Christian Apologetics Pagination

Atheism vs. Christian debate - Morality: Natural or Supernatural?

2010-06-25T08:14:00.000-06:00

My debate with an atheist on the issue of morality is now available online:
Find it here

Online Apologetics Conference 2010

2010-02-20T07:00:00.002-07:00

On May 7th and 8th, 2010 AD An Apologetics Conference for Promoting the Christian Worldview through Literature and the Arts will take place online.

Presenters:

Keynote:
Robert Bowman, Jr.: Institute for Religious Research

Plenary:
Dr. Angus Menuge: Concordia University Wisconsin
Dr. Corey Olsen, aka “The Tolkien Professor”: Washington College

Workshops:
Dr. Bernard Bull: Concordia University Wisconsin
Mr. Robert Velarde: Author
Mary Jo Sharp: Confident Christianity
Mr. Anthony Horvath: Athanatos Christian Ministries
The 1st Prize winner of ACM’s 2010 Christian writing contest

Early Bird Registration Special: $30!
Click here to Register
(Early Bird Special expires March 15th)

Discounts available to Christian authors, publishers, publicists, literary agents, etc, as well as for group registrations.
Please email ACM representative Robert Cely for information.
Students may register for $25 using this link.

Examine Examiner.com

2010-01-21T17:00:00.003-07:00

FYI for all interested in writing: I have discovered that Examiner.com is a great place to publish articles and they are currently recruiting writers.

Think of it as a blog, except that the articles are to be structured more akin to a newspaper.
They pay their writers based on amount of traffic, # of subscriptions (basically, people signing in for email alerts), etc.
To get a taste; here is my site: http://www.examiner.com/x-34463-Albuquerque-Christian-Apologetics-Examiner
You can register with them here: http://www.examiner.com/Become_an_Examiner.html
As you register, you will see a section that asks if an Examiner referred you and that is where you can help a brother out and type in or select “Mariano Grinbank.”

You could be the examiner for your city on virtually any topic you choose. You could be the “Church Examiner,” “Religion Examiner,” “Home School Examiner,” “Parenting Examiner,” “Chinchilla Examiner,” “Taco Examiner,” or what have you.

Check out Examiner, see what they have to offer you and see what you have to offer them.

Haiti to be Fed with the Word - Audio Bibles for Haiti

2010-01-02T07:00:00.003-07:00

The audio Bibles being sent to Haiti are a blessing.

FYI: I wrote a favorable mention of them and a refutation of atheist condemnations of them and a refutation of the atheist hypocrisy in this regard at this link.

Christian Apologetics and Atheism – Athanatos Opens Its Gates

2009-10-20T07:00:00.000-06:00

Nice guy extraordinaire and more than capable apologist Anthony Horvath is once again opening the gates of the online apologetics courses he offers at Athanatos.

He has been kind enough to include me as an instructor this time around.

The course descriptions and other info is found here.

Some courses are free and the others cost less than most people spend on coffee any given week:

I will be teaching Studies in Atheism

4 weeks. Begins Nov 4th.
Before there were the 'New Atheists' there were the old ones. This investigation into the atheism of Dawkins, Harris, etc, looks into the foundations of modern day atheism and its pervasive hostility to theism and Christianity. This course ends before Christmas. (Just in case the FFRF had any ideas...)

I will also teach Jesus According to...

3 Weeks. Begins Nov 30th.
How do different cultures, cults, and world religions view Jesus? How are these similar and different to the Christian view, which is rooted in the New Testament? Why does it matter?

Other courses are as follows:
Joe Keysor, Hitler and Christianity:

3 weeks. Begins Nov 23.
A free, three week course exploring the charge that Christianity is to blame for the Nazis and the Holocaust. This course is taught by Joe Keysor, the author of Hitler, the Holocaust, and the Bible. This book is strongly recommended if you are taking the course but not absolutely required.

I reviewed Hitler, the Holocaust, and the Bible here.

Josh Davis, Christ Promised in the Old Testament:

2 Weeks. Begins Nov 16th. Strongly Suggested Materials: The Bible.
Could you demonstrate that Jesus was the Christ from the Old Testament alone as the apostles did? (Acts 17:11, 18:28, 1 Cor 15:3). This survey of major OT evidences for Jesus as the Christ will help you see how Christianity and Judaism were related why Jews found it compelling at the time. This is an introduction that will help in personal growth and evangelism efforts.

Anthony Horvath, Reliability of the New Testament Documents:

2 Weeks. Begins Nov 2nd. Strongly Suggested Materials: The New Testament Documents: Are they Reliable by F.F. Bruce.
This class surveys the development of the New Testament documents and the formation of the canon in a basic, introductory fashion.

