Thinking to Believe

My new series on the atonement seeks to understand the meaning of Jesus' death. In this first episode I explore the nature of Jesus' mission, the OT sacrificial system as a means of atonement, and th…

In this abortion postscript episode, I argue that abortion is an even greater evil than slavery because abortion is a violation of the most fundamental of all rights: the right to life. I also offer …

In this final episode in the series, I explain the value of apologetics for believers: It strengthens our faith, gives us the confidence to evangelize, allows us to duplicate our faith in others, and…

I address three "anti-apologetics" passages in Scripture, demonstrating how none of them are opposed to the apologetic enterprise: (1) Jn 20:29; (2) 1 Cor 2:1-5; (3) Col 2:8. Then I begin talking abo…

In this episode, I demonstrate how the apostles, Jesus, and God Himself all used apologetics in an attempt to show that apologetics is a thoroughly Biblical enterprise. 

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In part one of my series on the need for apologetics, I define what apologetics is and why it is so desperately needed in our day. Some object that apologetics is opposed to faith, so I explain the t…

In this "1 & Done" episode, I make the case for apologetics. I define what apologetics is, the Biblical basis for apologetics, and  the value it brings to both believers and unbelievers alike. I also…

Should doctrine ever divide the church? Is it wrong to call someone out for their false theology, or does doing so threaten the unity of the church? Should we just pray for such people instead? I tac…

In this second and final installment on the case for theology, I argue that theology preserves the Christian experience over time, is the basis for missions, plays the primary role in mental conversi…

Why study theology? Why does it matter? Isn't theology just for preachers and smart guys? Isn't theology divisive and difficult? I argue that while theology can be difficult and divisive, it's unavoi…

Objections addressed in this episode: Are prolifers who are also pro-capital punishment being hypocritical? Is abortion justified in cases where the mother's life is in danger? If aborted babies go t…

Is abortion justified in cases of rape and incest? Are embryos just a clump of cells? If Mother Nature is responsible for killing 40% of embryos, why think abortion is wrong? If an embryo is consider…

I tackle five objections to the pro-life POV, including (1) the right to choose and bodily autonomy objection, (2) the "abortion is a woman's issue" objection, (3) the "forced into back alley abortio…

I provide some helpful tips for ministering to women who are contemplating an abortion, as well as those who have already had an abortion. I also kick off our objections and responses segment, noting…

Does “the Pill” have both a contraceptive and abortifacient function? I explore the evidence for and against the “hostile endometrium” theory. 

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There are a number of moral concerns with IVF that Christians should be aware of. In some cases, doctors recommend aborting one or more babies if too many babies implanted in the uterus. There are al…

It's one thing to know the truth about abortion, but another thing to present our case to others. We need more than knowledge. We need tactics. I discuss seven tactics for dialoguing with pro-abortio…

I continued my critique of personhood theory/functionalism, offering three more reasons to reject this philosophy of human value: (1) It involves circular reasoning; (2) It cannot be consistently app…

I explore personhood theory, which holds that there is a distinction between being human and being a person - and only personhood has moral value. I provided three reasons to reject this theory: (1) …

Having determined what the unborn is, we turn to the question of value. Do the unborn have moral value? What gives humans value? Is value objective and intrinsic, or subjective and intrinsic. Theists…