Apologetic Discussions
In a culture where our cognitive attention span is sadly being reduced to a series of sound bites, and important arguments are perceived to be settled with witty one-liners, it is increasingly difficult to
Apologetics
January 28, 2026
Questions in this episode: – Is the Sacred Name movement biblical? – What does the word apologetics mean? – During the plagues of Revelation why aren’t they to harm the wine or oil? – Does the Book of Hebrews mean you only have one chance to repent? – What does the Bible mean about putting …
July 15, 2025
Questions in this episode: – Was Moses a real historical figure? This conversation lasted the whole broadcast and goes into an apologetic on the Bible, truth, evidence, etc. for the Bible and Christianity. Text LIVE to 90398 to be notified when Pastor Mike broadcasts live on the radio answering your call in questions. Text ASK …
April 22, 2025
Questions in this episode: – Is it okay to be reading the Bible from two different translations and any versions you recommend? – Does God kill babies? – How would you explain Luke 18:19 to those who would say Jesus never claimed to be God? – Should a church practice communion with grape juice and …
Seeking to Turn Opponents to Allies
While many will vehemently resist the biblical gospel, we must see through their biases and double down on the authenticated message God has commissioned us to share persuasively.
Fear, Faith & Reason
While we will always have opposition as Christians in this world, we must never fear but only trust God and proceed with wisdom, as we continue to live our lives for him.
The Elements of a Good Defense
We must respond to anti-Christian accusations against us with a respectful, positive, and well-reasoned defense, doing all we can to represent Christ in a dignified manner.
Leveraging the Detours
We can expect non-Christians to often misunderstand the gospel message, but that should only motivate us to passionately and strategically clarify the truth.
Undeterred
God’s effective ambassadors must resolve to definitively call people to respond to Christ and be faithful to respond to their responses.
Telling the Truth
We must be careful in our evangelism to be painfully honest about the universal problem of human rebellion against God always keeping the focus on Christ and his power and not ourselves.
Christianity the Only Way?
With so many religions out there, how can you say Christianity is the only way to God?
Why Study Apologetics?
Why is important for Christians to understand what apologetics is and study it?
The Argument for the Resurrection
The veracity of the bodily resurrection of Christ is seen in the fulfillment of prophecy, its massive influence on the world, and the transformative impact the risen Christ has countless people in every generation.
The Centrality of the Resurrection
The defeat of death is the logical product and central feature of God’s successful redemptive solution for the impact and effect of our sinful rebellion.
Unmet Expectations
Knowing many people are interested in Christ for all the wrong reasons, we must be vigilant about maintaining a thoroughly biblical view of God and the Christian life amid all voices to the contrary.
Stubborn Rejection
We must resolutely affirm that Jesus is the expected Messiah of the Old Testament and unabashedly live in light of his credentials as Deity.
The Turbulent Intermission
We ought to expect a turbulent and hostile experience as we seek to stand with Christ and advance his cause in this world, remaining resolute, unafraid, and confident in God’s promise of ultimate deliverance.
Worldly Sensibilities & Godly Zeal
We must boldly and fearlessly make a godly difference in our daily environment, refusing to be conformed to the pattern of the world.
Encountering Unjust Criticism
Because following Christ and living for him will inevitably give rise to criticism and slander, we must prayerfully discern when to respond and how to answer with wisdom and integrity.
Insularity
We must prepare to expose and respond to our generation’s resistance to the truth – foundational truths of the gospel that God continues to clearly communicate to every generation.
Incredulity
Jesus has more than adequately proven his status as Savior and Lord, so we must be careful not to avoid (or allow the avoidance of) the implications of those realities because of sinful pride.
Propriety
We must understand the problem of people who are content to ask and receive God’s gracious and generous gifts without the costs, sacrifices, and devotion associated with following Christ.
Cynicism
We must understand some of the motives of those who react cynically and skeptically to the gospel, responding to them with gentleness and respect but never devoid of urgency.
When Your Efforts Don’t Yield Fruit
We need to be discerning in our evangelism, knowing when to move on and understand the gravity of the situation when we have to.
When There’s Theological Confusion
We must seek to be confidently assured regarding the truth about Christ regardless of the perennial religious confusion in our world due to its sin and rebellion.
When the World Doesn’t Understand Us
We should expect ongoing confusion about the person and work of Christ – he has always been controversial because the truth demands that he be received as THE Prophet, Priest, and King.
Dealing with Objections
We need to be prepared to wisely respond to the variety of objections we are sure to face when we step out to represent Christ in our daily lives.
Luke: God’s Diligent Student
God wants to use your research and study of the claims of Christianity to boldly and lovingly persuade and convince others of its truthfulness.
Did It Really Happen?
An appraisal of the data regarding Christ’s resurrection leads us to see it as a historic reality with far-reaching implications about who he is and what he requires of us.