Category Archives: Apologetics

Very decent commendation from a non-Christian: “For of all I have ever seen or learned, this book [Ecclesiastes] seems to me the noblest, the wisest, and the most powerful expression of man’s life upon this earth – and also the … Continue reading →

Ian Harper adds facts and sense to the irrational attacks of the secularists: Victoria was a pioneer of free, compulsory, secular education although in its original sense the word secular meant “devoid of sectarian bias” rather than devoid of religious … Continue reading →

The Fulfilment of Old Testament Prophecy and Hope There are so many Old Testament hopes and prophecies that come together in the resurrection. God promised King David there would always be a Davidic King on the throne: “Your house and … Continue reading →

The Existence of the New Testament The New Testament is an extraordinary collection of documents. Multiple authors, mostly independent, all testifying to the same historical events and reality. The groundswell of careful copying of these documents is amazing. The resurrection … Continue reading →

Many Many Eyewitnesses: People Who Saw Jesus’ Alive Bible References Two women outside of Jerusalem Matthew 28:9-10 Mary Magdalene John 20:15-18 Two travellers on the road to Emmaus Luke 24:13-32 Peter in Jerusalem Luke 24:34 Ten disciples in the upper … Continue reading →

The New Day of Worship: Pliny and other historical writers of the first century note the specific tradition of Christians to meet on the first day of the week – Sunday, corresponding to “The Lord’s Day”, that is, the day … Continue reading →

Why did the Apostles suffer so much for their message? Acts 12:1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put … Continue reading →

The Explosive growth of the Early Christian Church: A common theme as we read the Roman historians was the explosive growth of Christianity despite the intense persecution they received. For example Tacitus wrote at the end of the first century: … Continue reading →

The Puzzle of Impotent Roman and Jewish Opposition The announcement of Jesus’ resurrection and Lordship began spreading 40 or so days after the death of Jesus. The authorities did everything in their power to undermine or discredit the Christian movement. … Continue reading →

The Transformation in the Life of the Apostles: By their own accounts, the disciples Jesus chose were not much better than a selfish bunch of whingers! Their leader (Peter) denied Jesus on the night before his death. They all fled … Continue reading →

The Puzzle of the Empty Tomb: Resurrection was at the heart of the message of the early church. The resurrection of Jesus Christ was the ground of the message. All that had to happen was the body of Jesus be … Continue reading →

A good review of a brilliant new book. I have written a review as well, which I’ll blog in due course. A Review of The Rage Against God. By Peter Hitchens. » Bill Muehlenberg’s CultureWatch.

“Son of Hamas” will be an important book: GQ: But aren’t there two sides to Christianity as well? The side that launched the crusades, and that many believe is still active, steering the last administration’s foreign policy. Aren’t we really … Continue reading →