Campfire Apologetics

It is often said that the Bible supports abortion in places like Numbers 5 or Exodus 21. In this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark and Jake Vazquez of  @TruthfulHope  go through the text and explain how these passages cannot and should not be used for arguing that the Bible supports abortion. How are we to understand these texts and how are we to interpret scripture? Stick around until the end to find out!

There is an age old debate as to whether or not Paul and James preach and teach a different gospel. This would mean that they contradict one another, but can that be? Can the breathed out words of God contradict themselves? How are we to interpret these passages? Can a right interpretation lead to a contradiction? What is the true gospel? In this episode Mark explores whether or not Paul and James can be reconciled and harmonized. Mark examines what it means to truly know Christ. This discussion also explores the nature of faith and how it differs from a self invented concept of God that ignores sin. What is the relationship between works and faith? Stay until the end and find out.

On this episode, Mark analyzes and answers some questions raised by atheists as a response to a video entitled "1 Christian vs 13 Atheists." These response episodes are helpful in understanding real questions and arguments that a Christian might face in the real world. Remember to like and subscribe for more content like this!

The Pro-life vs Abolition discussion is gaining more and more traction and rightfully so. What is the difference? Don't we all want the same outcome? In this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark explains the difference between the pro-life and abolitionist positions. Which one should Christians adhere to? Which one is more faithful to the text of scripture? Should Christians involve themselves in politics, and try to raise bills of abolition? Why have abortions been on the rise since Roe v Wade was overturned? Find out on this episode!

On this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark and Andrew continue their conversation from last week. Last week focused on the Hebrew roots movement, while this conversation takes a turn into Mormon theology and UFO/UAP phenomena. They discuss the distinction between mormon theology and Biblical theology and why Latter Day Saints cannot be considered christians. Also discussed are some of the newly released information surrounding the UFO discussion. What are they? What experiences have people had? How does the Bible reconcile these things? Find out here!

On this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark sits down with Andrew Soncrant (Pastor of Apologia Church Utah, Co-host of Cultish Podcast) to discuss the Hebrew Roots movement. How should we understand the fulfillment of the law in Christ, and the connection between the old and new covenants? Does the Hebrew Roots movement teach a false gospel? Are we as christians still under the Old Testament law? Are we to observe the festivals and feasts found in the old testament for our salvation? Find out on this episode!

On this episode of Campfire Apologetics Mark offers some thoughts to a video of Russel from "Abolitionists Rising" having a discussion with advocates of abortion. Many of the arguments made in this video are extremely popular talking points, and need to be addressed. Also discussed is the idea that only Christianity provides a foundation for morality, ethics, and human rights.

Have you ever heard someone say that there are books that were removed from the Bible? On this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark addresses this assertion. It is also claimed that King James himself had books removed for a nefarious agenda. What is the apocrypha and why isn't it included in all Bibles? Why does the protestant Bible only have 66 books and the Catholic Bible includes 73, or Eastern Orthodox Bibles contain 76 to 79 books? Were there books that were intentionally removed? Stay until the end to find out!

On this episode of Campfire Apologetics, Mark speaks with Eric Tuffendsam of  @sowerproject  about the beauty behind the Doctrines of Grace in Calvinistic theology. What are the doctrines of grace and what do they mean? How did Mark and Eric come to realize the full sovereignty of God? How should we view these doctrines? Stick around and find out. This was a great conversation.

Did Moses write the Pentatuech (first five books of the Old Testament)? Modern scholarship proposes that he did not through what is known as the "Documentary Hypothesis." What is the Documentary Hypothesis and what are the underlying assumptions that lead scholars to believe such a theory? Does the Pentateuch have multiple authors or does the orthodox position of Mosaic authorship offer more consistency with what is found in the text itself? Is there evidence to support the hypothesis, or is it grounded solely in the presuppositions of the unbelieving worldview? Stay until the end and find out. Don't forget to like and subscribe!