God is not far from any of us. He created us with the capacity to seek, reason, and know Him. Human consciousness and our ability to reflect on truth, morality, and meaning point to the One in whom we live and move and have our being. In Acts 17:16–31, Paul does not perform miracles or healings, yet the message is powerful. The gospel itself is the power of God unto salvation. Even when miracles are not happening, God is still near, and we are still accountable to that truth. #TheGodWhoIsNear #Acts17 #ChristianApologetics #GospelTruth #FaithAndReason #BibleTeaching #BoldApologia #JesusIsAlive #RepentAndBelieve

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Maundy Thursday invites us into the sacred moment when Jesus shared the Last Supper with His disciples. In this podcast episode, Adam Parker explores the deep typology of the Passover meal and how it pointed forward to Christ. Discover how each element of that ancient feast foreshadowed the true Lamb of God. This reflection bridges the Old and New Covenants, revealing the beauty of fulfilled prophecy and redemptive design. Tune in for a rich, gospel-centered journey through Scripture.

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Corrections & Clarifications:

1. In this episode, I mistakenly referred to the Egyptian god Set as “Seth.” This was due to a note-taking issue. “Seth” is the Greek transliteration of Set, and while I had debated using the Greek or English rendering, Set is the more accurate form when referring to the original Egyptian deity.
2. I also briefly used male pronouns in reference to the goddess Nut. This was simply a slip of the tongue—I am fully aware that Nut is a female deity in Egyptian mythology.
3. Lastly, I did not cover the plague of flies in this episode. For clarity, this plague is often associated with the Egyptian god Khepri, who was depicted with the head of a fly or scarab beetle and represented creation, rebirth, and the rising sun.

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In this Palm Sunday message, Adam unpacks the Triumphal Entry and reveals how the crowd praised Jesus while missing the true purpose of His coming. He challenges listeners to examine their expectations and recognize the subtle ways we overlook what God is doing. The King still comes lowly, and if we are not careful, we will miss the peace He offers.

Additional Clarification:

In this episode, I mentioned that Jehu overthrew Ahab and Jezebel. To clarify, the king who was literally overthrown at that moment was Joram (Ahab’s son). What I intended to communicate—more poetically—was that Ahab’s dynasty was being overthrown. Jehu’s judgment was the fulfillment of God’s word against the house of Ahab, and while I knew that, it would’ve been better to state it more clearly from the beginning.

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It’s one of the great paradoxes of our time: individuals who claim that God does not exist often spend immense amounts of time, energy, and even money trying to refute Him. Some go so far as to write books, give lectures, and debate endlessly against a Being they insist is no more real than a myth. From a theological perspective, this aligns strikingly with Romans 1, that truth isn’t merely denied; it’s actively suppressed. The human heart, made in the image of God, cannot help but respond to Him, whether in worship or in rebellion. Philosophically, this obsession with disproving God betrays more than skepticism. In fact, it suggests an unease, a disquiet in the soul that perhaps, just perhaps, what they reject is actually true. After all, we do not rage against things we find truly irrelevant. The question must be asked: are these arguments born from intellectual inquiry, or are they the conscience’s attempt to silence the God it cannot escape? Listen to this episode to hear more of our thoughts!

Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Bold Apologia Podcast, we enter into a deep dive into the doctrine of justification with a message straight from Hebrews 4: Stop Striving, Start Trusting: The Promise Still Stands. Many believers today struggle with assurance, feeling as though they must work to maintain God’s favor. But the truth of justification is that salvation is entirely the work of God, not of human effort.

Drawing from Hebrews 4, we explore how Israel’s unbelief kept them from entering God’s rest and how many Christians today fall into the same trap—striving to earn what Christ has already secured. The call of Scripture is clear: trust in Christ’s finished work, rest in His grace, and approach the throne of God with confidence.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔ The Burden of Striving – Why so many believers struggle to rest in their justification

✔ Hebrews 4 Explained – A verse-by-verse breakdown of what it means to enter God’s rest

✔ The Danger of Unbelief – How Israel’s failure to trust in God’s promise serves as a warning to us today

✔ Jesus, Our Greater High Priest – Why we can confidently rest in Christ’s completed work

✔ Practical Application – What it looks like to stop striving and start trusting

Key Scriptures:

• Ephesians 2:8-9 – Salvation is by grace through faith, not by works

• Romans 10:3 – The danger of trying to establish our own righteousness

• Hebrews 4 – The call to enter God’s rest through faith

• John 19:30 – “It is finished” – The finality of Christ’s redemptive work

• Psalm 95:11 – A warning from Israel’s unbelief

• Colossians 2:16 – True rest is found in Christ, not religious works

• Hebrews 4:16 – Approaching God’s throne of grace with confidence

Quotes from the Episode:

• “You contribute nothing to your salvation except the sin that made it necessary.” – Jonathan Edwards

• “Justification is the hinge the entire gospel swings on.”

