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Christian Apologetic Research Links
“Study to show thyself approved
unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing
the word of truth.”
This page is designed to provide as many resources as possible
for the purpose of researching Christian apologetics, Theology,
church denominations; as well as World religions, histories,
archaeologies, theories, explanations, ideas, concepts, philosophies,
and anything
else you can think of that that would help equip Christian's
to better understand the Christian faith. Not every site listed
below,
nor every resource listed within every
site listed below directly reflects the position of Straight
Gate Ministries. What we have done is to simply provide a list
of the best places on the Internet for Christian research.
“Ask, and it shall be given you;
seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto
you.”
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- Academy for Ancient Texts
The sole purpose of this website is to provide the largest on-line library of ancient texts in the world. This includes, but is not limited to, religious, metaphysical, mythological, philosophical, and historical texts.
http://www.ancienttexts.org/
- Adherents.com
Adherents.com is a growing collection of over 41,000 adherent statistics and religious geography citations -- references to published membership/adherent statistics and congregation statistics for over 4,200 religions, churches, denominations, religious bodies, faith groups, tribes, cultures, movements, ultimate concerns, etc. Basically, researchers can use this site to answer such questions as "How many Methodists live in Indiana?", "What are the major religions of India?", or "What percentage of the world is Hindu?" Adherents.com present data from both primary research sources such as government census reports, statistical sampling surveys and organizational reporting, as well as citations from secondary literature which mention adherent statistics.
http://www.adherents.com
- Aish.com
Aish HaTorah is a non-profit, apolitical network of Jewish educational centers, with 25 branches on 5 continents. Aish provides opportunities for Jews of all backgrounds to discover the beauty and meaning of their heritage in an atmosphere of open inquiry and mutual respect.
http://www.aish.com/
- Answers in Genesis
Answers in Genesis is a Christian apologetics ministry that equips the church to uphold the authority of the Bible from the very first verse. The thousands of articles and media programs on this site answer questions about creation/evolution, dinosaurs, and much more.
http://www.answersingenesis.org/
- Apologetics Index
Apologetics Index provides 14,601 pages of research resources on world religions, religious cults, sects, new religious movements, alternative religions, apologetics-, anticult-, and countercult organizations, doctrines, religious practices and world views. These resources reflect a variety of theological and/or sociological perspectives. (See About the listings)
This site offers information that a) helps equip Christians to logically present and defend the Christian faith, and that b) encourages Christians and non-Christians to understand, evaluate and compare various religious claims.
Issues addressed range from spiritual and cultic abuse to contemporary theological and/or sociological concerns. Apologetics Index also includes ex-cult support resources (at CultFAQ.org), up-to-date religion news (via ReligionNewsBlog.com), resources on grace and mercy, and a variety of other features.
http://www.apologeticsindex.org
- Apologetics.com
Cutting-edge resources and training in Christian apologetics to the public designed to remove intellectual impediments to Christian faith, thereby enhancing believers’ confidence in the truth of the gospel and increasing their effectiveness in communicating that truth to others.
http://www.apologetics.com
- Ask Moses
In a unique, non-intrusive environment, Ask Moses shares the depth, love and spirituality of Judaism. Ask Moses answers questions from Jews and non-Jews alike; scholars experienced with real life address everything from the basic ABC’s of Judaism to complex personal issues. A dedicated editor maintains the vital Ask Moses database of Jewish content emerging from previously asked questions.
http://www.askmoses.com/
- Bible History Online
Bible History Online Images and Resources for Biblical History. Resources, Free Bible Software, Bible Art, Biblical History Topics and Study, and ancient Bible maps of Rome, Greece, and ancient Near East.
