Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

Nothing Is Wrong with the World if There Is No God

Jul 12, 2024

Atheists struggle to identify wrongs without belief in God. Do children go to Heaven? Recommeding a Bible for New Agers. Significance of repeating numbers in the Bible. Exploration of medication in the Bible. Is the church truly the 'bride of Christ'?

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Atheists cannot claim something is wrong with the world without God's existence.

The Bible uses metaphors like 'body of Christ' and 'bride of Christ' to convey different aspects of Christianity.

Deep dives

Interpretation of Metaphors in Scripture

Understanding the use of metaphors in the Bible is crucial in interpreting different aspects of Christianity. Metaphors like the Church being the bride of Christ and the body of Christ serve different purposes and highlight various relationships and functions within the Christian community.

Intro

6min

Interpreting Biblical Passages and Selecting Study Bibles

19min

Choosing the Right Bible Translation and Book Stand to Reason Speakers

5min

New Courses, Conference Theme, and Speaking Engagements

4min

Examining the Significance of Numbers in the Bible

7min

Exploring Mental Health in Biblical Texts

8min

Biblical Reading Fallacies and Metaphors in Ephesians

9min

Greg talks about why atheists can’t say something is wrong with the world, then he answers questions about children going to Heaven, a good Bible for New Agers, repeating numbers in the Bible, medication in the Bible, and whether the church is really the “bride of Christ.” Topics:

Commentary: Nothing is wrong with the world if there is no God. (00:00)
If children die before the age of accountability, do they go to Heaven? (05:00)
Can you recommend a Bible for someone who has been affected by New Age beliefs? (13:00)
How do I respond to those who say the Bible seems less true because there are so many repeating numbers in it? (33:00)
How does the Bible address the use of medication and pharmacies? (39:00)
Is the church really the “bride of Christ”? (49:00)

Mentioned on the Show:

Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Challenges by Greg Koukl
When a Baby Dies by Ronald Nash
STR U Online Training
Reality Student Apologetics Conference – September 13–14 in Los Angeles, CA; October 18–19 in Seattle, WA; November 8–9 in Minneapolis, MN; February 21–22, 2025 in Dallas, TX; March 21–22, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA

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Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

Nothing Is Wrong with the World if There Is No God

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Interpretation of Metaphors in Scripture

Different Metaphors in Different Passages

Multiple Metaphors to Portray Complex Ideas

Harmonizing Different Metaphorical Descriptions

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts