On Giant's Shoulders: Studies in Christian Apologetics
Overview
Are Christians mindless enthusiasts who need religion as a form of security in an uncertain life? Far from it! It takes courage and conviction to stand up for what you believe is right. This book examines basic questions, and provides honest answers. It encourages you to go deeper into questions that you may have taken for granted. The topics covered in this book show how God’s Word is reliable and relevant to our daily needs and problems. Today, people have questions about God and his existence. In this information age, the Christian answer is one of the most intellectually satisfying solutions. The Bible’s message is simple, but profound, and deals with the mystery of life itself. You will find references to resources and materials that will strengthen your faith and keep you up-to-date.
Top Highlights
“The scientist does not claim to have absolute truth (which is infallible, and divinely revealed). Scientists recognize that what (s)he believes is at best relative truth. (See Endnote: 3) No law or principle of science can be regarded as absolutely proved. Science deals with changing truth or relative truth which is altered as the boundaries of knowledge are pushed out by new discoveries. The Bible deals with divine truth which is known as unchanging, or absolute truth.” (Page 115)
“The reliability of the Bible is shown not only in archaeological evidence and scientific research, but by the fulfilment of prophecy and the power of Christianity to change lives. The Bible has vindicated itself, despite undergoing more critical evaluation than any other book.” (Page 97)
“To be ‘scientifically proved’ an experiment must be repeatable. No human can claim to have seen the origin of the universe—let alone be able to repeat it, and therefore no one has any right to say they have disproved the Bible.” (Page 114)
“For example, the belief that natural laws do not change over time. Thus ‘those things only are meaningful that can be proved by direct observation’ is not true by definition or even meaningful in its own terms.” (Page 111)
“Professor Richard Dawkins queries: ‘Much as we may wish to believe otherwise, universal love and the welfare of the species as a whole are concepts which simply do not make evolutionary sense.’” (Pages 75–76)
A splendid overview of contemporary apologetic challenges.
—Christianity Today
An outstanding achievement; food for thought on every page.
—Professor William Edgar, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
…This makes for an excellent read, and a valuable source book.
—Professor Derek Linkens, Research Professor, University of Sheffield
- Title: On Giant's Shoulders: Studies in Christian Apologetics
- Author: Edgar Powell
- Publisher: Day One Publications
- Publication Date: 1999
- Pages: 280
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