Apologetics

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    What If God MUST Exist? A Simple Look at the Ontological Argument

    It’s Apologetics Time :-). Today, we tackle one of those arguments for God’s existence that (most of the time) evokes indifference, confusion, or controversy. Occasionally, it may get a nod […]

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    7 Reasons We Can Be Confident Jesus Rose from the Dead

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. As Paul wrote: “And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:17a, KJV) You […]

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    The Beauty of the World: A Fingerprint of God

    The cherry blossoms are out. Every spring, crowds gather around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., to take in the fleeting wonder of pale pink petals drifting against a deep […]

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    What if I Have Doubts About My Faith in God?

    How can I know God is real? How can I truly believe that God cares about me? Is it wrong to question God? What if I struggle to believe the […]

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    Who Was that Baby in the Manger?

    The Christmas story is one of the most beloved in human history: a baby born in a manger, heralded by angels, visited by shepherds, and eventually adored by wise men. […]

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    Do You Believe in Miracles?

    The Bible is full of miracles, from the parting of the Red Sea to the resurrection of Jesus. But in our modern, scientifically driven world, many people—even within the church—question […]

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    Can We Prove God Exists?

    Over a decade ago, I taught the Olney Baptist Church Young Adult Sunday School class. I took the class through a series of apologetics-oriented lessons. One of the young people […]

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    The Absurdity of Life Without God

    If God isn’t real, then life is absurd. It is absurd, hopeless, and devoid of all meaning. And you’re being delusional if you say otherwise. I know that may sound […]

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    Are Science and Faith in Conflict?

    The answer to whether science and faith conflict is a resounding no, according to Dave McElfresh, who spoke at Olney Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, August 7. Dave is a […]

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    Why Apologetics is Essential (And Why Some Christians and Churches Drive Me Crazy!)

    A 46-year-old man named John was having doubts. He grew up in a Bible-believing Christian church that, for over 20 years, had (in his own words) “been a big, valued […]