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mid-week apologetics booster (6-15-2023)

Good morning friends,

Quote of the week:

If a thing be right, though you lose by it, it must be done; if it be wrong, though you would gain by it, you must scorn the sin for your Master’s sake. – Charles Spurgeon

Now, here are your weekly links:

(not apologetics, but skeptical) Fading Devotion: 15 Things That Ruined Your Religious Convictions – Note this article is included so that you can think about how you would respond to each of these objections: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/fading-devotion-15-things-that-ruined-your-religious-convictions/ss-AA1ccEsn

Why doesn’t God just show up & prove himself? Divine hiddenness is a problem that many people have to work through. Skeptics claim this is one of the best objections against God and in support of atheism. Today’s show will look at this argument, see where it breaks down, and provide a thoughtful theological and philosophical response.: https://think-well.org/2023/06/10/why-doesnt-god-just-show-up-prove-himself/

William Lane Craig lectures on naturalistic alternatives to the Big Bang | WINTERY KNIGHT – This lecture might be a little advanced for beginners, but if you stretch your mind first, you shouldn’t tear anything. (Note: standard disclaimers apply if you do tear something!): https://winteryknight.com/2023/06/11/william-lane-craig-lectures-on-naturalistic-alternatives-to-the-big-bang-10/

This is a good discussion thread on “the Chosen” series (merits and problems) – you don’t need a Twitter account in order to view it: Mike Winger on Twitter: “@JackPosobiec Honest questions here, pretty important ones too. Where, specifically, does Dallas explain his gospel message in a way that I can see it’s a false gospel? Bonus question, where does this wrong teaching enter the actual show itself? I have only seen two episodes.” / Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeWingerii/status/1667611823280128000

Prove the Bible Canon is Closed. 20 Questions with Pastor Mike Winger (Episode 101) – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/z_biw_BK0CI?feature=share

John Lennox: How Math and Science Point to God | Kirk Cameron on TBN – YouTube: https://youtu.be/C5P9WsUAxfU

Why You Should Listen to Millennials in Your Church – I feel bad for churches and older leaders trying to get a handle on reaching Millennials. One of the main things recent literature tells churches to do is “listen” to Millennials.: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/why-you-should-listen-to-millennials-in-your-church/

An Overview of Design Evidence | Uncommon Descent: https://uncommondescent.com/intelligent-design/an-overview-of-design-evidence/

The Value and Limits of Scientific Evidence | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/evidence-for-creation/values-limits-scientific-evidences/

Basic Logic for Apologetics – Apologetics for the Church: https://wp.me/pVftP-yK

Reasons Why Students Are Leaving The Faith – Part 1: https://think-well.org/2019/01/20/reasons-why-students-are-leaving-the-faith-part-1/

Can the Bible Be Reliable if It Had Human Authors?: https://www.str.org/w/can-the-bible-be-reliable-if-it-had-human-authors-

Real People and Real Places: The Biblical Archaeological Approach – Mormonism Research Ministry: https://www.mrm.org/sharing-with-mormons-archaeology

4 Practices for Navigating Those Conflicting Bible Stories – Missio Alliance: https://www.missioalliance.org/4-practices-for-navigating-those-conflicting-bible-stories/

We’re called to help our brothers and sisters (Matt 25:35-36), but what’s the difference between helping someone and enabling them to depend on you?: https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/whats-the-difference-between-helping-someone-and-enabling-someone/

This Is Apologetics: An Argument from Christian Hypocrisy – JOEL M. SETTECASE: https://wp.me/p1O4F-11o

What Does “Xmas” Mean? (R.C. Sproul): https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/why-is-x-used-when-it-replaces-christ-in-christmas

Why Intelligent Design Is An Argument from Knowledge, Not Ignorance: https://www.str.org/w/why-intelligent-design-argument-knowledge-not-ignorance

Book of Mormon Graphic Leaves out Important Detail – Mormonism Research Ministry: https://www.mrm.org/book-of-mormon-graphic

Series: How Can We Trust the Bible? Lectures by Michael Kruger | The Domain for Truth: https://wp.me/p1OcQ-5UT

Are Christians Biased? | Cold Case Christianity: https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/are-christians-biased/

Evidence for God’s Existence – YouTube: https://youtu.be/wj1VIs2HJvo

What is the Core Reason Kids Leave the Faith? – The Good Book Blog – Biola University: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/good-book-blog/2017/what-is-the-core-reason-kids-leave-the-faith

5 Questions to Ask a Non-Believer – Adherent Apologetics: https://adherentapologetics.com/2018/12/21/5-questions-to-ask-a-non-believer/

Startling evidence for Noah’s Flood: https://creation.com/startling-evidence-for-noahs-flood

Nabeel Qureshi’s Presentation – Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus – YouTube: https://youtu.be/IBGK-8fjpHM

Six Enemies of Apologetic Engagement – bethinking.org: https://www.bethinking.org/apologetics/six-enemies-of-apologetic-engagement

Why Moses’ Version of the Flood is the Most Reliable Ancient Account – YouTube: https://youtu.be/XMnjX-VgPMk

An Investigation: Is Jesus Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? – Josh.org: https://www.josh.org/jesus-liar-lunatic-lord/

The Challenge of Complex Adaptation for Evolution – YouTube: https://youtu.be/6_OTy4fYSwY

The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and the Origin of the Universe | Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/physics/the-first-and-second-laws-of-thermodynamics-and-the-origin-of-the-universe/

The Cambrian Explosion Has Just Gone Nuclear | Evolution News: https://evolutionnews.org/2021/04/the-cambrian-explosion-has-just-gone-nuclear/

Are We Alone in the Cosmos? Here’s a Real Paradox for You | Evolution News: https://evolutionnews.org/2018/06/are-we-alone-in-the-cosmos-heres-a-real-paradox-for-you/

To Give a Good Answer, Sometimes You Have to Change the Question: https://www.str.org/w/to-give-a-good-answer-sometimes-you-have-to-change-the-question#.WfXbC2hSyUk

6 ancient sources that prove the traditional authorship of the Four Gospels | Is Jesus Alive?: https://isjesusalive.com/who-wrote-the-gospels/

5 Bible Passages That Caused Me To Lose My Faith – YouTube – note that this is the video of a former Christian who “deconstructed” her faith 13 years ago. My purpose in including this is that you would think about each of these five Bible passages and determine how you would answer the issues and objections she brings up.: https://youtu.be/gDCCzzwy_Nk

With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. Acts 2:40-41
Blessings to you all