Apologetics on SermonAudio

How do we know we have the right books in the Bible, no more and no fewer? In Lesson 3 of the Foundations Series, "Pure Words," Pastor Samson shows that the answer rests on Jesus Christ Himself: He affirmed the Old Testament, He authorized His apostles to write the New, and the church recognized the books God had given rather than creating them. Along the way you'll hear why Roman Catholic and Pro...

The little Jesus figurines have made a big splash with many people. But what is concerning is that many people have an equally small view of Jesus himself. Is the Jesus of Scripture a "little Jesus?"

This sermon addresses the theological distinctions between biblical Christianity and Roman Catholicism, specifically focusing on the doctrine of justification. It argues that the Reformation restored the supreme authority of Scripture and the biblical truth that justification is a legal declaration of righteousness based solely on faith in Christ, rather than a process of infused righteousness thr...

This episode addresses the theological necessity of creeds, confessions, and catechisms by affirming the sufficiency of Scripture while distinguishing it from the church's responsibility to preserve and teach revealed truth. It argues that these doctrinal standards are not additions to the Bible but human instruments that help the church articulate, defend, and transmit the faith, citing passages...

Lecture video: https://youtu.be/nMGLPR5X8MM The sermon examines the method of historical apologetics, distinguishing it from classical and evidential approaches by focusing exclusively on the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. It presents the 'minimal facts argument' used by scholars like Gary Habermas, which relies on widely accepted historical data such as the empty tomb, the dis...

The word "recapitulation" was chosen to help us understand what was going on with Paul's travels, teachings and other labors, as he began to finish his missionary journeys and go on to something climatic. Paul's last words to the Ephesian elders is especially important.

This sermon examines Paul's imprisonment in Rome as a catalyst for the advancement of the gospel, emphasizing that suffering does not hinder but rather facilitates the spread of Christ's message. The central theme is the necessity of rejoicing in all circumstances, including trials, to maintain a distinct Christian testimony that contrasts with the world's reaction to hardship. Paul's example demo...

You can have all the right answers for defending Christianity and still be shaken by someone who mocks your faith. Why is ridicule so powerful, even when you know your beliefs are true? In this message, we'll look at how to develop the kind of spiritual confidence that can stand firm even when others make you feel like a fool for following Christ. If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscrib...

Can atheism account for truth, logic, morality, and the very possibility of human knowledge? What happens when an unbelieving worldview is challenged at its very foundation? In this powerful third installment of REFORMED APOLOGETICS, Pastor Emilio examines the theological foundations of presuppositional apologetics and exposes the fundamental problems of unbelieving worldviews. Topics include: -Wh...

(AI Generated Summary) This lesson examines the historical development of Trinitarian belief in the early church, specifically during the second century, to demonstrate that the doctrine was not a later invention but a foundational conviction of the apostolic era. By analyzing the writings of Clement of Rome, Irenaeus, Justin Martyr, and Polycarp, the study highlights how early Christians maintain...

Some call the Bible just a book of fairy tales, some call it a bronze age book that cannot be trusted. Some claim that it's a book filled with contradictions, historical inaccuracies and that it conflicts with modern scientific thought. But the Bible says in Psalm 119:160, "Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever." John 17:17 says, "Sanctify...

Justin Peters examines Philip Anthony Mitchell's report of a teenage girl being healed of deafness at the ACCESS gathering in Texas. He discusses the importance of verifying healing claims, reviews examples from faith-healing ministries, and compares those claims with the apostolic miracles recorded in Acts 3–4. While affirming that God can sovereignly heal today, Justin distinguishes that convict...

Debate video: https://youtu.be/0tYm41hb48o This instructional sermon examines the methodology of classical apologetics, defining it as a two-step process that first argues for the general existence of God and then demonstrates the historical reliability of the New Testament. The teaching outlines traditional philosophical arguments, including the cosmological, teleological, moral, and ontological...

This episode instructs believers on the proper approach to reading the Bible, emphasizing that Scripture is God-breathed and must be received with reverence and dependence on the Holy Spirit for saving understanding. It argues against making personal impressions the primary authority, instead advocating for careful observation, contextual interpretation, and synthesis with the whole of Scripture....

Acts 19 shows Paul dealing with the religious and philosophical confusion of the world. In Ephesians 4:14 he referred to people being "… Tossed to and fro and carried about by every wind of doctrine..."

Additional scripture: Proverbs 26:4-5, Titus 1:9

(Theology Thursday) Reformed Apologetics Part 2 The Exegetical Foundations of Apologetics

This lesson examines the historical reliability of the New Testament by presenting statistical and geographical evidence that distinguishes the canonical Gospels from later Gnostic texts & proves it contains high quality eyewitness accounts. It highlights how the Gospels accurately reflect first-century Palestinian naming conventions and disambiguation of common names, geographical details, and cu...

The writer's instruction transitions in Hebrews 11:33, analyzing the active nature of faith through examples where God granted military victories, justice was served, and promises were obtained when men were "offensive" or proactive in their exercise of faith. But then the writer moves to active acts of faith, which are more defensive in nature. Acts by which men actively trusted in God to deliver...

This sermon defines apologetics as a systematic, charitable defense of the Christian faith, distinguishing it from mere arguing or apologizing. By examining biblical examples such as God's interactions with Adam and Job, and the defenses given by Stephen and Paul, the teaching emphasizes the fundamental creator-creature distinction and the necessity of humility in theological discourse. The centra...

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