Stand to Reason — Christian Apologetics with Greg Koukl, Amy Hall, and More

Now available on #STRUniversity, Tim Barnett teaches “Uncertain Faith: The Role of Doubt in the Christian Life.” This course is designed to explore the nature of doubt and its role in the Christian faith. Each class delves into different aspects of doubt, providing tools to navigate uncertainty with confidence and clarity. We will define doubt, explore its origins, and examine various kinds of doubt. Furthermore, we will give biblical and practical strategies to doubt well. Finally, we will distinguish between doubt and deconstruction. Start learning for free today at the link in the comments. #StandtoReason #Apologetics #Christianity #OnlineLearning #ChristianLiving

Some skeptics of Christianity allege that the Bible, like Islam, commands Christians to kill apostates. Alan Shlemon addresses this claim and explains the three steps he took to resolve this challenge. #StandtoReason #Apologetics #Christianity #ThinkingOutLoud

LAST CHANCE! Make your end-of-year gift online to Stand to Reason by this Saturday, December 28, and we’ll send you Justin Brierley’s book, “The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God.” One reviewer called it a “riveting read” in which Brierley “tells story after story of people changing their minds about God, life, and the universe, along with the reasons why.” Donate today and claim your copy at the link in the comments. #StandtoReason #LightintheDarkness #Apologetics #Christianity #NonProfit #MakeaDifference

Jesus came to give His life as a ransom for sinners. He came to call those sinners to repentance. And Jesus came to give eternal life to anyone who would believe in Him. This Christmas season, meditate on these precious theological truths. Allow the purpose of his coming to fill your heart with inexpressible and glorious joy. Joy to the world. The Lord is come. #StandtoReason #Apologetics #Christianity #Christmas #MerryChristmas

Lots of good news for 2024—all thanks to the prayers and gifts of good friends like you. And we’re still moving forward, but we need your help. How we finish this year financially will set the pace for our progress in 2025. We’re encouraged that a group of dedicated STR partners has pledged $325,000 this month to challenge you and our other friends to give generously to collectively equal or exceed their gift. If STR has helped you, and you believe in our critical ministry to equip Christian ambassadors, please consider a year-end gift now. Learn how at the link in the comments. #StandtoReason #LightintheDarkness #Apologetics #Christianity #NonProfit #MakeaDifference

#STRask How would you respond to someone referring to God as “she” in a prayer during a church service and a leader telling people to use whichever pronoun they’re comfortable with? Greg and Amy answer. Listen now at the link in the comments. Also on this podcast: How do we handle the tension between respecting the authority of church leaders and keeping them accountable, and how do we tell the difference between misled lambs and wolves in disguise?

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Want to master the essential story of the Bible (a.k.a Reality)? If you have struggled with oversimplifications of the gospel, Greg Koukl can help you think about it using five big puzzle pieces. Learn more in his interview with Bibleworthy. Listen at https://bibleworthy.com/6.

“It’s possible to do loving things without actually being loving—to do outwardly good things but not be good inside. To lack love and grace. Don’t mistake gifts for grace, talent for character.... This is an insight into why it’s possible to accomplish great service in the body of Christ and still fall into grave sin. The gifts that we use to serve the Body, the gifts God uses, are not the same thing as integrity and character.... We’re never going to be loving people by certain behaviors, but by deep change in our character when we remember the cross and Jesus’ love shown there.” – Melinda Penner

God is moving and his light is piercing the darkness. We want to continue walking—together with you—in that light as his agents of truth. Make your year-end gift now to equip believers to stand firm as lights for Christ in a dark time. Visit the link in the comments to donate. #StandtoReason #LightintheDarkness #Apologetics #Christianity #NonProfit #MakeaDifference