Comments on: Apologetics as Evangelism http://withallyourmind.net/archives/2006/apologetics-as-evangelism/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:42:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Aaron Snell http://withallyourmind.net/archives/2006/apologetics-as-evangelism/#comment-2800 Aaron Snell Sat, 02 Sep 2006 04:27:49 +0000 http://withallyourmind.net/archives/2006/apologetics-as-evangelism/#comment-2800 Good post, Barry. Jonathan, for an understanding of why many people today "only need feeling in order to believe" read Nancy Pearcey's excellent book "Total Truth." Her analysis (a sort of updated version of Francis Schaeffer's) is spot on and will revolutionize how you look at the modern world from an ideological standpoint, as well having some very practical implication in how you live your life and relate to others around you. And don't become frustrated! I can understand how you feel in the church environment you find yourself. I second Barry's encouragement - be an influence in your own sphere for the life of a mind for God. Blessings. Good post, Barry. Jonathan, for an understanding of why many people today “only need feeling in order to believe” read Nancy Pearcey’s excellent book “Total Truth.” Her analysis (a sort of updated version of Francis Schaeffer’s) is spot on and will revolutionize how you look at the modern world from an ideological standpoint, as well having some very practical implication in how you live your life and relate to others around you. And don’t become frustrated! I can understand how you feel in the church environment you find yourself. I second Barry’s encouragement - be an influence in your own sphere for the life of a mind for God. Blessings.

]]> By: Barry Carey http://withallyourmind.net/archives/2006/apologetics-as-evangelism/#comment-2790 Barry Carey Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:14:12 +0000 http://withallyourmind.net/archives/2006/apologetics-as-evangelism/#comment-2790 Jon, The intellectual life of a Christian has definitely been neglected in Pentecostal churches. Being Pentecostal does not necessitate this. There is a fear among some leaders that if their members are encouraged to think, some of their distinctive beliefs may be rejected. Truth need not fear scrutiny. I encourage you to use your mind for the glory of God. Make a difference in people you know by challenging them to grow in their worship of God with all their mind. Jon, The intellectual life of a Christian has definitely been neglected in Pentecostal churches. Being Pentecostal does not necessitate this. There is a fear among some leaders that if their members are encouraged to think, some of their distinctive beliefs may be rejected. Truth need not fear scrutiny. I encourage you to use your mind for the glory of God. Make a difference in people you know by challenging them to grow in their worship of God with all their mind.

]]> By: Jonathan http://withallyourmind.net/archives/2006/apologetics-as-evangelism/#comment-2742 Jonathan Sun, 27 Aug 2006 21:17:24 +0000 http://withallyourmind.net/archives/2006/apologetics-as-evangelism/#comment-2742 I've been struggling with the fact that many people don't need an intellectual explanation for their beliefs. I honestly still think it's stupid to not at least quesiton what you believe and how logical it is at some point. I'm finally starting to realize that some people only need 'feeling' in order to believe (not sure how I feel about that because I think alot of the problems with some denominations are based around that idea of a quick 'feeling' being the spirit of god... pentecostals to be more specific). I just don't feel that I can discuss anything on a 'philisophical' level (or deeper issues) with anyone (at my particular church) because they are basing they're beliefs on what they've heard and the feeling they get at church (which are equally important things as well I guess). I've also been wanting to see some christianity-> I’ve been struggling with the fact that many people don’t need an intellectual explanation for their beliefs. I honestly still think it’s stupid to not at least quesiton what you believe and how logical it is at some point. I’m finally starting to realize that some people only need ‘feeling’ in order to believe (not sure how I feel about that because I think alot of the problems with some denominations are based around that idea of a quick ‘feeling’ being the spirit of god… pentecostals to be more specific).
I just don’t feel that I can discuss anything on a ‘philisophical’ level (or deeper issues) with anyone (at my particular church) because they are basing they’re beliefs on what they’ve heard and the feeling they get at church (which are equally important things as well I guess).

I’ve also been wanting to see some christianity->

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