But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame. 1 Peter 3: 14-16
Responsibilities of Those Married to a nonbeliever
Written by SLIMJIM
Establishing the need: Christians should marry Christians. Still there are some who have married non-Christians whether they were both non-Christians when they married or whether both claimed to be Christians but later one spouse denied they are Christians or a believer married a...
In continuing with our blog’s “wee-kids Wednesdays” here’s a review of a Christian Children’s book.
Ken Ham and Bodie Hodge. Answers Book for Kids Volume 6: Babel and the Ice Age. Green Forest, AK: Master Books, September 27th 2013. 48 pp....
Leaders and God
Psalm 20
Establishing the Need: How do you relate to the spiritual leaders in your life?
Purpose: In this study we shall see two imperative from Psalm 20 so that we have a right relationship with our leaders and God during times of difficulties.
- Support your leaders (v....
Bible Contradiction? Should we follow our own hearts?
Written by SLIMJIM
For today’s post we will tackle the question the Skeptic Annotated Bible asked: Should we follow our own hearts?
Here are the two answers which the skeptic believes indicate a Bible contradiction:
We should follow our heart and eyes.
“Rejoice, young man, during your childhood, and...
It is almost the end of 2019, where are you with your New Year’s Resolution?
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It’s almost the end of 2019, where are you with your New Year’s Resolution?
My resolution for this year (2019) was to grow more in the Old Testament. I think God has been gracious in allowing me to grow more in the Old Testament this year.
- I’ve studied and taught on the minor...
This Sunday at Church I want to encourage you to do the following: Pray for the preaching.
This passage stood out to me. Hear 2 Timothy 2:15: “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.”&...
Late November 2019 Presuppositional Apologetics’ Links
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Here are the links related to Presuppositional apologetics gathered between November 22nd-30th, 2019.
1.) Christmas Recommended Books on Presuppositional Apologetics for 2019
2.) Shiva, Thor, Zeus, Krishna, Allah, and the Flying Spaghetti Monster All Fall Short
Christmas Recommended Books on Presuppositional Apologetics for 2019
Written by SLIMJIM
I’m especially excited to present our annual Christmas Recommended Books on Presuppositional apologetics and Van Til’s apologetics. That is because this is our blog’s tenth year in which we post our recommendations of books as Christmas gifts on the subject of...
Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
We have many reasons to be thankful to God! Especialy our salvation made possible through the Father’s Plan, the Son’s sacrifice and the Spirit’s conviction and regeneration!
Authors: SLIMJIM...
James Anderson. Why Should I Believe Christianity?. Ross-Shire, UK: Christian Focus Publications, July 20th 2016. 240 pp.5 out of 5
Purchase: Westminster | Amazon
Looking for an apologetics’ book on why believe in Christianity that would be biblically...
Spiritual Tangent from When Movies and Shows have Terrible Endings
Written by SLIMJIM
You ever watch a movie or a TV…where everything about it was good until you get to the ending. It either falls down flat or it end so terribly where it seems the director was just tired and sloppily ended it?
I am sure we all have experienced such moments.
Be warned there’s a...
Thanksgiving Week 2019: What are you thankful to God about?
Written by SLIMJIM
It is Monday of Thanksgiving week. I’m going to try to schedule some posts this week on questions related to Thanksgiving.
I think its not too early to ask reader: What are you thankful to God about?
Thanksgiving should be not something you do once a year. It should be a regular...
Bruce Ray. Help! My Friend is Suicidal.Wapwallopen, PA: Shepherd Press, December 3rd 2014. 64 pp.
5 out of 5
Purchase: Amazon
Are you in a difficult situation in which someone you know is feeling suicidal? Are you afraid of making the wrong moves, saying the wrong...
This Sunday at Church: Imitate someone as they imitate Christ
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This Sunday at Church I want to encourage you to do the following: Imitate someone as they imitate Christ.
This passage stood out to me. Hear 1 Corinthians 11:1: “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.” The command to us as members of the church is clear:...
God’s World and Word Part 1
Psalm 19:10-14
Review:Last week we saw two truths in response to God revealing Himself in both His World and His Word.
- Appreciate God’s revelation in the world (v.1-6)
- Appreciate God’s revelation in the Word (v.7-9)
Purpose: In this study we...
Third Week of November 2019: Presuppositional Apologetics’ Links
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Here are the links related to Presuppositional apologetics gathered between November 15th-21st, 2019.
1.) Cave to the Cross Ep. 46 – How To Be An Atheist – Ch.17 – Can God Ground Morality – Part 2
2.) How to share the Gospel with Atheists with Sye Ten Bruggencate
3.) Dark City
4....
Bible Contradiction? On what day of the month was Jehoiachin released from prison?
Written by SLIMJIM
For today’s post we will tackle the question the Skeptic Annotated Bible asked: On what day of the month was Jehoiachin released from prison?
Here are the two answers which the skeptic believes indicate a Bible contradiction:
On the 27th day of the month.
“Now it came about in the...
Review: Geronimo Stilton Reporter 4: The Mummy With No Name
Written by SLIMJIMI haven’t done our blog’s “wee-kids Wednesdays” lately but here’s this week’s review of Children’s books. While this week’s review of children’s books aren’t Christian works they are still something homeschool kids and parents would...
How to share the Gospel with Atheists with Sye Ten Bruggencate
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Sye Ten Bruggencate is a Christian apologist.
Over the years I have met many people who came to the Presuppositional apologetics’ method through Sye’s teaching.
Recently he taught at Immanuel Bible Church the topic “How to share the Gospel with Atheists.”
Here’s the video:...
Quick Devotional from Matthew 5:10 (Observation from the Greek)
Written by SLIMJIM
This is from my daily Greek exercise of sight reading some time ago, courtesy of Vincent S Artale Jr.
Our text is from the Greek translation of Matthew 5:10. Here is my translation:
“μακάριοι οἱ...
This Sunday at Church I want to encourage you to do the following: Be Patient With Everyone.
This passage stood out to me. Hear 1 Thessalonians 5:14: “We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” ...
I’m translating through Ruth 4.
I found there’s a Daily Dose of Hebrew that goes through Ruth 4! Thought I share this and also have it bookmarked for myself as I’ll be finishing up Ruth 4 sometime this month, Lord willing.
Aren’t you amazed at such amazing resources we...
A weekend reading review, because Pastors also need a break from heavy theological reading.
Simon Anglim, Phyllis G. Jestice, Rob S. Rice, Scott M. Rusch, John Serrati. Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World. New York, NY: Saint Martin’s Press, January 1st 2003. 256 pp.
4...
Mid-November 2019 Presuppositional Apologetics’ Links
Written by SLIMJIM
Here are the links related to Presuppositional apologetics gathered between November 8th-14, 2019.
1.) Ep. 45 – How To Be An Atheist – Ch.17 – Can God Ground Morality – Part 1
Dr. Poythress Interview on Missions, Language Presuppositional Apologetics and Theology
Written by SLIMJIM
Dr. Vern Poythress is one of those incredible intellectual gift to the Church. He’s a Christian professor, a Reformed theologian, New Testament scholar, expert on hermeneutics, linguist, a Presuppositional apologist and philosopher who was a prodigy that went to Cal Tech before he was...
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