by Nathan Jarrett
'Deconstruction' has become the popular term used by those who have been raised Christian yet later chose to forsake Christianity. Though deconstructionists typically claim that they have reached their position by critically examining aspects of the Christian faith, the truth is that they tend to follow their feelings rather than the facts. This episode is the first of a series that will teach 3 essential doctrines which, if properly understood, will establish a solid foundation for a logical Christian worldview and safeguard against deconstruction.
Irreducible complexity is the concept that certain biological systems are an 'all-or-nothing' deal; if just one element is taken away then the entire process would cease to function. Irreducible complexity is a popular argument against atheism, seeing as systems that are irreducibly complex could not have arisen by Darwinian evolution. Furthermore, the degree of complexity present in biology points to an intelligent designer - no one would believe that a cell phone could be the product of randomness and chance, yet organisms are exponentially more complex than any machine made by man.
If the Bible teaches that there is only one God (Yahweh), why does it treat the 'gods' of other nations with such severity? Are all of the pagan gods just idols which are the result of imagination, or is there something more going on here? This episode of The Millennial Apologist is sure to challenge your modern worldview as it discusses the nature of God, the gods, and the spiritual realm.
This strange Bible passage (1 Samuel 28:11-16) concerns the topic of communicating with the dead - a practice known as necromancy. In this episode, we focus on mediums and whether or not they have the ability to actually communicate with the souls of deceased humans. Furthermore, a brief introduction to the 'Elohim' will be given, which will serve as an important transition into our next episode in the Strange Bible Passages series.
This episode will discuss the strange Bible passage of Genesis 6:1-4. Why does this passage state that there were 'Nephilim' (or giants) in the days of Noah? Furthermore, who are the 'sons of God' here? Prepare to have your worldview shocked as you are exposed to the ancient interpretation of this passage which is so uncomfortable to modern ears.
Are there many paths to God, or is Jesus the only way? Who does the Bible say will go to hell, and how can this be avoided? In this episode, the nature of salvation is thoroughly examined by discussing how one can obtain forgiveness for their sins before a holy God, why Jesus had to die on the cross, and why Christianity is exclusive in its soteriology.
What does the Bible say about hell? Why did God create hell, and how long does it last? Also, what's the difference between 'hell' and 'the lake of fire?' In this episode, the natures of hell and the lake of fire are examined: what they are like, why they exist, and who goes there.
Is it truly 'never too late' for one to accept the Gospel of Jesus, or does God give up on some people? Does God love everybody for eternity, or can someone reach a point where they have forfeited their chance to receive forgiveness for their sins? Furthermore, how can the love of God be reconciled with the divinely-sanctioned violence in the Old Testament? This episode looks at the doctrine of reprobation and discusses how it may serve to relieve some of the perceived tension between God's mercy and His choice to destroy whole groups of people in the Old Testament.
Can Christians lose their salvation, or does the Bible teach once saved always saved? This is a question that virtually every Christian has asked themselves. This episode dives deep into the topic of eternal security by discussing what salvation actually is and examining dozens of verses which relate to Christians and their salvation.
In this third episode of a series dealing with atheism, the science surrounding evolution is discussed. Is there undeniable support for Darwinian evolution from fields such as biology and paleontology, as many atheists claim? Is evolution a fact, or simply a philosophical ideology which is masqueraded as "science" by its proponents? Discover truths about evolution that aren't taught in schools and see why it is the gateway to atheism.