Defending the Faith: 2018 West Coast Conference

A questions and answers session with Drs. W. Robert Godfrey, Stephen Nichols, and Derek Thomas.

Questions:

1. How can we defend the faith confidently when we have uncertainty? How can we fight doubt? (00:26)

2. What does it mean biblically to be “called”? (07:00)

3. How should understanding the history of the world, both biblical and secular, shape our reaction to modern events and future events? (10:25)

4. How does personality come into play with apologetics? How can introverts be good witnesses for Christ? (13:02)

5. What are the different approaches to apologetics, and which one do you prefer? (16:04)

6. How should we understand the dreams of Jesus being reported among Muslim people? True, false, concerning, joyful—what are we to make of these reports? (21:39)

7. Some people tell unbelievers that God loves them. But does God love everyone or just the elect? (28:33)

8. Some homosexuals look for validation of their lifestyle in the church. How can we lead them to the truth? (38:15)

9. Are people who proclaim that Jesus is their Lord and Savior but then commit suicide truly saved? (41:04)

10. Is it acceptable for women to take leadership roles in the church, to preach, and to pastor? (45:30)

11. How does one deal with brothers and sisters in Christ who make secondary issues into primary issues? (52:15)

Note: Answers given reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr. R.C. Sproul and Ligonier Ministries. Here is our Statement of Faith.