Category: Apologetics
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Disinterested
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 Simply stated, if you are a wife and/or a mom, your spouse and your…
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The Old Lie
The New Age belief (old, actually) that humanity is inherently good, desires the original design…w/o trusting and worshipping the Designer. This reflects the rebellion humanity instigated in wanting to be good on its own.This belief in inherent goodness denies our sinful state. In denying our sinful condition, one denies the…
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Let Us Reason Together
Why Apologetics? Tim Barnett from Stand to Reason and Red Pen Logic details why in this way: “The Bible commands it, the culture demands it, the Church needs it, and the results confirm it.” The word “apologia” in Greek refers to providing a “reasonable defense.” Many of us, daily, give…
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Contend for the Faith (Jude)
Per the ESV Study Bible (highly recommend), the letter written by Jesus’s half-brother was penned in the mid-60’s A.D. This is only 30 years after the bodily resurrection of Jesus. The theme of this letter centers on the church’s need to “contend for the one true faith once and for…
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The Humility of God (Philippians 2)
“The essence of sin is man substituting himself for God, while the essence of salvation is God substituting Himself for man.” – John Stott, The Cross of Christ The humble character of our God astonishes the human heart. To conceive of a Holy God coming low to save a rebellious…
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The Humbleness of God: Scripture and Quotes About Humility.
The West ordains June as “Pride Month,” but God directs that His people to humble themselves. Therefore, we need to ask ourselves, “To whom are we to serve? To whom do we obey?” Friends, we need to remember that we are slaves to who or what we obey. This is…
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Even the Demons Believe (James 2)
“James the Just” (per Flavius Josephus), was known for having knees like a camel— calloused and tough. He was a man devoted to prayer, and his knees reflected that fervency! James knew the genuine joy of reliance upon Christ (as opposed to a self-reliant heart). Prior to the Resurrection in…
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What is Spiritual Syncretism? And Should Christians Participate?
What Leviticus 20:5 refers to as, “Spiritual prostitution,” the American Heritage Dictionary describes as “the reconciliation or fusion of differing systems of belief.” Spiritual or Religious Syncretism most prominently occurs in domains of philosophy and religion, and typically results in a new/different teaching or belief system. Per GotQuestions, “this cannot…
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God’s Holiness Doesn’t Change (Leviticus 19)
Friends, God doesn’t change. This characteristic about God’s steadfastness is termed, “immutability.” And it’s a quality for which we need to be thankful, daily. Per GotQuestions, “The immutability of God (His quality of not changing) is clearly taught throughout Scripture. For example, in Malachi 3:6 God affirms, “I the Lord…
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Rightly Divide (2 Timothy 3)
When defining Christian terms, the Christian dictionary is necessary (Scriptures). Friends, be careful not to readily accept any claim made about Jesus without checking the Scriptures first. Even if it’s someone with a popular podcast, a New York Bestseller, or a place up on stage preaching. Check to see what…
Hold Fast Apologetics 