http://www.bible-history.com/
- BibleFacts.org
Dr. Ken Johnson teaches cults, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, LDS, RLDS, Temple Lot, The Worldwide Church of God, Christian Science, Unity School of Christianity, Scientology, Theosophical society, Transcendental Meditation, Zen Buddhism, The Way International, ISKCON, Hare Krishna's, Moonies, Church of Christ, The Nation of Islam, black Muslims, Bahahism, United Pentecostal Church, Later Rain Movement, False Prophets, Witchcraft, Early Church, 3rd Corinthians, Alexandrians, Apostles Creed, Ascension of Isaiah, Acts 29, Apocalypse of Peter, Barnabas, Didache, Eusebius, Jasher, Josephus, Laodiceans Muratorian Fragment, Nicene Creed, Polycarp, Simon Magus, St. Partick, Prince of Edessa, The 3 Headed Eagle, church fathers, Ancient writings, church history, Canon of Dort, Church History Chart, Church Councils, Halloween, Modern Israeli History, Time line, Sects, Movements, Buddhism, Calvinism, Essenes, Therapeute, Gnosticism, Hinduism, Islam, Martin Luther, Pentecostalism, Roman Catholicism, bible studies, Clearance Larkin, Charts, and more!
http://www.biblefacts.org
- Buddhanet.net
Founded by Buddha Dharma Education Association, Buddhanet.net provides access to many full-text primary and secondary materials for both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions. Online study guides, including well-developed courses for Buddhists, are featured, along with an e-book library, and audio library, and a library of zipped files. Buddhanet.net also hosts an e-Zine, online meditations, and meditation classes. Reference tools such as time lines of Buddhist history, a global directory for Buddhist organizations and teachers, and up-to-date news are included.
http://buddhanet.net/
- CDRI: cooperative digital resources initiative
The Cooperative Digital Resources Initiative (CDRI) of the American Theological Library Association and Association of Theological Schools is a repository of digital resources contributed by member libraries. There are some wonderful collections here, including images of 16th-century engravings; coins from ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods; illuminations from Armenian Gospels; photographs from Protestant missions in Korea; and maps of Christian missionary expansion.
http://www.atla.com/digitalresources/
- Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics
The Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics (CRTA) is dedicated to providing biblically sound online resources for the edification of God's people. The Center is committed to the system of doctrine known as Calvinism, which we see to be the most biblically faithful systematization of the Bible's teachings. The Owner is a Reformed Christian committed to a strict subscriptionist view of the Westminster Standards, yet many of the articles on this site represent a wider view of the Faith. Please use discretion in all that you read here -- and everywhere else too.
http://www.reformed.org/
- Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry
The Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry is an organization that provides well documented information on non-Christian cults such as Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, the Christadelphians, Unitarians, Christian Science, etc. It tackles the New Age Movement, Evolution, Atheism, and many more subjects. With a Dictionary of Theology, a Section on Tough Questions, and actual dialogues with non-Christians, CARM is a useful and practical site.
http://www.carm.org
- Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Classic Christian books in electronic format, selected for your edification. There is enough good reading material here to last you a lifetime, if you give each work the time it deserves! All of the books on this server are believed to be in the public domain in the United States unless otherwise specified. Copy them freely for any purpose. Outside of the US, check your local copyright laws.
http://www.ccel.org
- Christian Research Institute
The Christian Research Institute exists to provide Christians worldwide with carefully researched information and well-reasoned answers that encourage them in their faith and equip them to intelligently represent it to people influenced by ideas and teachings that assault or undermine orthodox, biblical Christianity.
http://equip.org
- Covenant of Grace Church
Covenant of Grace Church is a Reformed church in the St. Charles, MO area and subscribes to the Westminster Confession of Faith along with its Larger and Shorter Catechisms as its doctrinal statement. Dr. Van Lees, the Pastor/Teacher of the church. Dr. Lees is a graduate of both Covenant Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminary. He has been the pastor of the church for eighteen years.
http://www.covenantofgracechurch.org
- Creation Research Society
Association of scientists commited to research and instruction in the truth of the Biblical account of Creation. They publish a refereed scientific journal (Creation Research Society Quarterly) and a monthly "Creation Matters".
http://www.creationresearch.org/
- Creation Science Evangelism
Creation Science Evangelism was started in 1989 by Dr. Kent Hovind. Kent Hovind is one of the most requested speakers on the Creation and Evolution topic in churches and Universities all over the world. Dr. Hovind served as an educator for many years teaching Biology, Anatomy, Physical Science, Mathematics, Earth Science, and many other sciences. Dr. Hovind has debated the Creation and Evolution controversy over 90 times all over the world, in many large Universities, and on thousands of radio talk shows.
