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Category Archives: Apologetics–Christian
Daily Bible Nugget #600, 2 Peter 1:16
The Nugget: 2Pe 1:16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. My Comment: I did a search of … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics Issues--Agnosticism, Apologetics Issues--Atheism, Apologetics--Christian, Bible Historicity and Validity, Daily Bible Nuggets
Tagged 2 Peter 1:16, Daily Bible Nugget #600 2 Peter 1:16, Four Rules of Historicity, Irwin H Linton A Lawyer Examines the Bible, Leslie's Short and Easy Method with the Deists, The Ultimate Cross Reference Treasury cited
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Primary Source Evidence from the First Century and a Half from Non-Christian Sources for Christianity
There are some who deny that Jesus did the things recorded of Him as they are reported in the New Testament. In a discussion thread in a Facebook group I was very recently invited to join, the question of the … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics Issues--Agnosticism, Apologetics--Christian, Bible Historicity and Validity
Tagged C. R. Haines, Heathen Contact with Christianity during its First Century and a Half by C. R. Haines], Historicity of the New Testament, Primary Source Evidence from the First Century and a Half from Non-Christian Sources for Christianity
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Daily Bible Nugget #573, Psalm 119:130
The Nugget: Psalm 119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. My Comment: Many people do not believe what Psalm 119:130 plainly declares: the Bible is understandable. This post is inspired by a claim … Continue reading
Bible–true fact or historical fiction?
Is the Bible true fact or historical fiction? Facebook comment: “And that why scriptures are the dumbest thing man has ever created.” My response: “Perhaps you have not taken the time to get to know the Scriptures by carefully reading … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics--Christian, Bible Historicity and Validity
Tagged Answering a skeptic, Bible historical fact not fiction, classic apologetics works recommended, Did Moses get his ideas from Egyptian culture or God?, Irwin H Linton A Lawyer Examines the Bible, Recommended classic works on apologetics, Short bibliography of books that answer skeptics
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Bible Interpretation Rule 1
1. Interpret literally in all cases unless the text or context clearly demonstrates that other than a literal interpretation is required and intended by the author. This rule of interpretation holds true for just about everything you read or hear. … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics--Christian, Doctrinal Discussions, How to Interpret the Bible Correctly, How to Study the Bible
Tagged Bible Interpretation Rule 1, God's eternal land promise to Israel, Interpret the Bible literally, Milton S Terry Biblical Hermeneutics, Romans 11:29, Why interpret the Bible literally?
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Daily Bible Nugget #538, Acts 9:7
The Nugget: Acts 9:7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. My Comment: I have encountered individuals from the Hebrew Roots movement as well as Muslims who find a contradiction between … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics Issues--Other Faiths, Apologetics--Christian, Bible 'Contradictions' Answered, Daily Bible Nuggets
Tagged Daily Bible Nugget #538 Acts 9:7, Did the men with Paul hear the voice or not?, Does Acts 9:7 contradict Acts 22:9?, The grammar of Acts 9:7 and Acts 22:9 explained
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The Biblical View of Incarnation, Part 2
THE PURPOSE OF INCARNATION [THE SALVATION OF THE MANY]: BIBLICAL AND APOLOGETICAL DEFENSE OF THE INCARNATION OF CHRIST by Vijay Chandra The Bible teaches that the reason that the Son came into the world was to save sinners (1Timothy 1:15). … Continue reading
Just Whose Land is It Anyway?
The Nugget: Deu 32:43 Rejoice, O ye nations, with his people: for he will avenge the blood of his servants, and will render vengeance to his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, and to his people. (KJV) Deu 32:43 … Continue reading
The Bible was too poorly written to be inspired by God
My Comment: I saw the following Muslim claim about the Bible. I decided to post my responses here. The Muslim claims and my responses: (1) “The Bible was too poorly written to have been inspired by God.” This is … Continue reading
The story of the temptation of Jesus is full of problems
The story of the temptation of Jesus is full of problems, as follows: 1. It is only mentioned in Mark, Matthew, and Luke, but not in John. John wrote at a later date and did not encumber his Gospel … Continue reading