Tough Questions Christians Face: 2010 National Conference

R.C. Sproul
Alistair Begg
John MacArthur
Derek Thomas
Ed Stetzer
Burk Parsons
Tim Challies
Albert Mohler
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Questions & Answers #2

Drs. Michael Horton, Alistair Begg, and Albert Mohler answer attendee questions. Moderated by R.C. Sproul.

Questions:

  1. If God can do anything why can't He lie? (00:00)

  2. How do you reconcile John 3:16 with Psalm 5:5-6? (02:05)

  3. How can you discuss controversial issues of faith with a Christian family member? (04:02)

  4. Does human responsibility eliminate irresistible grace? (06:42)

  5. Was King Saul regenerate or was he simply empowered by the Holy Spirit as a tool for God’s glory without salvation? (08:52)

  6. Do we need to be concerned about the differences between beliefs about the church and Israel, and about believer’s baptism vs. infant baptism? (12:48)

  7. Would you consider Theophostic prayer a form of Gnosticism? (21:26)

  8. If there is one Holy Spirit guiding believers, why are there denominations and so many varied interpretations? (23:20)

  9. If God has ordained evil, how is He not the author of evil? (28:55)

  10. Why don't Christians care that they are sinning? (32:56)

  11. How can I, a Baptist, reconcile the message of reformers with their seemingly inconsistent doctrines on baptism and regeneration? (46:20)

  12. According to Romans 9:14-18, God is not unjust in electing some to have mercy and some to harden. Nevertheless, some would say that He shows favoritism in some Scripture. (52:03)

  13. After postmodernism, what is the next big intellectual challenge to the Christian faith? (57:26)

  14. In reference to our justification, is there a reward for the elect according to their works? 1:03:34)

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.

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