PETER’S TALKS by TOPICS
Slideshows (ppt), audio, papers
QUESTIONS ABOUT SCIENCE AND CHRISTIANITY
Science and Christianity: Worldviews in Conflict?
The common assumption that the success of science gives strong support for naturalism
Science and Christianity Audio - Lithuania
Science and Christianity Slideshow
Order of Nature Miracles vs Specific Point Miracles
What is a Person?
The unique characteristics of personhood and consciousness, and the problem it causes for a naturalists
Persons Audio (Not an exact match to the slides.)
Atheism Vs Christian Beliefs: Where Does the Evidence Lie?
A critique of atheism and naturalism with alternatives
Atheist/Christian Slideshow (includes the German translation)
Design in the Universe?
The apparent fine tuning of natural law and a response to the “multiverse” argument against it
Design in the Universe Outline
The Big Bang, the Origin of the Universe, and God
Free Will: Do We Have It? Does It Matter?
Does free will make sense either from what science tells or from the Bible?
Freewill Slideshow (includes the German translation)
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2. QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RELIABILITY OF THE BIBLE
The Reliability of Scripture
Is the Bible historically reliable, and why does it matter?
Scripture Reliability - Slideshow
How Did We Get the Bible? Slideshow
How Did We Get the Bible? Zoom - with IFES ISM Romania
Evidence for the Resurrection
The historical case for the resurrection of Jesus
Resurrection Slideshow (This version is a combination of evidence and the question of miracles – the Dead Men talk.)
Resurrection Audio (Not an exact match to the slides.)
‘But Dead Men Don’t Rise’
Miracles: Can one reasonably believe what is physically impossible?
Dead Men Audio (Not an exact match to the slides.)
What about the Canaanites?
A discussion about God’s commands concerning the people of Canaan.
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3. QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
Why Does God Allow So Much Evil and Suffering?
A different approach to the problem
Veritas Forum Lecture Audio
Suffering Audio – long version including Q/A
Does Ethics Need a Foundation in God?
What a naturalist perspective can and cannot provide, and why it matters
The Gospel for Skeptics
Communicating the Gospel to skeptics
Doubt
Five misconceptions about doubt that make dealing with it more difficult than it needs to be
‘What the … Hell?’
What the Bible teaches and wrestling with the hard questions surrounding the topic
The Cost of Discipleship: Is It Worth It?
If I seriously seek to obey Jesus, what will that mean? Is it worth it?
Speaking of Jesus
Tips on talking to friends about the gospel without being pushy
The Strong Promises of Prayer
What is promised and what role does faith play?
Why Does God Want to Limit Sex?
Why Does God Want to Limit Sex?- Audio (under construction)
Homosexuality: A Christian Perspective
A look both at research results and how we should respond as Christians
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4. COMPARISONS WITH OTHER FAITHS
Jesus and Muhammad: A Comparison
Similarities and dissimilarities using quotes from the Qur’an and the Gospel Accounts
Jesus and Muhammed Audio (Not an exact match to the slides.)
The Qur’an and the Bible
Comparisons with respect to their content and formation, and claims made about them