Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
Paul Copan and Kenneth D. Litwak, The Gospel in the Marketplace of Ideas: Paul’s Mars Hill Experience for Our Pluralistic World (Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2014), Pbk. 176 pp. One of the common passages for apologists to go to for a model of apologetic conversation is Paul’s experience at Athens in Acts 17. Such a choice is … Read More “The Gospel in the Marketplace of Ideas” »
I have some serious concerns about the ways Christians speak about and speak to Muslims. As a Christian, I am embarrassed at what comes across my Facebook feed. If I was a Muslim, I would not want to listen to what Christians have to say. The problem is that when I suggest a higher level … Read More “Apostle Paul, Christians and Islam” »
Probably one of the most common critiques of apologetics is that you cannot argue someone to Jesus/Heaven/Salvation etc. That is an easy assertion to make but is it true? Examine this passage: “After Paul and Silas had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And … Read More “You Cannot Argue Someone to Jesus (Except When You Can)” »
I recently saw a question about apologetic related resources for a clear Gospel presentation. My immediate reaction was: How do you have one Gospel presentation that fits everyone from the atheist to the Muslim to the nominal Christian? I know there are evangelism programs out there that are designed as a simple presentation to be … Read More “How to Share Your Faith Apologetically” »
