Talks (Page 11)

The reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of Christianity. With it, everything that the Bible talks about regarding Jesus Christ is true and he is vindicated. Without it, there is no Christian faith. This talk introduces the key evidences that point to the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and implications of this important truth to…

One of the most important questions for people living in Asia today is not merely whether God exists, but which god is the one true God. This talk focuses on the challenge of religious diversity and pluralism to Christian faith. How can Christians respond to the typical objection that Christianity is too exclusivist, and that all religions lead to the same god? Can all…

One of the most important debates in the history of Christian doctrine is whether we should establish the deity of Christ prior to talking about his work, or vice-versa. Traditionally, the work of Jesus Christ has been divided in terms of his prophetic, redeeming, and kingly aspects. This talk will focus on some of the theories on what the atonement was intended to…

The person and deity of Christ sit at the pinnacle of controversy and belief concerning the Christian faith. The deity of Christ has tremendous value to the believer concerning the knowledge of God, new life, personal relationship with God, and the ability to worship Christ for who he is. This talk examines the biblical data on the deity of Christ, and how this truth is…

As Christianity spread from Jerusalem throughout the Roman Empire and into the Mediterranean world, many questions were raised concerning the identity of Jesus Christ. This talk examines the emergence of several major heresies, leading to the formulation of the Nicene Creed (325), affirming the deity of Jesus Christ and the Triune God. The talk also provides examples of…

Does God have a mission, a plan, or a purpose that he himself is working toward? The Bible says he does. In Ephesians 1:9-10, one of the most succinct definitions of mission, Paul says: “(God has) made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfilment — to bring…

This class examines one of the more, if not the most, difficult challenge facing evangelical Christianity today. David Hume, the 18th century Scottish philosopher and sceptic once lamented, “Is he willing to prevent evil, but not able? then he is impotent. Is he able, but not willing? then is he malevolent. Is he both able and willing: whence then is evil?” (Hume,…

Many today, both lay and professional theologians, have criticized the traditional formulations of the doctrine of the Trinity (e.g., Nicaea, 325) as too Western and irrelevant for Asian societies. The Bible does not explicitly teach the doctrine of the Trinity. Rather, the doctrine of the Trinity is a theological construct. It does teach, however, that God is one, yet…

Today, there is much confusion about what it means to know God. Proponents of world religions take issue with the exclusivism of evangelical Christianity, particularly with Jesus’ assertion that he is “the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me” (John 14:6). Then there are those Christians, who insist that God speaks to them directly…

Jesus’ form of discipleship included a complex balance of individuality and community. Yet the concept of community is everywhere apparent, whether it is the solidarity of the Twelve, the spiritual family emphasis (Matt 12:46-50), the promise of the church (Matt 16:18; 18:17) , or the relational responsibilities within the community (Matt 18). This…