Bible Question:
The men's group at our church has been studying the effects of Postmodernism on the culture, and, the problems and opportunities it presents for our presentation of the Gospel. Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Specifically, I am looking for an entrance through the arguements which "postmodernists" throw up in an effort to thwart our presentation of the good news. I would appreciate input from those of you on forum that may cast light on this topic. Thanks, John |
Bible Answer: John, Greetings and welcome to the forum. I'm not totally up on some of the philosiphies and arguments that get thrown at us,but the greatest weapon we have today as it was in the days of the prophets and apostles is Gods Word. Look at Hebrews 4:12. It may help to know what the other guy believes, but the most effective counter to any argument given us is Gods Word and thats where we gotta make our stand every time. Romans chapter one gives attention to many of these issues. Romans 1:21-24. This has always been mans problem. We always have it in our minds that we can build a better mouse trap.We all know that theory is fatally flawed. If we are to take a stand it has to be on Gods Word. Scriptures such as 2 Timothy 2:15, 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20,21 have gotta be bedrock for us or we are not going make progress with anyone. After any argument or speculation it all must come right back to God and His Word. I think many times we get ourselves confused and in trouble because we attack things intelectualy instead of dealing with people on a heart level and ultimately the heart of man is the crux of the whole issue. So John dont loose heart, The apostle Paul tells us that Gods Word is not without effect. Isa 55:11 tells us that his Word acomplishes what he sent it to do. It gets results. We just gotta keep preaching it and teaching it. We can plant and water,but it's God that will bring the increase. So dont be discouraged,it may be the ninth inning the bases are loaded and there are two outs but ya gotta know that God is going to put the ball out of the park. When all is said and done God will win the day to His glory and our benifit. In Christ, lionheart |