Where Do We Go For Answers???

I couldn’t believe what I was hearting.  I was watching a program on Answers in Genesis when they showed a clip of a renowned theologian proclaiming he believes the Bible in regards to science, until science refutes the Bible’s claim.  I thought, Then what’s the point of the Bible if you value man’s opinion over God’s Word?

I recently read the definition of knowledge is information, but wisdom is knowing how to apply that information.  I wish I could remember where I read it to give proper credit, but I couldn’t agree more.  It is not for a lack of information that we are left perplexed, rather a lack of wisdom.  I fear our thirst for knowledge has inadvertently deprived us of wisdom.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10

The information highway, the internet, has inundated us with information.   But our lack of knowledge of the Holy One has left us foolish.  I fear we have traded Jesus for degrees.  We have leaned into our own understanding instead of filtering everything through the Word of God.  We, as a nation, have kicked God out of our schools, government, courthouses, homes, and even some churches.  And then we wonder why we languish.  Why we are experiencing an opioid epidemic, severe identity crisis, children that leave the faith of their fathers, depression ,strife, anxiety, and suicide?  Our minds are full but our souls our empty.  We have deprived generations of purpose and meaning.  We have deprived them of Christ.

“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17

Without Christ, everything falls apart.  Relationships, meaning, purpose, education, knowledge, and understanding.

I have decided I really do believe the Bible.  All of it.  And if I am told something today that contradicts the Bible, then I choose to believe the Bible.   I have lived long enough to know that what is adamantly proclaimed today is often discarded tomorrow.  I choose Jesus.  I choose God’s Word.  I choose to diligently pursue Christ in everything.  A Biblical Worldview–Christ in everything–academics, politics, culture, exercise, hobbies, relationships, finances, pleasure etc.

I have used the past several months to diligently pursue Christ in everything.  I have sought knowledge in our culture, politics, educational system, science, and history.  By God’s grace, I have intentionally filtered each realm through the Word of God.  Although I have not arrived at perfect knowledge or wisdom, I have begun the pursuit.

Below are a list of resources God has used to add to my faith, knowledge and hopefully God’s wisdom. (2 Peter 1)  I share them for those wrestling over their faith and our culture.  I have not read/listen to the entirety of each resource, but have found myself most closely aligned with these resources.

We may not land in the same spot in every category but I pray we will always continually pursue Christ in everything.

 

RESOURCES:

Bible

Faith/Culture/History/Politics:

Websites:

• Wall Builders.com
• watch.tct.tv/faith-in-history-show

Podcasts:

• Wall Builders Live podcast.  “The intersection of faith and culture. Discussing today’s hottest topics on faith and the culture from a Biblical, Historical and Constitutional perspective.”
• Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey-“breaks down the latest in culture, news, theology and politics from a Christian, conservative perspective.
• Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch-“Fearless faith in a compromising culture.”

Books Exploring US and World History and it’s relevance to our geopolitical culture:

• Who is the King in America? And Who are the Counselors to the King?  An Overview of 6,000 Years of History and Why America is Unique by William Federer
• Rise of the Tyrant  Volume 2 of Change to Chains the 6000-Year Quest for Global Power by William Federer

Resources for processing the LGBTQ movement in our culture and the church.

Book:

• A Change of Affection by Becket Cook A Change of Affection: A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption (2019)

Websites/Youtube

• The Becket Cook Show (342) Homosexuality & The Bible – The Becket Cook Show Ep. 12 – YouTube
• The Center for Faith, Sexuality and Gender The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender | Equipping Christian Leaders, Churches & Organizations

Resources for STUDENTS desiring a Conservative Biblical Worldview

• Summit Ministries – Faith for Life  Summit Ministries “Students learn and engage with today’s top worldview thinkers and apologists as they dive into topics of life, identity, leadership, and many more relevant issues.  Vigorously articulate biblical truth. Meaningfully impact culture. Curb the influence of false worldviews.
• Genesis Science Network: David Rives Ministries Photos, Video, Multimedia – David Rives Ministries
• Answers in Genesis: Answers in Genesis

Books:

• Replacing Darwin: The New Origin of Species: Nathaniel T Jeanson PhD: 9781683440758: Amazon.com: Books 

Conservative Political/Cultural Worldview:

• Books Every Conservative Should Read (yaf.org)Young America’s Foundation Recommended High School Reading lists for Conservatives
• https://www.prageru.com/  Offers 5 minute videos discussing culturally relevant topics from a conservative viewpoint.
  • What Is Critical Race Theory? | PragerU
  • Do You Understand the Electoral College? | PragerU
  • Is Communism Moral? | PragerU

“That it is an indispensable duty which we owe to God, our country, ourselves and posterity, by all lawful ways and means in our power to maintain, defend and preserve those civil and religious rights and liberties, for which many of our fathers fought, bled and died, and to hand them down to entire future generations.” Dr. Joseph Warren, Suffolk Resolves, September 1774 (William Federer. Who Is The King In America? And Who Are the Counselors To The King? (Amerisearch.Inc. 2016), 198.