-5-can-anyone-give-an-example-of-muslims-treating-members-of-another-religion-appropriately
12. How Can I Start a Conversation with the Jehovah’s Witnesses I see around town?: https://standtoreason.subspla.sh/rsd69t7
13. Talking to Jehovah’s Witnesses? Start Here: https://www.str.org/w/talking-to-jehovah-s-witnesses-start-here
14. 9 Reasons People Deconstruct – Sean McDowell : https://youtu.be/Ul8tjenO-xI?si=Ej3uqtKAKODQUucS
15. Forum on the Resurrection with William Lane Craig | Popular Writings | Reasonable Faith: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/popular-writings/jesus-of-nazareth/forum-on-the-resurrection-with-william-lane-craig
16. Grounds for Belief in Biblical Inspiration | Reasonable Faith: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/grounds-for-belief-in-biblical-inspiration
17. Should we trust the Bible? Since Creation Ministries International is based on the Bible, the question arises, why should the Bible be trusted? How should we answer those who claim that it’s been re-written so many times that we no longer have the original? And even if we do, was it written long after the events it claimed to report? Also, does archaeology disprove the Bible? Finally, even if it is true, what’s the point?: https://creation.com/should-we-trust-the-bible
18. How Christian Case Making Impacts the Convinced, the Opposed, and the Undecided: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/how-christian-case-making-impacts-the-convinced-the-opposed-and-the-undecided/
19. Prophecy Fulfilled: 4 Prophecies that Jesus did that No One Else Could Have. – Adherent Apologetics: https://adherentapologetics.com/2018/12/25/prophecy-fulfilled-4-prophecies-that-jesus-did-that-no-one-else-could-have/
20. The Seeing Eye | Answers in Genesis – Even Charles Darwin conceded that “to suppose that the eye, with all its inimitable contrivances for adjusting the focus to different distances, for admitting different amounts of light, and for the correction of spherical and chromatic aberration, could have been formed by natural selection, seems, I freely confess, absurd in the highest possible degree.”: https://answersingenesis.org/human-body/eyes/the-seeing-eye/
21. Is “Right” and “Wrong” Simply a Matter of “Human Flourishing”? | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/is-right-and-wrong-simply-a-matter-of-human-flourishing/
22. How can a loving God send someone to hell? | GotQuestions.org: https://www.gotquestions.org/loving-God-send-someone-hell.html
23. (Podcast 12.15.17) Did Jesus Celebrate Hanukkah? – Bellator Christi: https://bellatorchristi.com/2017/12/15/podcast-12-15-17-did-jesus-celebrate-hanukkah/
24. The Incarnation: The Athanasian Creed: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/incarnation-athanasian-creed
25. The Case for the Historicity and Deity of Jesus (Free Bible Insert) | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/the-case-for-the-historicity-and-deity-of-jesus/
26. Building a Culture of Evangelism Takes Time, So Be Patient and Get to Work: https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/building-a-culture-of-evangelism-takes-time-so-be-patient-and-get-to-work/
27. Greg Laurie – Wipe Israel Off The Map: Israel, Apartheid, Hamas and The Bible – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bGk7KQmC0s
28. Anti-Christian Bigot Jen Psaki Warns Democrats that Speaker Mike Johnson Is Dangerous Because He Is a “Bible-Believing Christian” (Video) | Rumble: https://rumble.com/v3sk34h-bigot-warns-audience-that-speaker-mike-johnson-is-dangerous.html
29. Should Christians Get Involved With Politics Or Stay Out Of It? – Straight Talk with Claudia K: https://straighttalkwithclaudiak.com/2018/10/23/should-christians-be-involved-with-politics-or-mind-our-own-business/
30. Atheism Is Inconsistent with the Scientific Method, Prizewinning Physicist Says – Scientific American: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/atheism-is-inconsistent-with-the-scientific-method-prizewinning-physicist-says/#
31. Does Jesus Believe in Immigration Restrictions? Absolutely: https://www.afa.net/the-stand/faith/2017/02/does-jesus-believe-in-immigration-restrictions-absolutely/

Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. Proverbs 16:19

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (10-26-2023)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2600) from Nuggets:

One has pointed out that in every man, there are four different men: the man whom the neighbors see, the man whom one’s family sees, the man whom the person himself sees, and the man whom God sees. – J.R. Miller (“What God Thinks of Us” 1909)

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/bible-app/browseQuotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Why are Christians allowed to eat shellfish but not allowed to have sex before marriage? | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2023/10/21/why-are-christians-allowed-to-eat-shellfish-but-not-allowed-to-have-sex-before-marriage-9/
2. The Dangers of Alone: Five Questions for Single Men | Desiring God: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-dangers-of-alone
3. Physicist Michael Strauss discusses Christianity and science at Stanford University | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2023/10/22/physicist-michael-strauss-discusses-christianity-and-science-at-stanford-university-15/
4. Since Jesus Took Our Punishment, Why Didn’t He Need to Go to Hell Forever?: https://www.ligonier.org/posts/jesus-took-our-punishment-why-didnt-he-need-go-hell-forever
5. Simple Suggestions to Challenge Young Christians Toward Spiritual Maturity | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/podcasts/simple-suggestions-to-challenge-young-christians-toward-spiritual-maturity-cold-case-christianity-broadcast-s6e04/
6. Five Ways to Prepare for the Days ahead: https://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=WA21A30&f=WU21A09
7. Am I Going to Hell? I talked in the past about the difficulty in clarifying our communication of the need for salvation. Frankly, to a lot of people the message of Christianity is not going to be palatable, but at least we can make it clear. It will not be the kind of thing they will be happy with. Yet, at the same time, there are things we can do that make it clearer and not inappropriately put stumbling blocks in people’s way. – Greg Koukl: https://www.str.org/w/am-i-going-to-hell-
8. Prophecy Fulfilled: 4 Prophecies that Jesus did that No One Else Could Have. – Adherent Apologetics: https://adherentapologetics.com/2018/12/25/prophecy-fulfilled-4-prophecies-that-jesus-did-that-no-one-else-could-have/
9. IS OUR FAITH IN JESUS A BLIND FAITH?: https://mannsword.blogspot.com/2018/08/is-our-faith-in-jesus-blind-faith.html
10. The Bible Says, “Knowledge Puffs Up.” Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Study Too Much?: https://www.alisachildersblog.com/blog/the-bible-says-knowledge-puffs-up-does-this-mean-we-shouldnt-study-too-much
11. 9 Wrong Ways to Read the Bible (And One Better Way) | Crossway Articles – Many of us approach the Bible not as oxygenating, but as suffocating. We see the Bible lying there on the end table. We know we should open it. Sometimes we do. But it is usually with a sense of begrudged duty. Life is demanding enough, we think. Do I really need more demands? Do I have to hear even more instruction telling me how to live? That’s an understandable feeling. But it is lamentably wrong. And it brings me to the central thing I want to say about the Bible as we think about how real sinners get traction for real change in their lives. The Bible is good news, not a pep talk.: https://www.crossway.org/articles/9-wrong-ways-to-read-the-bible-and-one-better-way/
12. The Scary World of Truth: https://apologetics-notes.comereason.org/2015/07/the-scary-world-of-truth.html
13. Catch Countless Logical Fallacies with One Critical Thinking Hack | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/patricia-engler/2020/07/15/catch-countless-logical-fallacies/
14. How to Answer the 12 Strongest Objections to Christianity: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/confronting-christianity/
15. Evangelizing in a World Drowning in Sexual Problems – Topical Studies: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/evangelizing-in-a-world-drowning-in-sexual-problems.html
16. What is the true meaning of Christmas? | GotQuestions.org: https://www.gotquestions.org/Christmas-true-meaning.html
17. The Professor: Why Are You a Christian? Are our adults ready to give a defense of the gospel? When challenged, can they give a reasonable explanation of their faith? Dr. Bohlin presents a sobering view of this question based upon years of experience questioning high school and college-age students on the basis for their belief in Christ. By exposing their lack of cogent answers to questions they may be asked, he challenges them to spend time exploring the questions and developing biblical worldview-based answers.: https://probe.org/the-professor-why-are-you-a-christian/
18. Remarkable evidence of a designed young stable solar system – A further study has recently suggested that our solar system has built-in constraints on the degree of movement of inner planet orbits, preventing them from becoming increasingly chaotic and colliding.: https://creation.com/young-stable-solar-system
19. The Religion of Nature: Social Darwinism | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/charles-darwin/darwinism/religion-of-nature-social-darwinism/
20. What is the Difference Between Mormonism and Christianity? | Summit Ministries – Mormons frequently claim to be just another denomination of Christianity. In this video, Brett Kunkle highlights two key differences that separate Mormonism from Christianity altogether. This video is part of a series titled “Answers to Your Questions”. These videos answer the questions that you’re asking, address the difficulties you’re facing, and they’re all from Summit’s world-class faculty members.: https://www.summit.org/resources/videos/difference-mormonism-christianity/
21. What were the Inquisitions? | GotQuestions.org: https://www.gotquestions.org/inquisitions.html
22. Where Does it Say the Messiah Would Rise On the Third Day in the Jewish Scriptures? – THINKAPOLOGETICS.COM: https://chab123.wordpress.com/2020/01/05/where-does-it-say-the-messiah-would-rise-on-the-third-day-in-the-jewish-scriptures-2/
23. Brain = Mind? Craniopagus Twins Argue Otherwise | Evolution News – You can watch a CBC TV documentary on YouTube, “Twin Life: Sharing Mind and Body,” about craniopagus twins. They are joined at the head, and specifically, at their brains. The title of the documentary is wrong, though. As Denyse O’Leary points out at Uncommon Descent, Tatiana and Krista Hogan of British Columbia share a range of senses and can move parts of each other’s bodies, but their minds, their personalities, are separate: https://evolutionnews.org/2017/11/brain-mind-craniopagus-twins-argue-otherwise/
24. Being Tactical with Jehovah’s Witnesses – What frustrated me (in a recent conversation) was an illicit tactic that my Witness friends were employing throughout our conversation. Whenever I would raise a Bible passage that they couldn’t respond to, they would immediately jump to a different passage or a different subject. In logic, this is called the red herring fallacy. Specifically, this is when someone diverts the attention from the original argument. It’s a habit many critics of Christianity have in conversation, not just Jehovah’s Witnesses. You’ve probably had a similarly frustrating conversation trying to answer a question, only to have them hop to another question.: https://www.str.org/w/being-tactical-with-jehovah-s-witnesses
25. Stephen Meyer Interviews John Lennox about going “Against the Tide” – Intelligent design proponent Stephen Meyer sits down for a conversation with Oxford mathematician, and debater extraordinaire, John Lennox.  Both have explored the intersection of science and faith, and challenged the atheistic materialism pushed by many scientists and scholars.  Here they discuss the science that leads them to believe in a purpose driven universe from the origin of life to biological evolution to the fine-tuning of nature and the universe.  The conversation came in advance of the forthcoming one night only film “Against the Tide: Finding God in an Age of Science.” The movie stars Oxford University mathematician John Lennox and actor Kevin Sorbo, and highlights debates between Professor Lennox, arguing the case for theism, supported by science, against prominent atheists including Richard Dawkins and the late Christopher Hitchens.: https://youtu.be/zD50_1kicw4?si=xu5vbk7f1cLfybRC
26. Is There Any Evidence for Jesus Outside the Bible? | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/is-there-any-evidence-for-jesus-outside-the-bible/
27. How to NOT shelter your kids from ideas: Make a case for Christianity’s truth, goodness, and beauty – The Benefit of the Doubt – In this series of posts, I’ve argued that we should not shelter our kids from ideas. Now I’m a big fan of sheltering our kids in a variety of ways (including literally with a roof), but I think we should, in age-appropriate ways, expose them to ideas while they are in our care. Or you can just shelter them and hope for the best…but I don’t recommend it! There are three strategies offered here to appropriately expose our kids to ideas. The first is to teach our kids how to think and not just what to think. The second is to present alternative ideas fairly and charitably. I recommend presenting these alternative ideas first without evaluation so that your child accurately understands them. Only then do we earn the right to evaluate these alternative views and evaluate we should.  3rd Strategy: Make a case for Christianity’s truth, goodness, beauty: https://www.travisdickinson.com/not-shelter-kids-ideas-make-case-christianitys-truth-goodness-beauty/
28. Why do so many atheist historians think that 1 Corinthians 15 is reliable history? | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2021/10/22/why-do-so-many-atheist-historians-think-that-1-corinthians-15-is-reliable-history-4/
29. Have They Found Jesus’ Childhood Home in Nazareth? | Ben Witherington: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/bibleandculture/2020/12/23/have-they-found-jesus-childhood-home-in-nazareth/
30. Communicating the truth of creation with grace – As biblical creationists, we can see how important the doctrine of creation is to the Bible’s ‘big story’ of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. Many of us recall what it was like when the lights first ‘went on’ and we realized that Genesis could be trusted as an actual historical record. And especially when that revelation is fairly new to us, we can have great zeal when communicating that truth to others who have not yet had that ‘aha’ moment.: https://creation.com/truth-grace

The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice.  – Philippians 1:18

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (10-19-2023)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2600) from Nuggets:

If a printed, meaningful menu cannot be generated by mindless natural processes but needs the input of a mind, what are we to say about the human genome? Does it not much more powerfully point to an origin in a mind—the mind of God?  – John Lennox

