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Why I Don’t Speak about Absolute Truth

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM

After my talk titled “The Truth about Truth,” a young girl asked me why I didn’t use the term “absolute” when describing truth. How could I give a 45-minute talk on truth and not once use...

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Why I Don’t Speak About Absolute Truth

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM

As Christian ambassadors we must strive to be as effective as possible at communicating our point of view. This entails using accurate and helpful terminology. This month Tim explains why he avoids...

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The Gospel According to Columbo

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM

What if Lieutenant Columbo was a Christian? Instead of solving a crime, his task would be to present the Gospel. What would he say? How would he say it?

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What Is the Ultimate Source of Morality?

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM

Philosopher Peter Kreeft explains why objective morality can only come from a source higher than anything in the natural world.

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The Gospel According to Columbo

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 8:57 PM

What if Lieutenant Columbo was a Christian? How would he present the Gospel? What would he say and how would he say it? Alan says Columbo would ask three questions. Find out what they are in this...

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Was Adam a Historical Person?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:58 PM

There are a host of reasons why I believe Christians should not embrace macroevolution. Among the most serious is the theistic evolutionist’s rejection of a historical Adam.

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Helping Students Think about the Evidence for Evolution

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 8:58 PM

This month, I want to offer you a helpful way for categorizing the evidence that is offered in support of macroevolution.

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Did Jesus Rise Physically from the Dead?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM

When a Jehovah’s Witness tells you that they believe in the resurrection of Jesus, they mean something very different than what Christians mean.

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Clear-Thinking Christianity Topic: Theology

Discrimination Is Legitimate When the Distinction Is Relevant

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM

If two guys walk into a bar and the bartender says, “I can’t serve people like you—get out!” Is that wrong? Illegal? One can’t say until one knows why the discrimination is occurring.

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We Perceive the Moral Reality around Us

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM

There‘s a similarity between our ability to perceive (and have knowledge of) moral reality and our ability to perceive physical reality.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Letting God Take the Heat

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:38 PM

Over the last decade as a Stand to Reason speaker, I’ve been yelled at, cursed at, and even threatened. How do I keep my cool? Here’s my secret: I let God take the heat.

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The Back of the Book

Web Content Article · By melinda penner On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM

Since God has created every one of us and He’s given us His manual for what we need to know, Christians have some insight that others may not have because they’re still running from God.

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How Can We Answer People Who Say We’re Intolerant?

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM

These days, many people mistake insults for debate, and the insult “You’re intolerant!” can be enough to shut down a conversation. But it doesn’t have to!

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Is Theistic Evolution a Contradiction in Terms?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM

On a recent episode of the Stand to Reason weekly podcast, a supporter of STR took issue with one of the ways Greg Koukl and I argue against theistic evolution.

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Are You Ready for What’s Waiting for You on Your College Campus?

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:40 PM

Are you (or is your child) ready to stand firm in your trust in Jesus Christ on your college campus?

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Know Your Audience

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM

I should have known better. This time, though, I didn’t pay attention. Perhaps I got comfortable, lazy, and sloppy. I didn’t follow a basic public speaking rule: know your audience.

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We’re Seeing a Clash of Worldviews, Not an Inevitable Force of Progress

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM

Our societal conflict over sexuality comes down to our opposing views on what it means to be human.

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Putting Words in God’s Mouth

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:41 PM

Alan explains the importance of learning a good system of biblical interpretation and uses an example from his recent trip to Cairo, Egypt.

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The Importance of Waiting for the “Thinking Pause”

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM

Here’s an important tip from Timothy Brahm of the Equal Rights Institute on how to improve your apologetics conversations with others.

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What’s Wrong with Religious Pluralism?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM

Many people think all religions are equally true, but this isn’t possible. Here’s why.

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You Don’t Need to Believe in God to Know What’s Right and Wrong, But…

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:42 PM

Tim Barnett gives a great illustration to help explain the nature of the problem with atheism and objective morality.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

What Is the Goal of Apologetics, and How Can You Love Your Listeners?

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM

Here are two important pieces of advice to keep in mind when you’re teaching apologetics or using it in conversations.

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Truth Is Narrow and Exclusive for Everybody

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM

Watch a fun little video from Impact 360 on relativism, tolerance, and Christianity’s claim to be objectively true.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

In Conversations On Cultural Issues, Get to the Root of the Worldview

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM

The cultural debates happening today offer us opportunities to talk about the fundamental worldviews behind the divide.

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If Morality Comes from a “Good” Society, We’re in Trouble

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM

If the goodness we desire is not inherently in people, and there is no moral standard higher than society, how could “goodness” ever reign in a society?

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Following Jesus to Compassion

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM

You may have noticed a trend in my work this year: truth and compassion...

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Following Jesus to Compassion

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM

Alan draws upon a component of Jesus’ ministry to help believers transform their relationships with people they disagree with.