Anthony Horvath and Terry Hollifield, Study in Alleged Bible Contradictions:

2 Weeks. Begins Nov 30th. Strongly Suggested Materials: The Bible.
Principles for resolving alleged contradictions in the Bible are introduced and applied to a small set of famous 'contradictions.'

Anthony Horvath, The Death of Christianity:

3 weeks. Begins Nov 9th. FREE. Suggested Materials: Internet readings, guided tour.
Christianity is demonstrably on the decline in America. This course documents that decline, probes the causes, and suggests solutions. Based on the content found at http://www.deathofchristianity.com/, this course is centered heavily on discussion between the participants.

Glenn Jones, Basic New Testament Greek Part 1

3 weeks. Begins Nov 2nd. Strongly Suggested (but not required) Materials: Basic Greek In 30 Minutes a Day by Jim Found.
Learn the Greek alphabet, how to sound out Greek words, how to identify nouns, verbs, definite articles, and how to use such information to use resources like a Bible interlinear or lexicon.

Glenn Jones, Basic New Testament Greek Part 2

3 weeks. Begins Nov 30th. Strongly Suggested (but not required) Materials: Basic Greek In 30 Minutes a Day by Jim Found.
Building on Part 1, the student will learn more vocabulary as well as parts of speech such as the definite article, etc.

Terry Hollifield, Origins: A Survey:

4 Weeks. Begins Nov 2nd.
Is evolutionary theory true? What does the Bible say? What does the science say? Is there scientific evidence for a young earth creation? Or is it just something the Bible says? In this survey of the issues, the participant will explore the critical issues involved in the Creation-Evolution-Intelligent Design Debate so they can make their own, informed, decisions. This course lays important groundwork for future study.

The Crux - Midwest Christian Outreach

2009-10-11T07:59:00.002-06:00

I have just added a feed from “The Crux” which is the blog of Midwest Christian Outreach.

They also publish an apologetics journal, found here.

New Maverick Philosopher Feed

2009-10-03T21:12:00.001-06:00

Maverick Philosopher, aka Bill Vallicella (or is it the other way around?), feed has been added.

He tends to cover a wide variety of interesting issues from an always interesting point of view.

It appears that he originally posted independently at Blogger (this link), then he moved to Powerblogs (this link), and is now at Typepad (this link).

Ravi Zacharias – Update

2009-09-28T08:34:00.002-06:00

I just added two feeds from Ravi Zacharias International Ministries: “Just Thinking” and “Let My People Think.”

Ravi has, amongst others, authored the following books:

Great Conversations series:

Greg Koukl – Stand to Reason

2009-09-23T19:29:00.002-06:00

I have just added a feed from the Greg Koukl’s “Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast.”

Also of interest may be…

…the following books by Greg:

Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air
Amazon.com’s Product Description

"Relativism" offers a critique of moral relativism and suggests ways Christians can defend their moral beliefs. The authors survey the rising tide of relativism in recent decades, explore its inherent inconsistencies, suggest specific approaches that can be used in the course of dialogue, and consider its everyday implications.

Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
Amazon.com’s Product Description

Tired of finding yourself flat-footed and intimidated in conversations? Want to increase your confidence and skill in discussions with family, friends, and coworkers? Gregory Koukl offers practical strategies to help you stay in the driver’s seat as you maneuver comfortably and graciously in any conversation about your Christian convictions.

From the Back Cover
In a world increasingly indifferent to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority. Gregory Koukl demonstrates how to get in the driver’s seat, keeping any conversation moving with thoughtful, artful diplomacy.

You’ll learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through the minefields, stop challengers in their tracks, turn the tables and—most importantly—get people thinking about Jesus. Soon, your conversations will look more like diplomacy than D-Day.

Drawing on extensive experience defending Christianity in the public square, Koukl shows you how to:
- Initiate conversations effortlessly
- Present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively
- Graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking
- Skillfully manage the details of dialogue
- Maintain an engaging, disarming style even under attack

Tactics provides the game plan for communicating the compelling truth about Christianity with confidence and grace.

Jesus, the Only Way: 100 Verses
Amazon.com’s Product Description

Both the New Age and the ecumenical movement have been steadily chipping away at the orthodox Christian teaching that Jesus is the only way of salvation.

This booklet documents precisely what Jesus and the Apostles taught about religious pluralism. It includes nine different lines of argument the Bible uses--backed by 100 verses--to show that all spiritual roads don't "lead to Rome." There's only one way: Jesus.

Making Abortion Unthinkable (VHS & CD-ROM)
Amazon.com’s Product Description

Clamshell case includes Training Video (VHS) and CD-ROM. CD-ROM has Teacher and Student Manuals in PDF format along with slideshows that can be used for Mac or PC as well as other teaching resources.

Precious Unborn Human Persons
Amazon.com’s Product Description

Precious Unborn Human Persons is an easy-to-follow, well-reasoned discussion about what it means to be human and what makes humans valuable. It asks two vital questions. First, is it a matter of fact that the unborn is a separate, living human being? Second, if so, what is the right way for us to treat innocent human beings who are in the way?

