Short written teaching on creation, apologetics, and the Bible.
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How can we avoid the default – eternity in hell?
John 3:17 states: For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved The question is: Saved from what – the answer is, from eternal punishment – hell The Bible describes what we n…
How do dinosaurs fit into the Bible?
A common challenge is how do dinosaurs fit into the Bible. The best evidence is the Bible. God created man and land animals (which included dinosaurs) on day 6 of His creation. This means dinosaurs and people lived at the same time. Additio…
Should we really care if the earth is young or old?
Should Christians really care if the earth is young or old (billions of years)? A common claim by some church leaders is that the age of the earth does not matter. This claim however, demonstrates a lack of biblical knowledge. First: if the…
How well trained are your Sunday school teachers?
The number one issue effecting Sunday school is a lack of training for teachers. Ken Brady (Manager of Lifeway’s adult Bible study curriculum for trainers) “If you want to breathe life into your Sunday school, you must train the leaders.” B…
How should we interpret Genesis 1?
How should we interpret Genesis 1? In Genesis one 1. God explicitly chose the word day for time 2. In Genesis 1:5 God defined the length of the day as a light and dark cycle 3. God used a number with the word “day” which always means a day…
Do we need another Jeremiah?
Do we need another Jeremiah to warn America of impending judgement and to turn back to God’s Word? No, we don’t need another Jeremiah. God already gave us Isaiah, Ezekiel, Jeremiah and other prophets to warn us of what He will do to nations…
Who Did Cain Marry?
Nonbelievers often use the challenge, “Who did Cain marry?” to challenge the credibility of the Bible. However, this challenge is generally made without knowledge of what the Bible teaches or knowledge of the history of genetics.
Challenge from a Theistic Evolutionist
Hi, in your interpretation of the word “day” in Genesis you have it meaning the same thing [a literal day] as in Genesis 1:14 where the word “DAY” is defined by light and darkness.
Gap Theory- True or Another False Teaching?
The first chapter of Genesis provides us with a clear account of God’s creation and what was created on each of the six days. However, not all Christians agree on some of the details. For example, many start with the assumption that scienti…
Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 5
Well here we are – the end of a very full week. This week students have sat through approximately 30 hours of instruction, enjoyed close fellowship and discussion with brothers and sisters in Christ, and grown in His Holy Spirit as they hav…
Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 4
Welcome back! Our students this year traveled from 15 different states and 1 foreign country – Jamaica! We have a total of 35 students, 12 of which are under age 25! We are reminded that this is the next generation that will pick up the gau…
Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 3
Day 3!! Our day started with breakfast, devotion with Pastor Jim…. and more than a few nerves as students counted down to their 5 minute presentations! This is where the rubber meets the road… taking the information learned so far this…
Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 2
Welcome back! Day 2 was a very full day! Our day started with breakfast and a devotion by Pastor Jay and then was followed by 6 more teaching sessions The first two sessions, "The Days of Creation, Sin and Death" and "Handling Objections to…
Back to School! Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 1
This is the time of year that kids and adults are gearing up to go back to school…. Here at CTI, we are commencing our 5 day Creation Apologetics Teachers College at Glorieta Christian Conference Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico! This week-…
Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2017 -Day 1
Monday, August 14th, 2017 — First day of the Creation Apologetics Teacher's College! Students came from all over the country for this week of learning God's marvelous truth! Evening started with the class dedication, and the first session…
Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2017 -Day 2
Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 — Day 2 of the CATC was a very full day of learning for the class! The morning started with Pastor Jay Lucas bringing a devotional, and then jumped right into the sessions. Topics included: Days of creation, sin…
Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2017 -Day 3
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 — The morning started with devotions by Mike Riddle, followed by each student giving a 3-5 minute presentation on a topic of Creation. In the afternoon, students enjoyed some free time by exploring hiking trai…
Just Preach Jesus
I sometimes hear people in church-state we need to focus our teaching on Jesus. “Just preach about Jesus, that is all that matters.” This is often said to avoid teaching about the subject of God’s creation. After all, I am told, “creation i…
The Last Six Seconds
by Lt. General John Kelly, USMC…
Would you endorse this course as a worthwhile way to spend a summer week?
Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “Would you endorse this course as a worthwhile way to spend a summer week?” Answer: Matthew, Pastor…
How will the information you learned this week equip your congregation?
Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “How will the information you learned this week equip your congregation?” Answer: Joshua, Pastor…
Why should youth pastors equip themselves in the area of origins?
Testimony 4: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “Why should youth pastors equip themselves in the area of origins?” Answer: Josh, Youth Pastor…
Do you recommend this course for other young people?
Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “Do you recommend this course for other young people?” Answer: Jeremy and Stephanie, Young married couple…
How will this class effect how you teach the youth in your church?
Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “How will this class effect how you teach the youth in your church?” Answer: Josh, Youth Pastor…
Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2016 -Day 2
Day 2 Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016 — Sessions on the second day of class included: Days of Creation, sin and death; Handling Objections to a literal six-day creation; Basic apologetics; Introduction to Presuppositional Apologetics; and Commun…
Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2016 -Day 3
Day 3 Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 — Sessions on the third day included: Why the Bible is True; The Genesis Flood and the Bible; and The Genesis Flood and the fossil record. Pastor Jay Lucas delivering the morning devotional. After t…
Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2016 -Day 1
Day 1 Monday, August 1st, 2016 — The first day of the Creation Apologetics Teachers College. Students arrived to the Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina from all over the country. The first night started with a class dedication,…