Human Wisdom vs The Gospel

1 Corinthians 1:25 The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom.

Author David Platt, in his book, Radical, tells the story of what happened when he was standing outside of a Buddhist temple in Indonesia.  As he stood there, he got into a conversation with two people—a Buddhist leader and a Muslim leader. Both of them embraced what seemed to be very reasonable belief.  They believed that, while there were superficial differences among the major religions, all of them basically taught the same thing.  Then they asked David Platt what he thought.


Can I trust the Bible?

Sometimes children ask Mom for something, and when she says no, then they go and ask Dad for the very same thing. If Mom and Dad aren't on the same page, this can cause problems. But if Mom and Dad are communicating and united in their approach to parenting, it really doesn't matter if you ask Mom or Dad; the answer will be the same.


Do I have to believe the whole Bible?

Your chest feels as if an elephant is dancing on it.  You’re gasping for air.  Sweat is glistening on your face.  You are in the emergency room of a hospital.  Nurses are hooking wires all over your chest.  Another nurse is searching for a vein to start an I.V.  Another nurse is putting a small pill under your tongue.  After looking at the monitor and the EKG tape, the doctor informs you that you are having a heart attack.  It’s a frightening scene.  Other tests prove that there is a blockage in your heart.  The doctor tells you what has hap