(An Apologetic Parable Unraveling Relativism) Pomeroy’s busy week delivering spiritual birthday gifts meant more parties for the angels. Joy erupted in heaven every time a human received living water. “Pomeroy the Party Angel,” as he was nicknamed, treasured his ministry as a delivery angel. Every day he witnessed people transformed by freedom. And every day […]
(A Blog Interview by Dr. McDowell Posted at SeanMcDowell.org 1/11/18) Marilyn Tyner is on the front lines of this movement. She recently answered some of my questions about this new trend, the upcoming “Women in Apologetics” conference at Biola, and her personal ministry. Enjoy! SEAN MCDOWELL: There seems to be a significant growth in […]
(Hypothetical Letter from a Christian to an Unsaved Friend) Hello again, my friend! Thank you for continuing to dialogue with me about whether Christianity is the one true religion. When I was on a quest for spiritual truth years ago, what impacted me the most about Christianity was the Bible’s claim that Jesus Christ rose […]
(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 […]
“We’re living in a postmodern era in which concepts like ‘truth’ and ‘morality’ are more elastic than in the past,” wrote popular apologist Lee Strobel.¹ His word “elastic” visually depicts how postmodern relativists comfortably stretch and bend truth. Instead of viewing truth as objective, they consider it dependent on people’s subjective perceptions. This relativistic […]
