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.

Hell is my backup plan

The band Single Mothers says in their song "Hell is my Backup Plan" that, at first, Heaven seems boring, but then at the end, they admit...

Hell is my backup plan

You can’t be holy and happy

I’ve found that if you can get past the superficial responses such as there being no evidence for God, etc., there are two primary justifications that rise to the top.

You can’t be holy and happy

What does God predetermine?

But this leads to a question and subject of fierce debate — exactly what does God determine?  

What does God predetermine?

It’s not a lie if you believe it

In an episode of Seinfeld, Jerry has lied to one of his girlfriends who is about to put him through a lie detector test. As he apprehensively leaves to take the test, George offers the following advice: “Jerry, just remember: it’s not a lie if you believe it.”

It’s not a lie if you believe it

The myth of Genesis

Completely sure that God created everything? Yes. But knowing exactly how it all happened? No.

The myth of Genesis

Having certainty about God

But what does Popper mean when he says you can’t have certainty with science? Does he mean absolute truth doesn’t exist?  

Having certainty about God

Easter proves Christmas

If Jesus rose from the dead, He is who His ancient biographies say He is. Which means the Bethlehem Christmas baby was God coming to save you and me.

Easter proves Christmas

He died with his phone on his chest

Scripture can’t help you with navigating the ins and outs of social media, but it’s got plenty to say when it comes to dealing with the real issues beneath the digital world’s mess.

He died with his phone on his chest