Christian Apologetics
The task of developing and sharing arguments for the truth and rationality of Christianity and the falsehood and irrationality of alternatives with the aim of strengthening the faith of believers and provoking non-believers to consider Christ.
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Oct 9 2025 Sorrow and joy are not just sequential emotional states: first sorrow, then joy. Miraculously, we can experience overflowing joy in the midst of deep sorrow. ![]() |
Oct 6 2025 How can we delight in the good work we do while keeping our work in its proper place? Pastor John situates daily work within God’s larger purposes. ![]() |
Oct 2 2025 Does human evil really call for infinite punishment? Pastor John confronts the ultimate sin of ignoring God’s infinite value. ![]() |
Sep 29 2025 Pastor John connects God’s word with his ability to perform that word, grounding our faith in the unstoppable purposes of our loving God. ![]() |
Sep 25 2025 In Isaiah 58, does God condemn his people for having too much delight in his ways? Pastor John distinguishes hypocritical pleasure from true, generous joy in God. ![]() |
Sep 22 2025 God promised a home to faithful eunuchs in the Old Testament, but what about childless believers today? Pastor John sees three enduring blessings. ![]() |
Sep 18 2025 In the Bible, God sometimes tests his people to see how they will respond. Why does he do this if he already knows every heart? ![]() |
Sep 15 2025 Should Christians seek mystical experiences as a way to grow closer to God? Pastor John looks at how Paul responded to his own visions. ![]() |
Sep 11 2025 When a society normalizes sin, how should the church respond? Pastor John calls for spiritual integrity that doesn’t depend on society’s opinion. ![]() |
Sep 8 2025 God destroys many enemies in the Bible, and he promises to destroy many more in hell. As his people, should we celebrate our enemies’ downfall? ![]() |