Hold Fast Apologetics

What Does Scripture Say?

Category: Apologetics

  • Enneagram: Examined Scientifically

    More pertaining to the scientific veracity of the Enneagram: According to an interview with Dr. Rhenn Cherry, a Biblical Counselor who wrote his PhD dissertation on the Enneagram, approximately 139 doctoral-level mental health professionals, with an average of 26 years experience, participated in a peer reviewed study in 2015 which found the Enneagram placing 2nd…

  • If someone played Beethoven poorly, would you play blame Beethoven? As Frank Turek suggests, “Of course not!” The fact that Christians are unable to live-up to Jesus’s standards, only affirms our desperate NEED for Jesus and what He did on our behalf (Isaiah 53; 1 Co 15; 1 John 4). If we are completely transparent,…

  • I grew-up with Santa (and adored him). But when I became a mom, I was faced with the reality that if Steve and I pretended Santa was real, we would be lying to our children. 🎅🏼 But if we didn’t participate in the Santa tradition, would we be robbing something incredibly fun from our children?…

  • The next time you grab for a slice of bread, think upon God’s sovereignty… Why? Bread has been an important staple in our diets for thousands of years. God knows this fact and therefore draws upon it to teach us! In Matthew 4, for instance, we get to hear Jesus proclaiming the imperative need of…

  • “The whole commandment that I command you today you shall be careful to do, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land that the Lord swore to give to your fathers. 2 And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing…

  • When we are walking through a trial (notice the word, “when”), we long for the rock-solid security which holds us upon shaking ground. We long for a real hope which steadies our emotions and reigns-in our reactive tendencies. The hope God gives us through His work upon the cross is not a myth nor is…

  • Jesus in Old Testament Times: A Snapshot

    Shared here is the tenth chapter of First Corinthians along with commentary from the ESV Study Bible as well as quotes from some early church fathers pertaining to the essential Christian message that Jesus as LORD. To preface, the apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the church in Corinth between AD 53-55 with the…

  • Scripture “Jesus knew immediately what they were thinking, so he asked them, ‘Why do you question this in your hearts? Is it easier to say to the paralyzed man “Your sins are forgiven,” or “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk”? So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to…

  • This is such an incredible interview! If you have 50 minutes this week, please take time to watch! 🎞️ Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age:1.) Homosexuality is normal.2.) Pagan spirituality is kind and inclusive.3.) Feminism is good for the Church and the world.4.) Transgenderism is normal.5.) Modesty for women is outdated and dangerous. Side note:…

  • Test It

    Ladies, did you realize that Satan, “The Father of Lies,” (John 8:44) is well-versed regarding scripture? He sure is! This is extremely important to understand! For quoting the Bible doesn’t necessarily equate to correctness nor to worshipping God. According to a recent 2022 poll by Arizona Christian University, only 37% of professing Christian pastors hold…

  • Is the Enneagram Permissible for Christians?

    The question of whether the Enneagram is permissible due to its perception of helpfulness is a very common one! Its incredibly important that we acknowledge the emotional significance of this question for we all have grown-up with the postmodern mindset that “what seems helpful must be good and right (pragmatism).” And sadly, so many of…

  • Did Constantine Construct the Bible?

    When you’re playing a board game with your family or friends, and you have a question about the game, what do you do? To add, let’s hypothesize that during an Indianapolis Colts football game, a member of the opposing team decides to dribble the football down the field like a soccer ball. In these two…