Robin Schumacher

Robin Schumacher

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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.

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  • Ravi Zacharias and the third level of truth

    Ravi Zacharias and the third level of truth

    The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard was the greatest apologist for the third level of truth. Demanding that Christianity be interpreted as living truth rather than just a system of thought, he forged a unique path within the philosophy of religion by saying that no person has a right to claim truth until they first are the truth.

  • The age of unbeliever rage

    The age of unbeliever rage

    I find it ironic that our secular culture’s pulpit continuously streams preaching that can be summed up as “Be inclusive; be kind” and yet the people behind such talk behave in the exact opposite manner towards anyone who disagrees with them.

  • What must you believe to be a Christian?

    What must you believe to be a Christian?

    Maybe it’s Premillennialism vs. Amillennialism. Or Arminianism vs. Calvinism. Or young earth vs. old earth. Or ransom theory of Christ’s atonement vs. penal-substitution.  Take your pick, debates and divisions occur all the time in Christianity over matters of doctrinal belief.

  • Do I offend you?

    Do I offend you?

    I find that I still irk the world from time to time. And when I do, it’s usually for one of three reasons.

  • Two keys to understanding God and evil

    Two keys to understanding God and evil

    “Is He willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then He is impotent. Is He able, but not willing? Then He is malevolent. Is He both able and willing? Whence then is evil?”

  • Jesus was a leftist?

    Jesus was a leftist?

    I enjoy talking politics about as much as I enjoy licking an ashtray, which is to say I avoid it at all costs. Occasionally, however, something is said to you as a Christian that mixes politics with theology and you have no choice but to engage.

  • Does your faith have to ‘work’?

    Does your faith have to ‘work’?

    Jumping in the swimming pool is a logical necessary condition for getting wet and getting wet is a logical necessary condition of jumping in the swimming pool.

  • 'Perfect' Christians wear me out

    'Perfect' Christians wear me out

    Every time you talk to them, their lives just couldn’t be going any better. Their kids are perfect. Their jobs are perfect. Their chocolate chip cookies come out of the oven perfect every time.

  • Loving and praying for your enemies is hard

    Loving and praying for your enemies is hard

    Over the decades that I’ve been a believer, I’ve learned one thing about Christianity. Whether it’s in the area of cerebral-based apologetics or just practical living, Christianity’s answers aren't hard to find; instead, they are sometimes hard to accept.

  • What about the pygmies?

    What about the pygmies?

    A few years back one of my friends was trying to share the gospel with a guy who, after a while, started almost screaming at him, “What about the pygmies?? What about the pygmies??”

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