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Apologetic Defense of the faith, the Bible, and Christianity
Buddhism is a religion and dharma that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on original teachings attributed to the Buddha and resulting interpreted philosophies. Buddhism originated in Ancient India sometime between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE, from where it spread through much of Asia, where after it declined in... Continue Reading →
Acts 13:47 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 47 For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, “‘I have appointed you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the end of the earth.’” Not only did the apostle Paul say the above words, but he also understood and appreciated the seriousness of it. After he... Continue Reading →
Examples of Paul’s effective strategies are provided for the reader to apply in teaching others. Explaining the good news to new believers effectively will assist readers in being ambassadors for Christ. Paul’s teaching strategies for individual ministry and small groups, and, mentoring other future teachers are highlighted.
Discover the timeless wisdom from two pivotal figures in Christianity and how their teachings can transform your life today.
First, it should be noted that the suggestions herein can work for online evangelism or in person. Most persons that we meet online are polite. However, with the anonymity of social media, it is even more so as Jesus prophesied, 'the world has hated true Christians, because they are not of the world, even as... Continue Reading →
Explore the significance of Jesus' cautionary messages and their relevance today.
Christian apologetics [Greek: apologia, “verbal defense, speech in defense”] is a field of Christian theology which endeavors to offer a reasonable and sensible basis for the Christian faith, defending the faith against objections. It is reasoning from the Scriptures, explaining and proving, as one instructs in sound doctrine, many times having to overturn false reasoning before he can plant the seeds of truth.
Luke 10:25 Updated American Standard Version (UASV)
25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
Matthew 28:19-20 Updated American Standard Version (UASV)
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations ... 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you ...”
At Pentecost 33 C.E.,* there were 120 disciples in the upper room that received Holy Spirit. Within 100 years, the apostles, especially the apostle Paul and those early Christians grew Christianity from 120 disciples to over one million Christians, * B.C.E. means “before the Common Era,” which is more accurate than B.C. (“before Christ”). C.E. denotes... Continue Reading →
