I use the word atheist to be provocative. Agnostic might be a better word. I have an acquaintance who is a closet agnostic, not wanting to disrupt his family and friends. He...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Funny

Top Ten

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Top Ten Lesser Known Arguments for the Existence of God

For those familiar with Christian apologetics you will know of the long standing arguments that are often employed to argue for the existence of God. The Kalaam Cosmological...

A Bumper Crop . . . of Sorts

Having grown up in the north, I have a great appreciation for this time of year "the harvest season." While living in Connecticut, New York, Wisconsin, my family and...

by Paul Copan

Christian Life

Eastern Orthodox

Ecclesiology (Church)

Folk Theology

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Should the Church Seek for Miracles Signs?

Hi Michael, I’ve got a very devote Eastern Orthodox friend (he left evangelicalism and converted a few years ago…he is 24…) he goes on and on about all these...

A Warning About Pseudo or “Pancake” Apologetics

I am perfectly aware that apologeticsÂ as an intellectual enterprise does not produce faith. I am neitherÂ Pelagian nor Semi-Pelagian. I recognize the limitations of the human...

by C Michael Patton

Culture

Current Issues in Theology

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

Evangelicalism

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Dan Kimballâ€™s They Like Jesus, but not the Church

Our culture is changing rapidly, and many Christians arenâ€™t keeping up. The old formulas that have worked for decades wonâ€™t work with the emerging generation. If thereâ€™s...

Advice to Christian Apologists

I am going to offer advice to a field of ministry that I am both a part of and respect very much. This advice is to apologists of all Christian traditions (Protestant,...

Short Response to James White and About the Pope’s Declaration

It was brought to my attention that James White of Alpha and Omega Ministries has devoted one of his “Dividing Line” broadcasts to these issues concerning Roman...

Why Christianity Cannot be the Religion that Jesus Preached: An illustration of question begging

The emperor has no clothes. You all know the story. When people have an influential belief, there are reasons why it is influential, right?Â Of course, orÂ it would notÂ be...

First Things Blogcast#2: Does God Still Heal?

First Things is brought to you live on Connection Gate Join us as we discuss the subject of healing and review J.P. Morland’s presentation of Converse with Scholars last...

by C Michael Patton

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