Theology 101-Positivism

“To trust God in matters of things unseen is not a matter of blind faith. It is not credulity. it is a reasonable faith”, R.C. Sproul, Lifeviews

On this week’s installment of Theology 101, Mike and Pastor Scott Reiber discuss the philosophy of Positivism, commonly understood as “seeing is believing”. They address questions such as Where did positivism begin?, Can God be known?, What constitutes meaning?, Where does positivism ultimately breakdown?

Additional resources:

• Westminster Presbyterian Church, Vicksburg, MS
• Lifeviews by Dr. R.C. Sproul

Theology 101-Pragmatism, Pt 2

In the Gospel of John 17:17, the Lord Jesus said, “Sanctify them [1] in the truth; Your word is truth.” Mike and Pastor Scott Reiber continue their study on the subject of worldviews, concluding their discussion on pragmatism. Is truth that which works? What do many say that Christianity is not practical? How prevalent is pragmatism in contemporary Christianity?

Additional resources:

• Westminster Presbyterian Church, Vicksburg, MS
• Lifeviews by Dr. R.C. Sproul

Theology 101-Pragmatism

Dr. R.C. Sproul once said, “Modern man wastes little time thinking about ultimate or religious questions. The pragmatist is basicalkly skeptical or agnostic about man’s ability to discover ultimate truth…” On this program, Mike and Pastor Scott Reiber discuss the philospohy of pragmatism, or ‘the end justify the means’, contrasting how Christianity and its competitors influence various aspects of our culture: economics, science, art, literature, and government.

Additional Resources:

• Lifeviews by R.C. Sproul
• Westminister Presbyterian Church, Vicksburg, MS

 

Theology 101…Humanism

Francis Schaeffer once said, “The humanist has both feet firmly planted in mid-air. Unless humanism is stopped, it intends to beat to death the [Christian] base which made our culture possible.”   This week on Theology 101, Mike and Pastor Scott Reiber continue their study of worldviews, examining the philsophy of humanism, its content, background and influence.

 

 

Theology 101-Worldviews and Cultural Awareness

(Todays program is a repeat broadcast, as Mike is still away due to the illness of his mother.)
What is the importance of cultural awareness in regards to a proper Biblical worldview? What does it mean to be a “witness” to Christ? In this installment of Theology 101, Mike and Scott Reiber examine how that every Christian is a missionary, and that every Christian should be a “thinking Christian”.

Theology 101-Worldviews,Existentialism

Whether many know it or will acknowledge it, the predominant worldview is that of existentialism, or the belief that it’s man’s feelings that determine reality. On this installment of Theology 101, Mike and pastor Scott Reiber explore the definition of existentialism, it’s causes, it’s expressions, how it contradicts the Christian faith and how believers should address those with this worldview. 

Theology 101-Worldview-Secularism

Dr. R.C. Sproul states, ” Our task is not to escape the secular, but secularism.” On this week’s installment of Theology 101, Mike and Pastor Scott Reiber continue their study on Worldviews, examining the mindset or philosophy of secularism, that nothing exists but the “here and now”, ignoring the eternal. 

Theology 101-Worldviews, Being Cultural Aware

What is the importance of cultural awareness in regards to a proper Biblical worldview? What does it mean to be a “witness” to Christ? In this installment of Theology 101, Mike and Scott Reiber examine how that every Christian is a missionary, and that every Christian should be a “thinking Christian”.  

 

  

Theology 101-Worldviews, cont…..

Mike and Scott Reiber continue their discussion on having a proper Christian worldview. Today, on the heels of recent studies that show a majority of young Americans say they are religious but not affiliated with an institutional church, Pastor Scott reviews definitions and points to what what are the essentials to a proper Biblical perspective.  Plus, how do you test your interpretation ? 

   

Theology 101-Worldviews, cont.

Mike and Scott Reiber continue the lessons of having a proper, Biblical worldview. Today they focus on man’s correct view of himself and our relationship to God.