Category: Christian Apologetics
‘Raised on the Third Day: Defending the Historicity of the Resurrection of Jesus,’ edited by W. David Beck and Michael R. Licona – A Brief Review
If it happened, the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth would have been one of the most important (if not the most important) event in human history. It is little wonder that apologists spend so much time and treasure defending it. One of the premier defenders of… Continue Reading “‘Raised on the Third Day: Defending the Historicity of the Resurrection of Jesus,’ edited by W. David Beck and Michael R. Licona – A Brief Review”
Michael Jones, Jude, and 1 Enoch (Evangelical Eisegesis #3)
Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy suggests that the author of the epistle of Jude uses 1 Enoch 1:9 the way a pastor might insert a pop-culture reference into a sermon. But is this what’s going on with Jude’s citation of 1 Enoch? Let’s investigate!
Talking (Again) about the Resurrection of Jesus w/the Non-Alchemist and Matthew Hartke
Yesterday afternoon, I had the chance to talk with the Non-Alchemist and Matthew Hartke about the resurrection of Jesus, cognitive dissonance, Paul’s experience of the risen Christ, and much more. (You can also hear me mispronounce Ralph Fiennes last name. How embarrassing! Though it’s… Continue Reading “Talking (Again) about the Resurrection of Jesus w/the Non-Alchemist and Matthew Hartke”
Jonathan Burke Responds to My Post on Satan and Demons (part 2)
For those who are interested, Jonathan Burke has posted the second video in his series responding to my views on Satan and demons in Paul and the Gospels. (Click here for the previous post containing part 1.) I’ll refrain from making any substantive comments… Continue Reading “Jonathan Burke Responds to My Post on Satan and Demons (part 2)”
Jonathan Burke Responds to My Post on Satan and Demons in the NT (part 1)
Last month, I wrote a brief post reacting to an episode of the Religious Learning podcast in which Christadelphian Jonathan Burke discussed his beliefs on the existence of Satan and demons. As I noted in that piece, while Burke and I are in agreement… Continue Reading “Jonathan Burke Responds to My Post on Satan and Demons in the NT (part 1)”
Frank Turek and Tryggve Mettinger: Caught in a Quotemine
I was recently tagged in a thread on Twitter asking whether something quoted by Frank Turek was true. Since Turek has me blocked on Twitter, I had to resort to other means (i.e., log into an older account I never use) to see what… Continue Reading “Frank Turek and Tryggve Mettinger: Caught in a Quotemine”
Does Mike Winger Think Jesus Was a Sinner? (Evangelical Eisegesis #1)
A pop-apologist accidentally turns Jesus into a sinner.
Michael Jones and the Exodus: The Real Problem with Pop-Apologetics
The real problem with Michael Jones’ recent documentary on the exodus.
The Amateur Exegete 