Christ: Unique and Universal

Hello, friends! Here is that lecture/sermon by Lesslie Newbigin that I refered to in class. Enjoy!

http://m.beemp3.com/download.php?file=1339108&song=Christ%3A+Unique+and+Universal

R.C. Sproul's Message- Together for the Gospel 2010

RC Sproul distills a lifetime’s worth of theological reflection into the warning, “Don’t mess with Mr. In-Between.” (Synthesis)

http://t4g.org/2010/04/the-defense-and-confirmation-of-the-gospel-what-i-have-learned-in-50-years-session-ii-2/

Examination No. 2 Question #7

What does Thomas Cooper mean by the term "circumstantial evidence", and how does he apply it in his rebuttal to Dr. David F. Strauss in The Bridge of History?

Examination No. 2 Question #6

Explain the presuppositions that underwrite the criticism of Strauss, particularly with reference to the philosophical/theological views of Hegel.

Examination No. 5 Question #5

Differentiate between the theological & philosophical positions regarding the miraculous history recorded in scripture held by Benedict de Spinoza, David Hume, Thomas Paine, and David F. Strauss.

Examination No. 4 Question #4

Paine asserts the following with reference to scripture: "...agreement of all the parts of a story does not prove that story to be true, because the parts may agree and the whole story may be false; - secondly, disagreement of the parts of a story proves that the whole argument cannot be true. The agreement does not prove the truth, but the disagreement proves falsehood positively." Respond along the lines of Bishop Richard Watson.

Examination No. 2 Question #3

Along the rational lines of Bishop Richard Watson, respond to Thomas Paine's objection to the Israelite wars in the land of Canaan - accounts which Paine views as shocking to humanity, and repugnant to reason.

Examination No. 2 Question #2

Apply David Hume's empirical method for assessing testimony of miracles (Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Ch. 10) to: [a] testimony of a Santa Claus sighting - flying, towed by reindeer, the whole lot; and [b] testimony of the biblical witnesses of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Critically compare and contrast the two applications.

Examination No. 2 Question #1

With reference to Paley's View of the Evidences of Christianity, what are some strong examples of external historical evidence that can be brought out in support of Christianity, and what would be the proper context for a proposition that would frame that evidence?

Paley’s Chapter IX: Section IV (Beamer)

1. Paley quotes Polycarp assuming that his readers are “well exercised in the ________.”
A) Pentateuch
B) Law of Moses
C) Baptism of Faith
D) Holy Scriptures
E) Teaching of John the Beloved Apostle

2. What position did Dionysius hold and who refers to one of his writings?
A) Bishop of Corinth, Eusebius
B) Elder at Antioch, Clement of Alexandria
C) Deacon of Presbyrius, the Apostle Paul
D) Friend of the Roman Guard, the Arians

3. About how many years after Polycarp wrote his epistle did Justin Martyr write his apology?
A) 20 years
B) 30 years
C) 40 years
D) No one even knows if Justin Martyr was a real person.
E) Justin Martyr, like Socrates, never wrote anything personally but is only referred to by his students.