Introduction It was probably the book Ready With An Answer, jointly authored by John Ankerberg and John Weldon, which first exposed me to the genre of Christian writing known as apologetics. I had grown up and come to Christ in an environment that had no room for doctrine, theology, or creeds, let alone apologetics. My…
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What’s wrong with Jehovah’s Witnesses?
We see them often in our neighbourhoods. A guy and a lady offering to share God’s word with us and leave behind some literature. Their iconic shoulder bag is a constant witness to their devotion and zeal. Jehovah’s witnesses are a religious group comprising about 8 million members globally across over 100,000 congregations. Founded by…
What I learnt from Ravi Zacharias
Ravi Zacharias was a world-renowned Christian apologist and evangelist. Born in India, he moved to Canada in 1966 and eventually settled in Atlanta, USA. Author of more than 30 books, he also founded the Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, which is headquartered in the United States. A well respected evangelical speaker, writer, and leader, he has…
8 Christian thinkers you should take seriously
Over the course of history, God raises people who influence the body of Christ through their ministry and writings. And of them, it can be said that even while dead, they still speak (Hebrews 11:4). Below are a few of such figures who should be taken seriously by the Christian believer today. The list is…
Evil: a universal problem, a Christian response
It’s everywhere. Recently, scores of people were slaughtered in a middle belt state here in Nigeria by people believed to be herdsmen from the northern part of the country. Years ago, I lost a dear cousin to HIV. Many have also lost loved ones to cancer, malaria, and several other diseases. A hurricane swept…
Another Cup of Coffee, By Dr. Greg Bahnsen
According to Van Til*, apologetics aims to defend the Christian faith by answering the variety of challenges leveled against it by unbelievers, thereby vindicating the Christian philosophy of life (worldview) over against all non-Christian philosophies of life (worldviews). There is a large number of ways in which Christian truth-claims come under attack. They…
Apologetic Non-Starters: Arguments to Avoid in Defending Christianity by Douglas Groothuis
Apologetics is a necessary discipline for the Christian faith. Jesus and the Apostle Paul regularly defended their beliefs through rational arguments. The Apostle Peter tells us to be ready to give… Source: Apologetic Non-Starters: Arguments to Avoid in Defending Christianity
Six Enemies Of Apologetic Engagement, by Douglas Groothuis
This article was written by Dr Douglas Groothuis. He teaches philosophy at Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado (U.S.A). By the way, he is also a Facebook friend! Introduction The evangelical world today suffers from apologetic anemia. Despite the fact that holy Scripture calls believers to give a reason for the hope we have in Christ…
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