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/bible-app/browseQuotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Jesus nut – Wikipedia – The term Jesus nut may have been coined by American soldiers in Vietnam; the Vietnam War was the first war to feature large numbers of soldiers riding in helicopters. The term may also have originated with the PBY Catalina, which had two Jesus bolts holding the wing onto the fuselage. If the Jesus nut were to fail in flight, the rotor would detach from the helicopter and the only thing left for the crew to do would be to “pray to Jesus.” The nut/pin must be checked before the flight even though real examples of the Jesus nut/pin failing are rare.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_nut
2. An Assessment of Andy Stanley’s Unconditional Conference – I attended the Unconditional Conference put on by Embracing the Journey (ETJ). Hosted by nationally known pastor Andy Stanley and held at his church, which boasts a weekly attendance of nearly 40,000 people, the event sought to create a theologically neutral space where parents and leaders could learn how to minister to youth who identify as LGBTQ. In other words, the stated intent was not to change anyone’s theology. Despite these good aspects, the conference was deeply problematic because of the false and somewhat hidden premise that permeated most of the teaching: Followers of Christ can participate in homosexual sex, same-sex marriage, or transgender “transitioning.” That premise undergirds three serious concerns I have with the Unconditional Conference.: https://www.str.org/w/an-assessment-of-andy-stanley-s-unconditional-conference
3. About those objections to Hell – YouTube – Some of the confusion and problems that people have with the idea of Hell can be helped with these 8 facts.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFIKjt2WZ8w
4. The word translated as Testify (Greek Martureo) meaning and usage in the New Testament: https://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek/kjv/martureo.html
5. The pitch for Noah’s Ark – Many geologists claim that Noah could not possibly have built the ark in the manner described in Genesis. They argue that pitch could not have been used to cover the ark and make it waterproof. Pitch, they claim, is derived from oil or coal, and if coal did not form until during the time of Noah’s Flood, he could not possibly have covered the ark with pitch.: https://creation.com/the-pitch-for-noahs-ark
6. Is It Wrong To Evangelize? – Reasonable Faith – Many Christian millennials think it’s wrong to evangelize. Dr. Craig offers evaluation.: https://subsplash.com/reasonablefaith/media/mi/+9w8qjvn
7. Even Caesar Confirmed the Resurrection | Answers in Genesis – After Christ’s Resurrection, Claudius Caesar issued a decree for people to stop stealing bodies from Judah’s sepulchers. Without realizing it, he was confirming Christ’s Resurrection!: https://answersingenesis.org/archaeology/even-caesar-confirmed-resurrection/
8. What is the definition of marriage according to Jesus? | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2019/04/18/what-is-the-definition-of-marriage-according-to-jesus/
9. RNA Ties and Unties Itself | The Institute for Creation Research – There are two types of nucleic acids (genetic molecules): DNA and RNA. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a large linear molecule designed to store genetic information in all cells. RNA (ribonucleic acid) serves as a blueprint for proteins and occurs in three forms: transfer-RNA, ribosomal RNA, and messenger-RNA. It has been said that nucleic acids are like an onion. As biologists peel away a layer of complexity, underneath lies another layer waiting to be described. For example, in 2010 University of Toronto researchers “discovered a fundamentally new view of how living cells use a limited number of genes to generate enormously complex organs such as the brain.”: https://www.icr.org/article/rna-ties-and-unties-itself/
10. The Difference Between Islam and Christianity – Come Reason Ministries – My name is Adly. I am a 24 year old Muslim. I’m not very well versed in Islam myself but I’m learning. At the same time I am also learning (slowly) about Christianity. I would like to know sir, about what you think about Islam and Muslims. Do you think that we’re… what’s the word… lost? I would like to know if you have an opinion. I will not take any offence, heck, you might know more about Islam than I do! So if you have time, I would really appreciate it if you would give me your opinion.: https://www.comereason.org/difference-between-islam-and-christianity.asp
11. Evidence – YouTube – Dr. Frank Turek looks at science and if it confirms or denies belief in God.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbrY2orqhm0
12. Family Ministry: Who Is Responsible for the Discipleship of Your Children? – Timothy Paul Jones: https://www.timothypauljones.com/family-ministry-who-is-responsible-for-discipling-your-children/
13. Prayer is Not a Blank Check Signed in Jesus’ name: https://faithphilosophy.com/en/prayer-is-not-a-blank-check-in-jesus-name.php
14. John Lennox: “Seven Days That Divide the World” – YouTube – Eric Metaxas and Socrates in the City present an evening with John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, at the Union Club in New York City on January 31, 2013. Dr. Lennox explores a method for reading and interpreting the first chapters of Genesis without discounting either science or Scripture. Afterward Metaxas is heard asking, “Why didn’t I ever have any math teachers like this?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FmO2XKMe6g
15. Richard Rohr’s: 10 commandments of Progressive Christianity – Teresa (T.T.) McMillan’s Blog – The liberal understanding of Christianity is not just a variant version of the faith, nor does it represent simply a different denominational perspective, but is an entirely different religion altogether. Put simply, liberal Christianity is not Christianity.: https://teresamcmillan.theworldrace.org/post/richard-rohrs-10-commandments-of-progressive-christianity/
16. What You Need to Know About Wicca – Truths About Witchcraft Today – “There may now be more Americans who identify as practicing witches than there are members of mainline Presbyterianism.” Oh my. Even worse: “Wicca has effectively repackaged witchcraft for Millennial consumption. No longer are witchcraft and paganism satanic and demonic it’s a ‘pre-Christian tradition’ that promotes ‘free thought’ and ‘understanding of earth and nature.’”: https://www.crosswalk.com/blogs/dr-james-emery-white/more-witches-than-presbyterians.html
17. The Problem of the Unevangelized Once More | Reasonable Faith: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/the-problem-of-the-unevangelized-once-more
18. Motherhood: More Important than Rocket Science (according to Cathryn Buse!) – Mama Bear Apologetics – Why would a successful engineer leave NASA to be a mom, and apologist, and now a #mamabear apologist?: https://mamabearapologetics.com/motherhood-rocket-science/
19. Hitler’s God: 3 Reasons Hitler Wasn’t Christian – iApologia: https://iapologia.com/hitlers-god-3-reasons-hitler-wasnt-christian/
20. How Were People Saved Before Christ? | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/how-were-old-testament-saints-saved/
21. Biology doesn’t support the idea of biological evolution | George’s Journal: https://georgesjournal.net/2020/11/15/biology-doesnt-support-the-idea-of-biological-evolution/
22. Understanding Islam – New York Apologetics – With all of the talk about Islam in the news, we need to know what Islam is and what it teaches. The more we know about their ideology, the more we can reach out to them with the gospel. Here are several videos to help us to understand Islam and better explain how Christians can convey the gospel to them.: https://www.newyorkapologetics.com/understanding-islam/
23. Lee Strobel – The 4 E’s of the Resurrection – YouTube – Watch Full Movie Here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/miningforgod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Itcj8mhMcA
24. A look at an alleged contradiction in the Gospels: Was Jairus’ daughter alive when Jesus was approached or was she already dead? | Is Jesus Alive?: https://isjesusalive.com/a-look-at-an-alleged-contradiction-in-the-gospels-was-jairus-daughter-alive-when-jesus-was-approached-or-was-she-already-dead/
25. Grounded Faith by Terrell Clemmons – Salvo Magazine – “It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it,” said French philosopher Joseph Joubert. In my experience, the average churchgoer shrivels up at the prospect of an unsettling discussion. But as we have seen, our youth no longer accept as “settled” the basic tenets of the faith. Though they are only a start, reference guides like these will help all of us wrestle, for ourselves and together with our young people, with the monumentally significant questions of our time. If we ignore their questions, we effectively ignore them. And in so doing, we surrender them to the skeptics, whom we can fairly well count on to sweep them in, no questions asked.: https://salvomag.com/article/salvo44/grounded-faith
26. Can God Be in the Presence of Sin? – #3 Post of 2010 | Tough Questions Answered – The Bible teaches that God is opposed to sin and evil, that he is holy and righteous. We know that eventually he will quarantine evil from good when he creates the New Heaven and Earth (Rev. 21). At that time, God will physically separate those who love him from those who don’t. Those who love him will no longer be in the presence of sin from that point forward. Until then, God tolerates the presence of sin in order to accomplish his purposes with mankind. Thank goodness, because if God truly could not be in the presence of sin, none of us would be here!: https://www.toughquestionsanswered.org/2010/12/29/can-god-be-in-the-presence-of-sin/
27. The Christian foundations of the rule of law in the West: a legacy of liberty and resistance against tyranny: https://creation.com/the-christian-foundations-of-the-rule-of-law-in-the-west-a-legacy-of-liberty-and-resistance-against-tyranny
28. An Unexpected Benefit of Apologetics – Bellator Christi: https://bellatorchristi.com/2017/02/07/an-unexpected-benefit-of-apologetics/
29. Was the New Testament Canon Assembled Hundreds of Years After Jesus?: https://respondblogs.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/was-the-new-testament-canon-assembled-hundreds-of-years-after-jesus/
30. Can We Trust Scripture on the Historical Jesus? | Sean McDowell: https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/can-we-trust-scripture-on-the-historical-jesus
31. Renewing Your Mind | The Birth of Jesus | Jun 26, 2017 Edition – Why was Jesus sent into the world as a baby? Today, R.C. Sproul considers the birth of Jesus as he continues his study of the New Testament.: https://renewingyourmind.org/2017/06/26/the-birth-of-jesus
32. How Can I Know Which Bible Promises Apply to Me? – Stand to Reason Blog – Here’s how I would apply that approach in the case of Jeremiah 29:11. In Jeremiah 29:11, we learn that God cares for His people and doesn’t abandon them, and that He hasn’t abandoned them even if it seems everything has gone wrong in their lives. We see that His good purposes are still moving forward, even when everything looks grim. This, we can cling to, because it’s an understanding of God’s character, which doesn’t change. What we can’t cling to is the specific outworking of God’s character in that unique biblical situation. That is, in that particular situation, God’s goodness and wisdom decreed that He would bring back those who were exiled to Babylon, saying, “I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations.” : https://str.typepad.com/weblog/2016/09/how-can-i-know-which-bible-promises-apply-to-me.html
33. Eternal Life By Works: The Catechism of the Catholic Church on Salvation – CCC 2010, “Moved by the Holy Spirit and by charity, we can then merit for ourselves and for others the graces needed for our sanctification, for the increase of grace and charity, and for the attainment of eternal life.” There is a great deal wrong with what the RCC teaches. We must look to God’s word and not to what the RCC says we must do to be saved. Our salvation is not merited by our keeping the commandments!: https://carm.org/roman-catholicism/the-ccc-paragraphs-2010-2027-2068-and-gaining-eternal-life-by-works/
34. Do Christians Need to Choose Between Science and God?: https://onwardinthefaith.com/i-believe-in-science-not-god/
35. How Do You Disciple Teens About Biblical Sexuality? – Impact 360 Institute – In this episode, Jonathan Morrow interviews Dr. Christopher Yuan, the author of Holy Sexuality and the Gospel (2020 resource of the year for social issues by Outreach Magazine) and Out of a Far Country, which details his dramatic conversion from an agnostic gay man, who put his identity in his sexuality, to a pastor, Bible professor, and Christian author who now puts his identity in Christ alone.: https://www.impact360institute.org/podcasts/how-do-you-disciple-teens-about-biblical-sexuality/

Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven. Matthew 10:32-33

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (8-31-2023)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2600) from Nuggets:

People are fond of repeating the Christian statement that ‘God is love. But they seem not to notice that the words ‘God is love’ have no real meaning unless God contains at least two persons. If God was a single person, then before the world was made, He was not love. – C.S. Lewis

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/bible-app/browseQuotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Five Common New Age Beliefs in the Christian Church – Welcome to Rob Lundberg.org: https://roblundberg.org/2023/08/24/five-common-new-age-beliefs-in-the-christian-church/
2. Why did the man Jesus healed in Mark 8:24 at first see people “like trees walking”? | GotQuestions.org: https://www.gotquestions.org/like-trees-walking.html
3. A Christian Response to a Viral Deconversion Post | Natasha Crain: https://natashacrain.com/a-christian-response-to-a-viral-deconversion-post/
4. Did Dinosaurs Exist? | Guest: Ken Ham (Part One) | Ep 861 – YouTube: https://youtu.be/U6Jd1SK5Ahk?si=cvPIfyWP2QSpJfA7
5. Sharing Your Faith: Embarrassing, Inappropriate and Unprofessional | Amy Orr-Ewing | LICC – YouTube: https://youtu.be/kJQllrDz1qU?si=fifWODUM3hoa30Gd
6. Atheists Can’t Find a Founding Father – The American Vision: https://americanvision.org/25112/atheists-cant-find-a-founding-father/
7. The Challenge of Islam: Does Early Testimony Matter to Muslims? – THINKAPOLOGETICS.COM: https://wp.me/pCHEG-5Bn
8. Why Christianity is the Worldview that Best Supports Science | Don Johnson Evangelistic Ministries: https://donjohnsonministries.org/why-christianity-is-the-worldview-that-best-supports-science/
9. Three M’s That Naturalism Can’t Provide | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/three-ms-that-naturalism-cant-provide/
10. “I Thought Christians Were Stupid Bigots” | Core Christianity: https://www.corechristianity.com/resources/articles/i-thought-christians-were-stupid-bigots
11. Joseph, Pharaoh, and the Famine: https://www.biblehistory.net/newsletter/joseph_pharaoh_famine.htm
12. If Christ Has Not Been Raised: Reasoning Through the Resurrection – Reasons to Believe: https://reasons.org/explore/publications/facts-for-faith/if-christ-has-not-been-raised-reasoning-through-the-resurrection
13. What Are the Most Powerful Arguments for the Existence of God?: https://www.str.org/w/what-are-the-most-powerful-arguments-for-the-existence-of-god-
14. Answer Like Jesus: https://www.str.org/w/answer-like-jesus
15. The Golden Rule of Apologetics – Stephen J Bedard: http://www.stephenjbedard.com/2018/04/27/the-golden-rule-of-apologetics/
16. Did Jesus Rise From The Dead? – Stand to Reason: https://subsplash.com/standtoreason/media/mi/+mzeycxu
17. [ HIS STAR ] video | Dr. Jason Lisle explains the truth behind the STAR OF BETHLEHEM! – YouTube: https://youtu.be/zijbTQ0SERg?si=MumV7NdIQAO0jANa
18. Former BYU Professor Testimony of Finding Jesus – YouTube: https://youtu.be/SIj-bN_rMK0?si=anKonVAksM6p-_1J

