Jesus as Clark Kent

3. Are Miracles Possible?, Apologetics, Christianity, Christmas, Clark Kent, Gospel, HeavenNotHarvard.com, Hidden Identity, Jennifer Defrates, Jesus, Superman, Theology and Christian Apologetics
My inner geek is going to show for just a second here. I love superhero origin stories. My favorite part of the story is watching them learn who they truly are, struggle with their powers, and choose the responsibility of sacrificial heroism. Can you imagine Jesus as Clark Kent? Jesus is the ultimate hero, but we really don’t know what his life was like before he was the teacher we know. I really wish we could see those early moments of Jesus’s life. Talk about the origin of the hero of all heroes! This advent, I’ve been really focusing on Christ’s coming to earth, becoming human, really imagining what that had to be like for Him, to live as a child while being God. We know from Luke 2, that…
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“Cosmic Orphans” No More: Stephen Meyer on the Meaning of the Artemis II Mission

Artemis II, astronauts, Atheism, Bill Nye, Christmas, cosmology, documentary, earth, Faith & Science, faith and science, fine-tuning, Fox News, heavens, humanity, Intelligent Design, Jared Isaacman, Lawrence Krauss, Michael Shermer, Moon, movies, oasis, Privileged Planet, Rare Earth, Richard Dawkins, space, spaceship, Stephen Meyer, The Story of Everything, tickets, universe, Victor Glover
Aboard the lunar spacecraft, astronaut Victor Glover spoke movingly about what some have called our Privileged Planet. Source
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Casey Luskin on the Rising Tide of Intelligent Design Research

biological features, biological traits, body plans, Casey Luskin, Christmas, common ancestry, complex parts, discoveries, Engineering, Evolution, evolutionary biology, functionality, genome, genome sequencing, ID The Future, Intelligent Design, Junk DNA, Neo-Darwinism, organs, origin of life, orphan genes, predictions, purpose, Research, teleology, tide, trees of life, universe
Any scientific theory for the origin of life and the universe is only as strong as its research program. For intelligent design, this is good news. Source
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Do Miracles Still Happen Today? with Lee Strobel

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Christmas, Dr. Frank Turek, Lee Strobel, miracles, morality, Movie, philosophy, Podcast, religion, The Case for Miracles, theology
We read about miracles happening in the Bible but is it reasonable to believe that God still intervenes in people’s lives today? Where’s the evidence? The one and only Lee Strobel joins Frank to discuss the new documentary film based on his book, ‘The Case for Miracles‘, playing in theatres MON. 12/15 – THURS. 12/18. Just in time for Christmas, this filmwill take you on a cinematic journey investigating real and documented stories of the impossible! Together, Frank and Lee answer questions like: What are the four ingredients for a modern miracle? What’s the definition of a miracle? What’s the greatest miracle in the Bible? How do we make a distinction between the fact of miracles and the gift of the miracles? Are there still people who have a spiritual…
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The Birthday That Changed the History of the World with Bill Federer

12 days of Christmas, Bill Federer, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Christmas, Dr. Frank Turek, Holiday, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Why is December 25th celebrated as the birth of Jesus? Was it a date chosen to overshadow pagan festivals like Saturnalia or Sol Invictus, or does it have deeper Christian roots? While the Bible doesn’t provide a specific birthdate for Christ, it may offer more clues than you think! Just in time for the holiday season, historian and author Bill Federer returns to unpack the fascinating origins of the Christmas story and its rich Christian heritage. One of our most popular topics, this episode dives deeper into the history, theology, and traditions surrounding the incarnation of Christ—a moment that forever changed the course of human history. Join Frank and Bill as they explore questions like: How do the Dead Sea Scrolls provide evidence for Jesus’ actual birthday? Why do some…
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3 Simple Ways the Birth of Jesus Changed the World

3D Glasses Categories: Theology and Christian Apologetics, Apologetics, Christianity, Christmas, Gospel, Jesus, Natasha Crain, NatashaCrain.com, Theology and Christian Apologetics, Worldview
“When we see Jesus as he is, we must turn away or else shamelessly adore him. That must be kept in mind for any authentic understanding of the power of Christian faith.” This quote, from Dallas Willard’s book, “The Divine Conspiracy,” challenged me the moment I read it this week. There is no better time to remind ourselves of what it means to shamelessly adore Jesus than at Christmas. I’m convicted this week that shameless adoration becomes most possible when we truly grasp what our lives would be like if He had not yet been born. 5 minutes before His birth, the world was completely different. 5 minutes before His birth, the world was completely different. It’s so easy to forget this, because all we know living in the second…
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3 More BIG Questions: Fine-tuning? Feeling God? Inerrancy?

