The Role of Personal Experience in Belief

Greg answers questions about why there are so many different denominations, how to help someone who prayed a prayer as a child but doesn’t seem to be following Jesus, people saying, “Oh my God,” and knowledge of Jesus through existential experience.   Topics:

1. Why are there so many different denominations? (05:00)
2. How can I help people who are counting on a prayer they prayed as a child—but have no evidence of sanctification in their lives—understand that they have a need for Jesus? (23:00)
3. Can you explain why you don’t have a problem with people saying, “Oh my God”? (40:00)
4. My fundamental existential experience of Jesus seems undeniable. Is this a category in epistemology? (48:00)

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers
• Reality Student Apologetics Conference – March 21–22, in Philadelphia, PA; April 25–26 in Dayton, OH
• The Magic Prayer by Greg Koukl
• Why the “Sinner’s Prayer” Has Me Concerned...and a Biblical Alternative by Greg Koukl
• The Invisible Man by Greg Koukl

Related Links:

• Three Reasons Why People Interpret the Bible Differently by Amy Hall