bible study
What Every Apologist Needs to Know About 1 Peter 3:15
Rules of Engagement 1 Peter 3 is about Apologetics and Cultural Engagement What should our interactions with people look like as ambassadors of Jesus? Peter talks about both apologetics and cultural engagement in 1 Peter 3—the chapter where you find that famous apologetics memory verse, 1 Peter 3:15 (ESV): But in your hearts honor Christ […]
7 Tips on Engaging Skeptics Like Paul Did in Athens - Part 2
3 More Cultural Engagement Tips Today, we're moving on in my new series of posts called, “7 Tips on Engaging Skeptics Like Paul Did in Athens.” In part one, we took a brief look at some historical background and focused on two simple lessons from Paul's encounter in Acts 17: Care About People Prepare for Insults […]
7 Tips on Engaging Skeptics Like Paul Did in Athens - Part 1
Cultural Engagement Tips My studies at Dallas Theological Seminary have challenged me to think about practical lessons we can learn from Paul’s engagement in Acts 17. I recently had a conversation about this passage with my mentor, Dr. Darrell Bock, and I’ve discovered some cultural engagement tips that every defender of the faith should know. So […]
Gift Ideas: 8 Great Books that Rocked My World
Gift Books for Christians Wondering what to give that Christian friend or family member who shares your passion for loving God with your mind as well as your emotions? Last year, I featured gift books for both skeptics and believers. This year, I'm focusing in on gifts for your Christian brothers and sisters that will […]
Why Apologetics Matters
Audio Post Here's a short talk I did for young adults at Bridgeway Christian Church in Rocklin, CA on why defending the faith matters. In this lesson, we cover basic introductory material like defining apologetics, reasons to engage in it and how it can help you in your faith. Part of this talk comes straight […]