
Robin Schumacher
Exclusive Columnist
Robin Schumacher is an accomplished software executive and Christian apologist who has written many articles, authored and contributed to several Christian books, appeared on nationally syndicated radio programs, and presented at apologetic events. He holds a BS in Business, Master's in Christian apologetics and a Ph.D. in New Testament. His latest book is, A Confident Faith: Winning people to Christ with the apologetics of the Apostle Paul.
Latest
Unlocking the apologetics secrets of the Apostle Paul
Looking at the history of Christian apologetics, I always thought it odd that no one ever undertook any in-depth research to publish a book on how God’s top evangelist outside of Christ Himself – the Apostle Paul – used apologetics to evangelize people.
The clown in the pulpit
What I’m saying is that pastors need to be careful about using the pulpit as some kind of Netflix comedy special.
The godfathers of rebellion
The heart of rebellion is pride, and when it comes to the sin of pride, the Bible makes it clear who was Patient Zero.
Right thinking on choosing the lesser of two evils
Clearly our fallen world presents us with situations where absolute laws conflict, so of the three possible Christian choices, we’re left with the Conflicting and Graded Absolutism options.
Why 'the church isn’t perfect' line has become a cop-out
Christianity isn’t the problem of evil or any other apologetics-styled objection. Instead, it’s the lives lived out by professing Christians.
The antichrist cycle
In short, the same type of anarchy that ancient Rome experienced is occurring today.
If God wants everyone saved, why isn’t everyone saved?
If God is all-powerful and sovereign over everything and wants everyone saved, why did He craft such a ‘foolish’ salvation message that most find absurd and end up rejecting? Put another way, does God get what He wants or not?
People of the lie
“The biggest advantage of extremism is that it makes you feel good because it provides you with enemies. Let me explain: the great thing about having enemies is that you can pretend that all the badness in the whole world is in your enemies and all the goodness in the whole world is in you."
Yes, you can understand the Bible
The good news is, you can absolutely understand the Bible. Let me provide five quick steps that will put you on the right path.
How to stop being miserable
I’ve been making myself miserable lately. In the same way it must have deeply hurt Daniel to see Israel taken captive by Babylon, it truly sickens my soul to see a new Babylonian captivity happening in America.