NewLife Missions

The truth is, I never hear of the term apologetics until I went to college. It was never a word I heard in church growing up or at home.  Sure I remember hearing “apologize to your brother for hitting him with the legos” but that was about it.. When I first heard the term mentioned I thought “Apologetics” was another word for a sincere christian apology.  That’s what it had to mean..right?

So many of us within the church today are ill prepared to defend our faith.  Most arguments for the validity of scripture or a defense of our personal conviction as a follower of Christ are founded solely on experience and emotions. That’s not inherently a bad thing, only so when you shy away from a deeper understanding of “Why” it is that you believe what you do.

Here is an interesting article posted on CNN discussing some arguments of Bart Ehrman entitled, “Former fundamentalist Debunks Bible.” If you were approached by someone having read this article what would the ensuing conversation be like, or would there be one at all?  I cant say I have all the answers, but I’m sorry to say I need to do a better job understanding  Apologetics.

A (Not So) Brief Defense of Christianity

To date I’ve had at least 5 invitations to go on a missions trip, either with my church, or from family members and friends. Today I’m batting 0 for 5.

Have I been prayerful about the opportunities that have presented themselves…”Yes”. Have I been obedient…”No”. My home church goes on what I would deem “entry level” missions trips each year to South America. I’ve been invited to Croatia, and Macedonia each of the last two years. This fall I was invited to Israel…turned that down too. Are you seeing a theme here? No my name is not Jonah, although don’t be surprised to see me checking out the inners of a big fish in the near future.