http://www.drdino.com/
- Creation Science Fellowship
The Creation Science Fellowship, Inc. (CSF) of Pittsburgh is a non-profit organization engaged in the scientific and religious aspects of the creation/evolution controversy. CSF members come from all all walks of life: scientists, educators, clergy, and others interested in studying this issue and in educating the general public.
http://www.csfpittsburgh.org/
- Creation Super Library
Top choice for accurate, in-depth information on Creation/Evolution. The SuperLibrary is provided by a top team of experts from various respected creationist organizations who answer your questions on a wide variety of topics. Multilingual.
http://www.creationsuperlibrary.com
- CreationDigest.com
CreationDigest.com is not affiliated with, nor is it sponsored or controlled by any religious organization or non-profit association. This website's motto reflects commitment to an honest quest for truth: Exploring the Genesis of Life. This site articulates the worldview that life exists as a result of "intelligent design" put in place by the miraculous power of an all-powerful, all-loving, all-wise God---the Designer and Creator of life and the author of all true science.
http://www.creationdigest.com/
- Cross+Word
This site is for Christians searching for information on the current "renewal" and "revival" manifestations in the churches; and also to help towards explaining other foundational errors.
http://www.banner.org.uk
- CRTA Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics
The Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics (CRTA) is dedicated to providing biblically sound online resources for the edification of God's people. The Center is committed to the system of doctrine known as Calvinism, which we see to be the most biblically faithful systematization of the Bible's teachings. The Owner is a Reformed Christian committed to a strict subscriptionist view of the Westminster Standards, yet many of the articles on this site represent a wider view of the Faith. Please use discretion in all that you read here -- and everywhere else too.
http://www.reformed.org/
- Cult Education Forum
An Open Forum for discussion about controversial groups, movements, leaders and related subjects. A place for former members, those concerned and researchers to network, debate, discuss topics of interest, comment on breaking news and exchange ideas. The message board has a search feature, which makes it easy for anyone to find previously posted information within its public archives. Only members may post, but membership is free.
http://forum.rickross.com/
- Deception In The Church
Great deception is afoot in the church today, happening right before our very eyes. In fact, it may have already come to your church. False doctrines, a different gospel, and even doctrines of demons have been introduced into many churches via books, music, videos, teachers and movements that claim to be of God. Since the linked articles on these pages are from a wide variety of sources, we do not necessarily agree with every word contained in them. In general, however, they do represent good Scriptural apologetics on the subject of the current "Third Wave" or "New Apostolic Reformation" movement and other unbiblical groups. If you have already seen negative fruit from these movements, or if you have other doctrinal objections to any extra Biblical group mentioned on this site ... or have any other comment ... your comments are welcome.
http://www.deceptioninthechurch.com/index.html
- Eden-Webster Library System
The Eden-Webster Library System, established in 1969, serves Webster University & Eden Theological Seminary. Databases and Indexes, Comprehensive Religion & Theology Sites, Christianity and the Bible, Evangelism, Selected World Religions, Selected Organizations/Denominations (including UCC), Statistics and Research, Theology/Seminary Libraries. Special Note - Only Webster U. and Eden Theological Seminary faculty, students, and staff may access the databases.
http://library.webster.edu/religion.html
- Ex-Masons for Jesus
Ex-Masons for Jesus is a fellowship organization of men who have left the Masonic Lodge to follow Jesus Christ. Freemasonry is a secret society which teaches a plan of salvation based upon imitation of Hiram Abiff, the Masonic Savior.
http://www.emfj.org/
- Global Flood
Rapid, Catastrophic Plate Tectonics may have occurred during and after the time of Noah's flood. On this website you can find many of the graphic models which Dr. Baumgardner has developed, and his personal testimony.