• “True faith does not merely hear God’s promise—it enters into it.”

• “We work FROM approval, not FOR approval!”

Reflection Questions:

1. Are there areas in your life where you feel like you’re striving instead of trusting in God’s grace?

2. What strongholds or fears are keeping you from fully resting in Christ’s finished work?

3. Hebrews 4:16 calls us to approach God’s throne with confidence—what burden do you need to bring before Him today?

Takeaway:

The promise still stands—God’s rest is available today. If you’ve been feeling the weight of striving to earn God’s favor, let this episode be a reminder: Stop striving, start trusting. Jesus has already done the work. Will you enter into His rest?

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Modern culture often portrays faith and science as being in conflict, but this is a false dichotomy. The Bible is not a science textbook, nor does it claim to be, but it speaks truthfully when it addresses the natural world. Its primary purpose is to reveal God’s character and redemptive plan, not to provide a technical manual on physics or biology. However, modern science exists precisely because of the Christian worldview, which teaches that the universe is rational, orderly, and governed by consistent laws that human reason can discover. Join me and Jay Seegert in this upcoming episode of the Bold Apologia Podcast as we explore why Christianity is not an enemy of science but its very foundation.

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In this compelling episode, we bring together a panel of deep thinkers, scholars, and podcasters to tackle one of the most debated theological topics in modern Christianity: cessationism versus continuationism. Joining the conversation are your host, Adam Parker, Matthew McGuire, author of A Magical World; David Miller, author of Redacted: The Secret History of Exorcism; and Michael Young, host of The Charismatic Cheetah Podcast. Together, we take a thoughtful and thorough approach to refuting cessationism, making the case that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are still active and available today.

Throughout our discussion, we explore:

• Biblical Foundations: Examining key scriptures often used in cessationist arguments and demonstrating why they do not support the cessation of spiritual gifts.

• Historical Continuity: Tracing evidence of spiritual gifts throughout church history, from the early church fathers to present-day testimonies.

• The Power of Experience: Experience isn’t the end all be all, but it’s just one more witness in the case for Continuationism. You’ll hear Personal accounts and compelling stories of how the Holy Spirit continues to work in miraculous ways today.

• Addressing Common Objections: Responding to concerns about prophecy, tongues, and healing in the modern church, specifically Charismatic abuses.

This episode is not just about theological debate. It is about rekindling a passion for the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. Whether you are a continuationist looking for biblical support, a skeptic open to hearing the other side, or a cessationist willing to engage with an alternative perspective, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

Tune in for a rich and thought-provoking dialogue on why the gifts of the Holy Spirit have not ceased and why they matter now more than ever.

Read Matthew McGuire's Book, "A Magical World," by purchasing it here: https://mattmcguire.net/home.html

Read David Miller's Book, "Redacted, The Secret History Of Exorcism," by purchasing it here: https://www.expeditionaryrevival.org/shop

Follow Michael Young's Charismatic Cheetah Podcast here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPMqiudbezxvLffmzUA1y_PJ5UCxL3iUA&si=fRcNofJoDT7Sjoyr

Read the Poythress Article on Spiritual Gifts Here: https://frame-poythress.org/modern-spiritual-gifts-as-analogous-to-apostolic-gifts-affirming-extraordinary-works-of-the-spirit-within-cessationist-theology/

Read Rick M. Nanez's book, "Full Gospel, Fractured Minds?" by purchasing it here: https://a.co/d/5LPg4OB

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In this episode, Adam covers the shroud of Turin, going through the fascinating evidence surrounding its authenticity and the implications of it for the veracity of the gospel accounts, as well as the resurrection of Jesus Christ. ‎Music:Abstract Style‎