The Apologetics Newsletter

Of the Missouri Baptist Convention


October 2024 | Volume 11, Issue 10

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Headlines and Features

 

You Have Conquered the Evil One

John addresses three groups of people in 1 John 2:12-14: children, fathers, and young men. Who are these people? And what do they have to do with Satan?

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You Don't Know the Day or the Hour

After his suffering, death, and resurrection, Jesus returns to his Father, prepares a place in heaven for us, and then calls his bride to meet him at his return. This is certain. What's not certain is the precise timing of the Lord's parousia.

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Meet Apologist Ed Croteau

Ed Croteau directs the apologetics ministry for Abundant Life Church in Lees Summit (Mo.) and hosts his own weekly class entitled "Faith, Substance, and Evidence." He's also a contributor to our monthly e-newsletter. Get to know Ed a little better.

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Of the Evil One

John writes in his first letter, “For this is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another, unlike Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his deeds were evil, and his brother’s were righteous” (1 John 3:11-12).

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Addressing the Solid Sky Myth

Keaton Halley of Creation Ministries International is the featured speaker at a special event Oct. 27 hosted by the Missouri Baptist Apologetics Network. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the St. Charles (Mo.) Convention Center. The topic: "Addressing the Solid Sky Myth."

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Scriptural Warnings of Christ’s Return

Paul, James, and Peter all record warnings about the suddenness of Christ’s return. In each case, the authors stress the need for followers of Jesus to live ethically and expectantly.

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The Last Apologist

The epistle of Jude may be one of the most neglected New Testament books. Many Bible readers see this short letter as little more than a speed bump on their way to Revelation. This is unfortunate, because Jude speaks volumes about the importance of Christian apologetics.

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