Greg responds to the objection that a tactical approach is manipulative and impersonal, then he answers questions about books to get started in apologetics and theistic evolution.Topics:Commentary: Are tactics manipulative and impersonal? (00:00)Do you have any recommendations for books to get started in apologetics? (29:00)What is theistic evolution, and why is it wrong? (43:00)Download the mp3...Mentioned on the Show: reTHINK Apologetics Student Conference – February 28–29 in Dallas, TX; April 24–25 in Birmingham, ALStand to Reason InstagramUpcoming events with Stand to Reason speakersUnbelievable? podcastI Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Frank TurekThinking about God: First Steps in Philosophy by Greg GanssleMere Christianity by C.S. LewisThe Story of Reality by Greg KouklRelated Links:Theistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Critique – Edited by Stephen Meyer, J.P. Moreland, etc.

Are Tactics Manipulative and Impersonal?

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Greg answers questions about how the Holy Spirit communicates with believers, giving prophetic words to people, resources on Christian nationalism, whether Satan is at work in the world, increasing our aggressiveness in this culture, and Ray Comfort’s approach.

How Does the Holy Spirit Communicate with Believers?

Greg explains why the Apocrypha isn’t part of the canon, then he talks to callers about what to say to a good pastor who has been taking verses out of context and thoughts on cessationism.

Why the Apocrypha Is Not Part of the Canon

Greg answers questions about interpreting Scripture symbolically, distinguishing between the Lord’s discipline and suffering, how to get over a fear of talking about your faith, and whether Jesus was separated from the other persons of the Trinity on the cross.

When Should You Interpret a Passage of Scripture Symbolically?

Greg talks about a case in the Netherlands where a 28-year-old woman who doesn’t want to live is planning to be euthanized, then he answers a question about how you can “trust in the Lord with all your heart” when our hearts are wicked.

Do We Have a Right to End Our Own Lives?

Greg talks about the current trend of people realizing their values can’t be sustained by an atheist worldview, then he answers questions about a common ancestor and transitional forms, prayer and God’s predestined plan, and advice for praying with OCD.

Are Tactics Manipulative and Impersonal?

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