Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
Record Your Testimony There is a debate among apologists as to the value of a personal testimony. Some would say that apologists should avoid subjective testimonies and focus only on objective fact. The problem with this is when we go to Acts, we see that Paul chooses to share his testimony twice. He seemed to … Read More “30 Day Apologetics Challenge: Day 25” »
I have been asked many times about how I became a Christian. What people really mean is, “Tell me a short tale of how you encountered the message of Jesus and how you immediately responded.” Since that is not my experience, I usually pick a chapter of my story based on the audience and then … Read More “How Did I Become a Christian?” »
I believe that apologetics is important but not because of some book that I read or a speaker that I heard. I believe that apologetics is important from experience. Let me share a bit of my story. I was raised as a child in the Anglican Church. My faith was very nominal. In my mid-teens … Read More “Why Apologetics is Important” »
What role should personal testimonies play in apologetics? I know this is a controversial topic among apologists. For many, testimonies are too subjective and they would rather the emphasis be on more logical evidences for the truth of Christianity. While I acknowledge the shortcomings of personal testimonies, I can’t help but notice that Paul is … Read More “Apologetics and Testimony” »
Most people involved in apologetics or evangelism want to make their case as strong as possible. There are two ways to do that: quantity and quality. Many people prefer quantity. There is a desire to pile up argument upon argument upon argument, overwhelming the person with the sheer weight of what is presented. Unfortunately, to … Read More “Careful With Your Claims” »
