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.
Topics:
In light of Greek mythology and evolution, how do we know the God of the Bible is real?(02:00)
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When do you think seeking to know God intellectually becomes more of a hindrance than a help? (13:00)
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What does the Bible mean when it says Jesus is the “firstborn” or “begotten”? (29:00)
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Can you explain the testing of Abraham in Genesis 22 so that it doesn’t seem so cruel and capricious to me? (44:00)
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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:
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Submit a question) on the Open Mic Line
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The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions)
Related Links:
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Apologetics Aren’t Enough to Connect You with a Person) by Amy Hall
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What Does It Mean That Jesus Is God’s Only Begotten Son?) by Tim Barnett
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#STRask: A God Who Told Me to Kill My Son Would Not Be the God for Me)
