For the third part of the tactic on identifying arguments that self-destruct, we look at two different ones. We look at arguments that when held up next to each other aren't allowed to exist at the same time and be consistent. The other is arguments who have an underlying assumption that knocks out the claim. We cover a few examples in there as well.
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Books mentioned in this episode:
Tactics by Greg Koukl
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How To Be An Atheist by Mitch Stokes
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Hey, Christian! Come here! Hey, you looking for a good book? Have you ever tried one of these good indie author books? I've got a place for ya to check out and some recommendations. My supplier is Katie Roome from Peripsis Press. Now - scram!
TIMELINE:
00:00 - How A Reader Can Choose A Good Indie Book
05:42 - Book Recommendations
11:34 - Conclusion
#ScienceFiction #Fantasy #ChristianBooks
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Today's short clip comes from episode 169 which can be found here - https://youtu.be/IhEuXN125CA
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On the opposite end of the spectrum for those who are hesitant in saying that God allows evil to take place is the fact that God restrains evil from occurring. The Bible talks about the desires of man's heart being evil and that God actually steps in and restrains the maturation of full human depravity.
Today's short clip comes from episode 158 which can be found here - https://youtu.be/iujmkmgBD0k
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Why God being a storyteller shows us three main things. The first is that it tells us why humans universally are storytellers as we are made in God's image. The second is that it shows us why The Bible is not just a set of rules only. The third is that it points to God's ultimate purpose for not only why there is evil but why there is anything at all.
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Today's short clip comes from episode 181 which can be found here - https://youtu.be/b5w9P_bGH2k
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While this may seem like familiar territory to friends of the show, it will be interesting to see the similarities and differences John Frame presents on the problem of evil. Starting out by looking at what The Bible says or more so, does not say about evil is where we start after defining what is evil and where to turn to.
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction
01:39 - Apologetics As Defense
03:56 - Is There A Problem Of Evil?
06:48 - Difference Between Theodicy & Defense
07:38 - Difference Between Natural & Moral Evil
10:54 - God Is Able To Use Evil For His Purpose
15:16 - Turning To The Bible For Why There Is Evil
17:38 - What Happens When You Don't Use The Bible
20:30 - What The Bible Does Not Say About Evil
22:08 - The Nature Of Evil - It's All An Illusion
23:47 - Why Evil Isn't An Illusion
26:14 - The Contribution Of Evil - Best Possible World
27:51 - It's Not The Best Possible World, Others Are Possible
31:54 - Conclusion
LINKS:
00-43 - What About About Evil Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbUC8YWHUzj0BdxFHVKq622n05dxt7VG_
07-08 - Difference Between Theodicy & Defense - https://youtu.be/9pBrV6TdSNI
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The most popular alternative view is that the appearances of Jesus post-crucifixion is that it was all in everyone's mind. People like Bart Ehrman posit that over a 40 day period over 500+ people saw, spoke with, listened to, ate with, and walked with a post-dead Jesus. Yes, this is the most popular alternative theory.
TIMELINE:
00:00 - It Was All An Illusion
02:36 - Why You Should Believe Jesus Was Raised From The Dead
Today's short clip comes from episode 135 which can be found here - https://youtu.be/YdR6NTe50B4
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Doesn't it seem a bit far-fetched to believe that Jesus could be God? Well, yes. And not only would we expect that but we'd want that to be the case. It may seem that way but it is not impossible to be that way.
TIMELINE:
00:00 - Is It Even Possible For Jesus To Have Been God?
04:45 - It's Possible
Today's short clip comes from episode 133 which can be found here - https://youtu.be/cY7eQTb1U9k
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We see John Frame call again for us to turn to Scripture to see what he believes is The Bible's explanation for the problem of evil. Frame surveys many parts of Scripture, both OT & NT, and finds that in the number of places where man asks God why a certain evil thing happens, God has a usual way of answering. However, as we see from God's character and transcendent position that He is under no obligation to answer.
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction
02:31 - God Is The Standard For His Own Actions
07:41 - The Bible Doesn't Always Give An Explanation For Every Evil
11:34 - God Is Not Obligated To Give Any Answer
30:12 - Romans Shows A Great Theodicy
38:41 - Conclusion
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Something that must not be missed and must be stressed is the role of the Gospel in our messaging to others. Whether we're talking about ethics or metaphysics or epistemology Good New in apologetics is what the whole purpose of it is for.
TIMELINE:
00:00 - The Role Of The Gospel Good News In Apologetics
05:30 - The Uniqueness Of Christianity Is Unique
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Today's short clip comes from episode 211 which can be found here - https://youtu.be/pZ6ZFAe4CJE
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