RZIM: Just a Thought Broadcasts

How do you create a moral ethic for society regarding the sanctity of human life? Is there a natural moral law that exists without the need for a moral lawgiver? These are some of the questions answered on today's Thought.

James 2:17 says "Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." On today's program Ravi Zacharias speaks of the correct relationship between faith and the outworking of faith in good works.

Famous atheist Richard Dawkins once wrote that he wondered whether religious thought should even be allowed on a college campus anymore. This type of thinking shows that atheism though claiming to be the most tolerant of belief systems may actually be the most intolerant. On today's Thought Ravi Zacharias proceeds to give examples of how the ultimate outworking of this exclusionary thinking has manifested itself in past governments.

When we allow the character of God to flow through our lives and in our outreach to others, then His grace and love will be preeminent. This approach will help remove the judgement, legalism and hatred from the interactions with those that do not believe in God.

The Christian worldview is built on the idea that essence precedes existence which runs opposite to that of the existentialist and this basic difference in philosophic perspective has important implications regarding truth and motivation. Listen to today's Thought as Ravi Zacharias explains the two different approaches these perspectives bring to life.

William Cooper, a famous hymn writer, moved between periods of sanity and insanity throughout his life. Today on Just A Thought Ravi Zacharias describes the beautiful words Cooper penned in his hymn that can give us comfort in times of trial and distress.

During one of Ravi Zacharias' flights the pilot came on the intercom and told the passengers that due to technical difficulties with the landing gear the plane was unable to land. Fortunately this crisis was resolved and they landed safely, but during those tense moments of fear he relates the situation of the passenger's reactions. On today's Thought listen for the full story and the application he makes for the church from this experience.

Ravi Zacharias tells a story of a thief who follows a rich man on a trip in order to steal from him, however the rich man is aware of the thief and does something unique to hide his wealth. Listen to today's program to find out what he did and how this analogy applies to mankind's restless soul.

Ravi Zacharias tells of being asked to speak to a large audience where he was scheduled to speak right after Billy Graham at the event. He felt intimidated by the thought of speaking right after such a distinguished evangelist, but in the midst of his nervous thoughts the voice of God came through with reassuring words. What were those words of encouragement and how do they apply to all of us? Listen to today's Thought to find out.

Discussing the power of philosophy, Ravi Zacharias makes a stark statement about the influence of the philosophers in Nazi Germany and the creation of the gas chambers of the concentration camps. Listen to today's Thought to see the connection and the warning that comes from history.