Do you Have an Answer for the Hope You Have?

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You know I am anxious to get rolling about this "Big" subject, defending our faith. You know, this subject is really about our identity in Christ. It is about courage, and how our faith grows over the years through study and real-life practice. I have been storing up words and thoughts since December to encourage you and help you navigate sharing your faith or at least standing confident in the truth. This is especially a sensitive area when answering the hard questions our spouse will ask.

 

Sometimes, however, I think as believers we could be better prepared to answer the questions about our beliefs. Because I was married to an agnostic for so many years, I know they need and honestly want answers that we are ill prepared to supply.

 

Let me be specific. Most of us learn our faith from our churches. Our Bibles, the infallible word of God, is our final source and truth about all things. But, how can you talk with unbelievers when they deny the Bible as a viable source of evidence? Okay, sometimes we just say, it is a matter of faith. But, often times I think we can offer sound and principled arguments to support our faith.

 

One of the best examples of defending the faith in the face of unbelievers and remain credible was aired on NBC Nightline. Rick Warren of Saddleback Church offers a fantastic defense of marriage that holds water not only on a Biblical basis but also as to those who don't believe in the Bible.

 

I bring this video forward to help you be prepared for the next time you are in a place to stand up for the truth. The truth is God created marriage, it is ordained by God and it is the best thing for the individual, the family and our society. Although this video is titled, Rick Warren on gay marriage, what I found is this: It is not so much about gay marriage but is an intelligent and strong argument for the defense of traditional, Biblical marriage.

 

 

 

What do you think? Be Blessed, Lynn

Comments

[Dineen Miller]

I LOVE the point he makes about all other religions defining marriage as between a man and a woman. I will say though that his examples he gives as to what he also would not want called marriage have fallen flat with my hubby. He's absolutely no connection there and thinks examples like that are ridiculous. Boggles my mind...

[Lynn]

Dineen,

My husband too, thinks the same way about the examples of marriage. However, I love, LOVE, that Rick uses a specific example on how he is predisposed to certain behavior. We all are predeisposed to have behaviors that are unhealthy for ourselves, our families and society. Part of the human experience and especially for believers is to overcome those impulses. Through Christ we can overcome anthing.

I hope the Lord leads me into a conversation soon again and I will be prepared to talk about marriage. Hugs.