The Problem of Evil – Part 4
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©1999 Dr. Geisler concludes his look at the problem of evil by explaining why some assumptions about evil are mistaken, and why evil is unavoidable. Excerpted from Baker’s Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics (Baker, 1999) The Problem of Evil—Part 4 The Problem of Physical Evil The solutions to the problem of evil…
The Problem of Evil – Part 2
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©1999 In this article Dr. Geisler continues his definition of evil—explaining its nature. He also begins a discussion of why God permits evil to continue. The Problem of Evil—Part 2 (from the Baker’s Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics, Baker, 1999) The theist responds that evil is not a thing or substance. Rather…
The Problem of Evil | Part 1
If God is absolutely good, then why is there evil? The problem of evil is a serious challenge to the defense of Christianity. Actually there are many problems relating to evil, for example, the problems about its origin, nature, purpose, and avoidability. The problems of evil can be divided among moral, metaphysical, and physical. –(from…
The Glory and Agony of a Life Lived and Lost
By: Evangelist Mike Gendron of Proclaiming the Gospel Ministry; ©1999 Mike Gendron explains how living a “good” life, and even recognition for human accomplishments are no substitute for faith in Jesus Christ. My dad passed away after a long and illustrious life. Because of his courageous service for his country during World War II and…
The Nature of Truth – Part 3
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©1999 This article concludes Dr. Geisler’s discussion of Truth. He explains the problems of “relative” truth, and answers objections. Contents 1 The Absolute Nature of Truth—Relative Truth 2 Evaluation 3 Absolutely Relative? 4 A World of Contradictions 5 No Wrongs and No Rights 6 Answering Objections 7 No Absolute Knowledge 8…
The Nature of Truth – Part 2
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©1999 Part two of Dr. Geisler’s article on the nature of truth may take a little extra time to read and comprehend, but the explanation of what truth is will be well worth the extra effort. > Contents 1 The Nature of Truth—Part Two 2 What Truth Is. Correspondence with Reality…
The Nature of Truth – Part 1
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©1999 What is truth? In this first of three articles, Dr. Geisler first establishes the importance of the nature of truth, then examines what truth is not. Contents 1 The Nature of Truth—Part One 2 The Importance of the Nature of Truth 3 The Nature of Truth. What Truth is Not……
The Problem of Evil – Part 3
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©1999 Yes, evil can have a purpose. God can use it for our good. Evil can even, at times, be a byproduct of a good purpose. Read Dr. Geisler’s explanation of why this is so. The Problem of Evil—Part Three The Purpose of Evil (from Baker’s Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics, Baker,…
The Issues Surrounding the Doctrine of Justification That Divide Catholics and Protestants – Part 1
By: Dr. John Ankerberg; ©1999 This four-part series examines some of the differences in belief regarding the doctrine of Justification, especially as it relates to the Catholic church. Key terms defined are. “Forensic” vs. “Legal Fiction”. Contents 1 Justification—Part One Justification—Part One In this article we will examine the doctrine of justification, the main issue…
The Issues Surrounding the Doctrine of Justification That Divide Catholics and Protestants – Part 4
By: Dr. John Ankerberg; ©1999 This four-part series examines some of the differences in belief regarding the doctrine of Justification, especially as it relates to the Catholic church. Key question answered is: Is “faith” a “work” in Catholicism? Contents 1 THE ISSUES SURROUNDING THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION—Part Four 2 Is “faith” a “work” in Catholicism?…
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