Selective citation of the Church Fathers borrows the prestige of antiquity without accepting the accountability that antiquity demands.
Category: Apologetics
Engage with rational defenses of the Christian faith. Explore topics like biblical reliability, science and faith, philosophical arguments, and responses to world religions.
Is Reading Prophecy Literally a Modern Invention?
The claim that literal prophecy reading is a modern invention confuses dispensationalism with a hermeneutical principle that predates it by centuries.
Can You Define God into Existence? The Ontological Argument Explained
Can you define God into existence? Explore the Ontological Argument — one of the most provocative proofs for God’s existence — and discover why this philosophical masterpiece still challenges thinkers today.
That He Might Be Called a Nazarene: Matthew 2:23 and the Search for the Prophecy
Matthew 2:23 claims Jesus fulfilled a prophecy by being called a Nazarene, yet no Old Testament verse says this. Examining the Branch hypothesis, the despised Messiah theme, and what Matthew actually meant.
The Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Examine the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus: the empty tomb, post-resurrection appearances, the transformation of the disciples, and the early creed of 1 Corinthians 15.
The Reliability of the Gospels: Can We Trust the New Testament?
Examine the historical evidence for the reliability of the Gospels: manuscript evidence, eyewitness testimony, early dating, archaeological confirmation, and more.
The Problem of Evil: A Christian Response
How can a good God allow evil and suffering? Explore the logical and evidential problem of evil, the free will defense, and how the cross reveals God's answer to human suffering.
Facts vs. Meaning: Why Some People See God Everywhere
Some see only facts; others see meaning behind facts. Paul says God made Himself known through creation. The question is whether we have learned to listen.