“On Worshiping the Creature Rather Than the Creator” by Greg L. Bahnsen
Darwinism dawned and cast its glaring rays upon the life of the English novelist and poet, Thomas Hardy. Hardy discerned that the evolutionary theory was not a restricted biological hypothesis but a new worldview with profound theological consequences, as illustrated in A Plaint to Man (from God): …
“The Impropriety of Evidentially Arguing for the Resurrection” by Greg L. Bahnsen
It is indubitable that the resurrection of Jesus Christ has paramount significance for the history of redemption and for Christian theology (cf. Rom. 4:25; 1 Peter 1:3). It is also clear that this resurrection must be held by the Biblical Christian as one which took place in calendar time and involved Jesus’ empirical body (cf. Luke. 24:39; 1 Cor. 15:4). Moreover, a decisive refutation of the resurrection would shatter the validity of the Christian faith (cf. 1 Cor. 15:14, 17). Hence the Christian’s affirmation of Christ’s resurrection is not an empty assumption, dreamy speculation, or a timeless axiom. The Biblical faith is not indifferent to God’s acts in history, nor is it pessimistic about evidences. The dead bones of Jesus will never be found, and the believer need never fear investigation into the facts. All facts are created facts which can be properly understood only when given the interpretation the Creator intends; as such, all facts demonstrate the truth of Christianity. So any and all relevant evidence pertaining to Jesus Christ’s resurrection in history will be significant for the believer. And such evidence can have a role in his apologetical efforts. …
“Response to John Gerstner” by Greg L. Bahnsen
In Dr. Gerstner’s response to my review of his book (Dec. 4) he asserts that the review offers “mere allegations” as to the book’s apologetical position. This plea is weak, disregarding the review’s many substantiating page references.
Gerstner asserts the book “already answers” the review’s objections. This is dubious, for were it true, those objections would not have been raised in the first place. For instance, contrary to his claim, there just is no “carefully worked out argument” against Hume in the book. (Let Gerstner rehearse its premises for us.) The fact is, no philosophy department would give passing marks to his “tautological” defense of the law of causality (p. 83). Hume has just been misunderstood. …
“A Critique of Classical Apologetics” by Greg L. Bahnsen
Intellectual respect for Biblically-defined Christian faith is not prevalent in this age. For that reason alone Reformed Christians should readily welcome any honest effort to clarify and strengthen our method of defending the faith, as this book aims to do. We need each other’s help in more faithfully practicing the common task of defending the Word of our common Lord. …