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How to Turn the Tables on Bad Arguements

July 20, 2022 • Dr. Frank Turek

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Bad arguments:

Why are you Christians judging?There is only my truth.

How do we turn the tables on these and other bad arguments?

So many of the left’s bad arguments are self-defeating (e.g., “There is no truth.”) But is that true?

Turn the left’s claim on itself.

Left: All truth is relative.

Reply: Is that statement relative/true?

There is no such thing as “my truth” and “your truth.” There is only truth. Similarly, there is not “my math” and “your math” - but only math.

You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.

Therefore, lack of truth brings bondage.

Left: Don’t impose your values on me.

Reply: All laws impose value judgment on the population. And, our legal system just happens to be built on the Creator’s morality (see the Declaration of Independence).

We do not want to legislate our morality. We want to legislate the truth (math, gravity, eternal moral principles per the Declaration).

Whose morality will we legislate? Those that work and those we recognize in the Declaration of Independence: “all men endowed with rights, from … our Creator.”

What did Jesus say about “judging”?

Read it in context and it says that whatever measure we use to “judge” will be applied to us.Jesus does not tell us not to judge, but rather how to judge, and what will happen to us if we do it improperly.

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Related Biblical principles to consider:

1 Peter 3:15 (Be prepared to give an answer)John 17:17 (God’s Word is true)John 8:31-32 (God’s Truth will set you free)Colossians 2:8,20-23 (World’s “truths” are wrong)John 14:6 (Jesus is the Truth)Romans 2:14-15 (Everyone has a conscience)Matthew 7:1-5 (No hypocritical judgment)

State of the Church

July 20, 2022 • Jim Garlow • Psalm 33:12

“Blessed is the Nation Whose God is the Lord.” (Psalm 33:12) To the extent a nation follows God’s Biblical Principles, we reduce human suffering. To the extent we defy God’s Biblical Principles, we increase human suffering. Therefore, a government that seeks to bless the people of the Nation will always apply Biblical Principles. This does not violate the Constitution because the Constitution only bars government establishments of religion (e.g., a requirement that citizens must be a member of a certain religion.) ➤ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1piacalbeiyja4rxdatsvxqpjzbb3kclm/view?usp=sharing

Sharing Your Faith in a Hostile Culture

July 20, 2022 • Barry Meguiar • Isaiah 43:10, James 1:6, Romans 8:28

In 1960, 70% of our population went to church. In 2020, it was 20%. Biblical worldview: Only 50% of pastors believe itOnly 20% of churchgoers believe it The people in our Nation are mainly blind. They don’t see the evil. 90% are lost. Therefore, they are blind. We have the hope! 70% of Americans are living in fear. The number is higher among Christians. Really? Why? It should not be when we live in faith. We should trust the Lord with our whole hearts. James 1:6 applies when we don’t do this because we are double-minded; we want to have faith, yet we give in to fear. This leads to unanswered prayer according to James 1:6. Over 80% of non-christians know a Christian they trust. Therefore, each can change our neighbor and it will change the world. Only 1% of us are sharing our faith. 90% are lost. 10% know God, and only 1% of 10% (0.1%) are sharing our faith. This is unbiblical disobedience to God. It is also selfish because we deprive the lost of the only true hope. Live for God’s purpose - Romans 8:28. We are all good, because we live for His purposes and He is good! How do we share our faith? Just love people and then follow the Holy Spirit to know what to say. It is that simple. Isaiah 43:10 - “Thus saith the Lord, I appoint you as My witness … so that you may know that I am God!” The joy of the Lord is our strength! Related Biblical principles to consider: Matthew 28:18-20 (Great Commission)Acts 1:7-8 (To the ends of the earth)Ephesians 5:11 (Expose evil)Colossians 2:20-23 (Be aware of false ideologies)Colossians 4:6 (Be gracious, seasoned with salt)James 1:19 (Be quick to listen, slow to speak)1 Peter 3:15 (Be prepared)2 Corinthians 4:4Proverbs 3:5John 4:35Luke 12:12 ➤ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-v9idfb-wtlr1jbjfm0hezfjzka_oekj/view?usp=sharing

The Real Case for Marriage

July 20, 2022 • Jim Garlow • Genesis 1:27, Genesis 1:27–28, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:21–23, Genesis 2:24

Marriage was NOT an example from earth that God used to explain the relationship between Christ and the Church. It is the reverse. Marriage is a Heavenly principle that God allows us to understand on earth between a husband and a wife. Related Biblical principles to consider: John 10:30 (God as Father)Isaiah 66:13 (God, like a Mother)Ephesians 5:31-32 (Marriage of Christ and the Church)Revelation 19:6-9 (Marriage Feast of the Lamb)Genesis 1:27 (God created male and female only)Genesis 1:27-28 (Male and female together to multiply)Genesis 2:18,21-23 (God created woman)Genesis 2:24 (God defined marriage)Matthew 19:4-6 (Jesus defines marriage) ➤ https://drive.google.com/file/d/17tnci1pdfdrna94dsibbkulpowzkloqc/view?usp=sharing