Tag Archives: Gospel

In our Rapid Response series, we tackle common concerns about (and objections to) the Christian worldview by providing short, conversational responses. These posts are designed to model what our answers might look like in a one-on-one setting, while talking to a friend or family member. Imagine if someone made the following claim: …

What do most people say when they are asked why they are Christians? What is the best answer we can give and why does this answer matter? In this clip from J. Warner’s class on the Resurrection (offered at Southern Evangelical Seminary), J. Warner provides several tools and strategies for …

Should Christian believers use evidence to share the truth of Christianity? Why would this approach be effective, and why should we try to master the evidence? In this interview with Joel Settecase from the Think Institute, J. Warner discusses the Christian worldview and the importance of apologetics (both evidential, classical …

In this video, J. Warner joins Stand to Reason’s Amy Hall to answer questions in an episode of #STRAsk. They answer a question submitted through Twitter: Can Christians practice martial arts in good conscience? What aspect of marital arts might be a problem for Christians? Be sure to subscribe to Stand to …

In this interview with Jerry Newcombe for D. James Kennedy Ministries, J. Warner discusses the evidence for the reliability of the New Testament accounts related to Jesus. As Christmas approaches, how can we be sure that our information about Jesus is reliable? Be sure to visit the D. James Kennedy …

We often describe God’s gracious offer of Salvation as “good news”, and while this makes sense, given the magnitude of God’s gift to us, there are actually good etymological reasons for describing Salvation in this way. The word “Gospel” is derived from an Anglo-Saxon word, “godspel”, or “good story” and …

In the first chapter of Cold Case Christianity I illustrate the difference between “belief in” and “belief that”. It’s one thing to “believe that” your bullet proof vest can stop a ballistic round, but I’ve known officers who trusted their vests to stop a bullet when they were powerless to …

Many of the world’s best known religious texts are silent when it comes to claims about history. Many Eastern religious scriptures, for example, describe spiritual principles devoid of historical location or setting. Texts such as these are proverbial in nature, proclaiming ancient wisdom without any connection to historical context. The …

The growth of the Internet has given all of us the opportunity to reach and connect with people we would never otherwise meet. There are many places where people post what they believe on any number of topics, including issues related to faith and reason. Twitter, Facebook, Christian and non-Christian …