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Welcome! Truthbomb Apologetics strives to offer apologetics resources to encourage and challenge both believer and unbeliever.
Brian Auten and I recently had the opportunity to chat with Christian thinker Neil Shenvi about his new book Why Believe? A Reasoned Approach to Christianity.
You can listen to our discussion here.
Enjoy!
Courage and Godspeed,
Chad
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Today is a historic day. The Supreme Court has overturned Roe vs. Wade. Thus, returning the decision about abortion to each individual state. And although I see this as a day to rejoice, there are others who believe otherwise. Some pro-abortion choice advocates have called for a "Night of Rage" across America. Pregnancy centers, abortion clinics and churches across the country are increasing security as pro-choice demonstrators begin hitting the streets. Pray for our country.
In Chapter Four of J. Warner Wallace's book Forensic Faith, he provides five principles for convincing communication:
1. Pick a jury insightfully
2. Instruct your jury evidentially
3. Make an opening statement enthusiastically
4. Present the evidence powerfully
5. Make a closing argument persuasively
Part of the fifth principle includes summarizing your evidence visually.
I employed this principle recently while attempting to illustrate the connection between two passages in the New Testament on the topic of faith.
I used Ephesians 6:16 where faith is symbolized by a shield that can be used to extinguish the arrows of the evil one-
Ephesians 6:16 (CSB)
In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
When considering what makes up the "shield of faith," I believe you can find this in 2 Peter 1:3-7. Verses 8-12 explain the impact and importance of maintaining your shield-
2 Peter 1:3-12 (CSB)
3 His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 By these he has given us very great and precious promises, so that through them you may share in the divine nature, escaping the corruption that is in the world because of evil desire. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge, 6 knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness, 7 godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being useless or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 The person who lacks these things is blind and shortsighted and has forgotten the cleansing from his past sins. 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, because if you do these things you will never stumble. 11 For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.
12 Therefore I will always remind you about these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
As Wallace points out in Forensic Faith1, you do not have to be a trained illustrator to create a simple diagram to help someone understand what is being presented. In my illustration below, I was able to draw a simple sketch that consists of multiple layers that make up the qualities needed to supplement one's faith or shield. At the center, I strategically placed the quality of love, which is the most important of all (see 1 Corinthians 13:13).
1- Forensic Faith, pg. 191
Courage and Godspeed,
Chad
Footnote:
1. Stephen Prothero, God Is Not One, p. 22-23; as quoted by Neil Shenvi in Why Believe?, p. 188.
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The Pro-Life Organization Live Action has recently released a series of 4 videos demonstrating what actually happens during various abortion procedures. The idea behind the videos is simple. Many people who are pro-abortion choice are not familiar with what actually happens during an abortion procedure. And once most see these procedures, they change their position on abortion. The videos feature doctors explaining each procedure with 3D animation. This is an excellent tool to get informed and to inform others. And if you are pro-abortion choice, make sure you understanding what you are advocating for.
The videos are as follows:
D & E Abortion
Suction D & C Abortion
Abortion Pills
Induction
Each video page also features various questions about the procedure and answers.
To learn more about Live Action, go here.
Courage and Godspeed,
Chad
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Recently, popular counter apologist Paulogia tweeted the following:
This is, of course, a reference to Jesus' teaching in the Gospel of Matthew:PSA - The "golden rule" is just empathy. And it was written about many times hundreds of years before Jesus graced a manger.
— Paulogia (@paulogia0) June 8, 2022
About the Author
About the Book
For centuries, skeptics have disputed the claims of Christianity—such as belief in an eternal God and the resurrection of Jesus Christ—arguing that they simply cannot be accepted by reasonable individuals. Furthermore, efforts to demonstrate the evidence and rational basis for Christianity through apologetics are often deemed too simplistic to be taken seriously in intellectual circles.
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“I love this book in terms of both content and tone. Neil Shenvi has thought deeply about these issues and provides a reasoned case for Christianity. He also responds to some of the most common objections with clarity and precision. I hope Why Believe? gets the wide readership it deserves.”
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"For the past month, our local stores have been gradually stocking gear for the next holiday: Pride Month. Rainbows have become the pumpkin spice of late spring. Your toddler can now rock a trans rights tee-shirt. Even Mittens the cat can have an oh-so-fabulous scratchpad to boast their owner’s pride. Cuz nothin’ says equality like commercialism.
Episode 076 – Five Arguments Christians Should Know
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In this episode Brian Auten & I discuss what we think are five arguments every Christian should know. When in conversation, what are some useful arguments to keep handy that are simple, easy to use, and effective?
Covered in this podcast:
• Cosmological Arguments
• Design Arguments
• Moral Arguments
• Resurrection Arguments
• New Testament Arguments
• Argument Against Religious Pluralism
What arguments do you think are helpful for Christians to know?
Suggested Resources:
On Guard by William Lane Craig
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Frank Turek and Norman Geisler
The Morals of the Story by David Baggett and Marybeth Baggett
The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus by Habermas & Licona
Can We Trust the Gospels? By Peter J. Williams
The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? By F.F. Bruce
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Courage and Godspeed,
Chad
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