I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me, but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me. Come now; let us leave. John 14:30-31

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (6-15-2023)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2600) from Nuggets:

If a thing be right, though you lose by it, it must be done; if it be wrong, though you would gain by it, you must scorn the sin for your Master’s sake. – Charles Spurgeon

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/bible-app/browseQuotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. (not apologetics, but skeptical) Fading Devotion: 15 Things That Ruined Your Religious Convictions – Note this article is included so that you can think about how you would respond to each of these objections: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/fading-devotion-15-things-that-ruined-your-religious-convictions/ss-AA1ccEsn
2. Book Banning? Woke Forces Know All About That | Evolution News – Old-fashioned liberals who believed in free speech and open debate are sparsely represented in public life today. Their place is taken by woke indoctrinators. If you push back a little against those folks, you’re accused of spreading “misinformation” or, now, of “book banning.” Why not go all the way and equate resisting wokeness with Nazi-style “book burning”? That smear is already being cast around.: https://evolutionnews.org/2023/06/luskin-book-banning-woke-forces-know-all-about-that-they-practiced-on-us/
3. Why doesn’t God just show up & prove himself? Divine hiddenness is a problem that many people have to work through. Skeptics claim this is one of the best objections against God and in support of atheism. Today’s show will look at this argument, see where it breaks down, and provide a thoughtful theological and philosophical response.: https://think-well.org/2023/06/10/why-doesnt-god-just-show-up-prove-himself/
4. William Lane Craig lectures on naturalistic alternatives to the Big Bang | WINTERY KNIGHT – This lecture might be a little advanced for beginners, but if you stretch your mind first, you shouldn’t tear anything. (Note: standard disclaimers apply if you do tear something!): https://winteryknight.com/2023/06/11/william-lane-craig-lectures-on-naturalistic-alternatives-to-the-big-bang-10/
5. This is a good discussion thread on “the Chosen” series (merits and problems) – you don’t need a Twitter account in order to view it: Mike Winger on Twitter: “@JackPosobiec Honest questions here, pretty important ones too. Where, specifically, does Dallas explain his gospel message in a way that I can see it’s a false gospel? Bonus question, where does this wrong teaching enter the actual show itself? I have only seen two episodes.” / Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeWingerii/status/1667611823280128000
6. Prove the Bible Canon is Closed. 20 Questions with Pastor Mike Winger (Episode 101) – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/z_biw_BK0CI?feature=share
7. John Lennox: How Math and Science Point to God | Kirk Cameron on TBN – YouTube: https://youtu.be/C5P9WsUAxfU
8. Why You Should Listen to Millennials in Your Church – I feel bad for churches and older leaders trying to get a handle on reaching Millennials. One of the main things recent literature tells churches to do is “listen” to Millennials.: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/why-you-should-listen-to-millennials-in-your-church/
9. An Overview of Design Evidence | Uncommon Descent: https://uncommondescent.com/intelligent-design/an-overview-of-design-evidence/
10. The Value and Limits of Scientific Evidence | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/evidence-for-creation/values-limits-scientific-evidences/
11. Basic Logic for Apologetics – Apologetics for the Church: https://wp.me/pVftP-yK
12. Reasons Why Students Are Leaving The Faith – Part 1: https://think-well.org/2019/01/20/reasons-why-students-are-leaving-the-faith-part-1/
13. Can the Bible Be Reliable if It Had Human Authors?: https://www.str.org/w/can-the-bible-be-reliable-if-it-had-human-authors-
14. Real People and Real Places: The Biblical Archaeological Approach – Mormonism Research Ministry: https://www.mrm.org/sharing-with-mormons-archaeology
15. Why Would God Make Me a Lesbian? – YouTube: https://youtu.be/VShB2Y6A5Kc
16. 4 Practices for Navigating Those Conflicting Bible Stories – Missio Alliance: https://www.missioalliance.org/4-practices-for-navigating-those-conflicting-bible-stories/
17. We’re called to help our brothers and sisters (Matt 25:35-36), but what’s the difference between helping someone and enabling them to depend on you?: https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/whats-the-difference-between-helping-someone-and-enabling-someone/
18. This Is Apologetics: An Argument from Christian Hypocrisy – JOEL M. SETTECASE: https://wp.me/p1O4F-11o
19. What Does “Xmas” Mean? (R.C. Sproul): https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/why-is-x-used-when-it-replaces-christ-in-christmas
20. Why Intelligent Design Is An Argument from Knowledge, Not Ignorance: https://www.str.org/w/why-intelligent-design-argument-knowledge-not-ignorance
21. Book of Mormon Graphic Leaves out Important Detail – Mormonism Research Ministry: https://www.mrm.org/book-of-mormon-graphic
22. Series: How Can We Trust the Bible? Lectures by Michael Kruger | The Domain for Truth: https://wp.me/p1OcQ-5UT
23. Are Christians Biased? | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/are-christians-biased/
24. Evidence for God’s Existence – YouTube: https://youtu.be/wj1VIs2HJvo
25. What is the Core Reason Kids Leave the Faith? – The Good Book Blog – Biola University: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/good-book-blog/2017/what-is-the-core-reason-kids-leave-the-faith
26. 5 Questions to Ask a Non-Believer – Adherent Apologetics: https://adherentapologetics.com/2018/12/21/5-questions-to-ask-a-non-believer/
27. Startling evidence for Noah’s Flood: https://creation.com/startling-evidence-for-noahs-flood
28. Nabeel Qureshi’s Presentation – Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus – YouTube: https://youtu.be/IBGK-8fjpHM
29. Six Enemies of Apologetic Engagement – bethinking.org: https://www.bethinking.org/apologetics/six-enemies-of-apologetic-engagement
30. Why Moses’ Version of the Flood is the Most Reliable Ancient Account – YouTube: https://youtu.be/XMnjX-VgPMk
31. An Investigation: Is Jesus Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? – Josh.org: https://www.josh.org/jesus-liar-lunatic-lord/
32. The Challenge of Complex Adaptation for Evolution – YouTube: https://youtu.be/6_OTy4fYSwY
33. The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and the Origin of the Universe | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/physics/the-first-and-second-laws-of-thermodynamics-and-the-origin-of-the-universe/
34. The Cambrian Explosion Has Just Gone Nuclear | Evolution News: https://evolutionnews.org/2021/04/the-cambrian-explosion-has-just-gone-nuclear/
35. Are We Alone in the Cosmos? Here’s a Real Paradox for You | Evolution News: https://evolutionnews.org/2018/06/are-we-alone-in-the-cosmos-heres-a-real-paradox-for-you/
36. To Give a Good Answer, Sometimes You Have to Change the Question: https://www.str.org/w/to-give-a-good-answer-sometimes-you-have-to-change-the-question#.WfXbC2hSyUk
37. 6 ancient sources that prove the traditional authorship of the Four Gospels | Is Jesus Alive?: https://isjesusalive.com/who-wrote-the-gospels/
38. 5 Bible Passages That Caused Me To Lose My Faith – YouTube – note that this is the video of a former Christian who “deconstructed” her faith 13 years ago. My purpose in including this is that you would think about each of these five Bible passages and determine how you would answer the issues and objections she brings up.: https://youtu.be/gDCCzzwy_Nk
39. 1620: A Critical Response to the 1619 Project | Frontpage Mag: https://www.frontpagemag.com/1620-critical-response-1619-project-danusha-v-goska/
40. MBA 33: How to Talk About Pride Month With Your Kids (but first meet Amy!) – Mama Bear Apologetics: https://mamabearapologetics.com/mba033-pride-month/

With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. Acts 2:40-41

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-15-2022)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2400) from Nuggets:

If Christians could be trained to provide solid evidence for what they believe and good answers to unbelievers’ questions and objections, then the perception of Christians would slowly change. Christians would be seen as thoughtful people to be taken seriously rather than as emotional fanatics or buffoons. The gospel would be a real alternative for people to embrace. – William Lane Craig

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/bible-app/browseQuotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. I Won’t Lie To My Kids About Santa Claus – The effort I would spend trying to sell Santa to my kids is much better spent on teaching them about the true reason for the season.: https://thefederalist.com/2022/12/08/i-wont-lie-to-my-kids-about-santa-claus/
2. Way Of The Master – Latter Day Saints, Mormon Church – YouTube: https://youtu.be/MdIcWvyixZU
3. Does God Whisper? Part 1: https://www.str.org/w/does-god-whisper-part-1
4. Does God Whisper? Part 2: https://www.str.org/w/does-god-whisper-part-2
5. Does God Whisper? Part 3: https://www.str.org/w/does-god-whisper-part-3
6. N.T. Wright: what is the best explanation for the early belief in a bodily resurrection? | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2022/12/11/n-t-wright-what-is-the-best-explanation-for-the-early-belief-in-a-bodily-resurrection-2/
7. Dominion mandate: https://creation.com/dominion-mandate
8. Are You a Christian? – JA Show Articles: https://jashow.org/articles/are-you-a-christian/
9. Is Jesus God? | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/jesus/jesus-is-god/is-jesus-god/
10. Are There Transitional Intermediates in the Fossil Record? – Reasons to Believe: https://reasons.org/explore/publications/articles/q-a-are-there-transitional-intermediates-in-the-fossil-record
11. If we can’t see God, how can we know He exists? | Christian Research Institute: https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/if-we-cant-see-god-how-can-we-know-he-exists-/
12. Your Challenge Does Not Apply- The Strawman: https://lukenixblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/your-challenge-does-not-apply-strawman.html
13. Is apologetics relevant to today’s Church?: https://www.christianweek.org/apologetics-relevant-todays-church/
14. Gary Habermas and James Crossley discuss the minimal facts case for the resurrection | WINTERY KNIGHT (video not available, listen to MP3 instead): https://winteryknight.com/2017/01/05/gary-habermas-and-james-crossley-discuss-the-minimal-facts-case-for-the-resurrection-3/
15. The New Face of Atheism (And It’s Not Dawkins!) | Sean McDowell: https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/the-new-face-of-atheism-and-its-not-dawkins
16. Atheists Who Convert: A Case Study, What Do They Have In Common? – HubPages: https://discover.hubpages.com/religion-philosophy/Atheists-Who-Convert-A-Case-Study
17. Dawkins’s Dilemma: Misrepresent the Mechanism or Face the Math | Evolution News: https://evolutionnews.org/2016/03/about_a_bike_lo/
18. Properly Understanding Properly Basic Beliefs | Reasonable Faith: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/properly-understanding-properly-basic-beliefs
19. Twelve Points That Show Christianity Is True – Stand to Reason Blog: https://str.typepad.com/weblog/2015/10/twelve-points-that-show-christianity-is-true.html
20. Only the Trinity Fits All of the Scriptural Data – Stand to Reason Blog: https://str.typepad.com/weblog/2015/11/only-the-trinity-fits-all-of-the-scriptural-data.html
21. Mormonism: Same Language, Different Meanings – Stand to Reason: https://subsplash.com/standtoreason/media/mi/+df9d078
22. Lila Rose: Why Should a Child Conceived in Rape Pay for the Crimes of Her Father? – LifeNews.com: https://www.lifenews.com/2015/11/06/lila-rose-why-should-a-child-conceived-in-rape-pay-for-the-crimes-of-her-father/
23. Mark Mittelberg | My Reason for Faith – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEpRA5G8g84
24. Are gays born that way? Most Americans now say yes, but science says no – LifeSite: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/for-the-first-time-a-majority-of-americans-believe-homosexuals-are-born-tha/
25. J. Warner Wallace: practical advice on becoming an effective one-dollar apologist | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2015/06/01/j-warner-wallace-practical-advice-on-becoming-an-effective-one-dollar-apologist-3/
26. A Jewish take on Jesus – Jesus was smack in the middle of the Jewish tradition of his time. Remembering that can make you a better Christian, says this Jewish scholar of the New Testament: https://uscatholic.org/articles/201209/a-jewish-take-on-jesus-amy-jill-levine-talks-the-gospels/
27. Does God expect us to have blind faith? | GotQuestions.org: https://www.gotquestions.org/blind-faith.html
28. Hasn’t Life Been Created in the Laboratory? | The Institute for Creation Research: https://www.icr.org/article/571/387
29. 7 Questions Skeptics Ask About the Validity of Christianity: https://probe.org/7-questions-skeptics-ask/
30. DNA: The Tiny Code That’s Toppling Evolution: https://www.ucg.org/the-good-news/dna-the-tiny-code-thats-toppling-evolution
31. How should Christians stand up for their faith in such an anti-Christian world? | GotQuestions.org: https://www.gotquestions.org/anti-Christian.html

“Right then three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying. The Spirit told me to have no hesitation about going with them. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s house. He told us how he had seen an angel appear in his house and say, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. He will bring you a message through which you and all your household will be saved.’ “As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. Then I remembered what the Lord had said: ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ So if God gave them the same gift as he gave us, who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could oppose God?” Acts 11:11-17

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-1-2022)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2300) from Nuggets:

The “problem of evil” is irrefutable evidence that the people who raise the problem of evil deeply believe in objective morality. – Greg Koukl

