How Do We Know People Didn’t Take Things Out of the Bible?
Greg talks to callers about how we know people didn’t take things out of the Bible, whether people who die young can earn eternal rewards, whether Jesus appeared to Mary after his resurrection, dealing with an abusive parent, and why more pastors don’t believe in an old earth.
Topics:
With all the translations of the Bible, how do we know people didn’t take things out of it that they didn’t want us to know about? (03:00)
Is it the case that people who die young can’t earn any eternal rewards? (08:00)
Is there any indication in the Bible that Jesus appeared to his mother after his resurrection? (15:00)
As a Christian, how should I deal with an abusive and controlling father in light of the command to honor our parents? (28:00)
Why don’t more pastors believe in an old earth? (49:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Reality Student Apologetics Conference – April 25–26 in Dayton, OH
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The Futility of Man-Based Idealism
Greg reflects on the futility of man-based idealism, then he answers questions about why he isn’t Eastern Orthodox and how to show that philosophical materialism isn’t supported by materialism itself.
Topics:
Commentary: The futility of man-based idealism (00:00)
What are your arguments against Eastern Orthodox Christianity? (26:00)
How do I show that philosophical materialism isn’t supported by materialism itself? (50:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Reality Student Apologetics Conference – April 25–26 in Dayton, OH
A Complete Unknown – Film
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Are We Living in a Simulation?
Greg answers questions from callers about the likelihood that we’re living in a simulation, using the laws of nature to argue against evolution, and recommendations for a young man starting out in apologetics.
Topics:
What do you think about the fact that, when asked about the origins of the universe, one of the smartest AI computers in the world said it’s more likely that we’re living in a simulation? (01:00)
How can I spread my idea of using the laws of nature to argue against evolution? (10:00)
What would you recommend for a young man starting out in apologetics? (32:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Bloom Where You’re Planted by Greg Koukl
Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Greg Koukl
Related Links:
For the Student Who Wants to Be a Christian Apologist by Amy Hall
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Moral Insanity in California and England
Greg talks about recent examples of moral insanity in California and England, then he answers questions about whether apostasy can happen unknowingly and how Greg comes up with his Street-Smarts-style questions.
Topics:
Commentary: Moral insanity in California and England (00:00)
Can apostasy happen unknowingly? (27:00)
How do you come up your Street-Smarts-style questions? (47:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
California ballot measure named after Luigi Mangione would make it illegal to ‘delay, deny’ healthcare coverage: ‘Crazy’ by Isabel Keane
Toddler is kicked out of nursery ‘for being transphobic’ - as families blast school’s ‘insanity’ by Noor Qurashi
STR U Online Training
Reality Student Apologetics Conference – April 25–26 in Dayton, OH
#STRask podcast with Greg and Amy
God’s Super-Apostles: Encountering the Worldwide Prophets and Apostles Movement by Doug Geivett and Holly Pivec
Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Challenges by Greg Koukl
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Why Are There So Many Different Denominations?
Greg answers questions about why there are so many different denominations, how to help someone who prayed a prayer as a child but doesn’t seem to be following Jesus, people saying, “Oh my God,” and knowledge of Jesus through existential experience.
Topics:
Why are there so many different denominations? (05:00)
How can I help people who are counting on a prayer they prayed as a child—but have no evidence of sanctification in their lives—understand that they have a need for Jesus? (23:00)
Can you explain why you don’t have a problem with people saying, “Oh my God”? (40:00)
My fundamental existential experience of Jesus seems undeniable. Is this a category in epistemology? (48:00)
Mentioned on the Show:
Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers
Reality Student Apologetics Conference – March 21–22, in Philadelphia, PA; April 25–26 in Dayton, OH
The Magic Prayer by Greg Koukl
Why the “Sinner’s Prayer” Has Me Concerned...and a Biblical Alternative by Greg Koukl
The Invisible Man by Greg Koukl
Related Links:
Three Reasons Why People Interpret the Bible Differently by Amy Hall
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