In lecture 6 Pastor Matt explained how to direct conversations toward a productive ‘clash of gospels,’ where we point people to the Biblical Gospel consisting of Creation, Fall, Redemption in Christ, and Consummation. In this lecture we consider how to apply these principles when countering the worldlier of an Evolutionary Naturalist.
Gospel-Centered Apologetics- Lecture 6- What is ‘Gospel-Centered Apologetics?’
Every person has a basic worldview, a ‘gospel,’ that gives their lives meaning and purpose. Each ‘gospel’ will answer the four major worldview questions; 1. Where Did I Come From? 2. What’s Wrong with the World? 3. What’s the Solutions? 4. Where is all this Headed/What Happens When I Die? Listen as Pastor Matt explains […]
Gospel-Centered Apologetics- Lecture 5- The Danger of Under-Spiritualizing Faith
Apologetics is the biblical practice of defending the faith. Paul did it. Peter did it. Jesus did it. And we are commanded to do it. But man’s problem is not only an intellectual problem but a spiritual and moral problem. Listen as Pastor Matt explains from Romans 1 the limits of evidence and reason, and […]
Gospel-Centered Apologetics- Lecture 4- The God Who Wills to Be Known (Part 2 of 2) A Scriptural Case for Sola Scriptura
People look for revelation from God from many sources today; reams, visions, audible voices, modern prophets, & modern day miracles. But the Reformed tradition looks to one source for Special Revelation; Sola Scriptura. Listen as Pastor Matt explains and defends this Scriptural doctrine from the pages of Scripture itself.
Gospel-Centered Apologetics-Lecture 3- The God Who Wills to be Known (Part 1 of 2)
In order to know that there is a God He must reveal Himself. Good news! He has! And He has done so to all men, in all places, at all times (Rom. 1:18-20). But that knowledge is only enough to condemn a man, not save Him. Listen as Pastor Matt explains the difference between General […]
Gospel-Centered Apologetics- Lecture 2- The Danger of Over-Spiritualizing Faith
Satan hates the image of God. Satan wants to destroy men, keep them from reproducing, and, if he fails at that, he wants to keep them from imagining God as they were created to do. One subtle little tactic that Satan has used over the past 200 years or so has been to redefine faith. […]
Gospel-Centered Apologetics- Lecture 1- What is Apologetics and Why Does it Matter?
Listen as Pastor Matt defines Christian Apologetics, defends the branch of Theology from Scripture, and explains why it is such a critically important discipline.