Apologetics and Evidence

As apologists, we defend the faith against everything that goes against the Christian faith. It is easy to think of Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons , and even Buddhists and Eastern religions, and even Islam and Judaism . All of these have a focus pointing outward from the Christian faith. What about inward? I’m sure you have all heard the teaching that when you point at someone you have three fingers pointing back at you. In other words, it is saying look who’s talking .  Many of us are able to diffuse arguments against Christianity , such as from atheism , etc., and having degrees in theology and apologetics, I have seen how it really helps with confidence in sharing the faith and how it organized my thoughts when discussing religion and spirituality with people, but what about when it comes to me? Do I have the right answers? The right heart? I look at a couple verses in the Bible mentioning the condition of the heart, and it makes me wonder about my own. Proverbs ...

Something needs to be understood about the name change of the Mormons. It should not be forgotten. The real reason the name is changing is purely because of deception. Think about it… If they are called “Mormons” doesn’t that separate them from evangelicalism? It is good for people to have the mindset that “The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints” is equal to the Mormonism that they always knew as a cult. It seems that the whole reason for the name change is because of an esoteric agenda. This is not a conspiracy... hear me out. Below are some links that point to the decision for the name change. The first is the general conference for the LDS church, the second is showing that the Mormon tabernacle Choir will now be called, the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. These names are less abrasive when it comes to Mormonism. Through the years, Mormons have documented everything, which helps them in their destruction. A few years ago, they wanted to be more open about the his...

Divine Attribute Observed: Omnipotence                 “Divine power is optional in its exercise. God need not have created anything. And after creation, he may annihilate. Only when he has bound himself by promise, as in the instance of faith in Christ, does his action cease to be optional. It cannot be said that God may keep his promises as he pleases” (William G. T. Shedd, Dogmatic Theology, chapter 5).                 Let’s take a look at this statement further. ·          Divine power is optional. o    The other day, I was at work doing my routine, and after thinking about the plans and the Word of the Lord, suddenly it hit me. God doesn’t need me to spread his Word, OR for any other reason. This was definitely a truth that hit hard. “What’s the point then?” I thought. W...