(Defending Christianity’s Exclusivity) A PARABLE The clear-as-a-bell pastor’s message rang loudly in my heart—resonating spiritual truth. “We are saved by grace and not by works,” he pronounced, leaning against a tall pillar in the corner of a gymnasium with Bible in hand. Even the worship chorus (Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe) […]
(Street Witnessing Five Days in New York City) Last week I stepped out of my comfort zone—I mean way out—to go street witnessing in NYC with my missionary friend Joanie. The Lord was surely with us (Matt. 28:20), as our five-day trip was fruitful and beyond amazing. Many Christian friends prayed for us and some […]
(Conversational Apologetics to Inspire Christian Kids Today) While riding to dinner with family members, my grandson Nicky and I sat in the back seat of the car, joking and laughing. The school year had just ended, and I flew out to Colorado to see Nicky graduate from eighth grade at Southeast Christian School. The two […]
The first time Mormons came to my front door, my body trembled from embarrassment—imperceptibly, I hope. I didn’t know what to say to the two young men wearing white shirts and black pants. Though I grieved over their eternal destiny, I was not prepared to witness to them. As they presented their opening appeal, […]
(An Illustration) The role of the Christian apologist—which brings both challenges and rewards—is to promote the gospel and defend the faith. We address unbelievers’ theological questions and misconceptions, facilitating their search for truth by helping them advance toward the cross. One effective way to explain how evangelism and apologetics fit together is through an impactful […]
The evidence for the truth of Christianity is like a mountain that towers over every religious system. As everyday apologists, we can effectively paint that word picture during conversations with skeptics and searchers—and with new believers to strengthen their faith or equip them for witnessing. Producing solid evidence is vital in determining whether a […]
