Author: Ross Parker

Ross Parker is an Assistant Professor of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University, and he serves as the content editor here at ChurchandGospel.com. He has an MDiv from SEBTS and a PhD in Philosophy from Baylor.

Jonathan Edwards on Using Our Time Wisely

A practical way to understand your priorities and commitments is to see how your time is spent. Consider the following thoughts from the 18th century theologian and philosopher Jonathan Edwards: How little is the preciousness of time considered, and how little sense of it do the greater part of mankind seem to have! And to how little good… Continue reading Jonathan Edwards on Using Our Time Wisely

Letters to Our Students: Being “Saved”

EDITOR’S NOTE: This post begins an ongoing series of posts from the faculty here at CSU. The posts will be written answers to questions we have received from students. (They will be edited to make the original recipient anonymous.) May these posts be helpful to others as well. ********************************* I received a question from a… Continue reading Letters to Our Students: Being “Saved”

A Conversation Reflecting on Christianity and Film/TV Shows

I have the privilege of serving as an external fellow for the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern Seminary. This past week I was at Southeastern for a meeting of the fellows of the CFC and the Bush-Drummond Lecture. The lecture this year was given by Mike Cosper, who is the Founder… Continue reading A Conversation Reflecting on Christianity and Film/TV Shows

The Apostle Paul as Christian Apologist

In an earlier blog post here at ChurchandGospel.com, I briefly introduced Christian Apologetics – reasonably defending the Christian faith against objections, and commending it as true on the basis of evidence. I also briefly argued that all Christians are to be ready to provide reasons for our Christian faith. In this post I want to… Continue reading The Apostle Paul as Christian Apologist

Defending Traditional Marriage in a Non-Christian Culture

If the Christian God exists, and if God has revealed himself to us in Scripture, then as followers of Christ we must submit ourselves to what the Christian Scripture teaches about all facets of life. This includes the nature and purpose of human sexuality and marriage. As we look to the Scripture, God’s clear teaching… Continue reading Defending Traditional Marriage in a Non-Christian Culture

What is Christian Apologetics, and Why Is It Important?

I grew up attending a Southern Baptist church in the not too distant past. I’m grateful for that church – in it I was saved from my sins, and through it I came to know God more deeply and love God’s written Word. In my time in this church and at church-related events, though, I… Continue reading What is Christian Apologetics, and Why Is It Important?

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