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Response to Jason Reed's Apostasy Story
Jason Reed recently joined Rome’s communion. Because he’s served as a seminary professor at Southern Evangelical Seminary, his apostasy to Rome’s communion has made waves in certain circles. Mike Schulte was kind enough to post a 56 minute video that includes a recent talk given by Jason, in which he explains his move. No summary…
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Ergun Caner Testimony at "Free CD Tracts"
“Free CD Tracts” has posted Ergun Caner’s testimony (here). There are links to audio (here) and video (one – two). All times are approximate and refer to the audio file: “For the average Muslim it takes seven years to come to faith in Jesus – for me, it was any number of years” (0:30) If…
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Dispassionately Covering Topics about which We're Passionate
When the government (any branch of it) makes decisions we don’t like, it is natural for us to be impassioned in our response. We ought, however, to remember to try to set aside our emotions when we respond. I recently came across this link (link) to a fox news story, whose headline epitomizes the problem…
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"Watchmen on the Wall" 2013 – Ergun Caner
Ergun Caner at “Watchmen on the Wall” 2013 has been posted. He is introduced with the story about being disowned by his family, although no one seems to be able to find any evidence that he was ever disowned by anyone except his non-custodial father. The supposed subject of the talk is “Radical Islam and…
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A Traditionalist Response to John Stott's (and others') Arguments for Annihilationism
The title of this blog post refers to an interesting article by Robert A. Peterson, who was (and I believe still is) professor of systematic theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. (Here is a link to the article.) The arguments answered include the following: 1. The “Vocabulary of Destruction” Argument2. The Hell-Fire Imagery Argument3. The Justice…
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"My Conversion from Islam to Christianity" – Ergun Caner
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lqTquK58Us&w=560&h=315] All times are approximate: 10:05 “We came to America having lived in countries where we were always the majority and now I was the minority.” As far as we can tell, Caner lived only in Sweden prior to coming to America as a young child (too young for kindergarten). 10:10 “We dressed differently.”…
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"The Secret of Islam" Ergun Caner – 6 May 2011
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aSDgXWMfDE&w=420&h=315] All times below are approximate: 37:00 “Mohammed didn’t believe we were worshiping the same god.” It seems, however, that Mohammed did think that. One of the most famous verses of the Quran for those who engage in apologetics with Muslims, is this: Surah 29:46 Sahih International: And do not argue with the People…
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"Why I am Not a Muslim" Ergun Caner – 7 May 2011
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcZpnPwFKoc&w=420&h=315] All times below are approximate: 0:30 “I got my doctorate in Global Apologetics because I’m curious.” Dr. Caner’s doctorate from the University of South Africa is apparently a doctorate in theology. The title of his thesis was: “Bellum sacrum: the development of the Holy War of the first crusade in light of Augustine’s…
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Debate Delay
Due to circumstances beyond my control, my debate opponent has had to reschedule the debate that was previously scheduled for tomorrow, July 20, 2013. Lord Willing, I will provide some posts on the topic of the debate over the upcoming week or month, depending on how much time I have. I apologize to my regular…
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Rebuttal to Craig's Denial of the Historicity of the Guard Account
The Bible declares: Matthew 27:62-66 Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, saying, “Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the…