http://www.globalflood.org
- Institute for Creation Research
ICR offers seminars, conferences, debates, various other speaking engagements, creation science workshops, radio/tv outreach, graduate school in the sciences, museum of creation and earth history, creation research, guided tours to areas of geological interest, books, videos, publications and free periodicals.
http://www.icr.org/
- Internet Christian Library
Comprehensive archive of classical christian materials: theology, patristics, counseling, preaching, homiletics, leadership, religion, comparative religions, church, Finney, Wilkerson
http://www.iclnet.org/
- Introduction to Islam
The mix of an easy-to-read text and visual representations including maps, charts, pictures, and drawings with informative captions explains the important message of Islam in a way that the reader will hopefully find thoughtful and appealing. This is both an informative and an artistic book which covers many aspects of Islam: religious, historical, geographic, social, legal, political, economic, cultural, scientific, and artistic.
http://mideasti.org/indepth/islam/
- John Stevenson
After graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Theology from Florida Bible College, John went on to receive his Masters of Divinity from Knox Theological Seminary and later did post graduate studies at Reformed Theological Seminary. He serves as an Assistant Pastor for the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church where he ministers in teaching and preaching. He also teaches Old Testament at the Boca Seminary. He is ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America.
http://johnstevenson.net
- Judaism 101
Judaism 101 is an online encyclopedia of Judaism, covering Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs.
http://www.jewfaq.org/
- Judaism and Jewish resources
This Web site is one of the most complete directories of links to Jewish resources on the Web, covering several hundred sites. Covering almost every imaginable area of Jewish interest: political, social, religious, and historical. Its organization is straightforward, and the categories are intuitive and easy to use. These include State of Israel, News and Media, Jewish Learning, Commerce/Products/Services; a long list of links to Jewish community and synagogue sites; sites concerning Hebrew and Yiddish; the Arts; Jewish Organizations; Libraries; Jewish Book Sellers; Kashrut, Archaeology, and the Holocaust.
http://www.shamash.org/trb/judaism.html
- Let Us Reason Ministries
Teachings and practices on the cults and World
religions from a Christian perspective. Who is Jesus to other religions?
Addressing false teachings inside the church. How to discern truth from error.
http://www.letusreason.org
- More Fathers
Everyone interested in the study of the Fathers of the Christian Church must be aware of the 39 volume set of the fathers, issued by T. & T. Clark of Edinburgh in the late 19th century and continually in print ever since. These fall into three parts: The Ante-Nicene Fathers, and two series of Select Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers. It has been the achievement of Harry Plantinga and his Christian Classics Ethereal Library to transcribe these and make them available online freely for us all.
http://www.tertullian.org/fathers/index.htm
- New Advent
Includes access to the Catholic Encyclopedia with more than 11,000 articles on Catholic topics; Summa Theologica, The theological piece of St. Thomas Aquinas; Church Fathers Letters, speeches and books from the earliest Christians and much more.
http://www.newadvent.org/
- OnePlace.com
Listen to your favorite Christian broadcasters, such as James Dobson, Chuck Swindoll, Kay Arthur, Joni Eareckson Tada, and Chuck Colson any time, at your convenience! Listen live to your choice of over 10 Christian radio stations. Choose to listen by specific topics or hear many compelling answers to frequently asked questions.
http://www.oneplace.com/
- Order of Former Freemasons
The Order of Former Freemasons (O.F.F.) is an evangelical, discipleship crusade of Christian men who were once members of a Masonic Lodge (whether of Prince Hall or non-Prince Hall affiliation), or one of the affiliated Masonic organizations such as, the Order of the Eastern Star, the York Rite, the Scottish Rite, or the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
http://www.fish4masons.org/
- Project Wittenberg
Project Wittenberg is home to works by and about Martin Luther and other Lutherans. Here you will find all manner of texts from short quotations to commentaries, hymns to statements of faith, theological treatises to biographies, and links to other places where words and images from the history of Lutheranism live.
http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/wittenber
- Reasons to Believe
Founded by Dr. Hugh Ross, Reasons To Believe is an international, interdenominational ministry established to communicate the uniquely factual basis for belief in the Bible as the wholly true Word of God and for personal faith in Jesus Christ. The mission of Reasons To Believe is to show that science and faith are, and always will be, allies, not enemies.
