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Tough Questions Christians Face: 2010 National Conference

21:35

1. The Brave New World of New Media

Ed Stetzer

24:05

2. Principles for Conduct in Communication

Tim Challies

24:18

3. Taking Captive New Media for the Church

Burk Parsons

35:13

4. The Hypersocialized Generation

Albert Mohler

36:18

5. Questions & Answers #1

52:09

6. Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

John MacArthur

48:30

7. Is the Doctrine of Inerrancy Defensible?

Michael Horton

Is the Doctrine of Inerrancy Defensible?

62:59

8. Does the Doctrine of the Divine Decrees Eliminate Human Will?

John MacArthur

Does the Doctrine of the Divine Decrees Eliminate Human Will?

58:10

9. What Is Evil & Where Did It Come From?

R.C. Sproul

47:05

10. How Do We Know Which Interpretation Is Right?

Derek Thomas

How Do We Know Which Interpretation Is Right?

50:00

11. Is the Exclusivity of Christ Unjust?

Alistair Begg

72:58

12. Questions & Answers #2

65:45

13. Why Does the Universe Look So Old?

Albert Mohler

57:45

14. Is Calvinism Good for the Church?

Burk Parsons

44:05

15. If God Is Good, How Could He Command Holy War?

Derek Thomas

If God Is Good, How Could He Command Holy War?

45:16

16. Can We Enjoy Heaven Knowing of Loved Ones in Hell?

R.C. Sproul

Can We Enjoy Heaven Knowing of Loved Ones in Hell?

Theology\The Word of God\The Scriptures\Tough Texts

If God Is Good, How Could He Command Holy War?

Derek Thomas

Numerous skeptics have challenged the goodness of God by pointing to His command in the Old Testament to exterminate the Canaanites, including the women and children. Christians have also wondered how to understand those passages of Scripture. In this lecture, Dr. Derek Thomas explains the meaning of Old Testament Holy War in light of redemptive history, showing that it is fully consistent with the holy and good character of God.

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Derek Thomas

Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is featured teacher for the Ligonier teaching series Romans 8 and author of many books, including Heaven on Earth, Strength for the Weary, and Let Us Worship God.