Greg talks about how he was influenced by Francis Schaeffer, then he answers questions about the nature of morality, whether body-mind-soul is a good analogy for the Trinity, and Hell.Topics:Commentary: Concepts Greg learned from Francis Schaeffer (00:00)If morals only exist because we do, doesn’t that mean they’re just a social construct? (21:00)Is our division of mind, body, and soul a good analogy for the Trinity? (42:00)What is Hell like, and would it be better to never be born than to go to Hell? (51:00)Download the mp3...Mentioned on the Show: L’Abri Fellowship International – The organization started by Francis SchaefferThe Francis A. Schaeffer TrilogyTactics by Greg KouklInside Out by Greg Koukl (discusses Schaeffer’s “mannishness of man” concept)Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakersRelativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Greg Koukl and Frank BeckwithRelated Links:Why Did God Create People if He Knew So Many Would Go to Hell? by Amy Hall

Concepts Greg Learned from Francis Schaeffer

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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.

Concepts Greg Learned from Francis Schaeffer

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