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Several years ago when I was a young boy, I was part of the Boy Scouts of America.  No, I never made Eagle Scout, or even became part of the Order of the Arrow.  I did however learn a valuable lesson that most of us could learn from.  It’s the Boy Scouts of America’s motto, “Be Prepared”.  Those two simple words could have easily prevented this debacle of an attempt at Christian Apologetics.

Recently, Kirk Cameron of The Way of the Master had a less-than-stellar performance when confronted by a young lady supporting Darwinism.  Kirk forgot his cup and got kicked hard.

Perhaps the most frustrating part was that she was throwing up lob balls the size of planet earth that he couldn’t hit with a bat the size of the galaxy!  As a good Darwinist will do, they throw up the whole “you can’t scientifically prove the Bible” blah blah blah.  This one is easy.

A long time ago, I would have been unnerved at this question and even pondered it myself.  Until, a bit of studying and listening to Voddie Baucham sparked a revelation.

Using the scientific method, you can’t prove anything in history!  Why?  The scientific method says something has to be observable, repeatable, and measureable.  Scientifically you can’t prove George Washington was President. It’s not repeatable, it’s not measureable, it’s not observable.  No, how do you prove history?  You use the same system we use in courts, the Evidentiary method.  Is there collaboration? Is there things you can see and touch?

Let’s see? 66 books, 40 authors, 3 languages, over 3 continents telling the same story?! If that’s not enough, how about 6,000+ manuscripts or portions of manuscripts today that we can touch?  Still not enough?  And not to leave science out, how about over 23,000 archeological digs to prove or disprove the Bible and not one turning up anything that shows the Bible needs re-written?!  That’s what happens with a historical document is put together by eyewitnesses in front of other eyewitnesses (2 Peter 1:16-21).

Also, Christians need to remember, we don’t need to defend the Bible.  Like the greatest preacher outside of the Bible, C.H. Spurgeon, said, “Defending the Bible is like defending a lion.  Who ever heard of defending a lion?” No, you turn a lion loose and he’ll defend himself.  Peter however does tell us to be prepared to offer a reasoned response for the hope that lies within us (1 Peter 3:15).

Be prepared Kirk.  Be prepared.

JS

Yet again, the Gospel and sound preaching is forsaken in the process of trying to attract folks to church. This post comes from the “Just When You Thought You Heard It All” bin.

Yes, let’s chalk up another win for the non-believers as they lock and load their comedic skits aimed at the church with this gem.  I can hear it now on SNL, “Next week, join our morning service for ‘Double Down Your Faith’ or for you night owls, how about ‘Holy Craps – God Never Throws Sevens’…” The Lighthouse Church of All Nations in Illinois is making the object of a church service the very thing that causes corruption throughout the church landscape. Money.

No, I’m not talking about some pulpit pimp walking around handing out guilt trips and stories to fill the offering bucket.  This is even more ridiculous, although Rod Parsley has that circus act down to an art.  How about making a lottery system out of a church service?

Yes, the Lighthouse Church of All Nations is offering cash prizes to those who are “blessed and highly favored” by sitting in the right seat with number that is called. What?

Apparently the Gospel of Jesus Christ is no longer sufficient or relevant.  And what happens when the Gospel becomes irrelevant?  The numbers become relevant.  Just take a look at their website, as they boast by keeping a running tally of “souls saved”.

While the intention may be good, there are a lot better ways to teach financial responsibility (a.k.a. Dave Ramsey).  This is nothing more than a get rich quick scheme in a so-called spiritual application that is severely maligned.

JS