By: Jason|18 June, 2013|Categories: Local|Tags: auckland . City Presbyterian Church . doctrine of Scripture . Dr C. John Collins . Genesis . Jack Collins . science and faith
Much of Western culture assumes that science and faith are foes, that faith and scientific naiveté go hand in hand, and that science has disproved the Bible and made faith irrelevant if not completely indefensible and undesirable. Come and hear Dr. C. John Collins explain why faith and science are actually friends, how good faith fosters good science, and how…
Read more »By: Jason|18 June, 2013|Categories: Local|Tags: auckland . City Presbyterian Church . doctrine of Scripture . Dr C. John Collins . Genesis . Jack Collins . science and faith
What is the Bible? What authority if any does the Bible have in the 21st Century? How should the Bible shape the life of the Church and individual believers? Our approach to Scripture is fundamental to our ability to understand who God is and what he has to say to us. Come and hear Dr. C. John Collins explore the…
Read more »By: Rodney|14 May, 2013|Categories: About . Thinking Matters . Thinking Matters Tauranga|Tags: Apologetics . Rodney Lake . Thinking Matters Tauranga
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Wednesday 22nd May 2013 Why Thinking Matters? An introduction to Apologetics SPEAKER: Rodney Lake WHEN: 7:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013 WHERE: Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem, Tauranga. COST: Free – so bring a friend! In this live presentation Rodney introduces the idea of Apologetics and makes a case for why it matters in our Christian walk. He makes both…
Read more »Earlier this year, I ran an apologetics course for beginners. By popular demand, I will be running this again for the next school term, beginning on May 7. There are no course fees. Your only expense is the course textbook. All are welcome, even those who are skeptical about Christianity. Each lesson can be understood on its own, so feel…
Read more »We are excited to be hosting Dr Glenn Peoples in a couple of locations around the upper North Island this month. We’ll be posting more details about the full tour soon but for now here’s some info on an Auckland conference he’ll be speaking at. Advance 2013: Exploring the Tough Questions about Christianity with Glenn Peoples Are faith and reason…
Read more »By: Jason|31 March, 2013|Categories: Local|Tags: Apologetics . auckland . communication . Matt Flannagan
The Christian faith seems increasingly at odds with those in the world around us. From the media, to skeptical teachers and unbelieving peers, the gospel seems irrelevant and out of date. How do we talk to others about God and the Bible? Can we really argue people into the kingdom of God? Or should we just focus on compassion and…
Read more »By: Rodney|25 March, 2013|Categories: Events . Practical Engagement . Thinking Matters Tauranga|Tags: Stand to Reason . tactics . Tauranga
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There are two aspects of Christian defence. The first deals with content, offering specific responses to particular questions and challenges. The second deals with the techniques of using this information – tactics in defending the faith – and focuses on style, strategy and method. Thinking Matters Tauranga is running a 6 week couse that covers the second aspect, giving a…
Read more »By: Rodney|07 March, 2013|Categories: Evil & Suffering . Thinking Matters Tauranga . Video|Tags: Amy Hall . problem of evil
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Amy discusses why it is reasonable to believe that God permits evil.
Read more »Here is the trailer for some new material coming out from Focus on the Family from the TrueU team: TrueU 3 – Who is Jesus of Nazareth? – Trailer Due out October this year. Make sure you are subscribed to our mailing list here so we can let you know about any screenings as they are organised.
Read more »By: Stuart|12 February, 2013|Categories: Local|Tags: Apologetics . Course . Encounter Christian Centre . Stuart McEwing
This month, I’ll be running an introductory apologetics course at my church. The course will begin tonight and run for ten weeks. It’s open to anyone. Here are the details: Introduction to Apologetics: defending the faith with reason and evidence The apostle Paul, writing about the necessary qualifications for a minister of the gospel, says “He must hold firmly to…
Read more »By: Stuart|12 December, 2012|Categories: Debates|Tags: Auimatagi Joe Moeono-Kolio . AUSA . Bonnie Hartfield . Civil Unions . Colin Craig . Conservative Party . Ethics . Labour Party . LegaliseLove . Levi Joule . Louisa Wall . MandM . Marriage . Marriage Equality . matthew flannagan . Philosopher . Queer Rights . Same-Sex Marriage . sexual self-determination . Theologian . University of Auckland . Young Labour
On Tuesday, 2 October of 2012, The Auckland University Students Association (AUSA) held a debate on the controversial topic of same-sex marriage. The moot for the debate was “This House supports the legalization of same-sex marriage in New Zealand.” Those who filled the 600+ seat lecture theatre to capacity were treated to an electric atmosphere and night of stimulating arguments…
Read more »By: Rodney|16 November, 2012|Categories: Creation & Evolution . intelligent design . Thinking Matters Tauranga|Tags: Apologetics . Christianity . Creation . Evangelism . evolution . existence of God . intelligent design . new atheism
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Intelligent Design scholar Dr. Thomas Woodward (Wikipedia) will be visiting Tauranga for a few days in the second week of December 2012. Qualifications Dr. Woodward is Research Professor at Trinity College of Florida in Tampa Bay, where he has taught for 23 years. He has spoken on the topic of evolution, Intelligent Design and the existence of God at over…
Read more »By: Rodney|20 August, 2012|Categories: Events . Local . Thinking Matters . Thinking Matters Tauranga
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Stand to Reason / Life Training Institute Apologetics Speaker Tour September 2012 Brett, Jay and Amy are three dynamic and experienced communicators who engage both the heart and mind, leaving audiences challenged and inspired and we are proud to be hosting them for a 10 day tour in September. Brett and Jay speak to thousands of adults and students at…
Read more »Exploring CHRISTIANITY and TRUTH in a “whatever” world This conference is part of a series of events where Brett Kunkle and Amy Watts from Stand to Reason, and Jay Watts from Life Training Institute are speaking in New Zealand. See here for a list of all their speaking engagements. Can we still know what is true? How does truth matter to…
Read more »By: Rodney|20 August, 2012|Categories: Events . Local . Thinking Matters . Thinking Matters Tauranga
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An afternoon of training from three world class speakers from America This conference is part of a series of events where Brett Kunkle and Amy Watts from Stand to Reason, and Jay Watts from Life Training Institute are speaking in New Zealand. See here for a list of all their public speaking engagements. Brett, Jay and Amy are warm and…
Read more »Billions profess to believe in the historical existence, death, and supernatural resurrection of Jesus. Should such claims be believed on “blind faith” or are there good reasons for believing the resurrection is the most fantastic fact of history? In July and August, The Upper Room is organizing a series of events on the evidence for the resurrection. Christianity stands or…
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