The New Religious Cultural War

July 8, 2016By ARCCulture

By A. Eric Johnston – One of the biggest things in Alabama news today is the suspension of Chief Justice Roy Moore from his position on the Alabama Supreme Court as result of a complaint by the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission (“JIC”). It is based on charges by those who disagree with Moore’s position on … Read More

The End of Christian America?

The End of Christian America?

November 6, 2015By ARCCulture

By Craig Branch – Our Worldviews publication is designed to be a “seminar in your mailbox” in making you aware of current apologetics issues inside and outside the Church. Our goal is to help motivate and equip you to become engaged in the redemptive process God has called all of us to, both individually and … Read More

Pro-Homosexuality or Anti-Christian?

Pro-Homosexuality or Anti-Christian?

November 5, 2015By ARCCulture

By Craig Branch – November/December 2008 Worldviews – With the dramatic postmodern turn in our culture, standards and even laws are all up for review. But the competition for whose morality will be legislated is resulting in hostility and repression of Christianity. We see this growing trend in the popularity of the militant atheists and … Read More

War Room (the movie) A Review

War Room (the movie) A Review

September 10, 2015By ARCCulture

By Justin Peters- You may find out more about Justin at Justin Peters Ministries If you do not know the Kendrick brothers by name, you almost certainly know them by their films: Flywheel (2003), Facing the Giants (2006), Fireproof (2008), and Courageous (2011).  Stephen, Alex, and Shannon Kendrick have just released their fifth faith-based film, … Read More

Today’s Hot Topics

Today’s Hot Topics

June 17, 2015By ARCCulture

(Below are links to the listed articles) Articles on Planned Parenthood: Congress will investigate Planned Parenthood for selling body parts of aborted babies Obama Vows to Veto Bill to Hold Planned Parenthood Liable Articles on Same-Sex Marriage:  Southern Baptist: Supreme Court is Not Final Authority on Gay Marriage   The Southern Baptist Convention Passes Resolution … Read More

Climate Change Controversy

May 30, 2015By ARCCulture

by Craig Branch – Everywhere you turn – television stories, news stories, magazine articles, regulations, restrictions, hybrid cars, Al Gore – we are confronted with warnings of human induced global warming and catastrophic climate change. An important dimension of apologetics is to defend and advance a Biblical worldview in shaping culture. Christianity and Christians are … Read More

Conference Topics Available Concerning Culture

April 8, 2015By Apologetics Resource CenterCulture

Christianity and Politics Should Christians care about political matters? Is politics simply an arena of personal opinion or are there moral principles that should not be ignored? What is the purpose of government in a fallen world? Christian View of Economics Is one school of economic thought better than another? Is it important for Christians … Read More

Upside Down Cosmology

Upside Down Cosmology

March 12, 2015By ARCCulture

By Clete Hux – “The Unnatural Worldview of Homosexuality” Introduction: It has been said that, “In the beginning God created man in His image and ever since man has attempted to return the favor!” Although this saying is used often in the sense of man making himself out to be God, it also speaks of … Read More

Subdue the Earth? WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT

November 14, 2014By ARCCulture

By John C. Bergstrom – In the very first chapter of the Bible, God instructs the representatives of the human race, Adam and Eve, to “fill the earth and subdue it” (Gen. 1:28). Over the years this verse has caused much confusion and controversy inside and outside of Christianity. What does this instruction mean within … Read More

How Does One Develop a Christian Mind?

November 4, 2014By ARCCulture

By J. P. Moreland – First, it is a mind that has formed the habit of being focused on God constantly throughout the day. It is a mind preoccupied with God and directed regularly towards Him in prayer and meditation (Ps 16:8; Is 26:3, Lk 18:1; Ro 12:12; 1Th 5:16-18). But how can one do … Read More

Capital Punishment

Capital Punishment

March 19, 2014By Apologetics Resource CenterCulture

Author: Kerby Anderson – Should Christians support the death penalty? The answer to that question is controversial. Many Christians feel that the Bible has spoken to the issue, but others believe that the New Testament ethic of love replaces the Old Testament law. Old Testament Examples Throughout the Old Testament we find many cases in … Read More

Abandoning Nature:  An Argument Against Homosexuality

Abandoning Nature:  An Argument Against Homosexuality

March 19, 2014By Steven CowanCulture

WARNING:  This article contains sexually explicit language that may not be suitable for younger readers.—Editor Author: Steve Cowan – Today homosexuality is considered by many people to be a normal and perfectly acceptable practice.  It is, they say, a legitimate “alternative lifestyle.”  The Bible, of course, says otherwise (see the article in this volume by … Read More

War What Is It Good For?

War What Is It Good For?

March 19, 2014By Craig BranchCulture

By Craig Branch – War! What is it good for?-Absolutely nothing! War is something that I despise, for it means destruction of innocent lives, for it means tears in thousands of mothers’ eyes. When their sons go out to fight and give their lives. War! What is it good for?-Absolutely nothing! So begins the number … Read More

Why Same-Sex Marriage Is A Bad Idea

March 19, 2014By Steven CowanCulture

By Steven B. Cowan – On September 7, 2005, the California legislature passed a bill allowing same-sex marriages in that state.1 It is the first state legislature to do so. Governor Schwarzenegger has vowed to veto the bill, but it seems that a dangerous trend is in the making. The passage of this bill was precipitated … Read More

Veritas: What is Social Justice?

March 19, 2014By Craig BranchCulture

By Craig Branch – The short version of the mission statement for the Apologetics Resource Center is “to equip the Church to understand, live, defend, and advance the Christian gospel and worldview.” The full version is “to reach the minds and hearts of people with the message and truth claims of the gospel of Jesus … Read More