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Luke 10:13-16 contains a difficult passage. If the people of Sodom, Tyre, and Sidon would have seen these miracles and repented, then why didn’t God do miracles in those cities? 13 “Woe to yous, Chorazin! Woe to yous Bethsaida, for if the mighty miracles had been done in Tyre and Sidon which have been…
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What are key similarities and differences between the world’s major religions (e.g., Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism)? A1 Problem B1 All religions lead to the same thing. B2 The main thing to be concerned with is forgiveness of sins and an eternal home with blessings. A2 Answers B1 Chart Authority Authoritative writings Define sin…
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Is Christianity a less intelligent worldview than atheism? Why or why not? A1 Problem (according to the atheist) B1 Atheism is based on reason and logic. B2 Christianity is based on blind faith in imaginary beings. B3 Many modern day scholars have questioned the reliability of the Gospels and the real intentions of Jesus…
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Do all religions ultimately point to the same God? Why or why not? A1 Problem B1 The claim is that all god/s are the same. Universalism—basic tenets C1 Bible verses D1 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all will be made alive. (1 Corinthians 15:22, EMTV) D2 So then, as…
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Personal Experiences True? How can Christians think their personal religious experiences with God are any more “true” than those of adherents to other belief systems? A1 Definitions B1 Experience C1 Something physical as a burning in your bosom, tingling in your leg, pain, or some other physical sensation. C2 Something mental including hallucinations, delusions,…
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Isn’t hell an unreasonable punishment for not believing in a specific set of truth claims? A1 Definitions B1 Hell C1 Hebrew D1 H7585 שְׁאוֹל sh’owl (sheh-ole’), which grave or world of the dead. It is described as down to the grave as Genesis 42:38, to the world of beings below the surface of the…
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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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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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A1 Question B1 Does God need it? C1 God needs nothing D1 “…nor by the hands of men is He served, as though He needed anything, for He gives to all life and breath with respect to all things. (Acts 17:25, EMTV) Nor does he need anything that we can supply by working for him,…
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A1 Problem B1 The God of the Old Testament is angry, but the God of the New Testament is love. B2 The Old Testament God is angry, holy, vengeful, punishing; the New Testament God is meek, mild, compassionate, and loving. A2 Solution B1 There is a misreading and understanding of the Bible, both Old…