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What is the role and danger of using “common sense” in evaluating truth claims? A1 Common sense B1 Defined C1 Wordsmyth: practical judgment based on experience or native intelligence, and not on education or training. C2 Infoplease: sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence. Random House…
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A Monument to human pride Theme: God Scattered the People. Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9 A1 Outline B1 Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-9 C1 What the people are doing Genesis 11:1-4 C2 What the Lord does Genesis 11:4-9 A2 Notes and Questions B1 Babel–Traditional site (One possibility) B2 Some imagined ideas on what the tower looked…
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How can it be reasonable for Christians to claim knowledge of an objective truth? I’m not positive of her full question. I think she is asking if believing in God can be an objective truth. A1 Objective truth B1 Basically truth is reality. B2 It is raining outside. True or false? B3 God exists.…
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Conscience Toward God From my friend and Christian brother, John Kulp In the first installment of this topic, we covered in a few words what the Scriptures mean by an “evil conscience” and a “purged conscience”. But what is meant by the concept of a “good conscience before (or toward) God” in Paul’s testimonies…
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And the rains came Theme: God Delivered Judgment and Grace Scripture: Genesis 7:11-8:22 A1 Outline B1 The flood Genesis 7:11-16 B2 The flood’s effect Genesis 7:17-24 B3 The flood recedes Genesis 8:1-4 B4 The raven and dove Genesis 8:5-14 B5 The Lord’s promise Genesis 8:15-19 B6 Noah’s worship Genesis 8:20 B7 The Lord’s response…
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Try using the four steps on a text of your choice from any Bible book. All you need is a Bible, a pen, some paper, and about 30 minutes. 1. Pray: Pray before and throughout your study of the Bible Start by praising and worshiping God. Confess your sins. Ask God for the Holy Spirit’s…
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A Few Thoughts about Habakkuk There is much violence today. The stories of abuse—financial, physical, marital, pastoral, etc. are increasing daily. Attitudes are worse. People yell and scream at each other of different opinions. There is road rage. The traits of sympathy and empathy are diminishing in the public forum. Government leaders are becoming…
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Noah obeyed God A1 Scripture B1 Genesis 6:5-22 B2 Genesis 7:1-5 A2 Notes and Questions B1 How does God see? C1 He is creator. C2 He is omniscient. D1 Hebrews 4:13 D2 Revelation 2:23 D3 Proverbs 5:21 B2 Genesis 6:5. C1 What does God see in this passage? D1 Wicked actions D2 Wicked thoughts D3 Note the adjective “continually.” The…
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A1 Defined B1 Eyewitness: as in testimony B2 Repeatable: as in math B3 Consistent B4 Legal: based on law, as in speed limit B5 Faithfulness: as in true to a person or cause B6 Fact vs. Opinion. This would be difference subjectively/objectively. B7 Comment from IVPBBC: The Greek concept of truth emphasized reality; the…
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Story of Christmas is True Five Reasons You Can Trust the Story of Christmas Is True (Free Bible Insert) Detectives create lists. As a cold-case detective, I am no different. When investigating an event in the distant past (in my case, an unsolved murder), I collect evidence, make lists, and do my best to…