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Christian
Apologetics - Evidence for Christianity
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Is "Blind" Faith required? Learn more about Christian Apologetics
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That is what many folks believe. They are under the -
false - impression that science, archaeology and centuries of scholarship
have destroyed the foundations of Christianity. They reason there is no longer the need for a
Creator, since evolution explains our existence. They believe, that the texts of the Bible have been corrupted
over the centuries and its stories have been discredited by recent
archaeological discoveries.
Did not the recent best-seller and Hollywood
block-buster the DaVinci Code reveal that Jesus was secretly married to
Mary Magdalene and they even had children together?
And did the Discovery Channel not air a documentary in
March 2007 by James Cameron that "The Lost Tomb of Jesus" and
Mary Magdalene had been unearthed? So much for a resurrection.....
(theory
of evolution)
Is
the Bible historically reliable?
Is
Jesus the Son of God?
Is
the Bible God's inspired Word?
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Recent "stuff"
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Nothing
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NEW: Listen to parts
of Prepared to Answer or Rob's testimony: Audio Center
or Video Center
NEW: article on theory
of evolution
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Discoveries in our generation show
more clearly than ever before, the hand of God in the world around us. Some
illustrations:
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Yes, there are many, many solar
systems in our universe, but the required conditions for life are so
restrictive that Earth is probably the only planet where any life would be
possible.
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The more we learn about living
cells, the more molecular biologists are puzzled how life could have ever
started by chance.
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And even if that would be possible, genetics has revealed
the unlikelihood of numerous beneficial genetic mutations required for
life forms to evolve.
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More advanced scholarship, combined with archaeological data, have increased
our understanding and comfort level with the Scriptures.
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In-depth analysis of the
gospel texts show all the characteristics of trustworthy
and honest eyewitness testimony.
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And even though
Jesus' resurrection happened. almost 2,000 years ago in an obscure corner
of the Roman empire, objective analysis of the facts and circumstances
reveal the truth of this historical event.
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Antique
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Have you ever seen these one of these magnificent,
large and heavy antique family Bibles which were considered a most
desirable family heirloom? |
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Not only are these Bibles a fascinating
display of antique craftsmanship and attractive illustrations, they are
also loaded with Biblical information. A small library all packed
into one book. |
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We would like to help restore this tradition.
Not just because it is an attractive way to study and learn about
God's Word, but also |
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as the cornerstone of our society: reading the Bible as a family
and keeping it in the family over generations. |
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Interested, visit our store: Antique
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2009 is the 'Darwin year' as we remember the
introduction of the theory of evolution in 1859. Read our special article: the
Theory of Evolution True
or False ?
(for more articles, PowerPoints, MP3 and more, visit the Resource
Center)
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Are you Prepared to Answer why you
are a Christian (or why you decided not to be one)? Test your knowledge - take our quiz - Prepared to Answer
is also available for purchase on Amazon.com
and you can use Amazon's
search-inside feature to search and look at every page in the book.
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Curious
and perhaps even Interested?
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Be the jury - judge for yourself!
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I was! I have spent the last 7 years studying and
sharing about the amazing evidences for the truth of Christianity. On this
website you will find a treasure trove of information from numerous
disciplines and sometimes quite unexpected sources. Please browse around.
Read the information and weigh for your yourself. Let us be the presenter,
and you be the jury. We only ask an open mind and an honest verdict!
Read on about
Christian Apologetics........ |
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Windmill
Ministries is a Christian apologetics ministry
that equips believers and challenges skeptics through the sharing of evidences for the foundations of the Christian
faith. Enjoy and research hundreds of pages of figures, facts, finds and
features.
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or during other activities to the unabridged (17+ hour) audio version,
read by the author.
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Does the Bible contradict
Evolution?
In chapter 11 of Frequently
Avoided Questions, Chuck Smith and Matt Whitlock ask the question,
"Does the Bible contradict evolution?" Too often in their
opposition to evolution Christians seem to engage in pseudoscience. I do
not believe that God meant for the early chapters of Genesis to be read as
science. They are to be read as theology—telling us about the great
Creator-God. The most significant issue in understanding the Bible is our
hermeneutics—
how we interpret what is written in the Bible. In Biblical interpretation
we need to start by discovering the Biblical author's original meaning and
how he was understood by his original audience.
