apologetics Archives - Bible Advocate Advocating the Bible, representing the Church, and glorifying the God of grace and truth Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:37:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://baonline.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/05/cropped-file-32x32.jpg apologetics Archives - Bible Advocate 32 32 The 7 Churches of Revelation: Times of Fire https://baonline.org/the-7-churches-of-revelation-times-of-fire/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:04:43 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=27653

Ancient Greek ruins with tall columns under a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees and a person exploring the site.

Documentaries exploring the mysteries of the Bible have consistently fascinated audiences and created compelling conversations in faith circles. Now, Thinking Man Films, RevelationMedia, and Fathom Events are honored to announce The 7 Churches of Revelation: Times of Fire, arriving in theaters October 11-12, 2021. After the movie, the event features an exclusive panel discussion with leading […]

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]]> If I Had Faked the Resurrection https://baonline.org/if-i-had-faked-the-resurrection/ Fri, 03 Jan 2020 06:58:26 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=24681

Ancient stone tomb with a large circular rock partially blocking the entrance, surrounded by mossy stones.I set out as a young man to refute Christianity. I met some young Christians who challenged me to intellectually examine the evidence for Christianity, and I agreed. I aimed to show them, and everyone, that Christianity was nonsense. I thought it would be easy. I thought a careful investigation of the facts would expose […]

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]]> Biblical Application: Authority of Scripture Part 6 https://baonline.org/biblical-application/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 23:58:22 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=4995

sun setting over a fieldWrapping up our six-part series on the authority of Scripture, we examine the Bible’s impact on our lives.

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]]> Biblical Preservation: Authority of Scripture Part 5 https://baonline.org/biblical-preservation/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 23:58:25 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=4964

ancient bookHow do we know that what was in the original text is what has been preserved in the Bibles we have today?

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]]> Biblical Canonization: Authority of Scripture Part 4 https://baonline.org/biblical-canonization/ Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:30:08 +0000 http://ba.cog7.org/?p=23166

open BibleHow were the books of our Bible selected? Part 4 in this series explains the process.

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]]> Biblical Inspiration: Authority of Scripture Part 3 https://baonline.org/biblical-inspiration/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:25:04 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=4584

open BibleHow do we know the Bible is from God and reveals God? How did God get the message into the text?

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]]> Biblical Revelation: Authority of Scripture Part 2 https://baonline.org/biblical-revelation/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 23:58:51 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=4525

reading the bibleHow is the Bible revealed to us? Part 2 in this set of articles enlightens.

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]]> Biblical Authority – Part 1 https://baonline.org/biblical-authority/ Thu, 11 Jan 2018 23:58:14 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=4364

line of pillarsWhat makes the Bible authentic? Find out in this first of a six-part series.

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]]> What does the Church of God teach about hell? https://baonline.org/what-does-the-church-of-god-teach-about-hell/ Tue, 01 Nov 2016 16:03:18 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=24045

Yellow signposts with Heaven and Hell directions against a blurred background, symbolizing choices and paths.Jesus taught us that, to be like our Father in heaven, we should love our enemies, bless them that curse us, do good to them that hate us, and forgive those who sin against us seventy times seven. Elsewhere, the Son and His Father speak of horrific punishment reserved for their enemies in the final […]

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]]> Jesus said He’s coming quickly, but He hasn’t yet. Doesn’t this show that the Bible is untrustworthy? https://baonline.org/jesus-said-hes-coming-quickly-but-he-hasnt-yet-doesnt-this-show-that-the-bible-is-untrustworthy/ Sun, 01 Nov 2015 16:09:24 +0000 https://baonline.org/?p=24047 Jesus said He’s coming quickly, but He hasn’t returned yet. Doesn’t this show that the Bible is not really trustworthy?    The words “I am coming quickly” are found on the lips of Jesus four times, all in the book of Revelation (3:11; 22:7, 12, 20). These are the only Bible texts (KJV) where the […]

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