Ep. 218 - How to Become a Lifelong Lover and Defender of the Truth
The Living Waters Podcast12/05/23 • 47 min
Our contemporary, post-Christian society presents unique challenges when navigating faith and truth. As traditional Christian beliefs take a backseat, it becomes crucial to examine the shifts that have led us here. This podcast episode will discuss these complexities in depth, drawing insights from an intriguing conversation with esteemed guest, Voddie Baucham.
A critical part of this discussion is the examination of the increasingly prevalent attack on truth in our modern society. This assault is upheld by three pillars: Religious Pluralism, The New Tolerance, and Relativism. These concepts undermine the values of Christianity by promoting the acceptance of multiple religions, enforcing an exaggerated level of tolerance, and endorsing the belief that truth is relative. Voddie's book, The Ever-Loving Truth: Can Faith Thrive in a Post-Christian Culture, provides key insights into these dynamics. It emphasizes the challenges that Christianity faces in a society that continuously evolves and strays further away from its roots.
A pivotal part of this conversation focuses on the significance of truth and the authority of Scripture in the current cultural era. The erosion of these principles has led to the acceptance of subtle shifts and endorsement of controversial concepts such as theistic evolution and women pastors. This shift signifies a deviation from foundational Christian principles like creation, fall, redemption, and consummation.
The discussion draws parallels between our post-Christian reality and the experiences of Peter and John in a pre-Christian culture. This comparison helps shed light on the challenges faced by modern believers, urging them to reflect on the place of faith in contemporary society.
In conclusion, today’s discussion invites listeners to confront the truth, understand the inevitable suffering that comes from refusing to compromise on it, and learn from our forefathers in faith. By examining these concepts, believers can better navigate the complexities of faith and truth in our post-Christian world.
It's a reminder that although our society may have strayed from traditional Christian beliefs, the truth and authority of Scripture remain profoundly relevant. As we navigate this post-Christian landscape, it is crucial to stand firm in our faith and strive to understand and uphold the truth.
The guys also joyfully open a gift parcel from Hasti Gomes from @biblicalandreformed.
This episode was recorded at G3 2023 National Conference.
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12/05/23 • 47 min
The Living Waters Podcast - Ep. 218 - How to Become a Lifelong Lover and Defender of the Truth
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So Vodi , the subtitle for your book is Can Faith Thrive in a Post-Christian Culture ? So for our listeners , explain what you mean by post-Christian culture .
Speaker 2Yeah , you know , that's a phrase I borrowed from Francis Schaefer ,
Speaker 2and it's interesting for him to have been talking about post-Chris
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