Category: Apologetics

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Evangelism in a Postmodern World, Part 1: The Significance of Evangelism

Evangelism in our increasingly postmodern world is a complex and multifaceted endeavor, as members of churches and Christian outreach ministries strive to proclaim the message of salvation and newness of life in Christ in relevant and effective ways. Becoming familiar with reasons evangelism is significant, approaches to evangelism, and arenas in which it occurs can greatly enhance the effectiveness of outreach and evangelism ministries.

How Accurate Is the Bible?

Is the Bible actually full of contradictions and errors, as some claim? This article considers some objections to the accuracy and reliability of the Bible to help you make an informed decision about the Bible’s trustworthiness.

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Apologetics Seminar: Reasons for Faith

What are the place and purpose of apologetics in the Christian faith? This is a PDF of slides for the first session in an apologetics seminar delivered by Ken Boa of Reflections Ministries in August 2016.

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The Roots of Muslim Radicalism: Part 2—Islam & Jesus

Islam honors Jesus as the greatest of all prophets other than Muhammad but flatly denies the two central claims of Jesus as understood by Christians. This post also contrasts the figures of Jesus and Muhammad.

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The Roots of Muslim Radicalism: Part 1—Muhammad & the Qur’an

The youngest of all the major world religions, Islam is the second largest. Despite the growing numbers of Muslims worldwide and in the West, and the increasing importance of Islam in world politics, many Christians in the West know little about Islam. This series helps Christians understand this major religion better and the challenge it poses.

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Scientific Evidence of God’s Existence

Is there scientific evidence that suggests that a Creator exists? Modern critics of Christianity often claim faith and science are opposed. However, history reveals that many of the great progenitors of modern science were faithful Christians.

Understanding Islam Part 6: Islamic Eschatology

In this final part of the series, Ken Boa dissects modern-day jihadist ideology, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and Islamic beliefs about the end times. He ends with a biblical perspective on Islam.

Understanding Islam, Part 4: The Qur’an in Its Own Words

Ken Boa looks into Islam’s holiest book, the Qur’an, to see what it actually says. He provides background on how the Qur’an came to exist and also contrasts the Bible against the Qur’an and Allah (the god of Islam) against Yahweh (the God of the Bible).