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Contours of Presuppositionalism

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I want to catalog some of the differences that exist for those that hold to presuppositionalism. I wish to discuss things that Presuppositionalist unify and depart on. The reason I am doing this is that after all these years people still ask me the differences between these individuals. This will not be me commenting on which positions are right or wrong, but formatting a map for your studies. First things first, What is a Presuppositionalist? They stand in the Reformed tradition and they must maintain the sort of Christian distinctiveness into their apologetic approach. The differences involve thoughts about TAG, … Continue reading Contours of Presuppositionalism

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Work of God

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John 6:29~ 29 Jesus answered them, “This is God’s work: to believe in the one whom he has sent.” This text is used in a number of ways that abuse it and really miss the point of what Jesus is saying here. It is not saying that faith is this meritorious work that saves. Nor is it the point that our faith is the product of Divine activity. Even though that is true, I think it misses what this text is saying. We force issues into this text and force it into the Works vs faith debate. We need to … Continue reading Work of God

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What does it Mean to Believe?

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  What does it Mean to Believe? By Dr. Greg Bahnsen Each month the “Cross-Examination” column presents a summary statement of a Reformed and Reconstructionist conviction in theology or ethics, and then offers brief answers to common questions, objections or confusions which people have about that belief. Send issues or questions you would like addressed by Dr. Bahnsen to the editor.   Examination   Question: What does it mean “to believe” or have “faith”? Some writers make it sound like faith goes beyond assenting to the truth and involves personal trust. Other writers react against that idea and make believing sound … Continue reading What does it Mean to Believe?

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Miracles, induction, and retrodiction

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Interesting thoughts from Steve Hays about Miracles and reconstructing the past: In the case of miracles, induction hits a wall. When the subsequent course of events is the result of a miracle, inductive inference can’t go further back than the miracle. It can’t reconstruct the past before the miracle occurred, because the post-miraculous state is not a product of the pre-miraculous state. Induction can only take you from the present to as far back in time as the precipitating miracle. It can’t jump over that to the other side, because the chain of events prior to the miracle is a … Continue reading Miracles, induction, and retrodiction

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Bodily Autonomy

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Bodily autonomy is defined as: Bodily autonomy is defined as the right to self-governance over one’s own body without external influence or coercion. It is generally considered to be a fundamental human right. Bodily autonomy relates to the concept of affirmative consent, which requires full and eager participation in any sexual encounter. Bodily autonomy is also applicable to each individual’s right to choose family planning options. Additionally, bodily autonomy is central to the formation of laws regarding privacy, abortion, medical treatment, homosexuality, and education. This article will summarize significant concepts, legal actions, and court cases in the United States that … Continue reading Bodily Autonomy