I personally was really hoping that the 4th Annual Mockingbird Conference would finally be all about end time prophecy, and my break out session was going to be entitled “Are You Rapture Ready?” Alas, that is not the case so instead I will be leading a session on apologetics. I am a firm believer in the apologetic task; however this session will not be a fact seminar where one is given a bunch of proofs for Jesus’ resurrection, and the validity of the New Testament (although believe me the facts and the evidence exist).
Instead this session on apologetics will operate from the foundation that no one can be convinced of the Christian faith, because when it comes to Christianity humans are always on the defensive. Therefore the apologist must be astute and in touch with the world around him, in order to break down those barriers through cultural connection, humor, and love. Essentially this session will discuss apologetics from a pastoral perspective and how one might build a bridge between their own cultural interests and the truths claims of Christianity in order to, like a bullet, break down barriers and effectively pierce the human heart.
This is going to be an amazing conference so register today!
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I personally was really hoping that the 4th Annual Mockingbird Conference would finally be all about end time prophecy, and my break out session was going to be entitled “Are You Rapture Ready?”
—funniest post opening sentence ever!!!—
Sounds superb, so hope it all goes well. Re: Apologetics – are there any particular websites that you'd recommend to unpack further some of the key aspects of this?
Many thanks from across the pond.
Howard, Go to New Reformation Press and download Rod Rosenbladt's talks from Cathedral Church of the Advent. One of the talks, I think the one that he did for the Men's Luncheon, is about 35 minutes of apologetics, and it is superb.
Jacob, I'm with John on your opening line! Seriously, though, a lot of what I do in my Sunday School class is or is related to apologetics, and I can't wait to hear what you have to say on the matter.
John, thanks for the comment. Jeff, really looking forward to seeing you and the recommend to Howard is spot on. I actually studied apologetics with Rod.
Many thanks, Jeff. Dr Rosenbladt is always worth listening to, and his clarity here is most helpful.
Howard, I'm glad it helped! That talk really helped me in a lot of ways. The other one that really helped me is the first hour of the Saturday morning talks. He does such a great exposition of Romans 3,4 and 5. Jacob, I'm looking forward to seeing you, too, and I'm really looking forward to your breakout.