Category Archives: Apologetics

Book Write-Up: Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview

Posted on April 28, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

J.P. Moreland and William Lane Craig.  Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview.  IVP Academic, 2003.  See here to purchase the book. J.P. Moreland and William Lane Craig are reputable philosophers and apologists.  This book, Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: The Resurrection Fact

Posted on March 23, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

John J. Bombaro and Adam S. Francisco.  The Resurrection Fact: Responding to Modern Critics.  New Reformation Publications, 2016.  See here to purchase the book. Allow me to quote the description of the book on Amazon, before I offer my thoughts … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: Who Are You to Judge?, by Erwin W. Lutzer

Posted on January 3, 2017 by jamesbradfordpate

Erwin W. Lutzer.  Who Are You to Judge?  Learning to Distinguish Between Truths, Half-Truths, and Lies.  Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2002, 2016.  See here to buy the book. “Judge not, that ye be not judged” (KJV).  So said Jesus in Matthew … Continue reading →

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Movie Write-Up: God’s Not Dead 2

Posted on December 22, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

I watched the 2016 Christian movie, God’s Not Dead 2, on Amazon last night.  God’s Not Dead 2 is the sequel to the 2014 movie God’s Not Dead. Here are some items.  In the course of my commentary, I will … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: Taking Pascal’s Wager, by Michael Rota

Posted on December 12, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

Michael Rota.  Taking Pascal’s Wager: Faith, Evidence and the Abundant Life.  Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2016.  See here to purchase the book. Michael Rota teaches philosophy at the University of St. Thomas, which is in St. Paul, Minnesota.  In Taking … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: A Little Book for New Philosophers, by Paul Copan

Posted on November 27, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

Paul Copan.  A Little Book for New Philosophers: Why and How to Study Philosophy.  Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2016.  See here to purchase the book. Paul Copan teaches philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. As the subtitle of this book … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: The Gospel on the Margins, by Michael J. Kok

Posted on November 26, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

Michael J. Kok.  The Gospel on the Margins: The Reception of Mark in the Second Century.  Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2015.  See here to purchase the book. The second century figure, Papias, has been significant in scholarly, apologetic, and counter-apologetic discussions … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: The Resurrection of Jesus, by Michael R. Licona

Posted on November 20, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

Michael R. Licona.  The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach.  Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2010.  See here to purchase the book. Michael R. Licona has a Ph.D. from the University of Pretoria and has taught at Houston Baptist Seminary.  … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: The Touchpoint, by Bob Santos

Posted on August 30, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

Bob Santos.  The Touchpoint: Connecting with God Through the Bible.  Indiana, PA: Search for Me Ministries, Inc., 2016.  See here to purchase the book. I read and reviewed Bob Santos’ The Divine Progression of Grace over a year ago and … Continue reading →

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Book Write-Up: A Doubter’s Guide to the Ten Commandments

Posted on August 20, 2016 by jamesbradfordpate

John Dickson.  A Doubter’s Guide to the Ten Commandments: How, For Better or Worse, Our Ideas About the Good Life Come from Moses and Jesus.  Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2016.  See here to buy the book. John Dickson has a Ph.D. … Continue reading →

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