Bad Apologetics. Part 1.
Reading Time: 10 minutes A vague general theism is an incoherent position to defend because there’s a quantum leap of several orders of magnitude, from theism to Christian theism. Having a coherent message contained in the law and the prophets, allows the very basis of understanding why the cross and Resurrection can bring about Redemption to be understood in, what God prefigured in the law and in the giving of these prophecies.
The Athens “Fail”
Reading Time: 6 minutes In this reflective piece, the author explores a contemporary encounter in the town center that triggers a profound connection to the biblical narrative in Luke 8:5. The article delves into the notion of being “by the wayside,” drawing parallels to the present-day Western world’s familiarity with Christianity and its subsequent dismissal. Drawing inspiration from Paul’s Athenian apologetic in Acts 17, the article examines the existing recognition of God and the parallels in contemporary philosophical schools of thought. Epicureanism and Stoicism are dissected, revealing intriguing parallels with modern cultural elements.
Foundations of Theological Apologetics: Shaping a Purposeful Defence of Faith
Reading Time: 6 minutes For any non believer, serious about wanting to know about Christianity, the most frequent question they will ask Christians is “why are you a Christian?” The first answers to be given should explain what Christianity is and what Christians believe, biblically.
Christianity Rejected
Reading Time: 4 minutes “For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.” (I Corinthians 1:21)
The Substance of Things Hoped For.
Reading Time: 3 minutes What does this mean? Our living hope is in a resurrection unto eternal life from the dead to be activated in the “last time”. Or expressed in another way; by being Christians, we believe that we have the assurance of eternal life and joy even though we die.