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/bible-app/browseQuotes


Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Was the Virgin Conception Borrowed from Prior Mythologies? | Cold Case Christianity: http://coldcasechristianity.com/2018/was-the-virgin-conception-borrowed-from-prior-mythologies/
2. 4 Myths About Teaching Apologetics in Youth Ministry: https://churchleaders.com/youth/youth-leaders-articles/160290-benjer_mcveigh_4_myths_about_teaching_apologetics_in_youth_ministry.html
3. Three Reasons the Story of Jesus Was Not Borrowed From Pagan Mystery Religions – Jonathan Morrow: http://www.jonathanmorrow.org/three-reasons-story-jesus-not-borrowed-pagan-mystery-religions/
4. Design Without a Designer | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/charles-darwin/design-without-designer/
5. Answering an Objection to Apologetics: Doesn’t Faith Come from Hearing the Word of God? THINKAPOLOGETICS.COM: https://chab123.wordpress.com/2019/05/25/answering-an-objection-to-apologetics-doesnt-faith-come-from-hearing-the-word-of-god-3/
6. Has God Given Enough Evidence for a Rational Faith? | The Stream: https://stream.org/evidence-rational-faith/
7. Chances of a functional protein by chance – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5p4T8MD7aA
8. The Heresy of Orthodoxy: When Was the Earliest Complete List of New Testament Books? Canon Fodder: https://www.michaeljkruger.com/the-heresy-of-orthodoxy-when-was-the-earliest-complete-list-of-new-testament-books/
9. 7 Differences Between the Bible and the Qur’an – Hope’s Reason: http://www.stephenjbedard.com/2016/11/30/7-differences-bible-quran/#.WiAQ6EqnGUk
10. Why Did God Create People if He Knew So Many Would Go to Hell? | Stand to Reason: https://www.str.org/blog/why-did-god-create-people-if-he-knew-so-many-would-go-hell
11. The Importance of Defining Terms: https://crossexamined.org/importance-defining-terms/
12. The Circular Reasoning of Atheists: https://reasonsforgod.org/the-circular-reasoning-of-atheists/
13. 3 Reasons Why Christians Should Be Evidential Investigators Instead of Experience Junkies – Alisa Childers: https://www.alisachilders.com/blog/3-reasons-why-christians-should-be-evidential-investigators-instead-of-experience-junkies
14. Saved by Faith or Works? by Living Waters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwR7zT9NtZM
15. God, Unicorns, and the Flying Spaghetti Monster – God Evidence Does God Exist?: http://godevidence.com/2018/12/god-and-modern-science/
16. Who was Rahab in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org: https://www.gotquestions.org/life-Rahab.html
17. William Lane Craig answers: how can the four gospels be independent sources? | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2022/11/28/william-lane-craig-answers-how-can-the-four-gospels-be-independent-sources-3/
18. Confronting Homosexuality in a Culture of Identity (Part 4): https://crossexamined.org/confronting-homosexuality-in-a-culture-of-identity-part-4/
19. How did Judas die? | GotQuestions.org: https://www.gotquestions.org/Judas-die.html
20. Christian woman finds a way to discuss her faith with non-Christians | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2022/11/30/christian-woman-finds-a-way-to-discuss-her-faith-with-non-christians-5/
21. David French wants Christians who accept Jesus definition of marriage to be persecuted | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2022/11/29/david-french-wants-christians-who-accept-jesus-definition-of-marriage-to-be-persecuted/

“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” Isaiah 57:21

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (11-10-2022)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2300) from Nuggets:

Why would the apostles lie? Liars always lie for selfish reasons. If they lied, what was their motive, what did they get out of it? What they got out of it was misunderstanding, rejection, persecution, torture, and martyrdom. Hardly a list of perks!  – Peter Kreeft

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/bible-app/browseQuotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Was Mark 16:9-20 Originally Part of Marks Gospel?: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/was-mark-16-9-20-originally-mark-gospel/
2. American Worldview Inventory 2022 Release #6: Only Half of Evangelical Pastors Possess a Biblical Worldview; Incidence Even Lower for Most Denominations: https://www.arizonachristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AWVI2022_Release_06_Digital.pdf
3. Following Jesus’ Example? It’s Biblical: https://mintools.com/blog/following-jesus-example.htm
4. Frank Turek analyzes tweets of a pastor left the faith – After 40 years, ‘megachurch’ pastor slams Christianity and quits… This is part of the headline of an article in the Christian Post about former pastor Dave Gass who recently renounce his faith publicly on social media. Frank takes a look at the reasons Mr. Gass gives for rejecting the faith to see if they are good reasons for waking away from Christianity: https://subsplash.com/crossexamined/media/mi/+3476rnd
5. Is the Watchmaker Blind? – Part II – Logic & Light: http://www.logicandlight.org/blind-watchmaker-part-ii/
6. Was the Virgin Conception Borrowed from Prior Mythologies? | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/was-the-virgin-conception-borrowed-from-prior-mythologies/
7. Isn’t the God of the Old Testament Harsh, Brutal, Downright Evil? | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/who-is-god/isnt-the-god-of-the-old-testament-harsh-brutal-and-downright-evil/
8. A Logical Faith – Why your teen’s college prep should include an understanding of the Christian worldview | Focus on the Family: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/a-logical-faith/
9. Are Christians Ignorant, Uneducated, Simpletons? “Sort Of” – Canon Fodder: https://www.michaeljkruger.com/are-christians-ignorant-uneducated-simpletons-sort-of/
10. An Investigation: Is Jesus Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? – Josh.org: https://www.josh.org/jesus-liar-lunatic-lord/

Yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live. 1 Corinthians 8:6

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (3-10-2022)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2200) from Nuggets:

Feelings are important. God gave them to us for many good reasons. But they are, by themselves, poor guides in life. By themselves, they often lead us away from, not toward, reality and the truth. – Alex McFarland

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/bible-app/browseQuotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Aliens, the Multiverse, or God? Science and God – YouTube – Even staunch Darwinists have acknowledged that life in the universe displays an appearance of design, rather than being created out of random chance. If that’s true, where did that design come from? In other words, does a design require a designer?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VQy0B_sY0U
2. Reading for Wisdom BibleMesh – Ancient cultures had a special wisdom literature, such as Proverbs or Ecclesiastes in the Bible, a literature which gives direct, sage counsel. To a great extent, however, all of ancient and medieval literature counts as wisdom literature. The authors understood themselves to be passing on wisdom to their readers, whether they wrote poetry or philosophical dialogues, and readers sought out literature as a principal means of becoming wise. Certainly, the joy of a story beautifully told or the delight in syllables ingeniously intertwined played a role as well, but these things were secondary to the aims of masters like Homer or Dante. Contemporary education has lost this pursuit of wisdom through reading, and when schools read someone like Homer at all, he frequently becomes mere history.: https://biblemesh.com/blog/reading-for-wisdom/
3. Jesus, Wokeness, and Sexuality: A Conversation with Arielle Scarcella – YouTube: https://youtu.be/VM52BZp9N-Q
4. Why do bad things happen to good people?: https://godcontention.org/
5. The Problem of David Hume and Immanuel Kant’s Philosophy Lady Apologist: https://ladyapologist.com/2021/04/16/the-problem-of-david-hume-and-immanuel-kants-philosophy/
6. What are the Best Apologetics Resources for Students? | Sean McDowell: https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/what-are-the-best-apologetics-resources-for-students
7. The List of Premises from 16 Arguments for God Theologetics.org: https://theologetics.org/2020/04/15/the-premises-list-from-16-arguments-for-god/
8. Why did God create people He knew would go to Hell? And More Q&A – Cross Examined: https://subspla.sh/4d3xyqg

The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,’ and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a miraculous sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Jesus then left them and went away. Matthew 16:1-4

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-30-2021)

Good morning friends,

Here are 2 random quotes (of over 2200) from Nuggets:

Argument from Incredulity is the logical fallacy of doubting or rejecting a claim or argument out of hand simply because it seems incredible, insane or crazy, or because it goes against one’s own personal beliefs, prior experience, or ideology – Unknown

The worst of all states of soul is to be without feeling or concern about eternity—to be without “thirst.”  – J.C. Ryle

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. What are the pseudepigrapha? The pseudepigrapha are the books that attempt to imitate Scripture but that were written under false names. The term pseudepigrapha comes from the Greek pseudo, meaning “false,” and epigraphein, meaning “to inscribe,” thus, “to write falsely.” The pseudepigraphical books were written anywhere from 200 BC to AD 300. They are spurious works written by unknown authors who attempted to gain a readership by tacking on the name of a famous biblical character. | GotQuestions.org: https://www.gotquestions.org/pseudepigrapha.html
2. The Case for Heaven – Lee Strobel talk (starts at 35 min 45 seconds into the video).  Join Pastor Greg Laurie’s friend and best-selling author Lee Strobel for a message titled “The Case for Heaven” it’s sure to be a time of encouragement and hope, so tell a friend or family member and let’s talk about that! https://youtu.be/f-5UcPGGU1M?t=2145
3. What Happens After We Die? (Larry King Live with John MacArthur and the following panelists: Roman Catholic Priest, Jewish, Muslim, New Age and an Atheist). Very interesting discussion.  There’s not much in the way of apologetics here, but you could watch this video, then after the other religious views are expressed, you could see how you would answer them. – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFrgpeWh6tQ
4. The BIG difference between the disciples and other martyrs | @Mike Licona – YouTube – Obviously, no one alive today witnessed the resurrected Christ, so how can we trust that Christ was resurrected? The disciples saw this, they knew Christ, they lived beside Him. It makes no sense that the disciples would suffer and die to perpetuate a lie of a resurrected Christ. Of course, we can believe wrongly in something and die for it, but who is going to die for what they know to be a lie? Check out the discussion Dr. Mike Licona and Frank had regarding the differences between Jesus disciples and other religious martyrs. : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zNbnn798tk
5. All In The Family | Christmas Day With The Bunkers’ | Season 2 Episode 13 – YouTube – In this super exclusive Christmas special, Archie (Carroll O’Connor) has to tell the rest of the family (Jean Stapleton, Sally Struthers and Rob Reiner) that he won’t be getting a holiday bonus. From Season 2, Episode 13 ‘Christmas Day With The Bunkers”: Archie is depressed at Christmas because his boss canceled his holiday bonus (purportedly for screwing up a work order) and he doesn’t know how to break the news to his family. Interestingly, there is some interesting conversation between “Meat Head” and Archie about Christianity, Jesus, etc. at around 17 minutes into the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6orcb8aQIPc
6. Greg Koukl: The Intolerance of Tolerance – YouTube – This presentation is from: “To Everyone an Answer: 10th Annual EPS Apologetics Conference”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG_R9e60Wp4
7. Apologetics Canada Advent Stories: Episode 6, Episode 6 in the AC “Advent Stories” series. Andy Bannister speaking on the topic of “JOY”.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1PAq5TLKSQ
8. What’s Wrong with Atheism? Stephen C. Meyer – Science and God (PragerU animated 5 min video) – YouTube – Is there any meaning to life? Or is life nothing more than a cosmic accident? Scientific atheists claim the latter, but ironically, its science itself that suggests the former: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4H3yw0ryT4

Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? – Luke 12:24-26

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-23-2021)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2200) from Nuggets:

Believe me, the day is fast coming when the soul will be the one thing men will think of, and the only question of importance will be this: Is my soul lost or saved? – J.C. Ryle

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Is Christmas Pagan? Greg sets the record straight on some old rumors about the origin of Christmas and separates the concepts of the meaning of Christmas from the spirit of Christmas.: https://www.str.org/w/is-christmas-pagan-
2. Celebrate Christmas with your kids they already believe in God – J. Warner Wallace: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/celebrate-christmas-kids-believe-god-j-warner-wallace
3. Are Christmas Traditions Really Christian? | Cross Examined Podcast: https://crossexamined.org/are-christmas-traditions-really-christian/
4. Christmas Evangelism Q&A: Did Jesus even exist? Is believing in Jesus just as naive as believing in Santa? Rebecca McLaughlin makes the case that Jesus did in fact walk the earth 2,000 years ago and explains how it’s actually naive not believe that he was a real person. – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX-PHYp9pxI
5. Eighty-Five Reports of Biological Remnants in Fossils | The Institute for Creation Research: https://www.icr.org/article/eighty-five-reports-biological-remnants-fossils/
6. What’s the best explanation for the origin of life for atheists? | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2021/12/18/whats-the-best-naturalistic-explanation-for-the-origin-of-life-proposed-by-atheists-2/
7. The Question that Stops Christians in Their Tracks. Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason explains how to rephrase the question that stops Christians in their tracks. – Greg Koukl (short video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOoUDpqtq-k
8. How to Interpret Your Bible Course – YouTube – If Christianity is true, then the Bible provides true answers to those critically important questions. God gives us much of life’s instructions in the Bible. But unless you attend Seminary, you probably aren’t going to be taught how to properly interpret your Bible. In fact, even some seminaries do not teach proper Biblical interpretation!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l0QY9yGPpY
9. Ethical treatment of animals. Applying biblical principles. God does not place moral obligations on animals or plants and Jesus did not die for them, even though they are affected by the curse of Adams sin. Jesus told the disciples to provide a donkey for him to ride upon (Matthew 21:27). To claim that using animal services is unethical is to claim that Jesus sinned. – creation.com: https://creation.com/ethical-treatment-of-animals
10. Four Things We Won’t Need in Heaven (But Ought to Pursue Here on Earth) – As a Christian, I have a reasonable expectation of Heaven, based on the clear teaching of Scripture and the logical consequence of Gods nature. I also anticipate a particular experience in Heaven based on the teaching of the Old and New Testament. I’m looking forward to what each of us will become when we are united with God. At the same time, I recognize there are some earthly pursuits I will abandon in the next life. While many of our cravings and desires will be satisfied once we are reunited with the One who has created us in His Image, some needs will simply vanish once we leave this world.| Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/four-things-we-wont-need-in-heaven-but-ought-to-pursue-here-on-earth/

But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. Philippians 3:7

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-16-2021)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2100) from Nuggets:

When a person embraces Jesus Christ in repentant faith, Christ Himself establishes eternal peace between that person and God the Father. – John MacArthur  

