tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10525462908900992992011-11-24T01:41:54.584-05:00We as women must "always be ready to give a defense" to everyone who asks us a reason for the hope that is in us (1 Pet 3:15). The goal of this blog is to share our studies and insights of scripture and refute common deceptions that face women today.women apologeticshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12667915241959175462noreply@blogger.comBlogger191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1052546290890099299.post-76381727286629881392010-10-22T22:41:00.002-04:002010-10-22T23:11:56.578-04:00

By CaroleI just read an excellent testimony of a woman who thought she was saved (http://www.lockwoodfamilytomexico.com/2010/10/my-testimony.html). Then I recently listened to a clip of Charo Washer, Pastor Paul Washer's wife, who also recently came to know the Lord. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_VtvHMJpiU). This leads me to ask the following questions:Am I really saved? "Examine yourselves

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By CaroleHave you ever wondered how to respond to children when they ask deep philosophical questions about God. My niece often asks tough questions about God- like who made Him? Why do bad things happen? Where does God live? I'm often confronted with frustration. I don't know how to answer her questions on her age level. She doesn't understand the abstract nature of "first cause" and "eternal".

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By CaroleSelf-denial is commonly misrepresented as not enjoying any physical pleasure. But the Lord has recently shown me that this isn't it at all. Self-denial does mean that we can only eat foods that don't taste good, or avoid nice walks on the beach. It means that the enjoyment of a physical pleasure but rather the means to glorify God. If I eat a delicious meal, I should not look to the meal

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By Carole"Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it." Matt 7:14Christ calls us to life, true life. But, as He says in Matt 7:14 "there are few who find it." If Christ wants us to have life, why are there so

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By CaroleI have a severe knee problem - dislocating knee cap- that was made worse after labor and delivery. Running around my home after a toddler, and caring for a newborn has it's own challenges. But now I have a lot of pain, and I can't walk normally. This caused me to cry out for God's strength, and led me to the following question:Why does God use pain and suffering?It easy to say that God

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Sorry for not posting for so long. I just gave birth to my second child, Naomi Zyana on August 13. My oldest is seventeen months, so I'm pretty busy:) Children are such precious blessings from God, and I'm seeing how he's using them both to sanctify me more and more each day, making me more like Him. I'm learning a lot about patience and realizing how much God's word and Spirit are sufficient for

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By CaroleThis discussion arose from an excellent dialogue I’ve had with a good friend. We discussed the implications of Feminism, and questioned it’s role in the church, and whether or not Christianity and Feminism should “coexist” as it so often does in our churches. The first part of this discussion deals with a comparison of the Feminist worldview and the Christian worldview. (Please note that

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By CaroleDoes it seem that the Christmas trees, Santa Clauses, elves, snow flake stickers, and all the stuff is hitting the shelves earlier this year? Or maybe I'm just growing tired of the continuous commercialization of this sacred holiday. One thing is obvious Christmas is no longer about Jesus Christ. It's about hedonism and idolatry, worshiping material possessions while paying homage to the

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by CaroleI confess that submission is a truth for me to embrace in scripture. At least in the marriage context. While submitting to Christ carries it’s own difficulty, I don’t have trouble admitting that I need to submit to Him. But recognizing the need to submit to my husband is half the battle. Christ is perfect, Christ is God, etc. But my husband, as wonderful as he is and as much as I love

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By MelissaOn the day of Jesus' crucifixion, in John chapter 18, we see an interesting exchange. Pilate is questioning Jesus' about His identity because he is trying to determine if Jesus is worthy of death. After Jesus reveals to Pilate that he is a King, He tells Pilate why He came into the world. John 18:37 reads: "You say correctly that I am a king For this I have been born, and for this I

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By CaroleThis is a real question in the midst of the human struggle. I think as Christians, we sometimes feel embarrassed to admit that we ask questions like this. It’s easy to live intellectually satisfied by the knowledge that God is good, and yet experience some emotional uncertainty when something tragic happens, like a family member dies. I admit I’ve questioned God’s intentions at much

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By MelissaSince we have been discussing the Trinity, I would like to discuss a common misconception about the nature of the Holy Spirit. For a standard definition of the Trinity, I like to use the definition given by Dr. James White in his book The Forgotten Trinity: "Within the one Being that is God, there exists eternally three coequal persons, namely, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit."

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by CarolePossibly the most notable shift in Christianity over the centuries is the introduction of “my” and “me” to our vocabulary. While it may seem harmless, the addition of “my” alters not only our focus but also the cultural response. Let me show you how destructive the “my” doctrine is and how it so insidiously ensnares us. Me-centered faith is entirely unbiblical. It shifts the attention

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We highly recommend this series by Focus on the Family as it has helped to shape us in developing a biblical worldview. What is Truth? Who is God? Who is Man? What is a worldview? Do you really believe that what you believe is really real? The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum and is taught by Dr. Del Tackett and includes valuable insights from a host of Bible scholars and

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By Melissa To many cultists and skeptics, the doctrine of the Trinity may appear to be a contradiction. The first thing to establish when discussing this possibility is what is meant by “contradiction”. Ignorance to what the doctrine of Trinity really involves is what leads people to this assumption. The best way to address this is by the Law of Non-contradiction, which states that two opposite

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By CaroleI am a Christian.This phrase refers to a state of being. When we came to know Christ as our Lord and Savior, we entered into a new state of life- you can say we entered true life. This is what being "born again" entails. Once His Spirit is born within us, what we do changes because who we are has changed.Religion is defined by what you do, while Christianity is defined by who you are.

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By CaroleI can't tell you how much, I've struggled with this very basic concept. How is Jesus God, when God is God? I'm choosing to post this study first because I think it is the primary aspect of Christianity that is under attack, and one that many of us (like me) have trouble accurately defending.God is Creator and Redeemer. There is only one true God. But God has a triune nature- meaning

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We're so glad you're joining us on this tour, as we learn of Christ together, and recognize ways we have been decieved by the culture. The primary goal of this site is to encourage women who know the Lord to start living in a way that is counter-cultural. If you don't know Him, then we encourage you to repent and believe* (see below)Here are the goals:Study the ScriptureWe need to study the

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