The secular philosopher, David Hume, postulated that one cannot get an ought from an is. Meaning, just because something is, … More
Author: theidolbabbler
Is Christ Worthy?
Throughout scripture, God commands us (Christians) to honor specific people in our lives, in specific ways, regardless of their unworthiness … More
The Lie of Noncontradiction (being false)
Romans 2:14-15 “For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are … More
Crushed
Luke 22:14-20 “And when the hour came, He reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him. And He said … More
Euthyphro’s Dilemma
Have you ever heard this question, or at least some form of it: “Is something good because God says it … More
God’s Standard
If I asked you how you measure up to God’s standard, what would you say? Better yet, hold that thought. … More
Please, Pass the Salt
Job 6:6-7 “Can that which is tasteless be eaten without salt, or is there any taste in the juice of … More
The Personal Aspect of Scripture
1 Peter 1:10-12 “Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and … More
Presuppositional Evangelism
Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” The Bible is presuppositional. It presupposes or assumes … More
One Sitting
I am going to go out on a limb and say that you are going to read this entire blog … More
Ultimate Authority: Revisited
On the April 12th podcast of “The Christian Worldview” with David Wheaton, David interviewed Paul Taylor, the author of the … More
Two Names
When a bride is wedded to her husband, she then takes on his name, his identity. She is no longer … More
Doxology
In 2011, one of my closest friends gave me one of the most precious gifts that I have ever gotten … More
Milk and Honey
Deuteronomy 6:1-3 “Now this is the commandment—the statutes and the rules —that the Lord your God commanded me to teach … More
Ultimate Authority: The Presupposition
2 Kings 6:1-7 “Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See, the place where we dwell under your … More
The Biathlon Christian
I never appreciated the sport of biathlon (a race which combines cross country skiing with target shooting), until James White … More
Son of God
I want to talk about the mistake of assuming that your listening audience, when evangelizing, understands that Jesus is God. … More
The Childishness of Presuppositional Apologetics
Don’t be mislead by the title. There is nothing childish about presuppositional apologetics. (It’s just a play on words.) During … More
The Beauty of Fear
Job 28:28 ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding. ’” … More
Loving Your Neighbor: The New Signs and Wonders
Hebrews 1:1-2 “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but … More