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1 Peter 3:15

1 Peter 3:15. Definitions :. Naturalist:. A person that believes in a natural explanation of the universe’s origin. A person that believes in a supernatural explanation of the origen of the universe, and that the cause is a personal God (or gods). Theist:.

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1 Peter 3:15

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  1. 1 Peter 3:15

  2. Definitions: Naturalist: A person that believes in a natural explanation of the universe’s origin. A person that believes in a supernatural explanation of the origen of the universe, and that the cause is a personal God (or gods). Theist: A theist that believes that God is not involved in the universe. He created it and left! Deist: Monotheist: A theist that believes there is only one God, and that he is indeed involved in the universe.

  3. Definitions: Polytheist: A person who believes there are multiple gods. Pantheist: A person that believes that everything that exists in the universe is God, and that God is not personal. Atheist: A person who believes there is no God. (The universe is the result of time and chance.) Agnostic: A person that believes the existence of God is irrelevant because no one could know God if He indeed exists.

  4. Definitions: Nihilist: Literally, a “Nothing”-ist. He believes that there is no reasonable explanation for the existence of the universe.

  5. Coherent Realityor No Reality Coherent Reality No Reality Existentialism Naturalism Supernaturalism Nihilism Pantheism Polytheism Monotheism Islam Judaism Christianity

  6. 2 Non-Realism Views Existentialist: Nihilist: Presuppositions: (1) Nothing can logically explain my experiences. (2) My experiences are all that I know exist. (3) Therefore, if there is any meaning in life, it will befound in my experiences. Since there is no such thing as coherent reality, the meaning of life can be found only in my experiences. Since there is no such thing as coherent reality, nothing really matters. Identifying Concepts and Characteristics: Identifying Concepts and Characteristics: (1) If it feels good, do it! (1) Preoccupation with death and destruction (2) It’s OK if your view contradicts mine; we can both be right. (2) Hopeless / Suicidal (3) In Math, there should be no answers, just impressions. (3) Negative outlook on life (4) “There is no afterlife” (5) Often results in suicide (4) Contradictions don’t phase me.

  7. Ecclesiastes 1 (CEV)

  8. Supernaturalism vs. Naturalism Goal: To explain Creationby natural means. Effect: -Decline of accountability.-Man is no longer responsible for his own actions. Origins Goal: To explain the Soul/ psyche by naturalmeans. Effect: -Soul reduced to bio-chemical actions & reactions.-Man is animal.-Destroys notion of sin. Psychology Goal: To base ethics on evolu-tionary doctrines to create a superior race. Effect: -Mass murder of millions isacceptable as it speeds up the evolutionary process. Politics Media

  9. Supernaturalism vs. Naturalism Goal: To explain Creationby natural means. Effect: -Decline of accountability.-Man is no longer responsible for his own actions. Origins Goal: To explain the Soul/ psyche by naturalmeans. Effect: -Soul reduced to bio-chemical actions & reactions.-Man is animal.-Destroys notion of sin. Psychology Goal: To base ethics on evolu-tionary doctrines to create a superior race. Effect: -Mass murder of millions isacceptable as it speeds up the evolutionary process. Politics Goal: To be free of anypersonal responsibility. Effect: -Moral Decline.-Increase of pains associatedwith moral decline. Media

  10. Arguments Against Naturalism Argumento #1: The Laws of Science demand the supernatural. Naturalism Left with science and observation Matter/Energy canot becreated nor destroyed. The universe we observe has matterand motion (a form of energy). THEREFORE The origin of the universe must be supernatural.

  11. Argumentos against Naturalism Argument #2: The laws of Logic demand the supernatural. Naturalism Every effect has a cause. You cannot have aninfinite regression of causes. The original cause must be a non-caused effect. THEREFORE An effect without a cause is not natural. It is supernatural.

  12. Coherent Realityor No Reality Coherent Reality No Reality Existentialism Naturalism Supernaturalism Nihilism Pantheism Polytheism Monotheism Islam Judaism Christianity

  13. Hinduism The High Heavens 11 gods The Low Heavens 11 gods The Earth 11 gods

  14. Problems with ANY form of Polytheism 1. The Problem of Source 2. The Problem of Design 3. The Problem of Sovereignty

  15. Tell-Tale Signsof Man-made Deceitful Cults 1. The Problem of Origin 2. The Problem of Ethics 3. The Problem of Authority 4. The Problem of Consistency

  16. The Distintion between Pantheism and Monotheism Pantheism Monotheism God created all; He is above all. All is God; God is all. God is an impersonal force. God is a personal Creator. The universe is a“Collective Soul.” The Universe is a creation. Everything is defined by it’sconnection to everything in theUniverse. Everything is defined by it’sdistinction from everything else. The goal: Lose one’s sense ofpersonal consciousness, and realize their oneness with the Cosmos. The goal: Recognize one’s relationship to the Creator, and submit to His Authority.

  17. 3 Problemas Con el Panteísmo Problema #1: El Problema del diseño Una fuerza impersonal no podía crear un universocon diseño y orden. Problema #2: El Problema de la pertenencia Nadie podría relacionarse con “la fuerza,” porque no tendría ninguna personalidad. Problema #3: El Problema de la contradicción Si se permiten las contradicciones,nada tendrá ningún significado.

  18. 1 Self-Indulgence Self-Abasement Men, by nature, tend toward self-indulgence.

  19. 1 2 Egoísmo Ascetismo Self-indulgence does not satisfy. Hinduism seeks meaning in self-abasement (Asceticism).

  20. 1 3 2 Self-Indulgence Self-Abasement Self-abasement doesn’t satisfy either. Buddhism seeks meaning in the suppression of desires.

  21. Asceticism of Buddha

  22. El Creador Personal La Fuerza Impersonal O . . . La Persona La Persona

  23. Arguments against Pantheism The Impersonal cannot create with design & order. • Problem of DESIGN • Problem of RELEVENCE If true, persons could not relate to impersonal creator. • Problem of CONTRADICTION Assumes contradictions are natural. Truth by nature can have no contradictions.

  24. Coherent Realityor No Reality Coherent Reality No Reality Existentialism Naturalism Supernaturalism Nihilism Pantheism Polytheism Monotheism Islam Judaism Christianity

  25. Growth of Islamic Population

  26. The 5 Duties (Pillars) of Islam 1. The Repetition of the Creed 2. The 5 Daily Prayers 3. The Observance of Ramadan 4. The Giving of Alms 5. The Pilgrimage to Mecca

  27. 2 Problems 1. There is only one virtuous duty. 2. Jihad contradicts the Creed.

  28. The 5 Doctrines of Islam 1. The Doctrine of Allah 2. The Doctine of Angels 3. The Doctrine of the Books 4. The Doctrine of the Prophets 5. The Doctrine of the Resurrection And the Last Day

  29. Reasons NOT to believe 1. Problem of Origins 2. Problem of Ethics 3. Problem of Authority 4. Problem of Inconsistency

  30. Christianity Bible is Authoritative Bible is not Authoritative The Bible Plus The Bible Alone Catholics Mormons Literal Interpretation Non-literal Interpretation CharismaticMovement Christian Psychology Receive the Gospel Reject the Gospel

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