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Can We Still Believe in God?: Answering Ten Contemporary Challenges to Christianity by
People regularly give certain reasons for not believing in God, but they are much less aware of what the New Testament actually teaches. Although challenges to Christianity are perennial and have frequently been addressed, they are noticeably more common today and are currently of particular interest among evangelicals.Skeptics of Christianity often ask highly regarded biblical scholar and popular speaker Craig Blomberg how he can believe in a faith that seems so problematic. How can God allow evil and suffering? Isn't the Bible anti-women, anti-gay, and pro-slavery? Isn't the New Testament riddled with contradictions? What about the nature of hell, violence in Scripture, and prayer and predestination? Following the author's successful Can We Still Believe the Bible?, this succinct and readable book focuses on what the New Testament teaches about 10 key reasons people give for not believing in God.
ISBN: 9781493423590Publication Date: 2020-06-16
University Chapel Schedule
University Chapel Schedule
Location: Regent Chapel
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
September 15, 2021
Dr. Josh McMullen
“…when there is so much evil and suffering in the world?” (Chapter 1)
October 13, 2021
Dr. Corne Bekker
“…when He sends people to hell?” (Chapter 2)
November 10, 2021
Dr. Lynne Marie Kohm
“… when Christians are so intolerant?” (Chapter 3)
December 1, 2021
Dr. Jordan Jones
“…when there are so many contradictions in the Bible?” (Chapters 8 and 9)
January 19, 2022
Dr. Esther Gillie
“…when He has so many rules?” (Chapter 10)
Videos: University Chapel
- Suffering and the ChristianJoshua McMullen, Ph.D.
Faculty Common Read University Chapel
September 15, 2021 - When the Son of Man ComesCorné J. Bekker, D. Litt. et Phil.
Faculty Common Read University Chapel
October 13, 2021 - Gender Roles and Sexual OrientationLynne Marie Kohm, J.D.
Faculty Common Read University Chapel
November 10, 2021 - When there are so many contradictions in the Bible?Jordan Jones, Ph.D.
Faulty Common Read University Chapel
December 1, 2021 - When He has so many rules?Esther Gillie, D.Min.
Faculty Common Read University Chapel
January 19, 2022
PowerPoint: University Chapel
- Suffering and the ChristianJoshua McMullen, Ph.D.
University Chapel Common Read
September 15, 2021 - When the Son of Man ComesCorné J. Bekker, D. Litt. et Phil.
University Chapel Common Read
October 13, 2021 - Gender Roles and Sexual OrientationLynne Marie Kohm, J.D.
University Chapel Common Read
November 10, 2021 - When God Has So Many RulesEsther Gillie, DMin.
Reading Guide
GUIDING QUESTION
"How can I believe in God..."
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Fall Semester Faculty Retreat: August 20, 2021
September (Read Chapters 1 and 4)
October (Read Chapters 2 and 5)
November (Read Chapters 3 and 6)
December (Read Chapters 8 and 9)
January (Chapters 7 and 10)
Spring Semester Faculty Retreat: January 14, 2022
Videos: Library Discussion
- The Meaning of the Miracles (ch. 4)Mark A. Jumper, Ph.D.
Matthew Pevarnik, Ph.D.
Faculty Common Read Library discussion
September 16, 2021
Access Passcode: K6&&Z^S6 - When the Bible is just a collection of mythsJeffrey Anderson, Ph.D.
Bill Brown, Ph.D.
Faculty Common Read Library discussion
October 28, 2021
Access Passcode: !w8j8ta? - When God Promotes Violence, Genocide, and InjusticeTom Keiser, Ph.D.
Rev. Leroy Gilbert, Ph.D.
Faculty Common Read Library discussion
November 11, 2021
Access Passcode: YH+G@bc5 - When Prayer Doesn't WorkFernando Garzon, Psy.D.
Jennifer Ripley, Ph.D.
Faculty Common Read Library Discussion
January 27, 2022
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PowerPoint: Library Discussion
- The Meaning of the MiraclesMark A. Jumper, Ph.D.
Matthew Pevarnik, Ph.D.
Library Common Read Discussion
September 16, 2021 - …when The Bible is just a collection of myths?Jeffery Anderson, Ph. D.
Library Common Read Discussion
October 28, 2021 - …when The Bible is just a collection of myths?Bill Brown, Ph.D.
Library Common Read Discussion
October 28, 2021 - Cruel GodTom Keiser, Ph.D.
Library Common Read Discussion
November 11, 2021 - When God Promotes Violence, Genocide, and InjusticeRev. Leroy Gilbert, Ph.D.
Library Common Read Discussion
November 11, 2021 - When Prayer Doesn't WorkFernando Garzon, Psy.D.
Jennifer Ripley, Ph. D.
Library Common Read Discussion
January 27, 2022
Faculty Retreat Presentations
Library Discussion Schedule
Library Discussion Schedule
Location: Library Gallery, Main Floor towards the back
Time: 10:00 - 11:15AM
September 16, 2021
Dr. Matthew Pevarnik and Dr. Mark Jumper
“…when Christians believe in miracles?” (Chapter 4)
October 28, 2021
Dr. Jeffery Anderson and Dr. Bill Brown
“…when The Bible is just a collection of myths?” (Chapter 5)
November 11, 2021
Dr. Tom Keiser and Dr. Leroy Gilbert
“…when the Bible promotes violence, genocide, and injustice?” (Chapter 6)
January 27, 2022
Dr. Fernando Garzon and Dr. Jennifer Ripley
“…when prayer doesn’t seem to work? (Chapter 7)
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