Apologetics to the Glory of God

Tag: religion

  • Debate Announcement

    On Februrary 5th, I will be debating Roman Catholic Dan Marcum (a Skype debate) on the proposition “Sola Scriptura is an essential Christian doctrine, and necessary for instruction in faith and practice“. My goal is to argue this proposition presuppositionally. I’m planning on a couple of podcasts in the near future to give the audience some preparation, and to ensure my opponent knows where I’m standing, going into the debate, so stay tuned.…

  • A Thanksgiving Psalm

    For the choir director; on Muth-labben. A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders. I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. When my enemies turn back, They stumble and perish before You. For You have maintained my just cause; You have sat on the throne judging righteously. You have rebuked the nations, You have destroyed the wicked; You have blotted out their name forever and ever. The enemy has come to an end in perpetual …

  • If There Were No God

    From Acapella

    If there were no God there would be no music
    There would be no dream to be dreaming of
    What a dreadful thought of an empty future
    If there were no God there would be no love

    If there were no God there would be no children
    There would be no joy to relieve our tears
    Not a tender hand to provide us comfort
    No consoling heart to subdue our fears

    CHORUS:
    But we know that God is with us
    And we know His majesty
    Reigning now, the King eternal
    Yes we know the victory

    If there were …

  • Ramblings On Rolling in the Dirt for the Glory of God

    I have spent many, many hours reading and studying and listening to and teaching philosophy. I do not really consider myself a philosopher, and I am not particularly good at doing philosophy, but I am interested in it and wanting to get better at it. However, I would not suggest that many others invest as much as I have in the area.

    Apologetics and philosophy are distinct disciplines. It is troubling to me that many who desire to develop an apologetics ministry (and by ministry here I do not mean a blog or website or non-profit or book or …

  • Some resources to pass the time…

    Introduction to Presuppositional Apologetics by Ian Clary.

    Debate between Sye TenBrugencatte and Paul Baird on the existence of God.

    Papers by one of my “favorite” apologists Colin D. Smith.

    Panel Discussion at SBTS on Apologetic Method.

    Debate between James White and David Silverman on, “Is the New Testament Evil?” (costs)

    Brilliant!…

  • Happy Reformation Day From Choosing Hats!

    Introduction

    In April 1518 Martin Luther was called upon by the Augustinian order of Germany to set out and defend his theology at the General Chapter of Heidelberg. While Luther was rather thoroughly surrounded by controversy he would be presenting the theological ideas which had produced this controversy to those who shared much of his Augustinian thinking. The name of the presentation Luther delivered is the Heidelberg Disputation. The Heidelberg Disputation consists of a number of theses divided between philosophical theses and theological theses. The theological theses are explained in much greater detail than are the philosophical theses. Luther actually …

  • Is the Qur'an the Word of God – Update

    For those who may not have checked the transcript post I have been adding in additional information garnered from email exchanges – especially, additional questions and answers from the shortened debate. Keep checking back as more information is added, and I’ll attempt to keep you updated.…

  • In Preparation for Next Weekend's Debate: Islam's Problem

    Courtesy of David Wood, ABN, and AOMin, this video covers most of my points I’m going to bring up. I’m posting it in hope that my opponent will come prepared for the issues I’m going to be raising!

    Note: Just something to keep in mind, I obviously won’t appeal to “brute facts” as David does here – but the information is valuable, nonetheless.…

  • Upcoming Debate: "Is the Qur'an the Word of God?"

    Participants: Joshua “RazorsKiss” Whipps vs Yasser “MusLm” Ali
    Moderator: Paul LaChapelle
    Date: October 2nd
    Time: 12pm EDT
    Location: #choosinghats IRC channel, on starlink-irc.org – see “Chat” page for details.
    Format: 3000 word opening statements, 2000 word Rebuttals, 2 Rounds of Cross-Examination (25 questions per debater, per round), 1500 word closing statements, Q&A session (as time permits)

    The room will be moderated for the duration of the debate. The audience will be able to submit questions for the Q&A, to be presented in the final session, time permitting.…

  • Debate: Does God Exist?

    The debate between Ben Wallis and our own Chris Bolt is complete. You may obtain it here.…