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Prophetic Proofs for the Messiah

One of the strongest proofs that Jesus is the Messiah is how he fulfilled the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament. Knowing what some of these prophecies are and how Jesus fulfilled them can be a source of great confidence in our faith as we endure and answer the critics…

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What is Truth?

It is an extraordinary claim. As Jesus stood trial before the most powerful person in Judea, the Caesar-appointed procurator Pontius Pilate, he states his reason for coming into this world. “I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth. Everyone…

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You’re Called to Be an Apologist [VIDEO]

WHAT IS AN APOLOGIST? The words “apologist” and “apologetics” stem from the Greek word apologia. This word means “defense” or “answer.” It appears 17 times as either a noun or verb in the New Testament—including 1 Peter 3:15-16: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give…

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What is Apologetics?

Apologetics is the defense of the Christian faith. The simplicity of this definition, however, masks the complexity of the problem of defining apologetics. It turns out that a diversity of approaches occur in defining the meaning, scope, and purpose of apologetics. The history of apologetics. The word “apologetics” derives from…

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