Apologetics on SermonAudio

The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 09-28-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: 1 Cor. 10, What is The Perfect?/Knowing God/Cross Out Some Scripture?/Prophesying Theological Forefathers/Romans 5:18/Eternal Security and Free Will/ Is it God Who Chooses and Saves Us?/ What is Provisionalism?/Fundamentalism?/Dispensationalism?/The Campbellite Movement/Who are The Israel of God?/ September 28, 2026

This episode explores the central theological claim that humanity's ultimate purpose is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, as summarized in the Westminster Shorter Catechism. It argues that human beings do not create their own meaning but receive it from the Creator, establishing that all aspects of life, from ordinary activities to profound suffering, are ordered toward God's glory. The teaching distinguishes between intrinsic glory, which God possesses in Himself, and ascribed glory, which creatures acknowledge, while correcting common errors such as the belief that God needs human affirmation or that Christian joy is merely emotional happiness. By examining Psalm 73 and the life of Christ as the faithful Second Adam, the episode demonstrates that true enjoyment of God remains constant even when earthly blessings are withdrawn. Ultimately, the episode calls believers to redirect their worship, vocation, and desires away from rival idols and toward the supreme good of God Himself.

The sermon emphasizes the necessity of rigorous spiritual discipline to cultivate a life of faith, arguing that believers must 'train hard' during times of ease to maintain stability during suffering. By utilizing a structured framework of biblical history, the speaker encourages the memorization of key events and doctrines to enable immediate recall and connection with God's promises in moments of crisis. This approach is presented as a counter to the world's reliance on sight and a refutation of the idea that sanctification is automatic, citing Philippians 2:12-13 to highlight the partnership between human effort and divine grace. The central message is that the Christian life is primarily a mental discipline where the renewing of the mind leads to rest and effective witness, urging the audience to invest in their spiritual formation now to avoid failure later.

This sermon explores the Christian concept of hope as a living reality rooted in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of an eternal inheritance. It emphasizes that believers are called to display this hope through their conduct, acting as a witness to the world by overcoming evil with good and maintaining peace even in the face of persecution. The text argues that when others observe this transformed life, they will naturally ask for the reason behind such hope, prompting believers to provide a clear, gentle, and respectful answer. Rather than relying on aggressive apologetics or rhetorical manipulation, the response should focus on the verbs of God's actions, specifically the dying and rising of Jesus. The sermon concludes by urging Christians to maintain a good conscience before God, trusting that the power of the gospel lies in the cross of Christ rather than in human persuasion.

This sermon argues for the full deity of Christ by examining key Old Testament passages and their New Testament applications. It addresses objections rooted in Enlightenment rationalism and deism, asserting that the metaphysical reality of God's nature is evident in Scripture. The speaker analyzes texts such as Psalm 110, Isaiah 9, and Psalm 45 to demonstrate that Jesus possesses divine attributes, including the authority to forgive sins and the power to raise Himself from the dead. By refuting the views of Jehovah's Witnesses and other groups who deny Christ's divinity, the sermon emphasizes that the hypostatic union—Christ being both fully God and fully man—is essential for salvation. The tone is instructional and apologetic, urging believers to rely on the sufficiency of Scripture to understand the nature of Jesus.