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
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
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
“Is it arrogant to say that Jesus is the only way ?” —— 1.) What is arrogance. Arrogance – defined as : proud in an unpleasant way and behaving as if you are better or more important than other people – Proud – Unpleasant – Better – More important Matthew 20:20-28 Not biblical ; Not … Read more
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
How to reconcile OT Stereotype of God as angry with NT story God as love *********** Describe God from the Old Testament point of view: God is ….. God acts like ….. God is perceived as ….. Illustration – rabid atheist Richard Dawkins quote – In his famous book The God Delusion, noted anti-theist Richard … Read more
Pain and Suffering Start with JOB – bible project1 Bible Project Job – part 1 (YouTube) Wait a minute!!!! How to process??? What do we know of a God? Genesis 1 God reveals God creates perfection Sin destroys Evil is not a thing or a substance; it is a privation or lack in things (blindness … Read more
Apologetics 15 – refocusing…. (to revisit Genesis:) The following Quote….https://www.google.com/amp/s/enduringword.com/bible-commentary/genesis-1/amp/ i. Genesis gives the foundation for the doctrines of: · Sin, the fall, redemption, justification. · The promise of the Messiah and Jesus Christ. · The personality and personhood of God. · The kingdom of God. ii. Genesis shows us the origin of: · The universe. · Order and complexity. · The … Read more
Apologetics 13 – 5/13 Apologetics 13 Draw this animal description Feeds on grass like oz Powerful muscles in belly Tail like a tree Bones and limbs unbreakable The greatest of God’s creative works Can’t be captured Untamable Job 40 Owens question ” did dinosaurs live with people? ” How would you answer? Video – Fossils … Read more
Apologetics 11 Flood part 2 Last week : CONSIDER THE SOURCE – review REVIEW – The survey last week: How much of the Gospels can we as a church collectively remember in 20 minutes? gospel stories from memory This week: What does the Bible and the Flood account teach us about our world? How … Read more
