Cold Case Christianity Christian Apologetics

At a time when the world is still divided by war and conflict, Christians have a duty and responsibility to examine our position related to the use of deadly force. As a homicide detective, this issue has been at the center of my professional life for over twenty-five years. In every case I investigate, I must carefully consider whether the use of deadly force was properly justified. I am a Christian, but I also believe there are times when deadly force is warranted. Is that a contradiction? Many Christians are strict pacifists, supporting their position with the words of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:38-41 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. That sure sounds like a command for pacifism, doesn’t it? And Jesus (in the very same sermon), also affirmed the Law written in the Old Testament: Matthew 5:17-20 Do not think that I have come to …

Why do Christians hit scientific roadblocks and automatically default to God as an explanation? Are we saying, “There’s no scientific explanation for this, therefore God must have done it?” Or does the evidence itself point emphatically to God as the best explanation? This clip was excerpted from one of J. Warner’s Q and A sessions (following a conference presentation). To see more training videos with J. Warner Wallace, visit the YouTube playlist. For more information about the scientific and philosophical evidence pointing to a Divine Creator, please read God’s Crime Scene: A Cold-Case Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe. This book employs a simple crime scene strategy to investigate eight pieces of evidence in the universe to determine the most reasonable explanation. The book is accompanied by an eight-session God’s Crime Scene DVD Set (and Participant’s Guide) to help individuals or small groups examine the evidence and make the case. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured Cold-Case Detective, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, Adj. Professor of Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, author of Cold-Case Christianity, God’s Crime Scene, and Forensic Faith, and creator of the Case Makers Academy for kids. Subscribe to J. Warner’s Daily Email

What is the nature of Law Enforcement that makes it necessary for any culture or society? What does this nature require of its employees? What challenges do officers face when it come to the use of force? J. Warner answers these questions as he provides a few insights from the perspective of a Christian police officer in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast. Be sure to watch the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast on NRBtv every Monday and Saturday! In addition, here is the audio podcast (the Cold-Case Christianity Weekly Podcast is located on iTunes or our RSS Feed): For more information about the reliability of the New Testament gospels and the case for Christianity, please read Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels. This book teaches readers ten principles of cold-case investigations and applies these strategies to investigate the claims of the gospel authors. The book is accompanied by an eight-session Cold-Case Christianity DVD Set (and Participant’s Guide) to help individuals or small groups examine the evidence and make the case. J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured Cold-Case Detective, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, Adj. Professor of Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, author of Cold-Case Christianity, God’s Crime Scene, and Forensic Faith, and creator …