Training Our Minds

The Christians are losing to the New Atheists who don't even have a solid foundation or grip on justifying their truth. This is the history of the subtle descent from Christianity to Atheism via Theological Liberalism.

What makes it easy for people to win debates? Perhaps if they're begging the question. But that's not how we are supposed to rationalize our arguments. What is begging the question? What are some examples of begging the question?

What makes it easy for people to win debates? Perhaps if they're begging the question. But that's not how we are supposed to rationalize our arguments. What is begging the question? What are some examples of begging the question?

How should we evangelize? Join Ben Bessett as he teaches Worldviews Evangelism Counseling (WEC) class at Seventh Reformed Church.

How would you articulate the difference between natural revelation and special revelation? Is there a difference between natural law, natural revelation, and the sensus divinitatis? How would you use natural law in answering the question about what happens to people who die who have never heard the Gospel?

1 Corinthians Sermon Series 3:1–4 Stagnant is defined as a body of water having no current or flow, often giving an unpleasant smell. As Christians, we have the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, we have been forgiven of all our sins. This is a wonderful blessing, but we also must be aware that we can still act and think as the world does. No, there is never a point where a true believer can become repulsive to God where we are not covered by the blood of Christ, but we can become stagnant in our Spiritual growth and maturity. December 3, 2023

1 Corinthians Sermon Series: 2:1–16 Ever since the fall in Genesis 3, we have seen the battle between the wisdom of God vs. the wisdom of this world. Humanity naturally opposes God. It naturally places itself at the center and interprets all things from this perspective. It wants to be the source of all wisdom. The apostle Paul is telling the Corinthian church that they have a special wisdom, a supernatural wisdom that only comes by way of the Holy Spirit. The same is true for all believers in Christ. November 19, 2023

1 Corinthians Sermon Series: 1:17–31 The wisdom of this world has been at odds with its own Creator since the fall of mankind in Genesis 3. Human beings, because of their own pride and enmity, think they are the centerpiece of the universe. Belief in Jesus Christ is utter nonsense to them. Humanity looks for wisdom, but not God's wisdom. They desire to learn about the creation, but not the Creator. This battle has been going on since the beginning of time. God conceals His wisdom in what the world believes is foolishness (the cross). God uses what the world considers "weak" (the church) to confound whatever beliefs they create in their ongoing attempt to profane the name of Christ. November 12, 2023

1 Corinthians Sermon Series: 1:10–17 It should come as no surprise that pride and division exist within the Christian community. Why is this? Because we all bring our sin nature with us when we walk through the door. Churches have divisions because churches are made up of sinful people. It's that simple. The key is to recognize this, to be aware of our own sins that we bring to the table, and to be working on this through prayer, confessing our sins one to another, and being built up by the preaching and teaching of the Word. It is important for every one of us to take responsibility for the sin we bring in and own it. November 5, 2023

"One of the most dramatic moments in my life for the shaping of my theology took place in a seminary classroom. One of my professors went to the blackboard and wrote these words in bold letters: Regeneration Precedes Faith." —R.C. Sproul Study Notes

"The blood of Christ hath such a divine power to save, that nothing but it can ever save the soul." —Charles Spurgeon Study Notes

What is meant by "Unconditional" Election? Study Notes

As the salt flavors every drop in the Atlantic, so does sin affect every atom of our nature. —Charles Spurgeon Study Notes

Circular reasoning is often considered a fallacy because it is usually random and not specific; such as: "the Bible is true because the Bible says so." But, it can be reasonable if it goes beyond a simple circle: "since God inspired Scripture, the Bible is true." Study Notes

If we don't understand that there is no one who is righteous, there is no one who does good, there is no one who seeks God, then we don't understand our need for grace. Study Notes

1 Corinthians Sermon Series: 1:1–9 September 10, 2023

Why do we struggle with being content in life? What problems may arise out of this? In what ways do people misinterpret, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me?" What is the difference between being content and being stoic? Philippians Sermon Series: 4:10–28 August 6, 2023

Why do we experience anxiety, and what does the Bible have to say about this? What is the cause of it? What does this say about our walk with God if we are continually being pushed around from one worry to another? Philippians Sermon Series: 4:1–8 July 30, 2023

One day, Jesus must ensure that all suffering will end. Judgment will come. But who is going to be our intercessor? Who can be our bronze snake? Study Notes

Correctly handling the past Correctly handling the present Correctly focused on the future Philippians Sermon Series: 3:12–20 July 23, 2023