This lesson presents a robust theological and apologetic critique of Islam as a prominent biblical counterfeit, arguing that while it borrows key elements of the Christian worldview—such as monotheism, prophetic revelation, and a sacred text—it fundamentally fails to uphold the preconditions of intelligibility due to internal inconsistencies, arbitrariness, and doctrinal contradictions. The speaker emphasizes that Islam's claim to confirm earlier revelations is self-defeating, as it contradicts the biblical principle that later revelation must align with earlier divine revelation, and highlights numerous doctrinal discrepancies, including the denial of Christ's divinity, the rejection of original sin, and the absence of atonement, which undermine its moral and theological coherence. The lecture further exposes the Koran's historical and textual vulnerabilities, particularly the destruction of variant manuscripts under Caliph Uthman, which renders its claim to textual perfection arbitrary and unverifiable, in contrast to the Bible's extensive manuscript evidence. Ultimately, the argument from truth demonstrates that Islam's reliance on the Bible for legitimacy only exposes its contradictions, while the argument from folly—promised for the next session—will further dismantle its worldview by showing how its foundational claims collapse under their own weight, revealing Islam as a system that cannot account for logic, morality, or human experience in a coherent way.

Q&A With The Elders - 11/9/2025

Mark 1:21-28 - Cosmic Authority - Pastor John Weigle

This lesson presents a presuppositional critique of 'imminent moralism'—a category of religions like Confucianism and Buddhism that prioritize moral codes for this life without appealing to transcendent authority. It argues that such systems fail the PIA (Preconditions of Intelligibility, Inconsistency, and Arbitrariness) test: they lack a transcendent foundation to justify moral absolutes, are inconsistent in their own teachings (e.g., rejecting souls while affirming karma), and are arbitrary in their claims to authority, as no human figure can objectively validate their moral codes. The lesson further shows that these religions cannot account for the uniformity of nature, the reliability of logic, or the possibility of moral transformation, and their historical consequences—such as rigid social hierarchies or suppression of scientific progress—reveal their practical failure. In contrast, Christianity alone provides a coherent worldview grounded in a personal, transcendent God who offers both objective moral law and the transformative grace of regeneration and justification, making it the only system capable of meeting the preconditions of intelligibility and offering true redemption.

Evangelism : The Message Content - Jesus is Alive -- Passages of Scripture // 1 Cor 15:14, 17 // Romans 6:4-5 // 2 Cor 4:14 // The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundational truth of the Christian faith, rendering all else meaningful or futile; without it, preaching is empty, faith is vain, and believers remain trapped in their sins. The sermon emphasizes that Christ's resurrection is not merely a historical event but the theological linchpin that validates His sinless nature, enables justification by faith, and secures eternal life, transforming both present reality and future hope. It establishes that through union with Christ, believers are spiritually raised from the dead, now living in newness of life, bearing fruit that reflects a renewed identity. Ultimately, the resurrection is not an end in itself but the means by which humanity is restored to eternal fellowship with God, the source of true and lasting joy. Therefore, the resurrection is the indispensable core of the gospel, demanding both personal faith and bold proclamation.

Evangelism : The Message Content - Philippians 2:5-11 The sermon centers on the incarnational subordination and humiliation of Jesus Christ as the foundation of the gospel, drawing from Philippians 2:5–11 to illustrate how Jesus, though equal with God, voluntarily veiled Himself of divine glory, took on human form, and submitted to obedience—even to death on a cross—so that humanity might be reconciled to God. It emphasizes that this humility was not a loss of divinity but a veiling of His glory for our salvation, demonstrating God's profound love and the necessity of Christ's perfect obedience as a substitute for our sin. The message calls believers to embody this same humble mindset, not merely to understand doctrine but to actively share the gospel with others, recognizing evangelism as a vital expression of discipleship and a response to Christ's self-giving love. The sermon confronts the sin of spiritual apathy and fear, urging the church to be bold in proclaiming Christ, knowing that every knee will one day bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord, not by compulsion, but by the irresistible power of His exalted grace.

The central message of the sermon is that true defilement originates not from external actions or ritualistic traditions, but from the heart—where evil thoughts, sins, and moral corruption reside. Drawing from Matthew 15:1–20, the pastor argues that Jesus confronts both legalism and antinomianism by exposing the Pharisees' hypocrisy in prioritizing human traditions over God's commandments, particularly the command to honor parents. Through a three-part dialogue with the Pharisees, the crowd, and the disciples, Jesus reveals that external practices like handwashing do not defile a person, but the heart's inner wickedness—manifested in murder, adultery, theft, slander, and deceit—does. The sermon emphasizes that the root of human sin is not in outward behavior but in the inward condition of the heart, which is inherently deceitful and incurable apart from divine intervention. The only solution, the preacher insists, is not self-effort, religious rule-keeping, or moralistic performance, but repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, who alone provides a new heart and eternal cleansing through His atoning sacrifice.

Biblical Apologetics: Lesson 28 - Transcendent Mysticism - Pastor Stephen Feinstein

Exodus 19-20: Fear God But Do Not Be Afraid

The lesson presents a presuppositional critique of secular dualism, arguing that while it acknowledges both spirit and matter—making it more coherent than materialistic atomism—it ultimately fails because it cannot account for the preconditions of intelligibility, such as logic, morality, and uniformity of nature without resorting to arbitrary myths or metaphors. Drawing on Plato's idealism as the most sophisticated form, the speaker demonstrates that dualism, despite its apparent rationality, collapses under epistemological scrutiny: it offers no justifiable ground for absolute standards, relying instead on self-invented creation stories like the Demiurge. The argument from truth and folly exposes the inconsistency of the dualist who appeals to universal moral absolutes while denying their source, whereas the Christian worldview, grounded in divine revelation, uniquely accounts for these realities through the personal, transcendent God who sustains all things. The tone is instructive and confident, using vivid metaphors and skits to show that secular dualism, though pervasive, is irrational and must be dismantled with the same transcendental argument that defeats all non-Christian worldviews.