Can an Exvangelical Claim He Was a “Real Christian”? — Stand to Reason Podcast
Greg adds another quick thought about the last call on the previous episode, then he answers questions about atheists claiming they used to be “real Christians,” whether the word “relationship” accurately describes our connection with God, and non-Christians receiving benefits from their prayers.
0:00 Announcements
1:45 One more thought on the last call from the previous episode about old-earth creationism
5:50 What do you think about my view that it’s inconsistent with an atheist worldview for an atheist to claim he was once a real Christian?
26:06 Is the word “relationship” an accurate word for our connection with God, or is there a more biblical way of describing it?
42:11 What do you think of people from other religions appearing to receive benefits from their prayers?
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Previous episode’s discussion on creation: https://www.str.org/w/a-recipe-for-faithfulness
“Decision Making and the Will of God” Part 1:
https://www.str.org/w/decision-making-and-the-will-of-god-what-the-bible-doesn-t-say
“Decision Making and the Will of God” Part 2:
https://www.str.org/w/decision-making-and-the-will-of-god-the-biblical-model
“Hot Tub Religion” by J.I. Packer:
“A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life” by J.I. Packer:
“Knowing God” by J.I. Packer:
“Preaching God’s Love in Acts?” by Greg Koukl:
https://www.str.org/w/preaching-god-s-love-in-acts-
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Here are some additional resources to help you consider this topic:
Does It Make Sense for an Atheist to Claim He Used to Be a Real Christian?
https://rsn.pub/4bf9xfs
Is It Appropriate to Judge Whether or Not Someone Is Saved?
https://rsn.pub/49izRDL
Responding to Deconversion Stories
https://rsn.pub/3Uizi8A
What Do I Say to Friends Who Have Deconstructed and Left the Faith?
https://rsn.pub/3On3ziO
Idk how he is defining regeneration. But what he described it to be is not it… anyone else catch the goofiness? If anyone who regenerates is authentic then all people who get a cut and it scabs over are real Christian’s. You guys eat this stuff up huh?
My friend, Megan and her daughter (Brooke), are going to Reality in MN!! Praying did them and you all! Thankful for STR
The DATA actually shows that most people who LEAVE Christianity were the ones who were the MOST invested in it. WE are the ones who wept, served, prayed, ran the courses and classes, worship team, mission trips. And then we found out the truth: That that bible is a grotesquely immoral book about a grotesque narcissistic monster.
Yes!
Thank you!
Studies showed that about “mediation” can cause calm and lower stress.
But…
Love that you cleared this up with this young man.
Is your Christianity disposable ?