Amazon.com’s Product Description

Review

Precious Unborn Human Persons carefully analyzes the core issues in the abortion debate in a concise, accessible way that does not compromise the care with which relevant topics are treated. Koukl is a communicator, and an informed one at that... --J.P. Moreland, Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, author of The Ethics of Life & Death

Update "American Vision" – Apologetics, Atheism and Politics

2009-09-19T07:51:00.002-06:00

I have just added a feed from “American Vision.”

Of interest may be their DVD…

Defeating The Myth-Storians

Product Description from Amazon.com:

In this three-part video series, Joel McDurmon takes you back to the first-century church to give you an understanding of the attacks on the gospel from the prevailing pagan mystery religions of the day. Joel presents the life and writings of the apostles, the early church fathers, and other compelling evidences, in defending the person of Christ and dismantling both old and new myths and their myth-storians.
PART 1: The Myth-Storians in Action
PART 2: Bible History: Fact or Fiction?
PART 3: Man to Man: Defending the Faith Against Mere Myths

William Lane Craig - Defenders Podcast

2009-09-18T08:30:00.005-06:00

Update: I have just added William Lane Craig's "Defenders Podcast."

Of interest may also be in the book, Contending with Christianity's Critics: Answering New Atheists and Other Objectors.

The book’s contents are as follows:

PART 1 THE EXISTENCE OF GOD
Dawkins's Delusion—by William Lane Craig

At Home in the Multiverse?—by James Daniel Sinclair

Confronting Naturalism: The Argument from Reason—by Victor Reppert

Belief in God: A Trick of Our Brain?—by Michael J. Murray

The Moral Poverty of Evolutionary Naturalism—by Mark D. Linville

Dawkins's Best Argument Against God's Existence—by Gregory E. Ganssle

PART 2 THE JESUS OF HISTORY
Criteria for the Gospels' Authenticity—by Robert H. Stein

Jesus the Seer—by Ben Witherington III

The Resurrection of Jesus Time Line—by Gary R. Habermas

How Scholars Fabricate Jesus—by Craig A. Evans

How Badly Did the Early Scribes Corrupt the New Testament? An Examination of Bart Ehrman's Claims—by Daniel B. Wallace

Who Did Jesus Think He Was? —by Michael J. Wilkins

PART 3 THE COHERENCE OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE
The Coherence of Theism—by Charles Taliaferro and Elsa J. Marty

Is the Trinity a Logical Blunder? God as Three and One—by Paul Copan

Did God Become a Jew? A Defense of the Incarnation—by Paul Copan

Dostoyevsky, Woody Allen, and the Doctrine of Penal Substitution—by Steve L. Porter

Hell: Getting What's Good My Own Way—by Stewart Goetz

What Does God Know? The Problems of Open Theism—by David P. Hunt

New Atheism Related Feed

2009-09-12T07:51:00.001-06:00

I am pleased to announce a new feed from a very new, but quickly filling with posts, blog entitled Debunking “Evilbible.com”

This is dear to my heart and mind since I, and others, have also done a lot of research which debunked evilbible.com

Update: Button Regarding Atheism Related Issues

2009-09-02T19:11:00.001-06:00

Atheism : Link to an Excellent Article on Atheism

2009-08-28T19:51:00.002-06:00

I wanted to mention that one of the links to an contra atheism article is Conservapedia’s rather all encompassing and excellent article on Atheism which covers many atheism related topics.

Update: Button Regarding World Religions and Cults

2009-08-26T20:08:00.002-06:00

I have added a page element that contains buttons to various essays covering various world religions and cults such as follows:

Beyond Interfaith / Eshim

The Bible

Theology / Apologetics

Unitarian Universalism

Homosexuality

Resurrection

Communism and Nazism / Adolf Hitler

Atheism

Miscellaneous

Pop Culture and Politics

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Gospel of Judas

Da Vinci Code

Roman Catholicism

Judaism

Hinduism / Krishna Consciousness

Melchizedek Method

The Baha'i Faith

Mormonism / Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Islam / Muslim

Inspirational

Historical Jesus

World Religions and Cults

Religious Science / Science of Mind and Ernest Holmes

Christianity, Apologetics, Theology, Atheism, Atheism T-Shirts, Christian T-Shirts, Audio, Video, Books

2009-08-21T21:02:00.002-06:00

Christian apologetics, theology and contra atheism related materials of all sorts are now available in one cyber-spot.

I have attempted to offer a one stop shop, as it were, where one may find information relating to Christian apologetics, theology and atheism in the form of blog feeds, books, audio, video, DVDs, an online apologetics academy, and even t-shirts, postcards and various other formats.

Have a look around and enjoy.