Hold Fast Apologetics

What Does Scripture Say?

Category: Apologetics

  • “A Different Jesus?”  Studying 2 Corinthians 11 and Matthew 24

    Who is Jesus? Is Jesus merely a highly evolved man who achieved enlightenment and therefore showed us the way to Christ (as the New Age Movement purports)? Or, is He who He claimed to be…the Messiah and the only Son of God? “I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that…

  • Scriptures Which Celebrate Life (at all stages)

    Friends, this post contains both scripture and videos regarding the value of life as given by God…both in the womb and outside of the womb. The first video includes answers to the top 6 objections to pro-life arguments (apologia), and the second thoughtfully explores the current cultural impact of secular sexuality. Let’s keep praying as…

  • Biblical Sexuality

    The following 2-hour video entitled, “There’s No Such Thing as a Gay Person,” features an in-depth discussion of Biblical Sexuality by Rosaria Butterfield, Christopher Yuan, and Becket Cook. Friends, the good news of belonging to Jesus is not a popular one. It is in complete opposition to the predominantly self-focused message of our culture at-large.…

  • Homeschooling Without the Enneagram

    #repost #homeschool #examine #enneagram “As Christians, it is important to investigate any new practice or teaching prior to use, and the Enneagram is no different.” Dr. Christopher Berg Are you a homeschooling parent who is hearing about the Enneagram from women you respect and admire? You’re certainly not alone! My family and I have been…

  • The Creator and His Creation

    Below you will find an article written by Luke Wayne from Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry (CARM) along with links and videos as additional resources regarding this important topic. With increased spiritual syncretism occurring in our churches through teachings accompanying the enneagram, we are needing all-the-more to be in prayer for our churches as well…

  • It All Hinges Upon Jesus’s Resurrection

    As Sunday rapidly approaches, please consider examining the claims Jesus made about Himself. Friends, if His resurrection didn’t happen, Christianity isn’t a viable worldview…it would be futile and misleading. Christianity’s existence hinges entirely on Jesus’s resurrection. (1 Corinthians 15) As you research, you will find approximately 130 attestations, both Christian and non-Christian (Greco-Roman, Syrian, and…

  • Why Christianity?

    Why should anyone of a quest for truth consider Christianity, first and foremost? Per Dr. Craig Hazen, Director of Christian Apologetics at Biola, here are the 4 reasons why Christianity is the worldview you should pursue first: 1) Christianity is testable, 2) Salvation is a free gift, 3) Christianity has a terrific worldview fit, and…

  • What About Those Who Have Never Heard?

    What about those who have never heard about the Gospel of Jesus? Will they go to Heaven? These two questions are pondered deeply by many-a-heart when considering Christianity as a worldview for reality. And at the heart of this, when we dig deeper, is the question of whether God is both good and just. Per…

  • Truth in Love

    “We often sacrifice others when we give them what they want, but we sacrifice ourselves when we give them what he or she needs.” – Frank Turek This statement by Christian Apologist, Frank Turek, during a Q&A at Grace Community Church in Sarasota, genuinely gave me reason to pause and pray… This hits home. How…

  • Did Jesus Teach “Christ Consciousness?” (By Steven Bancarz)

    What exactly is, “Christ Consciousness?” Below you will find an article written by Steven Bancarz, a former New Age writer and teacher, which not only provides a definition of Christ Consciousness but also includes a Biblical Perspective. Per his apologetics website, Reasons for Jesus, Steven gave his life to Jesus in 2015, and “has since…

  • 💌 An Email to Friends About the Enneagram

    Dear Sister, Would you please pray alongside me for the Church? This prayer request is specifically regarding the Enneagram and it’s surprising impact upon numerous hearts. You see, while the Enneagram is marketed primarily as a personality assessment…there is more to it than our friends realize. Please allow me to explain… When the nine-pointed shape…

  • What Does God Say about “Love?”

    1 John 4:8 “…God is love.” John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” (God, through Jesus, supplies all we need for loving others well) 1Corinthians 16:14 “Let all that…