Apologetics on SermonAudio

Some call the Bible just a book of fairy tales, some call it a bronze age book that cannot be trusted. Some claim that it's a book filled with contradictions, historical inaccuracies and that it conflicts with modern scientific thought. But the Bible says in Psalm 119:160, "Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever." John 17:17 says, "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth." And Jesus said, as is recorded in Matthew 5:18, "For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled." So is it possible to make a compelling case that Christian belief is based in evidential reality and is far from being a blind or naïve leap of faith? The answer to that is yes! Why do people question or even attack the Bible? Does "apologetics" mean Christians are apologizing for the Bible or their faith? What does it mean that the Bible is inspired by God? Is it inerrant, sufficient and complete? What are six of the most compelling lines of evidence related to the Bible? These and other related questions are answered by Todd Hampson. Todd is an author, speaker, illustrator, animation producer, and co-host of the Prophecy Pros podcast. Todd's award-winning animation company, Timbuktoons, has produced content for many well-known ministry organizations. Todd has a burden to reach the next generation with the Gospel through the convincing proofs of Bible prophecy and apologetics--the very things that led to his salvation as a teenager. He is author of the newly released, "The Apologetics Guide to Trusting the Bible."

Justin Peters examines Philip Anthony Mitchell's report of a teenage girl being healed of deafness at the ACCESS gathering in Texas. He discusses the importance of verifying healing claims, reviews examples from faith-healing ministries, and compares those claims with the apostolic miracles recorded in Acts 3–4. While affirming that God can sovereignly heal today, Justin distinguishes that conviction from the belief that individuals possess the apostolic gift of healing. This episode encourages Christians to evaluate public claims by Scripture, seek clear evidence, and show compassion toward those who suffer. For more from Justin Peters please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/justin-peters-sound-theology/ This video first appeared at Justin's YouTube and is posted here with his permission. https://youtu.be/SewxynAXk1E?si=KmWYt2I-AXpDTR9A

Acts 19 shows Paul dealing with the religious and philosophical confusion of the world. In Ephesians 4:14 he referred to people being "… Tossed to and fro and carried about by every wind of doctrine..."

This episode instructs believers on the proper approach to reading the Bible, emphasizing that Scripture is God-breathed and must be received with reverence and dependence on the Holy Spirit for saving understanding. It argues against making personal impressions the primary authority, instead advocating for careful observation, contextual interpretation, and synthesis with the whole of Scripture. The episode highlights the necessity of distinguishing between intellectual knowledge and spiritual illumination, urging Christians to seek the original meaning of the text rather than imposing their own preferences. By examining passages like 2 Timothy 3 and Nehemiah 8, the episode demonstrates that faithful reading leads to a response of belief, obedience, and joy. Ultimately, the episode calls for a disciplined, prayerful engagement with God's Word within the life of the church, aiming for transformation and fruitfulness in daily life.

Additional scripture: Proverbs 26:4-5, Titus 1:9

(Theology Thursday) Reformed Apologetics Part 2 The Exegetical Foundations of Apologetics

The writer's instruction transitions in Hebrews 11:33, analyzing the active nature of faith through examples where God granted military victories, justice was served, and promises were obtained when men were "offensive" or proactive in their exercise of faith. But then the writer moves to active acts of faith, which are more defensive in nature. Acts by which men actively trusted in God to deliver them from all kinds of peril, including rescue from the jaws of death like Daniel who demonstrated unwavering trust in God despite being trapped with hungry lions. The central message emphasizes that true faith involves trusting God's sovereignty and power, even when circumstances seem hopeless. For this trust leads to both our vindication and the glory of God, the God who shuts the mouths of lions and all who oppose Him.

This lesson examines the historical reliability of the New Testament by presenting statistical and geographical evidence that distinguishes the canonical Gospels from later Gnostic texts & proves it contains high quality eyewitness accounts. It highlights how the Gospels accurately reflect first-century Palestinian naming conventions and disambiguation of common names, geographical details, and cultural contexts in ways that would be impossible to fabricate without direct eyewitness knowledge. The speaker argues that specific interlocking details, such as the location of and details given about the feeding of the five thousand serve as undesigned consequences that confirm the authenticity of the accounts. By contrasting the precise, organic consistency of the biblical narratives with the vague and inconsistent nature of alternative writings, the sermon aims to strengthen confidence in the Scriptures as truthful historical records. The tone is instructional and encouraging, inviting the audience to view these scholarly findings as evidence of divine orchestration and the integrity of the early Christian witness.

This sermon continues a series on Genesis chapter one, focusing on the creation of humanity and the theological significance of being made in God's image. It examines the grammatical distinction between the singular noun 'God' and the plural pronoun 'us' in Genesis 1:26, suggesting a Trinitarian collaboration in creation. The central argument posits that the 'image and likeness' of God refers to the tripartite nature of human beings (body, soul, spirit) and the possession of free will, which distinguishes humans from animals and plants. The text contrasts the initial declaration that creation was 'good' with the later reality of moral corruption, highlighting that morality and conscience are derived from this divine imprint rather than evolutionary instinct. The tone is instructional and apologetic, aiming to provide a biblical explanation for human uniqueness, moral agency, and the capacity for spiritual choice.