Christian Apologetics

Defending Christianity as both true and rational

"but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense [Greek is apologia] to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect” (1 Pet 3:15)

“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” CS Lewis

Tag: Persia

  • There is another fascinating AI video here, this time regarding the Fall of Babylon and the rise of the Persian Empire led by Cyrus the Great. The historical facts presented are accurate with a few quibbles. For example, the video presents the OT book of Daniel being written centuries later…

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  • There is a fascinating account in Daniel chapter 10 which occurred during the third year of Cyrus, the Persian king, around 536 B.C. An angel appears to Daniel after he has been fasting and praying for three weeks and informs him that of the reason why he was detained, The…

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  • Ayman S. Ibrahim, the Islamic professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, warned us here in 2015 about duplicitous Iran. “Following news of the nuclear deal with the United States, Iranians celebrated in the streets over what they viewed as a national victory . . . While American leaders are convinced…

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  • The implications of the current Iranian conflict are far-reaching and go well beyond the geopolitical discussions you might hear discussed on social channels or cable news. While our media is focused on international trade outcomes, the White House’s foreign policy, and the prospects of stability for the region, an underrated impact is…

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