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Who Wrote Hebrews? Exploring a New Testament Mystery | Desiring God – For the first 1,500 years of church history, most Christians believed Paul wrote the letter of Hebrews. The resurgence in Greek scholarship at the time of the Reformation, however, revealed serious concerns with Pauline authorship, not least of which is the large stylistic discrepancy between Hebrews and Paul’s other letters. In the time since, though many have tried to tie authorship of Hebrews to others in the apostolic band from Barnabas and Silas to Apollos and Luke doubts still render the matter uncertain. Nevertheless, even in the absence of a known author, the authority of Hebrews rests secure. Christians for two thousand years have heard the voice of Christ in the letter of Hebrews, and possessing this God-breathed epistle is far more valuable than knowing its author.: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/who-wrote-hebrews
2. The Christmas Star | Biblical Science Institute: https://biblicalscienceinstitute.com/theology/the-christmas-star/
3. A T. rex Swimming with Sharks? | The Institute for Creation Research: https://www.icr.org/article/a-trex-swimming-with-sharks
4. List of Apologetic resources – Below is a list of various apologetics books, videos, and curriculums. All of the material below I am very familiar the author and/or their content and while I may have a few disagreements here and there, I heartily recommend what’s listed below. : https://www.engageapologetics.com/post/list-of-apologetic-resource-and-curriculum
5. A Survey of Church History, Parts 1-6 by W. Robert Godfrey | Ligonier Ministries: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/survey-of-church-history-parts-1-6
6. Why did Anthony Flew the famous British atheist philosopher abandon atheism? Advanced Apologetics Research: https://samzlogic.wordpress.com/2021/10/27/why-did-anthony-flew-the-famous-british-atheist-philosopher-abandon-atheism/
7. How can you tell if Islam’s holy book the Quran is historically reliable? | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2021/12/14/how-can-you-tell-if-islams-holy-book-the-quran-is-historically-reliable-2/
8. Defining Life: Fertilization | Answers in Genesis – How we know human life begins at conception, as the Bible affirms, and the cultural consequences of ignoring the facts: https://answersingenesis.org/sanctity-of-life/defining-life-fertilization/
9. Robert Gagnon debates gay activist Jayne Ozanne on Bible vs homosexuality | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2021/12/08/robert-gagnon-debates-gay-activist-jayne-ozanne-on-bible-vs-homosexuality-8/
10. Canada Has Just Declared War on Freedom of Religion and Conscience: https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbrown/2021/12/08/canada-has-just-declared-war-on-freedom-of-religion-and-conscience-n2600298?109

Of what value is an idol, since a man has carved it? Or an image that teaches lies? For he who makes it trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak. Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Come to life!’ Or to lifeless stone, ‘Wake up!’ Can it give guidance? It is covered with gold and silver; there is no breath in it. Habakkuk 2:18-19

Blessings to you all

Sad and shocking news

To all the followers and readers of this blog, I have some very sad news to report. I normally don’t report much in the way of personal information on this blog, but this past Saturday my dad passed away. He died of his own deliberate choice, suicide. It has been a major shock, from the moment that the police detective showed up at my door Saturday. He had been struggling with grief from the death of my mother earlier in the year. Although I know that suicide is a grave sin, in fact it is murder – murder of the self. Yet, at the same time, I also know that suicide is not the unforgivable sin. My dad was a Christian. When he was justified, all of his sins, past, present, and future were forgiven through the blood of Jesus Christ shed on the cross. I believe that he’s in heaven right now. Yet, I am here, and remain in a grieving state. God is good, nonetheless, and this event did not surprise him. God knew that my dad was going to take this action long before he ever took it. My Christian faith remains unshaken even in these dark times. I would be in complete despair if Jesus Christ were not the Lord and Savior of my life. I don’t know how it would be possible to live life in such a hopeless state as one who did not have the relationship with Christ that I have. Life is like a fleeting shadow, an individual can be here one day breathing, walking, driving, eating, etc and the next day into another world. This really causes you to contemplate life and the deep things of our existence. I pray that you may all have a blessed Christmas celebrating the first advent of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen!

mid-week apologetics booster (12-9-2021)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 2100) from Nuggets:

All ideals divine, transcendent, human, or invented are capable of being abused. That’s just the way human nature is. And that happens to religion as well. Belief in God can be abused, and we need to be very clear, in the first place, that abuse happens, and in the second, that we need to confront and oppose this. But abuse of an ideal does not negate its validity. – Alister McGrath

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Trotting Out the Toddler-Many pro-choice arguments would be unthinkable if applied to a toddler. It’s a good tactic to trot out the toddler. Show the absurdity of the argument by showing what it would mean if applied to a toddler. It refocuses the argument on the one question that matters: What is the unborn?: https://www.str.org/w/trotting-out-the-toddler
2.  (PDF) Undesigned Scriptural Coincidences – AN UNDESIGNED COINCIDENCE is an occasion where several independent narratives (in Scripture) contain insignificant details which can be compared with one another. The coincidence exists if the details fit together to provide an additional picture which is not part of the main narrative. The existence of such coincidences is good evidence of the accuracy of the accounts in which it is embedded. The presence of undesigned coincidences would be difficult for a writer of fiction to incorporate in the narrative. It would be even more difficult if several different authors were to attempt to produce one between them. The only satisfactory explanation for an undesigned coincidence is that the accounts report a real event in some detail.: http://www.biblethink.org.uk/pdfdocs/OnePage/UDC.pdf
3. Greg Koukl on the Problem of Evil – White Horse Inn: https://whitehorseinn.org/resource-library/shows/greg-koukl-on-the-problem-of-evil/
4. Santa Claus: Harmless Fun or Tragic Distraction? // Ask Pastor John (Piper) on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/195347347
5. Is the Sabbath Still Required for Christians?: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/schreiner-qa-is-the-sabbath-still-required-for-christians/?amp
6. Saint Nicholas and the Origins of Santa Claus – It might surprise many today to find out that Saint Nicholas (spoiler alert) is a real person after all. Is he the white-bearded man with a red suit, a cap, and a sleigh?: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/saint-nicholas-origins-santa-claus

If men who are fighting hit a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but there is no serious injury, the offender must be fined whatever the woman’s husband demands and the court allows. But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life Exodus 21:22-23

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (11-25-2021)

Good morning friends and Happy Thanksgiving,

Here is a random quote (of over 2100) from Nuggets:

O LORD OF GRACE… All thy lovingkindness is in thy Son, I bring him to thee in the arms of faith, I urge his saving Name as the One who died for me. I plead his blood to pay my debts of wrong. Accept his worthiness for my unworthiness, his sinlessness for my transgressions, his purity for my uncleanness, his sincerity for my guile, his truth for my deceits, his meekness for my pride, his constancy for my backslidings, his love for my enmity, his fullness for my emptiness, his faithfulness for my treachery, his obedience for my lawlessness, his glory for my shame, his devotedness for my waywardness, his holy life for my unchaste ways, his righteousness for my dead works, his death for my life. – Valley of Vision

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Sharing the Gospel With a Post-Christian World: Insights From Thessalonica: https://churchleaders.com/voices/exchange/408694-post-christian-thessalonica.html
2. What You Can Learn From the Pilgrims – Frank Turek interviews Bill Federer about the very interesting history of the pilgrims: https://subspla.sh/7277698
3. What’s the truth about the first Thanksgiving?: https://youtu.be/a33Fuz8wKDA
4. Tapestry of New Testament History – Dr. Frank Turek interviews Dr. Timothy McGrew from Western Michigan University on the subject of “Undesigned Coincidences” (unintentional support) between the 4 Gospels and Josephus: https://subspla.sh/b919cec
5. The Best Evidence-Based Presentations on the Existence of God: https://www.lifestyleofpeace.com/2021/11/the-best-evidence-based-presentations.html
6. Eighty-Five Reports of Biological Remnants in Fossils | The Institute for Creation Research: https://www.icr.org/article/eighty-five-reports-biological-remnants-fossils/
7. Run Or Resist? As persecution heats up, how are Christians to respond? What happens when Christians face hardcore opposition and persecution? If heavy resistance to the faith is under way, how should believers respond? Is there a one size fits all sort of response, or are there a number of options available to them? – Culture Watch: https://billmuehlenberg.com/2021/11/22/run-or-resist/
8. Defending God’s Existence and Compatibility of Science and the Bible: Does Jesus Devastate An Old Earth?: https://lukenixblog.blogspot.com/2019/05/does-jesus-devastate-old-earth.html
9. Logic & Light – The Nativity: Take Another Look – Logic & Light: http://www.logicandlight.org/the-nativity-take-another-look/
10. Arches National Park: Sculptures from the Flood | The Institute for Creation Research: https://www.icr.org/article/arches-national-park-sculptures-from-the-flood/
11. U.S. Abandons Terror-filled Nigeria – When Pastor Silas Yakubu Ali didn’t show up to preach on Sunday morning, there was one overriding feeling: dread. It wasn’t like the 55-year-old leader of the Evangelical Church Winning All to be late. As the hour grew later, people in the congregation left to search — each one praying that his disappearance wasn’t what they all feared. In Nigeria, they knew, being a Christian or going to church could be a death sentence — one that had been carried out thousands of times this year already.: https://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=WA21K42&f=WU21K12

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. Hebrews 12:28

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (3-4-2021)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 1900) from Nuggets:

David could not put his finger upon any entry in his diary, and say of it, “Here is evidence that the Lord will forsake me,” for the entire tenor of his past life proved the very reverse. He should have argued from what God had done for him, that God would be his defender still. But is it not just in the same way that we doubt God’s help? Is it not mistrust without a cause? Have we ever had the shadow of a reason to doubt our Father’s goodness? – Charles Spurgeon

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Christian woman finds a way to discuss her faith with non-Christians | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2020/11/08/christian-woman-finds-a-way-to-discuss-her-faith-with-non-christians-2/
2. Why It’s Important to Inoculate (Rather Than Isolate) Our Young People | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/why-its-important-to-inoculate-rather-than-isolate-our-young-people/
3. If You Want Your Apologetics to be Effective, Don’t Skip this Step!: https://wisedisciple.org/blogs/if-you-want-your-apologetics-to-be-effective-dont-skip-this-step
4. A Brief Overview of the Jehovah’s Witness Worldview | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/a-brief-overview-of-the-jehovahs-witness-worldview/
5. Why Jesus? Video by Cliffle Knechtle Give Me An Answer: https://givemeananswer.org/?p=3329
6. Thinking About Evolution with Fuz Rana | Apologetics315: https://apologetics315.com/2021/02/apologetics-315-podcast-008-thinking-about-evolution-with-fuz-rana/
7. Back to School – For Parents – A busy parent’s guide to what’s happening in your children’s classrooms and practical steps you can take to protect them – 124 page PDF book from Focus on the Family: https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Back-To-School-For-Parents_Edition1.pdf
8. The Commitment of the Apostles Confirms the Truth of the Resurrection | Cold Case Christianity – Martyrdom doesn’t confirm the truth, especially when the martyrs don’t have first-hand access to the claim for which there dying. But this wasn’t the case for the disciples of Jesus. They were in a unique position: they knew if the claims about Jesus were true. They were present for the life, ministry, death and alleged resurrection of Jesus. If the claims about Jesus were a lie, the disciples would have known it (in fact they would have been the source of the lie). That’s why their commitment to their testimony was (and is) so compelling.: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/the-commitment-of-the-apostles-confirms-the-truth-of-the-resurrection/
9. The Deity of Jesus is Not a Late Legend | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/the-deity-of-jesus-is-not-a-late-legend/
10. What Ancestry DNA Kits Reveal About God, Our Past, and the Way Forward | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/what-ancestry-dna-kits-reveal-about-god-our-past-and-the-way-forward/
11. There Are Good Reasons to Believe the Gospels Are True, Even if the Eyewitnesses Waited Years to Write Them | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/there-are-good-reasons-to-believe-the-gospels-are-true-even-if-the-eyewitnesses-waited-years-to-write-them/
12. As Science Frauds Go, Haeckel Beats Piltdown Man | Evolution News: https://evolutionnews.org/2020/11/as-science-frauds-go-haeckel-beats-piltdown-man/
13. Christians forced to eat pages of the Bible during horrific knife attack – I have not independently verified this, but it is a shocking story of persecution if true: https://www.christiantoday.com/article/christians.forced.to.eat.pages.of.the.bible.during.horrific.knife.attack/136438.htm
14. Big Faith Questions conference (Local AZ) | Compass Christian Church – How can we ever know what religious beliefs are actually true? Well, it turns out there are ways to test religious claims. Join us to get equipped with the tools for testing any religious claims: https://compassaz.church/event/big-faith-questions-3/
15. The Christian Atheist: When You Believe in God But Not His Church – Cyber Penance: https://cyberpenance.wordpress.com/2020/02/03/the-christian-atheist-when-you-believe-in-god-but-not-his-church/amp/

It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God–that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-24-2020)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 1900) from Nuggets:

Most people don’t reject the Bible because they think it contradicts itself, but because it contradicts the way they want to live.  – Todd Adkins

