Category: Dr. Greg Bahnsen
Shapiro vs Harris
I usually don’t speak about Ben Shapiro or Sam Harris but they recently had a debate. I reject both materialism and Judaism. Both men are prominent and popular in current conservative circles. They represent the two sects that exist in conservativism: Religious and Non-religious. The question will one day become which of these undergird that political system. The village atheist thinks that Harris is actually some genius and the theist thought Ben got him on the issue of Freewill. This goes to show how each group lacks critical thinking skills. Harris is asked how does he avoid the naturalistic fallacy. … Continue reading Shapiro vs Harris
Knowledge of God
This is only a little of which Dr. Greg Bahnsen had to write to clarify what he thinks it means to say “Men know that God exists”. This is from pages 182-184 of “Van Til’s Apologetic: Readings and Analysis”. The … Continue reading Knowledge of God
A start for a philosophy of Christian science: Part 1
This is the beginning of a series of articles related to the issue of Christianity and Science. These are a short defense of the idea that Christianity is necessary for science. Here are the other parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part … Continue reading A start for a philosophy of Christian science: Part 1
A start for a philosophy of Christian science: Part 2
This the second part to my series on science. Here are the other parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, and Bibliography. Methodological Naturalism: Another attempt is … Continue reading A start for a philosophy of Christian science: Part 2
The Mind/Body Problem In Biblical Perspective
Circular Reasoning and Circular Arguments
It is often tossed at Presuppositionalist that they are engaging in Circular reasoning and are begging the question. That all Presuppositionalism proclaims is ” The Bible is true because the Bible is true”. I just wonder if any presuppositionalist has … Continue reading Circular Reasoning and Circular Arguments
Contours of Presuppositionalism
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
What does it Mean to Believe?
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?
Presuppositionalist starter kit
Here are the best resources on presuppositionalism I can find. I would like to mention that you are to use this knowledge for a purpose. For furthering the kingdom of God. This is in service to Jesus Christ and not … Continue reading Presuppositionalist starter kit
The Council 