Dave Adams

01 Live Generous

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Simple generosity Love = Seen in generosity Why  am I here… ?               ( purpose )          Illustration:  Westminster Short Catechism      Q. 1. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God,[1] and to enjoy him forever.[2] Q. … Read more

25 – Objection : How can a Loving God send people to hell?

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How could Loving God send people to hell? INTERESTING FACT: Jesus, who more than anyone reveals the love of God to the world, spoke more about hell than any other person in the Bible. http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/How_Can_a_Loving_God_Send_People_to_Hell_page1 ( LOVING GOD ) – Define our words again – Included in definition, what the ‘tone’ of the question? – … Read more

24 – Objection: faith is just a blind leap…

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Message – Objection:  faith is just a blind leap…. There are many persons both past and present who have come to believe that Christianity is intellectually fulfilling. These include the well known scholar C.S. Lewis and many of today’s most renowned philosophers at many of the world’s top universities such as Dallas Willard, Alvin Plantinga, … Read more

23 – Objection – Christianity is just a crutch…

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Message – Crutch Paul: ‘Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God’ (2 Corinthians 3:5). Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners. (Mark 2:17) —————- DEFINITIONS Illustration : … Read more

22 Objection : What about those who have never heard of Jesus?

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Apologetics Series : What about those who have never heard of Jesus. ————- Bible project – Romans —————- Illustration : asking lots of questions all the way to Seminary Problem ? About God’s Intention Assumption = heartless? ? About Lack of Information Assumption = unfairness Reality Check  God’s intention Genesis 3:15 God’sPlan – even Genesis … Read more

21 Objection: How can you say – Is Jesus the only way?

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Questions: Do all religions lead to same God? OR Aren’t all religions basically the same?   John 14:6 —————————————————— Living in a so-called “Pluralistic” society Definitions : Can’t we all just get alone. Diversity and dialogue. Getting along sounds good , but in REAL life, hard to find. ——— Culture ( Tillich? ) – (from Ravi … Read more

19 Objection: isn’t the Bible full of contradictions?

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06-24-2018 Apologetics – the question of contradictions Before starting: When the objection regarding biblical contradiction is raised, its important to find out if it’s an honest question or a smokescreeen. Ask the question: “if I can show that this is not a contradiction, will that decrease doubt or change your mind about God or the … Read more