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. James Tour: Molecules Don’t Care About Life | Evolution News: https://evolutionnews.org/2020/09/james-tour-molecules-dont-care-about-life/
2. Why Believe? Abdu Murray looks at common barriers to belief and how to address them within a Christian context. | RZIM: https://www.rzim.org/watch/rzim-global/why-believe
3. When Was Jesus Born? Christs birth is traditionally celebrated in the West on December 25th, but many Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7. Neither date is likely correct in light of several clues uncovered by historians and information in the Bible itself.: https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/when-was-jesus-born.html
4. What is the true meaning of Christmas? | GotQuestions.org: https://www.gotquestions.org/Christmas-true-meaning.html
5. Y-Chromosome Study Confirms Genesis Flood Timeline | The Institute for Creation Research: https://www.icr.org/article/y-chromosome-study-confirms-genesis-flood-timeline/
6. Are There Contradictions In The Gospels? HillFaith: https://hillfaith.blog/2020/12/16/what-do-you-think-are-there-contradictions-in-the-gospels/
7. Jesus, Our Substitute: https://www.ligonier.org/blog/jesus-our-substitute/
8. Politics is becoming our new religion. God help us.: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2020/12/22/politics-becoming-our-new-religion-god-help-us-column/3926804001/
9. Cretaceous Bird Beak Pecks Holes in Evolution | The Institute for Creation Research: https://www.icr.org/article/cretaceous-bird-beak-pecks-holes-in-evolution/
10. Have They Found Jesus Childhood Home in Nazareth? | Ben Witherington: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/bibleandculture/2020/12/23/have-they-found-jesus-childhood-home-in-nazareth/
11. The Virgin Shall Conceive: Why Isaiah 7:14 Confuses People-For many years, the prophecy that confused me most was Isaiah 7:14: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Every Christmas I heard pastors quote this, but none had ever explained its context. What confused me was that the next three verses say that the prophecy will be fulfilled within 14 years. If it was supposed to be fulfilled in the eighth century BC, how could it apply to Jesus?: https://www.jeanejones.net/2020/12/the-virgin-shall-conceive-why-isaiah-714-confuses-people/
12. The Story Behind Handel’s Messiah – BreakPoint: https://breakpoint.org/the-story-behind-handels-messiah/
13. Embracing Simplicity at Christmas: A Practical Guide | RELEVANT: https://www.relevantmagazine.com/life5/embracing-simplicity-at-christmas-a-practical-guide/
14. Don’t Let Your Bible Keep You From the Bible: https://www.kevinhalloran.net/dont-let-your-bible-keep-you-from-the-bible/
15. Why Does It Matter that Jesus Was Born of a Virgin?: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/why-does-it-matter-that-jesus-was-born-of-a-virgin/
16. What Does the X in Xmas Mean?: https://www.ligonier.org/blog/why-is-x-used-when-it-replaces-christ-in-christmas/

Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.” John 3:5

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-17-2020)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 1900) from Nuggets:

Instead of complaining at his lot, a contented man is thankful that his condition and circumstances are no worse than they are. Instead of greedily desiring something more than the supply of his present need, he rejoices that God still cares for him. Such an one is “content” with such as he has (Heb. 13:5). – Arthur Pink 1886-1952

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. North Koreans increasingly exposed to the Bible despite government restrictions: https://disrn.com/news/north-koreans-increasingly-exposed-to-the-bible-despite-government-restrictions/
2. Is the Church A Cruise Ship Or A Rescue Boat? | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/is-the-church-a-cruise-ship-or-a-rescue-boat/
3. Frank Turek–Is The Bible Historically Reliable? He Talks about the 6 E’s of biblical reliability – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmA6kOWwfWI
4. 5 Evidences That Show the Bible Is True | Ark Encounter: https://arkencounter.com/blog/2017/04/07/5-evidences-that-show-bible-is-true/
5. Will a Rare Christmas Star Appear in the Sky This December? | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/astronomy/will-rare-christmas-star-appear-in-sky-this-december/
6. Who Was St. Nicholas? Nicholas was also hailed as a defender of orthodoxy. Later sources claim he was in attendance at the council of Nicaea. According to tradition, he was a staunch opponent of Arianism. Writing five centuries after his death, one biographer said, Thanks to the teaching of St. Nicholas, the metropolis of Myra alone was untouched by the filth of the Arian heresy, which it firmly rejected as a death-dealing poison.: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/who-was-st-nicholas-2/
7. The Absurdity of Life Without God | William Lane Craig – YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZqNTT0E_T70
8. How do we know that Jesus actually said and did what is recorded about Him? – YouTube: https://youtu.be/5l_P2XT7xWU
9. Why Should We Trust the Gospel Writers? Sean McDowell – YouTube: https://youtu.be/TNlJn26CWdM
10. How Can We Know That The Gospels Are Historically Reliable? Q&A Panel with J. Warner Wallace, Frank Turek and Ravi Zacharias – YouTube: https://youtu.be/QNJJiNhQCPY
11. Frank Turek – Session 5 – Is the New Testament True? – YouTube: https://youtu.be/iuV3Qv4whNY
12. Atheist Changes His Mind After One Simple Question – YouTube: https://youtu.be/PGhGRQl6G7c
13. The Shocking Truth Behind Jehovah’s Witnesses | Way of the Master: Season 3, Ep. 32 – YouTube: https://youtu.be/JmLIGeXXmLk
14. John Lennox: Scientific Evidence for a Design Behind the Universe | Evolution News: https://evolutionnews.org/2020/11/john-lennox-scientific-evidence-for-a-design-behind-the-universe/
15. 150 Alleged Bible Contradictions Answered The Domain for Truth: https://veritasdomain.wordpress.com/2020/08/28/150-alleged-bible-contradictions-answered/amp/
16. From Reliable to Divine: Fulfilled Prophecy in the Old Testament | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/from-reliable-to-divine-fulfilled-prophecy-in-the-old-testament/
17. Since Jesus Took Our Punishment, Why Didn’t He Need to Go to Hell Forever?: https://www.ligonier.org/blog/jesus-took-our-punishment-why-didnt-he-need-go-hell-forever/
18. Think You Know the Christmas Story? Here are Five Common Misconceptions: https://www.michaeljkruger.com/think-you-know-the-christmas-story-here-are-five-common-misconceptions-2/
19. The Incarnation: The Athanasian Creed: https://www.ligonier.org/blog/incarnation-athanasian-creed/
20. Four Thoughts on the Deity of Christ in Matthew, Mark and Luke’s Gospels The Virtual Office of Rob Lundberg: https://roblundberg.org/2020/12/15/four-thoughts-on-the-deity-of-christ-in-matthew-mark-and-lukes-gospels/
21. How to Live in a Crooked and Perverse Generation (John MacArthur sermon) – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaAmxC89OKY

A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him. Proverbs 17:25

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-26-2019)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 1400) from Nuggets:

I deserve, I expect, I want, are appetizers we use to feed our own selfishness. -The Love Dare

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Apologetics needs a System Upgrade for Emerging Adults – Articles – BioLogos: https://biologos.org/articles/apologetics-need-a-system-upgrade-for-emerging-adults/
2. Confidence in Christmas: Why the Nativity story is true: https://www.premierchristianity.com/Past-Issues/2019/December-2019/Confidence-in-Christmas-Why-the-Nativity-story-is-true
3. Lesbian Ads On The Hallmark Channel Are Just The Beginning: https://thefederalist.com/2019/12/19/for-the-lgbt-mob-lesbian-ads-on-the-hallmark-channel-are-just-the-beginning/
4. Rapid Limestone Deposits Match Flood Account | The Institute for Creation Research: https://www.icr.org/article/limestone-deposits-match-flood-account
5. Dawkins’s Doubts – There are no atheists. But wait, you say, don’t people like Richard Dawkins and many of his followers claim they are atheists? Don’t we call the new breed of activist atheists The New Atheists? Aren’t atheists people who don’t believe in God? Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/world-religions/atheism/dawkins-doubts/
6. When God Created Space, Where Did He Put It? (You’ll Be Surprised How Practical That Question Can Be) | Thinking Christian: https://www.thinkingchristian.net/posts/2019/11/god-created-space-where-put-it/
7. A Christmas Meditation on Christ as ‘The Prophet’: https://townhall.com/columnists/jerrynewcombe/2019/12/22/a-christmas-meditation-on-christ-as-the-prophet-n2558241
8. Three Simple Strategies to Help You Become A Better Christian Case Maker | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/three-simple-strategies-to-help-you-become-a-better-christian-case-maker/
9. The Jesus Evidence that Turns Atheists into Followers of Christ | CBN News: https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/december/you-may-believe-in-the-baby-jesus-but-how-about-god-the-father-son-and-holy-spirit
10. The Reason for the Season – At Christmas, people all over the world pause to remember the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This celebration has occurred despite difficulties or circumstances facing us throughout history. Many of Americas presidents have reminded us at Christmastime that Jesus birth has continued to impact the world. – WallBuilders: https://wallbuilders.com/the-reason-for-the-season/
11. Ready to Give an Answer | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/is-the-bible-true/ready-to-give-an-answer/
12. Engineered Adaptability: The Need for Biblical Clarity | The Institute for Creation Research: https://www.icr.org/article/need-for-biblical-clarity
13. Billy Graham – Christmas Message 1953 – YouTube: https://youtu.be/VAjqktkJQZk?t=154

Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Acts 20:32

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (10-3-2019)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 1300) from Nuggets:

Christians believe in the virgin birth of Jesus. Materialists believe in the virgin birth of the cosmos. Choose your miracle. – Glen Scrivener

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. How Long Was Adam in the Garden? | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/bible-characters/adam-and-eve/how-long-was-adam-garden/
2. How Could Adam Have Named All the Animals in a Single Day? | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/bible-characters/adam-and-eve/how-could-adam-have-named-all-the-animals-in-a-single-day/
3. Grounded Faith by Terrell Clemmons – Sinking Roots for Youth Ministry in an Age of Advanced Skepticism -Salvo Magazine: https://salvomag.com/article/salvo44/grounded-faith
4. What are undesigned coincidences, and how are they used in apologetics? | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2019/09/27/what-are-undesigned-coincidences-and-how-are-they-used-in-apologetics/
5. Quick Challenge Answer: You Shouldn’t Push Your Views On Me –: http://tentmakingchristianity.com/you-shouldnt-push-your-views-on-me/
6. Information and the origin of life – Did cells write their own software? – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnlz9b5TZB0
7. The Atheist Delusion – this is a great 1 hour movie: https://youtu.be/ChWiZ3iXWwM
8. 3 Overlooked Ways to Do Pre-Evangelism: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/3-overlooked-ways-pre-evangelism/
9. Pascal’s Wager Made Easy (Part 1) | Apologetics315: https://apologetics315.com/2019/09/pascals-wager-made-easy-part-1/
10. Pascal’s Wager Made Easy (Part 2) | Apologetics315: https://apologetics315.com/2019/09/pascals-wager-made-easy-part-2/
11. Faith is NOT Blind – Homeschool 101: https://homeschool-101.com/faith-is-not-blind/
12. The Virtue of Silence | The Apologers: https://apologers.wordpress.com/2016/01/14/the-virtue-of-silence/
13. Killing babies is wrong – creation.com: https://creation.com/babies-expense-abortion
14. Who decided what books would go into the New Testament? Matthew Ruttan: https://matthewruttan.com/2019/06/19/who-decided-what-books-would-go-into-the-new-testament/
15. What Kind of World Is Needed for Science to Work?: https://www.reasons.org/explore/blogs/reflections/read/reflections/2019/09/17/what-kind-of-world-is-needed-for-science-to-work
16. Vicarious Liability and the Imputation of Sins | Reasonable Faith: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/vicarious-liability-and-the-imputation-of-sins
17. Incarnation Why God became man – creation.com: https://creation.com/incarnation-why-god-became-man
18. God would not allow evil and suffering (Possible responses you could give): https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/quick-shot-god-would-not-allow-evil-and-suffering/
19. 4 Critical Tips for Apologists | Sean McDowell: https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/4-critical-tips-for-apologists
20. How I Get So Much Done | Sean McDowell: https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/how-i-get-so-much-done
21. What Do You Mean By That? A Look At Questioning Evangelism: Responding To Five Common Objections On A College Campus THINKAPOLOGETICS.COM: https://chab123.wordpress.com/2019/10/02/what-do-you-mean-by-that-a-look-at-questioning-evangelism-responding-to-five-common-objections-on-a-college-campus-4/

No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. Psalms 25:3

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-27-2018)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 750) from Nuggets:

The man of science is a poor philosopher. – Albert Einstein

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. What Does the X in Xmas Mean?: https://www.ligonier.org/blog/why-is-x-used-when-it-replaces-christ-in-christmas/
2. Collection of 50 Apologetics Illustrations | The Domain for Truth: https://veritasdomain.wordpress.com/2018/12/18/collection-of-50-apologetics-illustrations/
3. The Spiritual and Moral Bankruptcy of Progressive Christianity | The Stream: https://stream.org/spiritual-moral-bankruptcy-progressive-christianity/
4. Quick Challenge Answer: How Can We Trust the Bible If It Was Written By Men? How Can We Trust the Bible If It Was Written By Men?: http://tentmakingchristianity.com/how-can-we-trust-the-bible-if-it-was-written-by-men/
5. The Top Ten Ways to Advance the Gospel at Holiday Dinners: https://crossexamined.org/the-top-ten-ways-to-advance-the-gospel-at-holiday-dinners/
6. Christianity, Religious Disagreement, and Equal Weight Theory – Capturing Christianity: http://capturingchristianity.com/christianity-religious-disagreement-and-equal-weight-theory/
7. Josephus on John the Baptist, Jesus, Scourging, Crucifixion, and James the Brother of Jesus Cyber Penance: https://cyberpenance.wordpress.com/2018/10/22/josephus-on-john-the-baptist-jesus-scourging-crucifixion-and-james-the-brother-of-jesus/
8. The Founders And Public Religious Expressions – WallBuilders: https://wallbuilders.com/founders-public-religious-expressions/
9. Constitution of Delaware; 1776 includes this requirement for any person holding public office: ” I, _______ do profess faith in God the Father, and in Jesus Christ His only Son, and in the Holy Ghost, one God, blessed for evermore; and I do acknowledge the holy scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be given by divine inspiration.: http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/de02.asp
10. 5 Apologetics Questions Every Christian Should Learn How to Answer: Christmas Edition – Alisa Childers: https://www.alisachilders.com/blog/5-apologetics-questions-every-christian-should-learn-how-to-answer-christmas-edition
11. If God Entered Human History, How Would We Know? – Sean McDowell: https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/if-god-entered-human-history-how-would-we-know
12. Evangelical Christians and the Quandary of Politics | The Stream: https://stream.org/evangelical-christians-quandry-politics/
13. 5 Questions to Ask a Non-Believer Adherent Apologetics: https://adherentapologetics.home.blog/2018/12/21/5-questions-to-ask-a-non-believer/
14. Witnessing Tools Theologetics.org: https://theologetics.org/witnessing-tools/
15. Why Science Does Not Disprove Miracles | Stand to Reason: https://www.str.org/blog/why-science-does-not-disprove-miracles#.XCI101xKiUl
16. Gods Crime Scene for Kids Mystery Investigation Kit Giveaway | Worldview of Jesus: https://worldviewofjesus.com/2017/08/28/gods-crime-scene-for-kids-mystery-investigation-kit-giveaway/
17. Rhetoric and CS Lewis Part 1 Faith & Self Defense: https://faithandselfdefense.com/2018/12/14/rhetoric-and-cs-lewis-part-1/
18. How Christianity Changed The World Through Human Sanctification, Women’s rights, Slavery, and Science How to Religion: https://howtoreligion.wordpress.com/2016/09/25/how-christianity-changed-the-world-through-human-sanctification-womens-rights-slavery-and-science/
19. How Does Christianity Differ from Other Religions on Homosexuality? – Christian Apologetics Alliance: http://christianapologeticsalliance.com/2018/05/15/how-does-christianity-differ-from-other-religions-on-homosexuality/
20. Prophecy Fulfilled: 4 Prophecies that Jesus did that No One Else Could Have. Adherent Apologetics: https://adherentapologetics.home.blog/2018/12/25/prophecy-fulfilled-4-prophecies-that-jesus-did-that-no-one-else-could-have/
21. Is It Intolerant to Claim Christianity Alone Is True? Reflections: https://reflectionsbyken.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/is-it-intolerant-to-claim-christianity-alone-is-true/
22. The Importance Of The Bible – Dr. David Jeremiah – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBJnk28-T1w&feature=youtu.be