http://www.reasons.org/
- Religion News Blog
Religion News Blog (RNB) is a weblog that highlights news items and other resources about cults, religious sects, alternative religions and related issues. RNB's non-profit news clipping service is used by - among others - Christian apologists, countercult professionals, anticult organizations, teachers, religion professionals, reporters and other researchers.
http://religionnewsblog.com/html/index.html
- religion-online.org
More than 5,200 articles and chapters. Topics include Old and New Testament, Theology, Ethics, History and Sociology of Religion, Communication and Cultural Studies, Pastoral Care, Counseling, Homiletics, Worship, Missions and Religious Education.
http://www.religion-online.org/
- Resources for Studying Islam
Information for the study of Islam, Qur'an, hadith, the Sunnah, Shi'ism, Sufism, Islam in the modern world, militant Islam, jihad, and terrorism, Muslim women, Islamic art, architecture, music, as well as Islamic history, theology, philosophy, and Arabic and other Islamic languages such as Persian, and religion in general.
http://www.uga.edu/islam/
- Rick A. Ross Institute of New Jersey
A database of information about cults, destructive cults, controversial groups and movements. The Rick A. Ross Institute of New Jersey (RRI) is a nonprofit public resource with a vast archive that contains thousands of individual documents. RRI on-line files include news stories, research papers, reports, court documents, book excerpts, personal testimonies and hundreds of links to additional relevant resources. This database is well-organized for easy access and reference.
http://www.rickross.com
- Sacred Texts
This site is a freely available archive of electronic texts about religion, mythology, legends and folklore, and occult and esoteric topics. Texts are presented in English translation and, in some cases, in the original language.
http://www.sacred-texts.com
- Saints Alive in Jesus
Ed Decker is a former Mormon who discovered that much of Mormonism was "borrowed" from the Masonic Lodge. Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism was a Mason. They offer tapes, tracts and books.
http://www.saintsalive.com/
- Seek God
This website is an independent Christian research and apologetics ministry focusing on Christian Articles to Encourage, and Research Articles to Warn about the Global Ecumenical Movement, (One World Religion) involving groups from the Occult and New Age, to Evangelicals, Catholics, Pentecostals, Jews, Charismatics, Messianics, Hebrew Roots and others.
http://www.seekgod.ca
- SpeakOut.com
A political portal designed to give you the information and activism tools needed to 'SpeakOut' on political and social issues, elections, political parties, the government, and democracy.
http://www.speakout.com
- Tertullian
A collection of material ancient and modern about the ancient Christian Latin writer Tertullian and his writings. Manuscripts, Latin, Rare Books, Lost Works, and other things about one of the funniest writers of antiquity.
http://www.tertullian.org
- The American Religion Data Archive
The American Religion Data Archive (ARDA) is a project funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. and acts to preserve quantitative data on American religion, to improve access to this data, to increase the use of the data, and to allow comparisons across data files. The ARDA collection includes data on churches and church membership, religious professionals, and religious groups (individuals, congregations and denominations).
http://www.thearda.com/
- The Barna Group
Through its five divisions, The Barna Group provides primary research (The Barna Research Group); communications tools (BarnaFilms); printed resources (BarnaBooks); leadership development for young people (The Josiah Corps); and church facilitation and enhancement (Transformation Church Network). The ultimate aim of the firm is to partner with Christian ministries and individuals to be a catalyst in moral and spiritual transformation in the United States. It accomplishes these outcomes by providing vision, information, evaluation and resources through a network of intimate partnerships. Among its strategic partners are Church Communication Network, EMI Christian Music Group, Filmdisc, HollywoodJesus.com, Kingdom Inc., and Tyndale House Publishers.
