The title of this post is taken from 1 Peter 3:15-16, which says, “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience,Continue reading “Always Be Prepared to Give an Answer”
Category Archives: Christian Apologetics
Spiritual Maturity and Response to Hardship
I’ve been thinking about two different responses to hardship that I’ve heard in the last couple of years. One was by someone who has been a brother for several years and had also been in church leadership for some time. The other was by someone who has been a sister for about three years. YouContinue reading “Spiritual Maturity and Response to Hardship”
What Does God’s Judgment Look Like?
I’ve been thinking for months about writing this post, and having seen what has transpired so far in the new year, this seems like a good time. To answer this question, let’s begin with Genesis 6-8, where we have the account of the flood. In Genesis 6:11-12, we read, “Now the earth was corrupt inContinue reading “What Does God’s Judgment Look Like?”
Keys to a Successful Marriage
As my wife and I approach our 32nd anniversary, I’ve been thinking about what has enabled us to have a successful marriage. By this I mean not just staying married but enjoying each other’s presence. (I have been with couples who have been married a long time but who don’t enjoy being together.) In lightContinue reading “Keys to a Successful Marriage”
A Christmas Quiz
With Christmas just around the corner, I thought it would be interesting to make a quiz about some commonly-held assumptions related to Jesus’ birth–and then also have some fun related to a secular Christmas song or two. You can find the answers, with explanations, in the second part of this post. True-False Statements Answers HaveContinue reading “A Christmas Quiz”
To the Remnant 