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. Psalms 57:1

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-20-2018)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 750) from Nuggets:

Don’t ever take a fence down until you know the reason it was put up. – G.K. Chesterton

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. God, Unicorns, and the Flying Spaghetti Monster – God Evidence Does God Exist?: http://godevidence.com/2018/12/god-and-modern-science/
2. Top 10 Apologetics Books | ReasonableTheology.org: https://reasonabletheology.org/top-10-apologetics-books/
3. Was the Virgin Conception Borrowed from Prior Mythologies? | Cold Case Christianity: http://coldcasechristianity.com/2018/was-the-virgin-conception-borrowed-from-prior-mythologies/
4. Reaching the Lost & Scattered with Jonathan Bernis | Daystar Television: http://www.daystar.com/news-updates/reaching-the-lost-scattered-with-jonathan-bernis/
5. But Jesus never said, I am God. THINKAPOLOGETICS.COM: https://chab123.wordpress.com/2018/12/14/but-jesus-never-said-i-am-god-3/
6. Dr. Craig explains why the oral tradition is not comparable to the Telephone Game. #Apologetics: https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156262536113229&id=31578213228
7. What Happened to Derek Webb? (note, I am not a 5-point Calvinist, but I do believe in perseverance of the saints. So I don’t agree with everything in this article, but I do think he makes a good point about faith, specifically Ephesians 2:8-9. I also think that there’s an interesting dynamic at play here based on how people think about their faith and what it might result in when they experience times of doubt): http://thatswhatstevesaid.blogspot.com/2018/10/what-happened-to-derek-webb.html
8. How can we successfully defend Christianity in a soundbite world? The task of defending the truth of Christianity today is becoming increasingly difficult, especially since now technology allows us to “extract” a phrase or two and interpret it any way we want. Whether is in social media, radio or video, it’s never been easier to take things out of context. How can we successfully defend Christianity in a soundbite world? Stay tuned for the answer! : https://subsplash.com/crossexamined/lb/mi/+ky4j5nq
9. Suffering and Evil: The Logical Problem – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k64YJYBUFLM&feature=youtu.be
10. Suffering and Evil: The Probability Version – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxj8ag8Ntd4&feature=youtu.be
11. Muslim Becomes Christian – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4vT1mQ5UL4&feature=youtu.be
12. J Warner Wallace: Developing a Forensic Faith – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_lyyw-x2Kk&feature=youtu.be
13. Sean McDowell: Can We Trust the New Testament? – 2018 Xenos Summer Institute – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdmCsQ5xeJk&feature=youtu.be
14. The Case for the Historicity and Deity of Jesus (Free Bible Insert) | Cold Case Christianity: http://coldcasechristianity.com/2017/the-case-for-the-historicity-and-deity-of-jesus/
15. Koran and the Bible: How the Koran Validates the Bible, Invalidates Itself: http://www.cltruth.com/2018/koran-validates-bible/
16. Was the name Jehovah removed from the New Testament? Does it matter? | CARM.org: https://carm.org/was-jehovahs-name-removed-from-the-new-testament-does-it-matter
17. The Authenticity Of The Virgin Birth | Daily Wire: https://www.dailywire.com/news/39388/erickson-authenticity-virgin-birth-erick-erickson
18. The Top 3 Apologetics Books Christian Philosophers Say You Should Read – Capturing Christianity: http://capturingchristianity.com/top-3-apologetics-books-christian-philosophers-say-read/
19. Does Ecclesiastes 12:7 prove that we pre-existed in heaven? | CARM.org: https://carm.org/does-ecclesiastes-12-7-prove-we-pre-existed-in-heaven
20. A Christian Apologetics Manifesto (19 Ways to Ignite Apologetic Passion) Douglas Groothuis, Ph.D.: https://douglasgroothuis.com/2018/05/31/a-christian-apologetics-manifesto-19-ways-to-ignite-apologetic-passion/
21. Does purgatory deny the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice? | CARM.org: https://carm.org/does-purgatory-deny-sufficiency-christs-sacrifice
22. Science Professor & Nanotechnologist, James Tour, Converts to Christianity After Encounter with Jesus Christ. | James Bishop’s Theological Rationalism: https://jamesbishopblog.com/2018/12/17/science-professor-nanotechnologist-james-tour-converts-to-christianity-after-encounter-with-jesus-christ/
23. Preaching to the Choir: Why the Church Needs Apologetics – A Clear Lens: https://clearlens.org/preaching-to-the-choir-why-the-church-needs-apologetics/
24. True and False Conversion | Living Waters: https://www.livingwaters.com/true-and-false-conversion/

A stingy man is eager to get rich and is unaware that poverty awaits him. Proverbs 28:22

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-13-2018)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 750) from Nuggets:

Christian! If thou art in a night of trial, think of the morrow; cheer up thy heart with the thought of the coming of thy Lord. Be patient. – Charles Spurgeon

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Problems with the Atheistic Worldview – Rob Lundberg: https://roblundbergapologetics.com/2018/12/07/problems-with-the-atheistic-worldview/
2. How To Respond To One Who Doesn’t Care About Truth – Straight Talk with Claudia K: http://straighttalkwithclaudiak.com/how-to-respond-to-someone-who-cares-more-about-their-preferences-than-the-truth/
3. Everything is Connected (interview with Bill Federer) – Join Frank on a fascinating survey of history from 1453 to the Pilgrim to Thanksgiving with none other than historian Bill Federer. This episode of the Cross Examined podcast is packed with surprising historical data. Don’t miss it!: https://subsplash.com/crossexamined/lb/mi/+8mrcpnh
4. How Media Consumption Threatens the Future of Christianity (It’s Not What You Think): https://townhall.com/columnists/jwarnerwallace/2018/12/07/how-media-consumption-threatens-the-future-of-christianity-its-not-what-you-think-n2537120
5. Is the Bible from God? | Mikel Del Rosario: http://apologeticsguy.com/2011/07/is-the-bible-from-god/
6. Apologetics is Like Cooking – Christian Valour: https://www.christianvalour.com/apologetics-is-like-cooking/
7. How Christian Thinkers Can Earn A Seat At The Atheists’ Table: https://thereforegodexists.com/how-christian-thinkers-can-earn-a-seat-at-the-atheists-table/
8. Teaching Big Ideas to Young Minds: How? Here’s the thing: https://heresthething.blog/2018/12/07/teaching-big-ideas-to-young-minds-how/
9. Can I Tell Everyone God Loves Them? | Desiring God: https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/god-so-loved-the-world-part-2/excerpts/can-i-tell-everyone-god-loves-them
10. Facebook Censors Image of Santa Kneeling Before Jesus | LifeNews.com: https://www.lifenews.com/2018/12/06/facebook-censors-image-of-santa-kneeling-before-jesus/
11. Apologetics Resources for Parents, Grandparents & Kids: http://lauriestewart.blogspot.com/2018/11/apologetics-resources-for-parents.html
12. 61% of Netflix Originals Feature Mature Content | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/culture/61-percent-netflix-originals-feature-mature-content/
13. Should I Ditch our Christmas Tree? – The Good Book Blog – Biola University: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/good-book-blog/2018/should-i-ditch-our-christmas-tree
14. 8 Strong Arguments for the Empty Tomb – Capturing Christianity: http://capturingchristianity.com/8-strong-arguments-empty-tomb/
15. The Jewish Talmud And Its Use For Christian Apologetics – Christian Research Institute: https://www.equip.org/article/the-jewish-talmud-and-its-use-for-christian-apologetics/
16. Dialogue Without Diatribe | Andy Bannister: http://www.andybannister.net/dialogue-without-diatribe/
17. Who Made God? – Red Door Church: https://www.unitedchurchofsoro.org/who-made-god/
18. Carbon dating – who is fooling who? – creation.com: https://creation.com/carbon-dating-fooling-who
19. My Favorite Apologetics Blogs – Jesus is Not Fake News: http://jesusisnotfakenews.com/my-favorite-apologetics-blogs/
20. Want to Give a Book for Christmas? Here’s My Top Ten List for Books on the Authority of Scripture – Canon Fodder: https://www.michaeljkruger.com/want-to-give-a-book-for-christmas-heres-my-top-ten-list-for-books-on-the-authority-of-scripture/
21. 60 Christmas Gift Ideas for Christian Kids and Adults: http://christianmomthoughts.com/60-christmas-gift-ideas-for-christian-kids-and-adults/
22. REMOVING THREE MAJOR STUMBLING BLOCKS FOR PRE-CHRISTIANS POW Apologetics: http://powapologetics.com/removing-three-major-stumbling-blocks-for-pre-christians/
23. Do Christians Have a Bias to Believe?: https://crossexamined.org/christians-bias-believe/
24. Laura Ingraham Interview with J. Warner Wallace (Video) | Cold Case Christianity: http://coldcasechristianity.com/2014/laura-ingraham-interview-with-j-warner-wallace-video/
25. How to falsify a religion using scientific or historical evidence | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2018/02/06/how-to-falsify-a-religion-using-scientific-or-historical-evidence-3/
26. Lauren Daigle on the Spot – Why We All Should Be Prepared for this Question – Break Point: http://www.breakpoint.org/2018/12/breakpoint-lauren-daigle-on-the-spot/
27. Even Caesar Confirmed the Resurrection – After Christs Resurrection, Claudius Caesar issued a decree for people to stop stealing bodies from Judah’s sepulchers. Without realizing it, he was confirming Christs Resurrection! | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/archaeology/even-caesar-confirmed-resurrection/
28. Alexander Pruss’s Blog: Religions as “Faiths”: https://alexanderpruss.blogspot.com/2018/11/religions-as-faiths.html
29. Thomas Nagel: I hope there is no God! – creation.com: https://creation.com/thomas-nagel-i-hope-there-is-no-god
30. Amazing admission – Professor Richard Lewontin, a geneticist (and self-proclaimed Marxist), is certainly one of the world’s leaders in evolutionary biology. He wrote this very revealing comment (the italics were in the original). It illustrates the implicit philosophical bias against Genesis creation, regardless of whether or not the facts support it – creation.com: https://creation.com/amazing-admission-lewontin-quote

Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. “When Lysias the commander comes,” he said, “I will decide your case.” He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard but to give him some freedom and permit his friends to take care of his needs. Acts 24:22-23

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-6-2018)

Good morning friends,

Here is a random quote (of over 750) from Nuggets:

It just doesn’t follow that if humans are somehow wired to be religious, God therefore doesn’t exist. This is what’s called the genetic fallacy, proving or disproving the truth of a view based on its origin. – Paul Copan

To view more of these quotes, visit:

http://www.ps11911.com/nuggets?dest=quotes

Now, here are your weekly links:

1. Oprah’s New Age ‘Christianity’ Exposed: Dangerous Heresy | Reasons for Jesus: http://reasonsforjesus.com/oprahs-new-age-christianity-exposed-dangerous-heresy/
2. The Difference Between Islam and Christianity – Come Reason Ministries: http://www.comereason.org/difference-between-islam-and-christianity.asp
3. Alister Mcgrath On Evangelism And Apologetics: https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Unbelievable-blog/Take-This-Bread-Alister-Mcgrath-On-Evangelism-And-Apologetics
4. Karma and the Biblical Worldview: Are They Compatible? Rob Lundberg’s Real Issue Apologetics Ministry Website: https://roblundbergapologetics.com/2018/11/29/karma-and-the-biblical-worldview-are-they-compatible/
5. What did Jesus mean when he said, ‘My Kingdom is not of this world’? THINKAPOLOGETICS.COM: https://chab123.wordpress.com/2018/11/27/what-did-jesus-mean-my-kingdom-is-not-of-this-world-2/
6. Should You Force Your Kids To Go To Church?: https://crossexamined.org/should-you-force-your-kids-to-go-to-church/
7. Christianity Doesn’t Need Evidence Because Faith is Blind. | Living Waters: https://www.livingwaters.com/clearing-the-fog/
8. Chinese Officials Raid Sunday Church Service, Violently Arrest Christian Worshipers: https://www.gospelherald.com/articles/71843/20180820/chinese-officials-raid-sunday-church-service-violently-arrest-christian-worshipers.htm
9. Should Christians Practice Apologetics? – Josh.org: https://www.josh.org/should-christians-practice-apologetics/
10. Can a scientist believe in the resurrection? Three hypotheses. – The Veritas Forum: http://www.veritas.org/can-scientist-believe-resurrection-three-hypotheses/
11. Should Christians Get Involved With Politics Or Stay Out Of It? Straight Talk with Claudia K: http://straighttalkwithclaudiak.com/should-christians-be-involved-with-politics-or-mind-our-own-business/
12. Examine Evidence for the Bible’s Reliability: http://faithphilosophy.com/en/bible-examine-evidence-for-the-bible-reliability.php
13. Quick Challenge Answer: Religion Has Caused More War Than Anything Else –: http://tentmakingchristianity.com/quick-challenge-answer-religion-has-caused-more-war-than-anything-else/
14. The Bible Says, “Knowledge Puffs Up.” Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Study Too Much?: https://www.alisachilders.com/blog/the-bible-says-knowledge-puffs-up-does-this-mean-we-shouldnt-study-too-much
15. Never Read a Bible Verse | Stand to Reason: https://www.str.org/articles/never-read-a-bible-verse
16. 31 Reasons To Believe In The God of the Bible: https://theolocast.org/blog/existence-of-god-31-reasons-to-believe-in-the-god-of-the-bible/
17. The Apologist’s First Question | RZIM: https://www.rzim.org/read/a-slice-of-infinity/a-living-faith
18. The Origin of the Sexes (OB3) | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/human-evolution/origins/23-the-origin-of-the-sexes-ob3/
19. A Melinda Penner Update – One Year Later (Greg Koukl) – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=7EsXIUX_WAY
20. Can the Bible Be Reliable if It Had Human Authors? | Stand to Reason: https://www.str.org/blog/can-bible-be-reliable-if-it-had-human-authors
21. The HIDDENNESS OF GOD: http://www.logicandlight.org/hidden-god/
22. 4 Reasons Apologetics Benefits You: http://tentmakingchristianity.com/4-reasons-apologetics-benefits/
23. Answering The Objection, All Religion Is Manmade”: https://www.equip.org/article/answering-the-objection-all-religion-is-manmade/
24. Changing Attitudes Toward The Resurrection Of Jesus – Christian Research Institute: https://www.equip.org/article/changing-attitudes-toward-the-resurrection-of-jesus/
25. Bedtime Theology: Having Spiritual Conversations with Your Kids – Sean McDowell: https://seanmcdowell.org/blog/bedtime-theology-having-spiritual-conversations-with-your-kids
26. Why is Christmas on December 25th? Confidence in Christ: https://confidenceinchrist.net/2018/12/03/why-is-christmas-on-december-25th/
27. Logical Fallacies: Ad Hominem | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/logic/ad-hominem/

Was it a sin for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching the gospel of God to you free of charge? 2 Corinthians 11:7

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-28-2017)

Good morning friends,

Here are your weekly links:

1. The BBC must remember its Christian roots and stop mocking evangelicals: https://www.premierchristianity.com/Blog/The-BBC-must-remember-its-Christian-roots-and-stop-mocking-evangelicals
2. Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Couldn’t God Just Forgive Sins?: https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/why-did-jesus-have-to-die-couldnt-god-just-forgive-sins/
3. China’s Ruling Communist Party Bans Christmas, Calling it ‘Spiritual Opium’: http://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/xmas-12202017113540.html
4. Why did God allow sin at all? – creation.com: https://creation.com/why-did-god-allow-sin
5. Ten Basic Facts About the NT Canon that Every Christian Should Memorize by Michael Kruger: https://truthbomb.blogspot.ca/2017/12/ten-basic-facts-about-nt-canon-that.html
6. 6 Big Reasons Why Islam Is False | Reasons for Jesus: http://reasonsforjesus.com/6-big-reasons-why-islam-is-false/
7. Talking to Your Pastor About Christmas Fallacies | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/christianity/church/talking-to-your-pastor-about-christmas-fallacies/
8. The Divinity of Jesus Revealed in the New Testament | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/jesus-christ/jesus-is-god/divinity-jesus-revealed-new-testament/
9. How Does the Old Testament Law Apply to Christians Today? | Stand to Reason: https://www.str.org/articles/how-does-the-old-testament-law-apply-to-christians-today#.WkD-aN-nGUk
10. Christmas is Christmas Because Jesus is God | Cold Case Christianity: http://coldcasechristianity.com/2017/christmas-is-christmas-because-jesus-is-god/
11. What Does It Mean to Have Been Created In the “Image of God”: http://coldcasechristianity.com/2016/what-does-it-mean-to-have-been-created-in-the-image-of-god/
12. Skin deep – creation.com: https://creation.com/skin-deep
13. Taking Atheism Seriously | Evolution News: https://evolutionnews.org/2017/11/taking-atheism-seriously/

Has not the LORD Almighty determined that the people’s labor is only fuel for the fire, that the nations exhaust themselves for nothing? Habakkuk 2:13

Blessings to you all

mid-week apologetics booster (12-21-2017)

Good morning friends,

Here are your weekly links:

1. How God Saved Me From Suicide: Former Atheist Rock Star Lacey Sturm Of Flyleaf Finds Jesus: http://reasonsforjesus.com/how-god-saved-me-from-suicide-former-atheist-rock-star-lacey-sturm-finds-jesus/
2. (Podcast 12.15.17) Did Jesus Celebrate Hanukkah?: https://bellatorchristi.com/2017/12/15/podcast-12-15-17-did-jesus-celebrate-hanukkah/
3. Humility and the Apologist – Tactical Faith: https://www.tacticalfaith.com/humility-and-the-apologist/
4. Who Chose the Books of the Bible? (VIDEO) – Jonathan Morrow: http://www.jonathanmorrow.org/who-chose-the-books-of-the-bible-video/
5. The Bibliographical Test Updated – Christian Research Institute: http://www.equip.org/article/the-bibliographical-test-updated/
6. Is the Bible Reliable? | Rob Lundberg Apologetics Ministries: https://roblundbergapologetics.wordpress.com/2017/12/16/is-the-bible-reliable/#comment-72
7. Historian Josephus Mentions Jesus: How This Is A Genuine Source | Reasons for Jesus: http://reasonsforjesus.com/historian-josephus-mentions-jesus-how-this-is-a-genuine-source/
8. How to Memorize More Scripture and Why You Should – 1st Century Faith Today: https://1stcenturyfaithtoday.com/2017/12/12/how-to-memorize-more-scripture-and-why-you-should/
9. Jesus’ Birth: How undesigned coincidences give evidence for the truth of the Gospel accounts: http://crossexamined.org/jesus-birth-undesigned-coincidences-give-evidence-truth-gospel-accounts/
10. A Letter to an Apostle | Thirty-Six Interrogatories on Joseph Smith and the Mormon Narrative. This is a complete online book that challenges the Mormon faith, from an ex-Mormon: https://lettertoanapostle.org/
11. The Most Common Objection to Gods Existence on a College Campus THINKAPOLOGETICS.COM: https://chab123.wordpress.com/2016/09/23/the-most-common-objection-to-gods-existence-on-a-college-campus/
12. Is The Doctrine Of The Incarnation Coherent?: http://cerebralfaith.blogspot.com/2017/12/is-doctrine-of-incarnation-coherent.html
13. An Update on Melinda’s Condition | Stand to Reason: https://www.str.org/blog/update-melindas-condition#
14. The Gospel truth about Jesus Christ – Books – WORLD: https://world.wng.org/content/the_gospel_truth_about_jesus_christ
15. The Materialist Narrative and the Power of Bias | Evolution News: https://evolutionnews.org/2017/12/the-materialist-narrative-and-the-power-of-bias/
16. How Do I Motivate Students Who Don’t Seem to Care? – Sean McDowell: http://seanmcdowell.org/blog/how-do-i-motivate-students-who-dont-seem-to-care
17. Ozzy Osbourne visits the Ark Encounter, staff say they ‘paid some very nice compliments’ | Christian News on Christian Today: https://www.christiantoday.com/article/ozzy-osbourne-visits-the-ark-encounter-staff-say-they-paid-some-very-nice-compliments/121483.htm
18. 8 Differences Between The Buddha and Jesus. | James Bishop’s Theological Rationalism: https://jamesbishopblog.com/2015/05/23/8-quick-differences-between-the-buddha-and-jesus/
19. If Evolution is True, Atheism is False: http://crossexamined.org/evolution-true-atheism-false/
20. Rapid Response: : http://coldcasechristianity.com/2016/rapid-response-i-cant-believe-in-god-because-i-have-too-many-unanswered-questions/
21. JESUS: SANTA FOR ADULTS? (TIM STRATTON) Christianity in Memes – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx55UCBxtJ8
22. Dr. Jason Lisle explains the truth behind the STAR OF BETHLEHEM! – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zijbTQ0SERg
23. Faithful Thinkers- Defending God’s Existence and Compatibility of Science with God and the Bible: Gentleness and Respect in Debate and Discussion: http://lukenixblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/gentleness-and-respect-in-debate-and.html
24. Jesus of Nazareth Hypocrisy of the Scribes and Pharisees Matthew 23 – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjAwLTCEL9s&feature=youtu.be

All this took place because the Israelites had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them up out of Egypt from under the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They worshiped other gods 2 Kings 17:7

Blessings to you all

Apologetics Class 12/17/2017

This is the video we watched in the class today:

Here is the note-taking form I handed out:

Jason Lisle (PhD Astrophysicist) – HIS Star (Matthew 2)

1. The name B_______________ means House of Bread, which is fitting because Jesus is the bread of life.
2. His birth in Bethlehem was prophesied in M_________ 5:2.
3. Herod the Great was a very wicked, despicable, powerful man.
4. The Magi arrived, the word Magi is where we get the word magic. They could be called magicians.
5. They were s__________ and p___________ of the ancient world, from the east, probably Persia. Magi is the Persian word meaning priest.
6. The Bible doesn’t tell us how many Magi visited Christ. Most people think 3 because of Christmas songs/cards. Rather, there were probably a large number of them (50). They even had their own personal army. Most likely they did not ride camels, because Persians were accomplished horsemen.
7. It wasn’t the Jews who were looking for the K________ of the J_______, it was Gentiles from a very pagan area of the world.
8. The Gospel of Matthew is full of judgement against Israel for rejecting their own M__________.
9. God doesn’t grow 2 trees, he grows the one tree. If Jews are going to be saved it’s going to be through the c________________.
10. These Magi apparently had knowledge of the Bible.
11. D____________ was appointed chief of the Magi while Judah was exiled in Babylon.
12. The Magi would have been looking for Christ to come based on Daniel’s prophecy of 70 weeks.
13. Magi may have been looking for a star based on B____________’s prophecy in Numbers 24:17.
14. It’s significant that he is born King of the Jews. People aren’t born kings. You might be born heir to the throne, but it’s not until you reach a certain age that you’re installed as king. Christ is different, Christ is born King of the Jews.
15. Christ as a descendant of D___________, has a right to the throne. On the contrary, H____________ had no right to the throne.
16. The Star must not have been really bright, otherwise Herod in the rest of the Jews would have k_____________ about it.
17. “We have we have seen his star in the east.” That phrase is ambiguous. Does it mean we saw his star while we were in the east? Or does it mean we saw the star in the Eastern sky?
18. The phrase “in the east” in the original language, means “at its r___________”. At this time in history, there was no word for East. It literally meant at its rising. Likewise with the word west, it meant at its setting.
19. All natural objects rise in the east and set in the west.
20. The Jews, who should’ve been ecstatic about the long awaited Messiah, were t_____________ by the Magi coming to ask about Him.
21. The distance from Persia to Jerusalem is about 650 miles, which would’ve taken many months
22. The Magi probably arrived about ___ year after Christ’s birth.
23. We can assume Mary and Joseph were still p_________ at the time of the mandated sacrifice for their 1^st born child, since they gave 2 turtle doves instead of a lamb.  This indicates the Magi had not yet come and given the gifts, which included g__________.
24. It is interesting that they offered the same gifts (gold, frankincense and myrrh) that “subservient” states would present gifts to their “overlord” state.  That’s a way of saying, “We have our own king for our nation, but you are King of kings”.
25. What is the star?  It doesn’t have to be a “star” in the modern astronomical sense.  The Greek word for star would include anything that is a b_________, luminous object in the night sky.  It would include planets, conjunction of planets, comets, supernovas or even a small moon.
26. One of the more popular explanations is that the “star” was a triple conjunction of Jupiter and Regulus.  There was one of these events in 3 B.C.
27. Most scholars believe that Christ was born around ___ B.C.
28. On June 17^th 3 B.C. there was a conjunction of Jupiter and Venus.  This would’ve only happened for 1 night, but the Magi claimed to see the star 2 separate times.
29. In order for the star to “appear stationary”, it has to move, because Bethlehem is on a rotating planet.
30. There is no natural phenomenon that can remain suspended over a particular location on Earth.
31. Hypothesis: the Christmas star was a s________________ manifestation of God’s power (a miracle).  This hypothesis solves these difficulties:
    1. It explains why the Magi went w__________ if the star was in the e____________
    2. It explains why they recognized it as HIS star (all natural objects rise in the east and set in the west, but this one object was rising in the west)
    3. It explains why only the Magi noticed it (because they were knowledgeable about the constellations of the night-time sky)
    4. It explains Balaam’s prophecy in Numbers 24:17
32. A lot of people think that God created the universe and it runs like a clock and periodically intervenes with miracles.  But that’s not a biblical view.  The universe is not something that can operate i____________ from God.  The Bible says that God is constantly upholding the universe.
33. Laws of nature are not a r_________ for God’s power – they are an e_________ of God’s power.
34. Laws of nature are d____________ of the normal, consistent way that God upholds His creation.
35. A supernatural action is when God does something in an unusual way.
36. The atheist demands a miracle from God.  However, it is not a violation of the laws of nature that demonstrate God’s existence, it’s the laws of nature that demonstrate God’s existence.
37. Genesis 8:22 – the basic c_________ of nature will be in the future as they have been in the past.
38. Summary:
    1. Supernatural Light Source.
    2. Not very bright.
    3. Rises over Christ.
    4. Magi take many months to arrive.
    5. Rose in the west.
    6. Star reappears over Bethlehem.