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Answering the Galileo Myth

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:43 PM

I recently gave a talk at the University of Toronto on the topic of science and faith. I argued that modern science was birthed out of a theistic worldview. But if this is the case, why did the...

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Being Tactical with Jehovah’s Witnesses

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

In our discussions with Jehovah’s Witnesses, we need to be tactical. That is, we need to anticipate their typical maneuvers to better guide the conversation. This will give us the best opportunity...

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Did the Council of Nicea Invent the Deity of Christ?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

Despite claim to the contrary, the facts overwhelmingly confirm that the deity of Christ was not invented at the Council of Nicea. In fact, Jesus’ words and actions led the disciples to the...

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An Explanation of “Worldview”

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

What is a worldview? Sean McDowell gives a brief explanation.

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Tell the Truth and Leave the Results up to God

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:44 PM

Have you ever felt frustrated because your efforts to share your religious convictions with a friend or family member were going nowhere?

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Advice for Your Relationship with an Apostate Family Member

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:56 PM

If a member of your family has left Christianity, don’t let that cause a rift in your relationship. Here’s how you can respond as a faithful ambassador for Christ.

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The Imago Dei in Man

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 9:58 PM

Alan explains the implications of being made in the image of God and why society is shooting itself in the foot for rejecting this principle.

Media Type: Podcast Podcast Feed: Thinking Out Loud Topic: Philosophy

Can You Ground Objective Morality in a God That Does Not Exist?

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 10:00 PM

Can a person who believes in a God that does not exist still have a good grounding for objective morality? The distinction between “in principle” and “in reality” is crucial to answering...

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An Apologetic for Apologetics with Alisa Childers

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM

Not everyone is a fan of apologetics, but there are reasons why we should all be prepared to give an apologetic for what we believe.

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Engaging Australia’s Muslims

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM

Alan recently returned from Australia after spending some time training local believers on how to graciously engage Muslims. In this episode, Alan discusses one key tactic he taught Australian...

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The Cruel Logic of Naturalism’s “Morality”

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:01 PM

In this intense short film, a professor finds himself facing someone who embodies the naturalistic ideas about morality he’s been promoting, and it doesn’t turn out well for him.

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The Bulverism Blunder

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM

Some people will argue you’re only a Christian because of some psychological or sociological reason. Here’s why that argument doesn’t prove anything about Christianity.

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The Bulverism Blunder

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM

Sometimes people claim that the only reason someone is a Christian is because they were born in the United States. In this episode, Alan gives three reasons why such a claim is wrong headed.

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Speaking “Christianese” to the Unchurched

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM

Here’s how Alan was once again reminded of the importance of using words non-Christians understand when he unintentionally spoke “Christianese” to a waitress in Norway.

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Critical Theory vs. Christianity

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM

The ideas of critical theory are driving much of our current cultural conversation, even among some Christians, but are they compatible with Christianity?

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Answer Like Jesus

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:02 PM

For someone with all the answers, Jesus didn’t always respond directly to challenging questions. Sometimes He answered a question with another question. Sometimes He answered a different question.

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Answer Like Jesus

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jun 27, 2019 10:03 PM

Alan points out that Jesus didn’t always answer questions directly. Sometimes He took a different approach. Perhaps we can take a cue from Jesus since He’s the smartest person in history. Alan...

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Tips to Remember When Responding to the Problem of Evil

Web Content Article · By aaron brake On Jul 30, 2019 11:30 PM

The most common objection raised against Christian theism is the problem of evil. Here are some tips to help you prepare your answer to this inevitable question.

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Before Your Kids Have Access to the Internet, Read This

Web Content Article · By tim barnett On Jul 30, 2019 11:40 PM

Here’s a resource that can protect your young kids from pornography addiction by preparing them to recognize pornography, realize its dangers, and respond in a safe way.

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The Importance of Being Precise

Web Content Article · By alan shlemon On Jul 31, 2019 5:11 PM

Alan explains the importance of using exact numbers when sharing statistics to get your point across.

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Thoughts from Greg and Amy on Having Meaningful Spiritual Conversations

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Oct 2, 2019 6:11 PM

Starting a spiritual discussion with someone who disagrees with you can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some thoughts to help you get started and represent Christ well.

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A Response to Atheistic Moral Platonism

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Oct 2, 2019 9:20 PM

Some atheists who believe in objective moral values and duties argue that they’re simply brute facts of the universe, existing without explanation or foundation. Here’s how you can respond.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

Would Proving Christianity False Be a Good or Bad Thing?

Web Content Article · By amy k. hall On Oct 2, 2019 9:25 PM

The answer to whether or not proving Christianity false would be a good thing depends on whether or not Christianity is true, whether or not God exists, and what kind of “good” we’re talking about.

Media Type: Article Topic: Philosophy

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