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What is Apologetics?

Apologetics is the discipline that deals with a rational defense of Christian faith. It comes from a Greek word apologia which means to give a reason or defense. In spite of the objections to doing apologetics, there are important reasons to participate in the work of apologetics. (From Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics, Baker, 1999, used…

How Does James’ Belief In Jesus Corroborate The Resurrection?

The astute reader will be astonished to see, in Acts 12, that James, the half-brother of Jesus, is mentioned by name by Peter before Peter leaves Jerusalem to escape Herod Agrippa. Let’s quickly review what we know of James from the Gospels. Jesus’ brothers did not believe in him during his ministry (Mk 3:21, 31-35;…

A Study of Theology III – Part 18

THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Lordship Salvation John 3:7 A Study of Theology III – Part 18 (Dr. Thomas Figart) Continuing from part 17, Dr. Figart explains that perhaps the most important subject in Scripture is the teaching which pertains to salvation from sin. There is a current controversy concerning “lordship salvation” which has led to confusion in…

A Study of Theology III – Part 17

THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Lordship Salvation Ephesians 2:8-10 A Study of Theology III – Part 17 (Dr. Thomas Figart) Perhaps the most important subject in Scripture is the teaching which pertains to salvation from sin. There is a current controversy concerning “lordship salvation” which has led to confusion in definitions and interpretations. A Study of Theology…

A Study of Theology III – Part 16

THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Prayer Universalism Triumph over sin Hebrews 11:6 A Study of Theology III – Part 16 (Dr. Thomas Figart) When we speak of “means of grace,” we do not refer to a means of obtaining grace for salvation; rather, it is for growth in grace. Within this definition there are three means of grace;…