Why do we assume that science keeps people from believing in Christ? A
larger issue that keeps people from following Christ is the way they have
been treated by Christians. Creationists do not have a good record in our
arguments with Evolutionists. A problem with scientific creationism within
the public education system is that creationism is bound up with doctrinal
issues which do not apply to non-believers.
Naturalistic processes may account for some of the complexity and
diversity of living things. A problem with evolution is that it often
purports to prove more than it actually does. Evolutionism itself is not
science. When evolution is perceived as an all-encompassing theory that
explains everything we believe and do as the result of natural selection,
we leave science and find ourselves in philosophy. As a worldview
evolutionism has insurmountable difficulties. Science cannot explain
everything, and science can be compatible with the teaching of Scripture.
We do not need to make a disjunction between science and faith.
Contemporary post-moderns seem more willing than moderns to bypass the
evolution debate and embrace the message of a loving God. In the modern
way of thinking, if a person believed in evolution they would
automatically discredit God and the Bible. Most post-moderns do not seek
rational evidence to believe in God. Rather, they seek to satisfy their
spiritual needs and become better people. We need to present Jesus, not as
an argument, but in lives that reflect Jesus.
For me it takes a lot more faith to believe that all we see around us
happened by chance without external intervention, than to believe in a
personal, loving God behind all creation.
a blog post
by David Andrianoff
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Christian
Apologetics and Evidences |
Christian Apologetics and Evidences
Christianity is grounded in facts and evidence, both historical and
scientific. Its claims about God, God’s creation, God’s plan of
redemption, the Bible, the ministry, miracles and above all – the
resurrection of Jesus can be objectively verified through evidences by studying
astronomy, physics, molecular biology and genetics, archaeology,
history, the Bible and ancient non-Biblical documents. These claims
are not merely imposed as “truth” by one person through some
revelation. Therefore Christianity (and Judaism) stands on a
foundation of evidence completely different from other religions. In comparison,
Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and all the other religions of the world
largely rely upon a revelation to one “prophet.” This prophet
subsequently writes a book of his revelations, which becomes the
“bible” on which the faith of his followers rests.
Jesus taught his apostles,
who after His resurrection took the gospel message throughout the
world. That message is still spread by Christians today. Unlike the
approach of most other religions, non-believers are invited to hear
the Word, assess the evidence themselves and by exercising their free
will, choose to become (and remain) a believer. Unlike Islam,
Christianity does not try to insulate its believers against the
influence of other religions; rather it trains its followers to
distinguish the evidence between true and false teachings. To do this
the Christian believer must research and challenge, then verify and assess these
first principles, the basic truths of the faith. A Christian needs to make up
one’s own mind about this. As a Christian do not accept something as true just
because someone tells you so. Accept only those truths that YOU, after
careful consideration,
believe to be TRUTH.
The study of the evidences for the Christian
faith is called Christian Apologetics. The word apologetics comes from the Greek
απολογία (“apologia,”
which means a verbal defense, answer, or reply). Therefore, Christian
apologetics deals with all critics who oppose or question the
revelation of God in Christ and the Bible. Christian apologetics includes
complex subjects such as Biblical manuscript transmission, philosophy,
biology, mathematics, evolution, and logic. Christian apologetics can also consist of
simple answers to questions about Jesus or a Bible passage.
It is important to approach these questions and issues related
to Christian apologetics with an
open mind. Try to be objective and judge the information in such a
manner. It is essential in apologetics to seek to avoid the bias of preconceived ideas. Presume
innocence until guilt is proved. In Christian apologetics, position yourself to be the jury in a
trial and insist upon objective evidence. Remember that the faith of a
Christian is not afraid of open, honest inquiry; no truth fears
investigation.
Read more: Christian
Apologetics
and Truth
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