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“I am put here for the defense of the Gospel”—The Legacy of Dr. Norman L. Geisler
“I am put here for the defense of the gospel”—The Legacy of Dr. Norman L. Geisler The death of Dr. Norman L. Geisler is yet a reminder of what the noted Reformer Martin Luther saw when he wrote: “Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; The body they may kill: God’s truth abideth […]
A Tribute to One of the Greatest Christian Apologists
Dr. Norm Geisler’s death has me reflecting on his life. I had the privilege of taking three courses with Geisler at Southern Evangelical Seminary. In fact, he was the main reason I chose to study there. The man was brilliant, articulate, and funny—an incredible combination. He was a professor who had the ability to communicate with the […]
Twelve Things from Doctor Geisler for His Students
Forgive me, my heart is still heavy, and my eyes still cry. I will tell my Norm stories later, but for now I just lost my teacher, boss, colleague, and friend. All and all, sometimes more and sometimes less, I studied under, worked for and with him for 25 years. I miss him. He meant […]
Thanks, Dr. Geisler
I thought it might be fitting to eulogize Dr. Norman L. Geisler in the manner of our mutual philosophical mentor, Thomas Aquinas. QUESTION 1 Of Bestowing Accolades Upon a Creature First ArticleWhether It Is Fitting to Bestow Accolades Upon Dr. Norman L. Geisleron the Occasion of His Passing Obj. 1. It […]
Three Steps to Getting Jude 3 Right: What Does it Mean to “Contend for the Faith”?
The epistle of Jude is often quipped by apologists of all stripes as a justification that Christians should “contend . . . for the faith.” We see it on our cars, t-shirts and social memes. Although it may sound apologetically sacrilegious to even ask . . . but can this verse be used to justify […]
Independence Day
Fourth of July is about far more than fireworks, parades, and picnics. It is justly celebrated by our nation as the day that the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed to the world. The Declaration was and is a truly remarkable document produced by a remarkable group of men providentially gathered together in the British colonies, […]