http://www.barna.org
- The Bereans Apologetics Research Ministry
The Bereans Apologetics Research Ministry was formed in order to help and equip the individual Christians, lay leaders and members alike, on being grounded in the essentials of the Scripture and assisting them on contending earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saint (Jude 3) against those who oppose and pervert sound biblical teachings. This is established through cult awareness seminar; film showing; newsletters, books, and tracts distribution; non-Christian religions, cults, and occults, evangelism. The ministry does not focus on the non-essential teachings and issues that divide the Body of Christ but rather promotes unity in diversity. Their goal is to advance God's kingdom in the Philippines by sharing the love, grace, and salvation of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit in the sphere of aberrant Christian teachings and unorthodox faith.
http://thebereans.net
- The Biblical Studies Foundation
The Biblical Studies Foundation is a non-profit organization founded for the purpose of distributing sound, evangelical Bible study materials in electronic format so those with small personal libraries or without access to a local Bible college or seminary library, etc., may have access to sound biblical studies from their home.
http://www.bible.org
- The Calvinist Corner
A defense of Calvinism, predestination, and the Spiritual Gifts. The issue of the whether or not the extraordinary spiritual gifts are for today has caused much debate and opinion in the body of Christ. There are biblically based groups who say that if you do speak in tongues, then you are under demonic control and are not saved. On the other hand, there are groups who say that if you do not speak in tongues then you are not saved. Both sides use scripture to support their position.
http://www.mslick.com/
- The Catholic Liturgical Library
The Catholic Liturgical Library features historical and current information about the liturgies of the Latin rite of the Catholic Church. Currently this includes the missal of 1970 (Novus Ordo) and the missal of 1962 (Tridentine). This is a great source for all things related to the Liturgy. Whether you have a question about what is allowed during the Mass, want to read the related Church documents, etc., you will find what you need here.
http://www.catholicliturgy.com/
- The Creation Science Association for Mid-America
CSA is a non-denominational, independent, non-profit, educational and research corporation whose members are concerned about the widespread false teaching called "evolution". The widespread acceptance of this false notion of origins has resulted in physical harm to millions in this century alone, in lawlessness in our society, in the deprivation of a proper relationship with their Creator for countless people.
http://csama.org/
- The Gallup Organization
The Gallup Organization is one of the world's largest management consulting firms. Gallup's core expertise is in measuring and understanding human attitudes and behavior. Gallup applies this expertise to help companies improve business performance by leveraging their employee and customer assets. Gallup also conducts The Gallup Poll, the world's leading source of public opinion since 1935.
http://www.gallup.com/
- The Gnostic Society Library
The Gnostic Society Library contains a vast collection of primary documents relating to the Gnostic tradition as well as a selection of in-depth audio lectures and brief archive notes designed to orient study of the documents, their sources, and the religious tradition they represent.
http://gnosis.org/library.html
- The Interactive Bible
Audio/Video Documentation of Pentecostal Heresy! The Largest collection on the web with over 50 clips! Although Straight Gate Ministries does not completely uphold all of the teachings on this website we have decided to include it here in our resource list because of the content that is available from an objective standpoint. Resources are available on cults, false doctrines, and various so-called Christian religions as well as other world religions that mirror some of the charismatic signs and wonders we see in today's "Faith Movement". This site includes one of the only places where I can find actual audio and video clips of the Trinity Broadcasting Network at their very worst.
http://www.bible.ca
- Virtual Religion Index
Developed by RUTGERS UNIVERSITY RELIGION DEPARTMENT this Virtual Religion Index is a tool for students with little time. It analyzes & highlights important content of religion-related websites to speed research. Hyperlinks are provided not only to homepages but to major directories & documents within.
http://religion.rutgers.edu/vri/index.html
- Wall Watchers
Wall Watchers is currently divided into two programs, both of which meet very specific, but complimentary needs, within the Christian community. The first program that was launched was thegoodsteward.com, an educational web site aimed at providing practical and useful information on biblical stewardship principles to the Christian community. The second program, MinistryWatch, launched in September of 2000. MinistryWatch.com is the online platform on which Wall Watchers ministry research will be communicated to the public.
http://www.wallwatchers.org
- Wallbuilders
WallBuilders is an organization dedicated to presenting America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on the moral, religious, and constitutional foundation on which America was built—a foundation which, in recent years, has been seriously attacked and undermined.
http://wallbuilders.com
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