Many Christians who get into apologetics don’t think about whether their apologetic methodology is consistent with their theology, and even more, the text of Scripture. In this episode, Mark and Jeff explore several biblical texts to see what they say and what that means for how we do apologetics.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
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Why Aren't Most Churches and Pastors Interested in Apologetics?
Mark and Jeff discuss the sometimes disheartening reality that most churches and pastors are not very interested in apologetics. They explore the reasons for this, and offer encouragement to pastors to take advantage of the resources available today.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
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Stop Using Free Will as an Answer for Everything
Many apologists seem to think that free will is an adequate answer to the challenges raised against the Christian faith, like the problem of evil and suffering and the question about the justice or injustice of hell. Mark and Jeff explain the biblical teaching on free will and set it in its proper place as an important, but secondary part of our answers to these questions.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
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Is the World Becoming More or Less Religious?
A recent article by James Eglinton, “The Myth of the ‘Irreligious World’” challenges the notion that the world is becoming less religious. Mark and Jeff discuss the dual nature of religious man and irreligious society in a way that helps us to better engage unbelievers with the gospel.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
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What is the problem with unbelievers?
Why don’t so many people believe the gospel? What do they need from Christians to believe? In this episode, Mark and Jeff go to Scripture to get an accurate view of the spiritual condition of unbelievers in order to discover what it takes to bring them to Christ.They place evidence, arguments, and emotion in their proper place as tools that the Holy Spirit uses to open the eyes to see one’s sin and guilt and to see Christ as the only Savior.Want to reach out, ask a question, or request a speaking event? Visit my website at: https://apologeticsforthechurch.org/
This podcasts explores apologetics and evangelism in practical terms in short form episodes. It is aimed at the ordinary Christian who wants to effectively reach unbelievers in an indirect, conversational and relational manner. The podcast is led by Dr. Mark Farnham (PhD, Westminster), the Founder and Director of Apologetics for the Church, a local church training ministry. Mark is also Director of the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics at Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary in Lancaster, PA.
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