Monthly Archives: September 2010

Do You Think Greek?

Posted on September 26, 2010 by John M. DeMassa

Pastor Henry Brehm continued our discussion of Christian Apologetics beginning with a brief discussion on the Biblical justification for defending the faith.  He then set a tone for the remainder of his presentation by suggesting that many people in the … Continue reading →

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What Difference Does it Make if God Exists?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by John M. DeMassa

Is life absurd?  The first class meeting of an Introduction to Christian Apologetics has been  completed and we learned quite a bit about each other and this question.

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Scenes from the First NEST Class

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Ray Pennoyer

What an exciting moment! Our very first class at NEST (Monday Sept. 13), lead by Dr. John DeMassa. (Click each photo for a better view.) And what a terrific group of students too. If you are interested, there is still … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the “Burn a Koran Day” Crisis

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Ray Pennoyer

As I write this [Sept 10, 2010], it is again uncertain whether Terry Jones, the pastor a small congregation in Gainesville, Florida, will in fact burn the Koran (Qur’an) on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. “Plans are suspended,” we … Continue reading →

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“Koran Burning Day” Controversy Caput?

Posted on September 10, 2010 by John M. DeMassa

Newsmax Report and Photo (09 Sept 2010) by David Patten In a late breaking story on Thursday evening (9-09) the controversial plan to burn a Koran conceived by Pastor Terry Jones at the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida … Continue reading →

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“Burn a Koran Day” Controversy

Posted on September 9, 2010 by John M. DeMassa

Pastor Terry Jones at the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida has planned to burn a Koran on September 11th to commemorate the terrorist attack. 

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Fall 2010 “Intro to Christian Apologetics” – Enroll Now

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Ray Pennoyer

Always be ready to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you (1 Peter 3:15) NEST is excited to present the course “Introduction to Christian Apologetics” that will meet in … Continue reading →

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Pragmatism’s Promise Uncovered

Posted on September 8, 2010 by John M. DeMassa

Registration continues for our fall course Introduction to Christian Apologetics (starting Monday September 13th) both online and, this past Sunday, at our registration table at Trinity Church in Fairfield.  Much interest was generated as people gathered around the “Pole of Perpetual … Continue reading →

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