Category Archives: Apologetics

It is okay and good to question our beliefs.

In “The Reason for God” Tim Keller points out “A faith without some doubts is like a human body without any antibodies in it.” He sees that all doubts emerge from a starting point of alternate belief and encourages skeptics to … Continue reading

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Undesigned Coincidences in the Gospels / McGrew

I first heard about these from Professor Tim McGrew: An undesigned coincidence happens when one part of the Bible is missing a detail that makes us ask a question, and another part of the Bible (a part authored by someone … Continue reading

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Three reasons we know the Gospels are telling the truth.

1.  The Gospels were written too early to be legend.  Tim Keller discusses this.2.  Hostiles would’ve busted ‘em and told everyone the disciples were lying. (F.F. Bruce**)3.  No-one dies for lies.  See how the disciples died. Easy to memorize.[Gleaned from the lecture … Continue reading

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Apologetics Toolbox

I am starting an apologetics toolbox for my sons and wanted to make it available to others.  The cool thing about a toolbox is you can add to it–consider this a starter kit. Many of these links will be revised, … Continue reading

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"Christian Apologetics" (Groothuis) Read Along with Apologetics 315

more info I currently just finished chapter ten on the ontological argument, but I am definitely joining this read-along and encourage all to do the same.  Starts September 9. :) Douglas Groothuis’ Christian Apologetics.

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Biola Certificate in Apologetics

I just got my Biola Certificate in Apologetics–go here to get yours.  Mention “Apologetics 315” to get a discount :)

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How the Gospel changes our apologetic / Tim Keller

How the Gospel Changes our Apologetic by Tim Keller from Vintage21 Church on Vimeo.

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Why is apologetics so important?

Caravaggio All the polls in the past few years show a rapid increase in those who have left their religion, and a rapid decrease in church attendance. Robert Putnam and David Campbell presented research showing “young Americans are dropping out … Continue reading

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My first Wikipedia article: Graded absolutism

Edit…Graded absolutism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Philosophy (Plato, Confucius, Avicenna) Philosophers[show] Aestheticians · EpistemologistsEthicists · LogiciansMetaphysiciansSocial and political philosophers Traditions[show] Analytic · ContinentalEastern · IslamicPlatonic · Scholastic Eras[show] Ancient · MedievalModern · Contemporary Literature[show] Aesthetics … Continue reading

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The Bibliographical Test for New Testament Historicity (guest post)

The below was taken from Gospel 101 curriculum developed by Redeemer Church, Modesto.  Click on the image to get it on its own page. The bibliographical test seeks to determine the quantity and quality of documents, as well as how far removed … Continue reading

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