what is project 3:15?
How often have you heard someone ask or challenge with questions like: How can a good God allow evil? Did Jesus really rise from the dead?
Isn’t faith just an excuse not to think? These are questions that unbelievers and believers often find themselves wrestling with at some point in their lives.
That’s why we need an apologetic that is strong, stable, and engaging in a culture of unbelief.
What is Christian apologetics? It’s not a course on how to apologize but is a word that describes the defense of the Christian faith.
“Apologetics” is the word that the Apostle Peter used when he wrote, “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15)
Project 3:15 is the annual apologetics conference of Main Street Church that seeks to equip Christ-followers to defend and share their Christian faith with confidence and compassion.
Isn’t faith just an excuse not to think? These are questions that unbelievers and believers often find themselves wrestling with at some point in their lives.
That’s why we need an apologetic that is strong, stable, and engaging in a culture of unbelief.
What is Christian apologetics? It’s not a course on how to apologize but is a word that describes the defense of the Christian faith.
“Apologetics” is the word that the Apostle Peter used when he wrote, “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15)
Project 3:15 is the annual apologetics conference of Main Street Church that seeks to equip Christ-followers to defend and share their Christian faith with confidence and compassion.
this year's focus:
DECONSTRUCTION: What is it, why it’s destructive, and how to respond?
Why 3:15?
The name stems from 1 Peter 3:15, where Peter writes:
"But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."
"But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."
When is it?
The conference will take place on February 22nd, 2025, from 9:00 am-4:30pm.
Hit the link below to register and attend!
COST:
$30 per person (standard ticket) or $40 per person (lunch included)
* tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable 7 days prior to the event.
Hit the link below to register and attend!
COST:
$30 per person (standard ticket) or $40 per person (lunch included)
* tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable 7 days prior to the event.
featuring:
dr. michael brown
Michael L. Brown is the host of the nationally syndicated talk radio show, The Line of Fire, and the president of FIRE School of Ministry. He became a believer in Jesus in 1971 as a sixteen year-old, heroin-shooting, LSD-using, Jewish, rock drummer. Since then, he has preached throughout America and around the world, bringing a message of repentance, revival, reformation, and cultural revolution.
He holds a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Literatures from New York University. Dr. Brown is a national and international speaker on themes of spiritual renewal and cultural reformation, and he has debated Jewish rabbis, agnostic professors, and gay activists on radio, TV, and college campuses. He is widely considered to be the world’s foremost Messianic Jewish apologist. He and his wife Nancy, who is also a Jewish believer in Jesus, have been married since 1976. They have two daughters and four grandchildren.
He holds a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Literatures from New York University. Dr. Brown is a national and international speaker on themes of spiritual renewal and cultural reformation, and he has debated Jewish rabbis, agnostic professors, and gay activists on radio, TV, and college campuses. He is widely considered to be the world’s foremost Messianic Jewish apologist. He and his wife Nancy, who is also a Jewish believer in Jesus, have been married since 1976. They have two daughters and four grandchildren.
schedule and topics
“Deconstruction” is the word used to describe the process of questioning, doubting, and ultimately rejecting key aspects and doctrines of the Christian faith. It’s a movement impacting the church, often leaving no room for questions or opportunities to deal with one’s doubts. The result is that many have or are considering walking away from Christianity or redefining it to satisfy their questions.
This year at Project 3:15, Dr. Michael Brown will confront the problem of Christian deconstruction with solid faith-building and honest answers to complex questions.
all sessions will include and conclude with the opportunity to as Dr. Brown questions relevant to his talk or any topic of your choice.
9:00am - Session one
UNDER DECONSTRUCTION: Why Many are Leaving the Faith?
We are living in unprecedented times when Christian leaders are renouncing their faith, and large numbers of believers are falling away. What is “deconstruction”, what part does it play in all this, and what can we do about it?
We are living in unprecedented times when Christian leaders are renouncing their faith, and large numbers of believers are falling away. What is “deconstruction”, what part does it play in all this, and what can we do about it?
10:15am - break
10:40am - session Two
THE GOSPEL: How Is It Being Compromised?
Learn how a simple twisting of the Gospel is putting God on trial and contributing to the current faith crisis.
Learn how a simple twisting of the Gospel is putting God on trial and contributing to the current faith crisis.
11:45am - Lunch
1:00pm - session Three
COMPASSIONATE FATHER OR CONSUMING FIRE? Is God different in the Old Testament than in the New Testament?
This is one of the most popular reasons people struggle with Christianity and why some people even leave the faith. Most people would agree that the God described in the New Testament is more palpable than a God who permissively brings judgment on others, as it seems in the Old Testament. Dr. Brown will provide a detailed understanding of why the God in the OT is the same God in the NT.
This is one of the most popular reasons people struggle with Christianity and why some people even leave the faith. Most people would agree that the God described in the New Testament is more palpable than a God who permissively brings judgment on others, as it seems in the Old Testament. Dr. Brown will provide a detailed understanding of why the God in the OT is the same God in the NT.
2:15pm - break
2:30pm - session Four
THE BIBLE: Why Should We Care What It Says?
Can we trust the Bible? Are the moral standards in Scripture realistic? Does doctrine matter? Does God send people to hell? Does the Bible care who I sleep with? Isn’t the Bible full of human opinions? This session will describe how distrust of the Bible can lead to the dismantling of one’s faith.
Can we trust the Bible? Are the moral standards in Scripture realistic? Does doctrine matter? Does God send people to hell? Does the Bible care who I sleep with? Isn’t the Bible full of human opinions? This session will describe how distrust of the Bible can lead to the dismantling of one’s faith.