Clear Thinking Christianity

The Apology to the LGBT Community that Needs an Apology

This is an apology to the LGBT Community for a recent video titled ’Confessions of a Christian Nation - LGBTQ Discrimination.’ The short, six-minute video features Brian McLaren, Greg Boyd, Brian Zahnd, and Bruxy Cavey. It’s an apology that itself needs to be apologized for.
Tim Barnett 06/06/2017

Did Jesus Rise From The Dead?

This talk was given at Praise Church (praisechurch.tv) in Beaumont, TX. Tim Barnett looks at some of the reasons why he believes Jesus resurrection is the best explanation of the historical evidence.
Tim Barnett 05/29/2017

A Gospel Without Final Judgment Is Not The Gospel

There is a tendency in our presentation of the Gospel to stick with the parts that make people feel good. Those things are true, but there’s more we need to tell them.
Tim Barnett 05/22/2017

Four Problems With Evolutionary Morality

Many evolutionary naturalists attempt to ground morality in naturalistic evolution. This is fraught with serious difficulties that form an insurmountable case against evolution as the foundation of morality.
Tim Barnett 05/15/2017

Did the Council of Nicea Invent the Deity of Christ?

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 only reasonable conclusion: Jesus is God. And this belief was passed down through church history.
Tim Barnett 12/20/2016

Being Tactical with Jehovah’s Witnesses

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 to be effective in making a lasting impact.
Tim Barnett 12/19/2016

Answering the Galileo Myth

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 Roman Catholic Church persecute Galileo for doing science?
Tim Barnett 12/15/2016

Is Theistic Evolution a Contradiction in Terms?

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.
Tim Barnett 07/11/2016

Did Jesus Rise Physically from the Dead?

When a Jehovah’s Witness tells you that they believe in the resurrection of Jesus, they mean something very different than what Christians mean.
Tim Barnett 04/01/2016

Helping Students Think about the Evidence for Evolution

This month, I want to offer you a helpful way for categorizing the evidence that is offered in support of macroevolution.
Tim Barnett 03/02/2016

Was Adam a Historical Person?

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.
Tim Barnett 02/22/2016

Should Christians Embrace Evolution?

Tim recently spoke at Bethel Church on the question, “Should Christians Embrace Evolution?” Listen as Tim uses logic, science, and theology to answer this question.
Greg Koukl 02/03/2016

Why I Don’t Speak About Absolute Truth

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 using the absolute truth, and, instead, opts to speak about objective truth.
Tim Barnett 01/11/2016

Is Eternal Punishment Just?

Is it just for God to sent billions of people to Hell for eternity for a finite number of sins committed while on Earth? Does this punishment really fit the crime? Many people don’t think so. However, this comes from a misunderstanding of both man’s sin and God’s holiness. This month Tim takes this challenge head-on.
Tim Barnett 12/04/2015

Jesus Is Jehovah

What is the best argument to use with a Jehovah’s Witness? Is there a way to simplify the issue so you don’t get sidetracked when they come to your door? In this months podcast, I offer one of the most persuasive passages to use with a Jehovah’s Witness from their own Bible.
Tim Barnett 11/11/2015

Getting Faith Right

Are faith and reason at odds? Is belief in Christianity a blind leap in the dark? In this week’s podcast, Tim explores the relationship between faith and reason, and shows how biblical faith is the exact opposite of so-called blind faith.
Tim Barnett 10/12/2015

The Resurrection Is the Tiebreaker

Let me ask you a question: What would happen if the bones of Jesus were discovered tomorrow? Paul gives us a definitive answer. If Jesus has not been raised, then seven disastrous consequences inescapably follow. Without Easter there is no Christianity. Thus, Paul reveals an explicit way to—at least in principle—falsify Christianity. Christianity is like no other religion in that its central claim is testable.
Tim Barnett 09/01/2015

Evidence for God and the Human Heart

Many people believe that belief in God’s existence is merely an evidence issue. That is, given enough evidence, everyone would believe. But is it really that simple? Does belief in God merely depend on evidence? I tackle this question in this month’s podcast.
Tim Barnett 08/07/2015

Two Things to Remember When Discussing Creation with Other Christians

There are few conversations between Christians that generate as much heat as those concerning creation. In this podcast, Tim outlines two principles to keep in mind when discussing creationism with other believers.
Tim Barnett 07/29/2015

Praying for Unsaved Loved Ones

What is the appropriate response when our arguments and evidence seem to be ineffective with our unsaved loved ones? In a word: prayer. In this podcast, Tim highlights two responses that you need to avoid and provides five practical ways you can be praying for your unsaved family and friends.
Tim Barnett 07/13/2015