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Apologetics<\/h1>\n

As you share the gospel with friends, neighbors, coworkers and more, you may encounter questions about your faith and other religions. Find answers to the most common questions here.<\/p>\n World Religions<\/a>\n God<\/a>\n The Bible<\/a>\n Science<\/a>\n Cults<\/a>\n\t

\n Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament\n

Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament<\/a><\/p>\n As we share Jesus with others we are sometimes asked questions about the reliability of the New Testament.\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Why Are We Restless, A Review\n

Why Are We Restless, A Review<\/a><\/p>\n In Why We Are Restless: On the Modern Quest for Contentment, Benjamin and Jenna Silber Storey approach this subject of contentment (or the lack thereof) from a unique angle.\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Rediscovering a Theology of the Body\n

Rediscovering a Theology of the Body<\/a><\/p>\n To build a “theology of the body” I will briefly highlight seven of the key building blocks of this doctrine.\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Engaging the World Like the Early Church\n

Engaging the World Like the Early Church<\/a><\/p>\n There is much the modern church can learn from the ancient one. The early was not perfect, but it survived and even thrived in times like our own, and God was faithful through it all.\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Pagan Virtue and Christian Persuasion: Bearing Witness\n

Pagan Virtue and Christian Persuasion: Bearing Witness<\/a><\/p>\n For our neighbors who are already convinced that Christianity is immoral and ugly, we need ways to surprise them into reevaluating their subconscious dismissal of Christianity.\n <\/article>\n\t

\n The Reasonableness and Desirability of The Atonement, Part 2\n

The Reasonableness and Desirability of The Atonement, Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n Championed by the Protestant Reformers, the penal substitution model of the atonement takes its cues from …

The Reasonableness and Desirability of The Atonement, Part 2 Read More »<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n The Reasonableness and Desirability of The Atonement, Part 1\n

The Reasonableness and Desirability of The Atonement, Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n The atoning work of Christ is central to the Christian faith. Humanity’s fundamental problem is guilt …

The Reasonableness and Desirability of The Atonement, Part 1 Read More »<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Pagan Virtue and Christian Persuasion: The Beautiful\n

Pagan Virtue and Christian Persuasion: The Beautiful<\/a><\/p>\n “We do not want merely to see beauty, though, God knows, even that is bounty enough. …

Pagan Virtue and Christian Persuasion: The Beautiful Read More »<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n The Augustine Way, A Review\n

The Augustine Way, A Review<\/a><\/p>\n Imagine apologetics that-to quote C.S. Lewis-moves us “further up and further in” the faith. Imagine apologetics …

The Augustine Way, A Review Read More »<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Surprised by Doubt, A Review\n

Surprised by Doubt, A Review<\/a><\/p>\n “I don’t know man, even if you showed me a YouTube video of Jesus’s resurrection, I’m …

Surprised by Doubt, A Review Read More »<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Pagan Virtue and Christian Persuasion: The True\n

Pagan Virtue and Christian Persuasion: The True<\/a><\/p>\n In the first part of this series, I explored how genuine acts of persuasion are always …

Pagan Virtue and Christian Persuasion: The True Read More »<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n The Anxious Generation, A Review\n

The Anxious Generation, A Review<\/a><\/p>\n The science-fiction genre, both in film and literature, has continually tried to predict what the future …

The Anxious Generation, A Review Read More »<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n \n \n\t

\n Free eBook: Barriers & Bridges\n

Free eBook: Barriers & Bridges<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n On the Nation of Islam\n

On the Nation of Islam<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Islam & North America: Loving Your Muslim Neighbor\n

Islam & North America: Loving Your Muslim Neighbor<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Evangelism to World Religions (Part 2)\n

Evangelism to World Religions (Part 2)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Evangelism to World Religions (Part 1)\n

Evangelism to World Religions (Part 1)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Engaging Muslims Part 3\n

Engaging Muslims Part 3<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Contextualized Apologetics and the Letter of 2 Peter\n

Contextualized Apologetics and the Letter of 2 Peter<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n An Apologetic of Virtue from the Second Letter of Peter\n

An Apologetic of Virtue from the Second Letter of Peter<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Violence in the Bible, Part 2\n

Violence in the Bible, Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Violence in the Bible, Part 1\n

Violence in the Bible, Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n The Bible and Apologetics\n

The Bible and Apologetics<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n What Are the ‘Lost Gospels’ that Were Left Out of the Bible?\n

What Are the ‘Lost Gospels’ that Were Left Out of the Bible?<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Free eBook: Barriers & Bridges\n

Free eBook: Barriers & Bridges<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament\n

Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Why Are We Restless, A Review\n

Why Are We Restless, A Review<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Rediscovering a Theology of the Body\n

Rediscovering a Theology of the Body<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Engaging the World Like the Early Church\n

Engaging the World Like the Early Church<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\t

\n Pagan Virtue and Christian Persuasion: Bearing Witness\n

Pagan Virtue and Christian Persuasion: Bearing Witness<\/a><\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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