Greg answers questions about how we know God is real, when seeking God intellectually becomes a hindrance, what the Bible means when it says Jesus is “begotten,” whether the testing of Abraham was capricious and cruel, and the need for God to ground our rights.
Weekly Audio
Topics
- In light of Greek mythology and evolution, how do we know the God of the Bible is real? (02:00)
- When do you think seeking to know God intellectually becomes more of a hindrance than a help? (13:00)
- What does the Bible mean when it says Jesus is the “firstborn” or “begotten”? (29:00)
- Can you explain the testing of Abraham in Genesis 22 so that it doesn’t seem so cruel and capricious to me? (44:00)
- How would you respond to an atheist who said we can’t have God-given rights because God doesn’t exist? (53:00)
Mentioned on the Show
- Submit a question on the Open Mic Line
- The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions
Related Links
- Apologetics Aren’t Enough to Connect You with a Person by Amy Hall
- What Does It Mean That Jesus Is God’s Only Begotten Son? by Tim Barnett
- #STRask: A God Who Told Me to Kill My Son Would Not Be the God for Me
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