The Bible Doesn’t Have a Second-Level Spiritual Meaning

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The Bible Doesn’t Have a Second-Level Spiritual Meaning

July 19, 2024 • Greg Koukl

Commentary: The Bible doesn’t have a second-level spiritual meaning. (00:00)

What does the Bible have to say about the doctrine of “once saved, always saved”? (23:00)

Do you think there’s a lack of apologetics in the evangelical church today? (37:00)

Why should we number our days if we’re already either elect or non-elect? How can we have a healthy fear of the Lord if we believe Calvinism is true? (42:00)

How Do We Know God Is Real?

October 4, 2024 • Greg Koukl

In light of Greek mythology and evolution, how do we know the God of the Bible is real?(02:00) When do you think seeking to know God intellectually becomes more of a hindrance than a help? (13:00) What does the Bible mean when it says Jesus is the “firstborn” or “begotten”? (29:00) Can you explain the testing of Abraham in Genesis 22 so that it doesn’t seem so cruel and capricious to me? (44:00) How would you respond to an atheist who said we can’t have God-given rights because God doesn’t exist? (53:00)

“Belief In” vs. “Belief That”

October 2, 2024 • Greg Koukl

Commentary: “Belief in” vs. “belief that” (00:00) How would you respond to someone who dismisses a probability argument for design by saying that probability doesn’t prove something is true? (21:00) Can you prove from Scripture that worship in Heaven won’t be forced? (35:00) Can you help me clarify what I should think about the end times? (43:00)

Could Hebrews 6:4–8 Be Applied to a Former Believer?

September 27, 2024 • Greg Koukl

Could Hebrews 6:4–8 be applied to someone who used to be a believer but isn’t anymore? (00:00) What object, thing, idea, etc. is there in the universe that would not count as evidence for God? (27:00) How do you respond to a King James Only person? (37:00) How would you respond to someone who says that feeling compelled to help someone is an example of the Holy Spirit speaking to you? (50:00)