Some people are gifted in their ability to “think on their feet,” while others aren’t. The gifted seem to have an innate capacity to answer questions, make points, and recall almost anything in an informative and clear way, while those not so gifted struggle in all of those areas. I don’t think, however, that this [...]
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How to Think On Your Feet
Posted in 5-Minute Primers, Miscellaneous, practical stuff, Tactics on May 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
How to Make the Point Better
Posted in Quotes, Tactics on April 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
When it comes to homosexuality, we don’t always make a good case for biblical orthodoxy. Trevin Wax offers some excellent suggestions here. His basic point is The debate is not about homosexuality versus other sins. It’s about whether or not repentance is integral tot he Christian faith. Trevin’s ideas are a good balance of mind and heart. [...]
Just a Crutch?
Posted in Gospel, Quick Takes, Tactics on July 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you’ve discussed your commitment to Jesus Christ or the gospel with people, you’ve undoubtedly heard this one: Christianity is just a crutch. How do we respond to it? Christianity is far more than a crutch, it’s a resurrection. Man doesn’t need a crutch, a cane, a walker, a wheelchair, a shot, or a pill [...]
Quick Take – The Problem of Evil
Posted in Apologetics, Atheists, Problem of Evil, Quick Takes, Tactics on July 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The problem of evil in the world (and especially in human beings) is a persistent obstacle to faith in Jesus Christ for many people, especially atheists. As Christians, we need to do some serious thinking about this question and then engage it. Stated briefly, here’s the problem: If God is good and all-powerful, then [...]
Turning the Tables
Posted in Atheists, evangelism, Tactics on May 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Atheists usually ask the question, “How can God exist when there is so much evil in the world?” There are variations, but that’s the basic question. We should do our best to answer that question, but so should the atheist. They should be asked, “How do you explain so much evil in the world?” We have an [...]
