Mark D. Roberts

Excerpt Why do the nations conspire, and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and his anointed . . . . Psalm 2:1-2 Click here to read all of Psalm 2 Prayer Why, indeed, Lord? Why do nations and leaders rebel…

Part 4 of series: god is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens: A Response Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series In yesterday’s post I pointed out three errors in Christopher Hitchens’s recent book, god is not Great. In today’s post I’ll deal briefly with six more errors. I’ll finish up with the next…

Part 3 of series: god is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens: A Response Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series Warning: Long post to follow! In yesterday’s post I said that I have found many errors in god is not Great by Christopher Hitchens. These errors have been in the area of my…

Part 2 of series: god is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens: A Response Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series Few books will divide the house more than god is not Great. Atheists will happily devour it; religious folks will find it most distasteful. My guess is that few books are more polarizing…

Part 1 of series: god is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens: A Response Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series A few hours ago I had the opportunity to debate Christopher Hitchens on the subject of his recent bestseller: god is not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. For three hours (including commercials) Mr.…

Today I’m participating in what Hugh Hewitt has called “The Great God Debate.” For three hours on Hugh’s syndicated radio program I’ll be debating with Christopher Hitchens, author of the recent book: god is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. I don’t know how great the debate will be, but I hope I can honor…

Part 9 of series: The Mission of God and the Missional Church Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series In my last two posts I’ve been explaining how we who believe in Jesus have been sent by Him to share His good news with others. In my last post I said that one…

Part 8 of series: The Mission of God and the Missional Church Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series In my last post in this series, I began to explain how Jesus has sent His followers into the world to proclaim the good news. This is one main reason He has filled us…

Today is Trinity Sunday in the Christian Year Excerpt “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 Click here to read all of Matthew 28:16-20 Prayer Dear God, on this Trinity Sunday, we remember Your wondrous…

My Recent Blogging Sunday, May 27: Inspiration from Pray the Gospels Monday, May 28: Memorial Day Gratitude Tuesday, May 29: Sent by Jesus to Continue His Mission Wednesday, May 30: Sent in the Power of the Spirit Thursday, May 31: Amazed . . . and Wondering Friday, June 1: Sent to Proclaim the Good News,…

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