Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible Scholars BTM 178 - Conviction without Compromise: Is the Inerrancy of Scripture a Fundamental of the Faith?
Dec 4, 2025
30:06
What are the core doctrines Christians must never compromise—and why are they under attack today? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. David Geisler, son of the late Dr. Norman Geisler, to discuss the newly expanded edition of Conviction Without Compromise by Dr. Norman Geisler and Ron Rhodes.
Together they explore:
✔ The 15 essential doctrines that define historic Christian orthodoxy
✔ Why Geisler and Rhodes wrote Conviction Without Compromise
✔ The alarming theological confusion in today’s church
✔ How the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy (ICBI) and the Chicago Statement shaped modern evangelicalism
✔ Why biblical inerrancy is the foundation of every major Christian doctrine
✔ How to identify teachings that logically undermine Scripture
✔ Dr. Geisler’s legacy in apologetics, philosophy, and Christian thought
✔ The importance of standing firm with conviction, yet responding with charity
✔ Encouragement for pastors and believers pressured to compromise biblical truth
Dr. David Geisler also shares insights about:
• The Unqualified Movie—the documentary on his father’s life and influence
• His father’s journey from being “almost illiterate at 17” to becoming one of the most influential apologists of the past century
• Why today's church desperately needs clarity on essentials, non-essentials, and charity in all things
If you care about apologetics, Christian doctrine, the authority of Scripture, or the legacy of Dr. Norman Geisler, this conversation will strengthen your convictions and deepen your understanding of biblical truth.
📘 Featured Book: Conviction Without Compromise: Standing Strong in the Core Beliefs of the Christian Faith By Dr. Norman Geisler & Ron Rhodes (Second Expanded Edition)
🎬 Watch the Documentary “Norm Geisler: Unqualified” Learn about Dr. Geisler’s life, influence, and apologetic legacy.
🙏 Sponsored by Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) Learn more about flexible degrees, online courses, and theological training at: dts.edu
▶️ Explore Paul Weaver’s Faith Affirming Findings Short videos on archaeological discoveries supporting the reliability of Scripture.
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00:00 – Introduction
01:19 – Overview of the Book Conviction Without Compromise
01:45 – Identifying Essential vs. Non-Essential Doctrines
05:05 – Challenges in the Church & Culture That Prompted the Book
05:17 – Theological Confusion Among Christians Today (Ligonier Survey Findings)
09:02 – The 15 Essential Doctrines of the Christian Faith
10:28 – Why Inerrancy Is the Foundation of All Other Doctrines
11:35 – The Chicago Statement & ICBI: A Historic Defense of Inerrancy
16:02 – The Battle for the Bible Across Generations
17:21 – The Problem of “Flexible Inerrancy” and Its Harm
18:30 – Why Inerrancy Was Central to Norm Geisler’s Ministry
20:22 – Behind the Movie Unqualified – Telling Geisler’s Story
23:23 – Why the Film Is Subtitled “Unqualified”
24:24 – How Conviction Without Compromise Reflects the Authors’ Legacy
26:37 – Encouragement for Pastors & Believers Under Pressure to Compromise
28:23 – Closing Thoughts, Resources, & Faith Affirming Findings Videos
Together they explore:
✔ The 15 essential doctrines that define historic Christian orthodoxy
✔ Why Geisler and Rhodes wrote Conviction Without Compromise
✔ The alarming theological confusion in today’s church
✔ How the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy (ICBI) and the Chicago Statement shaped modern evangelicalism
✔ Why biblical inerrancy is the foundation of every major Christian doctrine
✔ How to identify teachings that logically undermine Scripture
✔ Dr. Geisler’s legacy in apologetics, philosophy, and Christian thought
✔ The importance of standing firm with conviction, yet responding with charity
✔ Encouragement for pastors and believers pressured to compromise biblical truth
Dr. David Geisler also shares insights about:
• The Unqualified Movie—the documentary on his father’s life and influence
• His father’s journey from being “almost illiterate at 17” to becoming one of the most influential apologists of the past century
• Why today's church desperately needs clarity on essentials, non-essentials, and charity in all things
If you care about apologetics, Christian doctrine, the authority of Scripture, or the legacy of Dr. Norman Geisler, this conversation will strengthen your convictions and deepen your understanding of biblical truth.
📘 Featured Book: Conviction Without Compromise: Standing Strong in the Core Beliefs of the Christian Faith By Dr. Norman Geisler & Ron Rhodes (Second Expanded Edition)
🎬 Watch the Documentary “Norm Geisler: Unqualified” Learn about Dr. Geisler’s life, influence, and apologetic legacy.
🙏 Sponsored by Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) Learn more about flexible degrees, online courses, and theological training at: dts.edu
▶️ Explore Paul Weaver’s Faith Affirming Findings Short videos on archaeological discoveries supporting the reliability of Scripture.
Search: Bible and Theology Matters on YouTube.
🔔 If this encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share. https://www.youtube.com/@BibleandTheo...
🔗 Stay Connected With Dr. Weaver.
📘 Facebook (Paul Weaver): https://www.facebook.com/PaulDeanWeaver
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith_affir...
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-weav...
🌐 Website: https://www.bibleandtheologymatters.com/
🌐 Website: https://pauldweaver.com/
00:00 – Introduction
01:19 – Overview of the Book Conviction Without Compromise
01:45 – Identifying Essential vs. Non-Essential Doctrines
05:05 – Challenges in the Church & Culture That Prompted the Book
05:17 – Theological Confusion Among Christians Today (Ligonier Survey Findings)
09:02 – The 15 Essential Doctrines of the Christian Faith
10:28 – Why Inerrancy Is the Foundation of All Other Doctrines
11:35 – The Chicago Statement & ICBI: A Historic Defense of Inerrancy
16:02 – The Battle for the Bible Across Generations
17:21 – The Problem of “Flexible Inerrancy” and Its Harm
18:30 – Why Inerrancy Was Central to Norm Geisler’s Ministry
20:22 – Behind the Movie Unqualified – Telling Geisler’s Story
23:23 – Why the Film Is Subtitled “Unqualified”
24:24 – How Conviction Without Compromise Reflects the Authors’ Legacy
26:37 – Encouragement for Pastors & Believers Under Pressure to Compromise
28:23 – Closing Thoughts, Resources, & Faith Affirming Findings Videos