Want some practical first steps to better understand and defend your Christian convictions? Here is a Christian Tent Makers Basic Training list to get you started. Podcasts: Stand to Reason- Hosted by Greg Koukl, this one-hour call in style format show answers listener’s questions on a variety of topics. Greg has a knack for making even complicated […]
Continue ReadingCan The Wrong Tomb Theory Explain The Resurrection?
In this series, we have been discussing the Minimal Facts approach to the resurrection of Jesus. We began by explaining that certain facts about Jesus’ life and death by crucifixion were agreed upon by a majority of New Testament scholars. Even skeptical scholars who don’t believe that Jesus actually rose from the dead agree with these […]
Continue ReadingWas Reincarnation Originally in the Bible?
During college I took an Intercultural Communication course. The class was fairly unremarkable, but the text book gave no shortage of interesting material. One chapter in particular, written by one Professor Mary Fong, comparing Taoism and Christianity, taught me to be very careful how much stock to put in my text books when it comes […]
Continue ReadingShould Men be Talking About Abortion?
It’s true, men can’t have babies. But does that exclude us from the conversation?
Continue ReadingThe 3-Word Question At the Heart of the Youth Exodus
Young Christians are facing a crossroads, and many are choosing to take the path away from Christianity. At the heart of that crossroads is a simple 3-word question that makes all the difference.
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Should Christians Be Vegetarians?
There can be a lot of confusion and misunderstanding on the topic. Is it morally wrong to meat? Is the ideology of veganism contrary to the Christian worldview?
Continue ReadingCollege: Are We Preparing Kids for the Wrong Fight
The majority of those students leaving their faith in college are not jumping into the church of atheism or attending reason rallies. Most of them are simply stepping away from religion as something not worth caring about.
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Should Christians Say “Happy Holidays?”
Businesses are not responsible for spreading the gospel or maintaining the integrity of Christmas. That’s our job as Christians.
Continue ReadingMerry Christmas! Did It Meet Your Expectations?
Since the very beginning, Christmas has never met expectations. We see this theme going throughout the entire Bible. God subverts our expectations so much he makes Rian Johnson look like a wimp.
Continue ReadingQuick Challenge Answer: Is it Wrong to Evangelize?
Have you ever had someone tell you that it’s wrong to try to change someone’s view? Is it wrong to evangelize? How can Christians respond to this?
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