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Fantastic post by Justin Holcomb on some Van Tillian presuppositional thought: BORROWED ELEMENTS? The non-Christian account of science falters under the weight of numerous internal contradictions. It should be remembered that non-Christians do science (and usually do so very well), but they cannot give an account for the very science they are doing without relying [ READ MORE ]
I am so incredibly thankful for @justinholcomb posting this on The Resurgence. If you are interested in a better understanding of faith, logic, worldviews and reasoning then you need to listen to this debate. This is the very debate that sparked an interest in apologetics and ethics in me. This will also come in very [ READ MORE ]
I was present when Doug Moo reviewed this book at ETS in 2009, and if my memory serves me correctly Moo was filling in for someone… just can’t remember who: It was a notable moment at ETS that year and though I do respect Moo’s thoughts, click here to read the review that Andy posted. Douglas [ READ MORE ]
via: The Domain for Truth Van Tilian Apologetics, Part 1 of 4 Greg Bahnsen | Jan 01, 1994 | 1 Peter 3:15-16 | Category: Courses Listen Van Tilian Apologetics, Part 2 of 4 Greg Bahnsen | Jan 01, 1994 | Category: Courses Listen Van Tilian Apologetics, Part 3 of 4 Greg Bahnsen | Jan 01, 1994 | Colossians [ READ MORE ]
Chances are if you are reading this blog you’ve already seen this post by JT, but in case you whizzed by it in your reader I’ll draw your attention to it again. Here is JT’s post on John Frame’s thoughts, and I concur (for the free e-book skip to the bottom): John Frame says that [ READ MORE ]
From the Apologetics.com website: Reformed Theological principle of Sola Scriptura. To help us get a grip on it, we asked Dr. John Frame to help us think out the system and its consequences. Dr. Frame is Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary and author of 13 books, including “Cornelius Van Til: [ READ MORE ]
“People have presuppositions, and they will live more consistently on the basis of these presuppositions than even they themselves may realize. By presuppositions we mean the basic way an individual looks at life, his basic world-view, the grid through which he sees the world. Presuppositions rest upon that which a person considers to be the [ READ MORE ]
The classic… must read (or listen)… thanks to “the domain for truth&#[ READ MORE ]
Very helpful post from our friends at the, “Domain for Truth.” SESSION FOUR: THE AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE: THE SELF-AUTHORIZING SCRIPTURE I. The Concept of Authority a. Definition i. “Authority itself means that right or power to command action or compliance, or to determine belief or custom, expecting obedience from those under authority, and in turn giving responsible account [ READ MORE ]
Christian apologist Cornelius Van Til, who’s disciple included Greg Bahnsen and John Frame, has once written a little pamphlet/essay titled, “Why I believe” Over at Reformed Audio, there is an audio reading of this work! You can listen to the MP3 by clicking HERE Or you can download it by clicking HERE via: domain for truth[ READ MORE ]
This totally made my day, thanks Jim! John Frame’s book, “Evangelical Reunion” has been a hard to find book in physical hard copy at one time. Then he allowed it to be free online through his website, but it was in Html format. Now he has it in PDF form! CLICK HERE FOR YOUR COPY! [ READ MORE ]
via: my friend Jim’s blog: First, Bahnsen: Christian ethics does not have its source in human research, evaluations, plans, or authority, but rather in the revealed Word of God. In His sight all things are open and manifest. His knowledge is infinite, infallible, and independent of the creature, and He is most holy in all [ READ MORE ]
J. I. Packer: First, with his flair for didactic communication he coined some new and pointed ways of expressing old thoughts (the “true truth” or revelation, the “mannishness” of human beings, the “upper story” and “lower story” of the divided Western mind, etc.). Second, with his gift of empathy he listened to and dialogued with [ READ MORE ]
From my pal Jim, some “must haves”: 1.) God Is: How Christianity Explains Everything For a sample of how Presuppositional Apologetics is applied, friendly read for the general reading audience. 2.) The Defense of the Faith Some Presuppositionalists I know have heard and read more from Van Til’s student’s exposition on apologetics than directly from [ READ MORE ]
You need this for your library, end of story. Now GO ye therefore and pre-order it[ READ MORE ]
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