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Christmas, Dr. Frank Turek, Feelings, fine-tuning, God, gospels, Heaven, Hell, morality, philosophy, Podcast, Q&A, religion, Skeptic, theology
Does the scientific evidence fall short of proving the fine-tuning of the universe? Should Christians regularly “feel God’s presence”? And since there are minor differences in the Gospels, does that disprove biblical inerrancy? In this midweek podcast episode, Frank tackles three more BIG questions from our listening audience along with questions like: What are the 3 levels of fine-tuning and does it only occur here on planet Earth? Can the fine-tuning argument alone actually prove Christianity is true? And can all truth be explained through science? Where exactly are Heaven and Hell? What’s the true meaning of Christmas? Is loving God an emotion, a feeling, or a decision? If God chooses not to reveal Himself to us is that proof that He doesn’t exist? What’s a great question to ask…
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Was Jesus Really Born of a Virgin? Does It Matter?

4. Is the NT True?, Alisa Childers, AlisaChildersBlog.com, Apologetics, Christianity, Christmas, Gospel, Jesus, miracles, Nativity, New Testament, virgin birth
“It doesn’t really matter if Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit or by Joseph’s seed. What matters is that Jesus came to earth, died, and was resurrected.” This is more or less what was said in a conversation I had several years ago with a now self-proclaimed progressive Christian. At the time, he was trying to work out his theology. Today, his words ring with expectancy to be answered. Was Jesus born of a virgin? Does it matter in regard to our faith if He was? Virgin Birth: Negotiable or Not? The virgin birth of Jesus Christ has always been considered a non-negotiable core doctrine of Christianity and is mentioned in the earliest creeds. Among Christians, this doctrine wasn’t broadly questioned until a period of history referred to as…
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Jesus: Santa Claus for Adults?

4. Is the NT True?, Apologetics, Atheism, Christianity, Christmas, FreeThinkingMinistries.com, Gospel, Grinch, Jesus, Santa Clause, Tim Stratton
It’s common for atheists to be a “Grinch” over the Holidays and exclaim that Jesus is just a “Santa Claus for adults!” When I hear that claim, I immediately respond with a question: “What do you mean by that?” If one means that children often believe in fictional fairy tales and adults believe in fact-based evidence, then I agree – Jesus is for adults (and actually people of all ages)! But I don’t think that’s the intent behind this claim. I believe the intent of the atheist (“Grinch”) is to convey that little kids believe in a fictional Santa Clause and many adults believe in fiction too – Christianity. How the Grinch Stole Christ out of Christmas Well, why think a thing like that, Mr. Grinch? Is belief in Jesus —…
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Making Sense of Christmas

3. Are Miracles Possible?, Apologetics, Bobby Conway, christian, Christianity, Christianity Still Makes Sense, Christmas, Culture, faith, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Miracle of Christmas, Theology and Christian Apologetics, truth
The Christmas season has a way of quickening the senses, doesn’t it? The taste of a kiss under a mistletoe tree, the flavor of nursing steamed Ghirardelli hot chocolate, or the sheer ecstasy of biting into that freshly made batch of flaky peanut brittle. Then there are the smells. Oh, the smells. The smell of Gingerbread houses, hot caramel apple pie, and the dreaded Turkish Delight. We cannot forget the sounds. The sounds of Christmas carolers, holiday bells and our favorite seasonal hymns and not so favorite ones too, like, Last Christmas. It’s also a sight fest. The sight of homes bedecked with multi-colored lights, lawns graced by nativity scenes, and Salvation Army volunteers ringing their bells for coins in the coffer. And of course, we cannot forget the touch…
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