Weekly Apologetics Bonus Links (02/14 - 02/28)

Here are this week's recommended apologetics links. Enjoy.

KINDLE DEALS:
• How We Got the Bible - 1.99 on Kindle
• Defending Your Faith by R.C. Sproul - 1.99 on Kindle
• The Problem of Existence: Existential Reflections on Pain and Suffering - 3.99 on Kindle

WEEKLY LINKS:
• Evaluating Claims
• The Problem of Evil and Suffering
• 5 Keys to Being an Effective Apologist
• Why Christians Hold Truth in High Regard
• Entrevista com Norman Geisler - Portuguese
• The Case for God in Seven Minutes or Less….
• Is the Problem of Evil Really a Problem for Christianity?
• Peter Boghossian’s Manual for Wasting Paper: Defining Atheism
• William Lane Craig: must the cause of the universe be a person?
• Debate Review: Sean Carroll vs. William Lane Craig: God and Cosmology
• Article: The Case for Christianity in 15 Minutes (or Less) by J.W. Wartick
• Video: William Lane Craig vs. Shabir Ally- Who is the True Jesus? The Jesus of the Qur'an or the Jesus of the Bible?

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William Lane Craig vs. Sean Carroll: The Existence of God in Light of Contemporary Cosmology

Enjoy this video by Tactical Faith. Christian philosopher William Lane Craig debates theoretical physicist Sean Carroll on the topic of The Existence of God in Light of Contemporary Cosmology. This event was part of the Greer-Heard Forum. Direct youtube video here. Enjoy.

Terminology Tuesday: Philosophical Theology

Philosophical Theology: Philosophical inquiry into the key beliefs of theologians and concepts of theology. In addition to such topics as arguments for the existence of God, philosophical theologians attempt to analyze such divine attributes as omnipotence, omniscience and eternality and also (with respect to Christianity) to assess the coherence and plausibility of such theological doctrines as the Trinity, the atonement and the incarnation.1

1. C.Stephen Evans, Pocket Dictionary of Apologetics & Philosophy of Religion (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002), p. 91-92.

Weekly Apologetics Bonus Links (02/14 - 02/21)

Here are this week's recommended apologetics links. Enjoy.

KINDLE DEALS:
• The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard - 3.99
• The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard - 3.99
• That's a Great Question: What to Say When Your Faith Is Questioned - 1.84
• Four Views on Hell - 3.79
• Exegetical Fallacies - 3.03
• Five Views on Apologetics - 2.99
• Four Views on Divine Providence - 3.99
• Five Views on Biblical Inerrancy - 3.79
• Four Views on the Historical Adam - 3.99
• Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan - 3.99
• Three Views on Creation and Evolution - 3.99
• 4 Views on God and Canaanite Genocide - 3.99
• Are Miraculous Gifts for Today?: 4 Views - 3.99
• Four Views on Salvation in a Pluralistic World - 3.79
• Three Views on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament - 3.99
• The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate - 2.99

WEEKLY LINKS:
• The Problem of Evil and Suffering
• The Atheistic Reliability Problem
• Old Testament iWitness on the App Store
• Are The Gospels Written By Eyewitnesses?
• Do Atheists Believe in Just One Less God Than Christians?
• Video: What Would You Say to a Muslim if You Only Had a Minute?
• Domesticated Camels in Israel: new evidence that ‘breaks the Bible’s back’?
• Video Debate: William Lane Craig vs. Louise Antony- Is God Necessary for Morality?:
• William Lane Craig debates Alex Rosenberg: Does God Exist? Video, MP3 audio and summary

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Terminology Tuesday: Providence

Providence: The loving care and governance that God exercises over the created universe. The traditional picture of providence is one in which God, as an omniscient, omnipotent and perfectly good being, has exhaustive knowledge of the past, present and future, and exercises his power so as to ensure that every event that occurs is part of his perfect plan. Some have recently questioned such a view of providence by arguing that it does not do justice to human freedom. According to a revised view, God knows all the possibilities and knows what responses he must make to ensure that his goals are achieved. The issues raised by providence are closely linked to the problems raised by predestination and the compatibility of divine foreknowledge and human free will.1

1. C.Stephen Evans, Pocket Dictionary of Apologetics & Philosophy of Religion (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002), p. 97.

Book Review: Epistemic Justification by Richard Swinburne

In Epistemic Justification (henceforth EJ) Richard Swinburne wants to answer two basic questions: first, what is justification, and second, what types of justification are worth having. While easy to state, the questions are very difficult to answer. This difficulty stems from several factors, including the history of epistemology, the failure to make distinctions, and the connections between justification, warrant, and knowledge.

The History of Epistemology

The basic point here is that justification (and ‘warrant’) have not been subjected to as much philosophical analysis as has ‘knowledge’. Thus what is often seen is that various models will agree on when knowledge is (not) obtained, but disagree on when justification and warrant are (not) attained.

Weekly Apologetics Bonus Links (02/07 - 02/14)

Here are this week's recommended apologetics links. Enjoy.

