Apologetics
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One Nation Under God? Responding to Christian Nationalism
In September 2026, at a private meeting of TGC Council members, Kevin DeYoung gave a presentation on responding to Christian nationalism. Because the Council found it so helpful, DeYoung gave The Gospel Coalition permission to share his talk publicly.
Caleb Flynn and the Deadly Sin of Greed
Caleb Flynn’s lust led him to commit adultery. But greed might have been what led him to commit murder.
How to Make Racism Sound Christian
When human rationalism, reasonable argument, and individual preference ground our morality, we’ll always struggle to clearly identify right from wrong.
Was Judas' betrayal really an act of compassion?
Was Judas secretly compassionate? Scripture says no. He was greedy, a thief, and entered by Satan. The "Gospel of Judas" is Gnostic fiction. #CARM #Apologetics #Christianity #Judas #GospelOfJudas #Gnosticism #Bible
Do We Have Free Will?
The question of whether we have free will has been debated by Christians for two millennia. But what does the Bible say? Can we find any help in God’s Word to answer how we can freely choose our actions and be responsible for them? Many Christians, sometimes known as free-will theists (including Arminians), have answered this question one way, embracing what is called libertarian free will. Other Christians associated with Reformed theology (Calvinists) have answered the question another way, embracing what is called compatibilism.
"I don't f****ng care what the Bible says"
When they have this many objections you have to narrow it down My website https://BibleThinker.org
From TGC ‘National Conference’ to ‘Church Conference’: Behind the Name Change
Since 2007, TGC’s biennial conference has been our ‘national conference.’ But for TGC27, we changed the name to ‘church conference.’ Why?
On My Shelf: Life and Books with Alex Fogleman
Alex Fogleman talks about what’s on his bedside table, favorite fiction, favorite rereads, and more.
‘The Social Reckoning’ Doesn’t Fully Reckon with the Problem
Social algorithms have trained us to filter reality through the lens of our political narrative. In his telling of the Facebook story, Aaron Sorkin does this too.
28% of UK Evangelicals Are New to Church: The State of Theology
More people are entering the doors of churches in the United Kingdom. This year’s State of Theology survey reveals an encouraging trend in church attendance: 28% of UK evangelicals say they began attending Sunday church services for the first time as adults within the past two years. This flood of new visitors should be met with joy and gratitude. But ultimately, attendance is not the same as conversion. And the findings from the State of Theology survey reveal that these new attendees are confused about core doctrines of the Christian faith.
5 Things You Should Know About John Calvin
1. John Calvin was ousted from his church, ministry, and home. Less than two years after beginning his ministry in Geneva, a twenty-nine-year-old John Calvin (1509–64) found himself ousted from his church, ministry, and home, with two days’ notice to quit the city. No doubt as he and William Farel traveled away from Geneva that April, they wondered what would come next. Their thoughts were on a looming ecclesiastical battle in response to this bitter experience;
Are the Christmas stories history — or legend?
The birth narratives of Jesus contain some of the most famous stories in Christianity: the virgin birth, angels and shepherds, the Magi, the star of Bethlehem and Herod’s massacre of the innocents. But did Matthew and Luke actually intend their readers to believe these events happened? Dr Caleb Friedeman joins John Nelson to challenge a widespread assumption in historical Jesus scholarship: that the infancy narratives can largely be sidelined because they belong more to the world of legend and theological storytelling than history.
Orthodox Christian: How Are We REALLY Saved?
What can Adam, Israel, and the thief on the cross teach us about salvation? Catholics, Protestants, and Orthodox Christians agree on a lot when it comes to salvation, but there are some important differences too. During Q&A, an Orthodox Christian steps up to the mic to press Frank on one of them: What role does sanctification actually play in salvation according to Protestants? 📚 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 The Great Book of Romans by Dr. Frank Turek 👉📱https://bit.ly/3lpRQks Blog: “Sanctification” and “Justification”… What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter" by Andrew Cowley 👉📱https://crossexamined.org/sanctification-and-justification-whats-the-difference-and-why-does-it-matter/ TW (250 characters max): What role does sanctification play in salvation? Check out my conversation with this Orthodox Christian about where Protestants and Orthodox agree and disagree. 🤝 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 (𝗧𝗔𝗫-𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘) 🤝 ● https://donor.crossexamined.org/ 👥 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 👥 ● Facebook: https://facebook.com/CrossExamined.org ● X https://x.com/DrFrankTurek ● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankturek/ ● TikTok: https://bit.ly/3SSqGE5 🗄️ 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 🗄️ ● Website: https://crossexamined.org ● Store: https://impactapologetics.com/ ● Online Courses: https://www.onlinechristiancourses.com/ 🎙️ 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 🎙️ ● Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/CrossExamined_Podcast ● Spotify: http://bit.ly/CrossExaminedOfficial_Podcast ● Pandora: https://bit.ly/3M3c3tY ● iHeart: https://bit.ly/3ApZ2Il ● Podchaser: https://bit.ly/46PBzfH #Apologetics #Jesus #Christianity #Theology #Doctrine #Bible #QuestionsAboutFaith #Answers #Skeptics #ChristianityIsTrue #True #CrossExamined #FrankTurek
Does the God of the Bible, YHWH, ever deceive anyone?
Does God deceive? No. God is truth and cannot deny Himself. Passages like 1 Kings 22 show judgment on truth rejecters, not divine lies. #CARM #Apologetics #Christianity #GodsCharacter #BibleDifficulties #Truth #Theology
What is an ephod in the Bible?
The ephod was the high priest's garment, bearing Israel's tribal names on his shoulders and heart, carrying the Urim and Thummim to seek God's will. #CARM #Apologetics #Christianity #Ephod #UrimAndThummim #HighPriest #OldTestament #BibleStudy
Why's Pilate In the Creed?
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/2KuLiL0Am78?si=IylJeOujvIrm0Qik Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Website: https://truthunites.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/ X: https://x.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
The Cornell Seven and the High Cost of Fake Fraternity
This piece was adapted from Russell Moore’s newsletter. Subscribe here. The “Cornell seven” sexual assault case shocked the nation this week. Americans read and heard about members of the Chi Phi fraternity at one of the nation’s most elite university allegedly raping a young woman—a classmate—who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol and ketamine. Investigations and Read more... The post The Cornell Seven and the High Cost of Fake Fraternity appeared first on Christianity Today.
Is Christianity making a comeback? Pat Allerton on faith, atheism and the search for meaning
Pat Allerton joins Luke Martin to explore the growing openness to Christianity, the search for meaning and why faith may be returning to the cultural conversation. From science and the resurrection to anxiety, healing and his own dramatic conversion, Pat makes the case for why Christianity still speaks to a searching generation.
Why Do I Feel Homesick in My Own Home?
Every time I return to Kenya, it feels a bit like coming home. Which is weird—I’m an American who lives in Burundi. But my family lived in Kenya years ago, and we still visit frequently. We walk out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, and I remember my fender bender in airport parking. We Read more... The post Why Do I Feel Homesick in My Own Home? appeared first on Christianity Today.
God’s Design for Sexual Desire
What turns sexual desire into worship? John Piper shows from 1 Timothy 4:1–5 how God gives marital pleasure to evoke thanksgiving. Watch Now
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