Apologetics Archives

Justin Martyr on the Importance of Fulfilled Messianic Prophecy

By Shane Rosenthal / December 23, 2024

2nd-century believer Justin Martyr defended the truth of Christianity based not on passionate feelings but instead on fulfilled prophecies and credible testimonies. What can we learn from Justin about standing strong in our Christian convictions today?

Podcast Review: “The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God”

By Campbell Markham / November 14, 2024

Looking for a good podcast for your atheist friends or family who are reconsidering the claims of Christianity, or believers you know who are struggling with their faith? If so, be sure to check out this remarkable new podcast series by Justin Brierley.

Even Atheists Have Faith

By Keith Mathison / October 21, 2024

Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning Beautiful Christian Life LLC may get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through its links, at no cost to you. Many atheists and skeptics pit faith and reason against each other as if a person who has faith does not use his…

Is It Reasonable to Trust the Gospel Narratives?

By R. Scott Clark / October 16, 2024

Is it reasonable to stake so much on the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? As I keep translating and reading the gospels, the answer is yes. They hold up to scrutiny. They are more reliable than most other ancient texts.

Is Faith a Feeling?

By Shane Rosenthal / September 16, 2024

Many Christians see faith as a blind leap—an internal feeling of some kind. That’s not Christianity, but Sheilaism. What is Sheilaism and why is it a problem in the church today?

Why I Am a Christian: The Problem of Evil

By R. Scott Clark / July 15, 2024

Only the Judeo-Christian tradition has faced evil squarely and called it what it is. What does the Bible say about the problem of evil?

How to Read the Bible in Context and Stay on Track

By Daniel Rowlands / May 1, 2024

In Scripture there is both an immediate context and an overall biblical context—the overarching story of God’s mighty acts of redemption in Jesus. Here’s how to stay on track when reading the Bible.