KINDLE DEALS:
• Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy - 2.99
• The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard - 3.99
• The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard - 3.99
• That's a Great Question: What to Say When Your Faith Is Questioned - 1.84

WEEKLY LINKS:
• Family and Movies
• Is Atheism Irrational?
• The Context of Apologetics
• Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
• New Atheism’s Moral Meltdown (Part 1)
• New Atheism’s Moral Meltdown (Part 2)
• Plantinga Interview: Is Atheism Irrational?
• If All Religions are True then God is Cruel
• Understanding Necessary and Sufficient Conditions
• Lydia McGrew on In-Principle Arguments against Miracles
• Why Are Young Christians Leaving the Church? It’s Simple Math
• Ryan J. Bell’s year of atheism testimony shows need for apologetics

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Book Review: Doubting: Growing Through the Uncertainties of Faith by Alister McGrath

It is often understood that defending the faith is not just for the sake of evangelism, but it is also useful to strengthen the Christian's faith during the tough times of life. These tough times often cause doubt. But this reviewer has found that simply giving a logical answer is not always the way to help someone with doubt. The book Doubting: Growing Through The Uncertainties of Faith by Alister McGrath was recommended as a good resource on dealing with the other aspects of doubt that this reviewer was looking to be able to address. It is a shorter book at only 151 pages divided into eleven chapters. This review will provide a short chapter-by-chapter summary to introduce the reader to the content, then it will conclude with the reviewer's thoughts.

Chapter 1: Doubt: What It Is - And What It Isn't
McGrath begins by clearing up a common misconception about doubt: that it is synonymous with skepticism (disbelief of everything) and unbelief (not believing in God); rather it is distinct. Doubt is composed of two interacting characteristics of humanity. Man is sinful; which causes him to want to distance himself from God; and man is not omniscient, which appears to give him a valid reason to realize that sinful desire. Since Christians will struggle with sin until death or the return of Christ, the Christian life will be a constant struggle with doubt. However, that doubt should not be seen as something to be feared (because it is sourced in sin), but an opportunity to learn more about our Savior and Creator (because it is sourced in a lack of knowledge) that will bring us into a closer relationship to Him.

Weekly Apologetics Bonus Links (01/24 - 02/07)

Here are this week's recommended apologetics links. Enjoy.

KINDLE DEALS:
• Biblical Inerrancy: The Historical Evidence - 2.99
• Signature In The Cell by Stephen Meyer - 3.99
• Who is Jesus... Really? - FREE
• More Than a Theory - 2.99
• Christian Worldview: A Student's Guide - 3.99
• That's a Great Question: What to Say When Your Faith Is Questioned - FREE
• I Just Need Time to Think!: Reflective Study as Christian Practice - 3.03

WEEKLY LINKS:
• Popcorn
• Get this book.
• The End of Apologetics?
• Papyrology summer school
• Tools for the God-Fearing Mind
• Love Requires Wrath against Evil
• New Atheism’s Wardrobe Malfunction
• Apologetics Video Clips for Small Groups
• Bible Secrets Revealed: The Complete Series
• The Debater’s Duty: Don’t Distort What You Dispute
• Identifying an Argument: Looking for Trigger Words
• Jason Lisle debates Hugh Ross on the age of the Earth
• To better share your faith, maybe you should just shut up
• Dr. Robin Collins explains two kinds of cosmic fine-tuning
• Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace – A Book Review
• How good are the atheistic arguments of Christopher Hitchens?
• What are the historical arguments for the empty tomb narrative?
• Mike Licona lectures on historical methods and the New Testament
• Short Videos: The Significance of the Dead Scrolls by Josh McDowell
• Debate Video: Hugh Ross vs. Victor Stenger- Scientific Arguments for a Creator?
• Stephen Meyer debates paleontologist Charles Marshall on Intelligent Design (MP3)
• From the Critical Thinker’s Toolbox: How Do Nonrational Factors Impact Thinking?
• Michael Behe and Keith Fox debate theistic evolution vs intelligent design

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Terminology Tuesday: Mysticism

Mysticism: The view that it is possible to gain experiential knowledge of that which transcends the limits of human reason and sensory perception. When associated with a religious tradition (as is usually the case), the mystic holds that it is possible to gain an awareness of God or ultimate reality through certain kinds of experiences, which are often claimed to be ineffable. Theists interpret such experiences as making possible a special intimacy or oneness with God but deny the monistic claim that in such experiences the mystic becomes aware of an identity with God.1

1. C.Stephen Evans, Pocket Dictionary of Apologetics & Philosophy of Religion (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002), p. 78.

Book Review: Can Only One Religion Be True?

There’s nothing like a good debate. But while Robert B. Stewart’s volume Can Only One Religion be True? is subtitled “Paul Knitter & Harold Netland in Dialogue,” their lively discussion only occupies the first of this book’s ten chapters. Meanwhile, starting at about chapter five, it is tempting to see John Hick’s brand of pluralism as the book’s focus, rather than the Knitter-Netland Dialogue. But I suppose this can be excused, as there is no doubt that Hick has been the most influential figure in recent discussions of pluralism. Even the editor observes, “ reading a book on pluralism without John Hick is like playing chess without the queen.”[1] Altogether, this volume proves to be an interesting exploration of the contemporary debate about religious pluralism.