Prof. John Lennox | The Logic of Christianity

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  • čas přidán 9. 05. 2024
  • As we approach Christmas, Professor John Lennox explains Christ's birth and life as one of historical truth.
    Prof. John Lennox is a Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University and an internationally renowned speaker and author of numerous books on the interface of science, philosophy and religion.
    #JohnLennox #Christmas #Christianity
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    00:00 Introduction
    01:44 C.S. Lewis’ lectures
    06:44 Science and God are complementary
    13:46 The rejection of reason
    17:54 How could a good God allow COVID?
    26:48 Is Jesus harmful?
    32:03 The atheist worldview
    36:18 Who was Jesus?
    44:00 What hope do young people have?
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Komentáře • 883

  • @donnylastella9441
    @donnylastella9441 Před 3 lety +162

    Professor Lennox is quite simply the most humble eloquent defender of our christian beliefs I've heard to date, may God continue to use him in supernatural ways to spread the good news of the Gospel.thank you for this podcast!

    • @melissasw64
      @melissasw64 Před 2 lety +5

      I think he is the successor to C.S. Lewis.

    • @vgrof2315
      @vgrof2315 Před rokem +1

      Odd how I see him as the opposite - Lennox is an arrogant, self-righteous boor. But, he does a pretty good Benny Hill imitation! He needs a goofy wig, though.

    • @williamoarlock8634
      @williamoarlock8634 Před rokem

      Smug and self-satisfied windbag.

    • @CYBRLFT
      @CYBRLFT Před 10 měsíci +4

      It’s a shame that the arguments are so remedial 🤨

    • @paulhollis5574
      @paulhollis5574 Před 7 měsíci +1

      😊l😊ĺ😊😊
      😊😊😊

  • @WadeWeigle
    @WadeWeigle Před rokem +26

    I love to hear Mr. Lennox speak. He’s like a C.S. Lewis 2.0. Thank you kindly for sharing this with us.

  • @edrefvf
    @edrefvf Před 2 lety +62

    The clarity of his thoughts and the calmness of his personality simply exude
    humble and confident brilliance. wow.

    • @paulmorphy6638
      @paulmorphy6638 Před rokem +4

      Richard Dawkins is just as clear of thought and calm and humble but he exudes truth and brilliance in his words not just his personality.

    • @markyuto6820
      @markyuto6820 Před rokem +3

      @@paulmorphy6638 Wow. You're trying hard BOT.

    • @matthewstokes1608
      @matthewstokes1608 Před rokem

      @@paulmorphy6638😂😂😂

    • @paulmorphy6638
      @paulmorphy6638 Před rokem +3

      @@markyuto6820 Sorry I didn't see your comment earlier, but I, obviously, am not a BOT, but you are a DUPE a living DUPE, but a DUPE nonetheless.

    • @paulmorphy6638
      @paulmorphy6638 Před rokem

      @@matthewstokes1608 Another gullible sheep who isn't intelligent enough to express himself in normal language like ordinary adults. It's no wonder that you fall for this silliness.

  • @anitra7747
    @anitra7747 Před 2 lety +53

    What a blessing John Lennox is to the generations. Thank you for providing the opportunity to hear more of what he has to say concerning current pressing issues with through an intelligent Christian lense.

  • @thormusique
    @thormusique Před 8 měsíci +19

    Bravo! What an absolutely fabulous discussion, and thank you for posting it. Prof Lennox is quite simply a gem. And most importantly, not only is his message of great value, but it's delivered with authentic Christian loving-kindness. Cheers!

  • @fredzurcher7118
    @fredzurcher7118 Před 2 lety +16

    Putting the ears back on is another example of your genius John. Now I understand the teaching of that story.

  • @walterdebnam8021
    @walterdebnam8021 Před 3 lety +38

    AMEN, and thank you professor Lennox

  • @jobijacob5408
    @jobijacob5408 Před 10 měsíci +5

    I am thankful to both Johns. As youngster I wanted to go to Oxford to read philosophy: but thank God, I am able to listen to such a renowned professors online. Thank you Prof John Lennox for deepening my faith in Christ. May our Lord Jesus give you a very long and healthy life. ❤

  • @sandracoombs2255
    @sandracoombs2255 Před 2 lety +18

    What a wonderful conversation. Thank you. 🙏😊

  • @cjb8010
    @cjb8010 Před rokem +8

    I’ve listened to many of Professor Lennox’s interviews. This interviewer by far is the best.

  • @truthlove2913
    @truthlove2913 Před 3 lety +6

    I am listening to this podcast before I fall asleep.
    So good to know to listen to something what is SAFE.
    thanks.

  • @emlynjay8633
    @emlynjay8633 Před 3 lety +41

    What a fascinating, thought-provoking conversation.

    • @chadjcrase
      @chadjcrase Před 3 lety +7

      That's a given with John Lennox.

    • @abashedsanctimony154
      @abashedsanctimony154 Před 3 lety +5

      I agree with everything he aims to invoke in rational logical philosophy.
      Christians are very good at using philosophy for the Truth the 'good' that it was created for.

  • @ceelothatmane9421
    @ceelothatmane9421 Před 3 lety +23

    It’s great how John is always happy and smiling. You know God is working through his heart

  • @leif54240
    @leif54240 Před 2 lety +18

    I have studied Dr John Lennox teachings for many years. He is a master teacher worth to imitate and I do .His presentation and who he present the gospel in a logic fashion is amazing. Dr Lennox has enhanced and encouraged the way I present the gospel. Thank you godly teacher. L Pagoaga

  • @rlunnerstall3527
    @rlunnerstall3527 Před 3 lety +15

    Thank You Gentlemen, what a blessing it was to sit in on your conversation.

  • @alistairmciver6775
    @alistairmciver6775 Před 3 lety +60

    Thank you both for a brilliant conversation and to you Mr Lennnox for such a clear presentation of our Christian hope and truth.

    • @ryanmozert
      @ryanmozert Před 3 lety +11

      Jesus is God! Isaiah 53

    • @sorrowinchrist3387
      @sorrowinchrist3387 Před 3 lety

      Shocking Evidences convicting Mrs Thompson.
      Ravi account hack. Did the recently investigation made sure someone did not upload the shocking photo to his account? In an attempt to convict an innocent man who is dead?
      Ravi might have done wrong but this is why we need a court hearing cause the evidences below has been censored on youtube. No one is talking about the horrible things Mrs Thompson has done to Ravi. and he deserve a fair Court hearing of what actually took place.
      Ms. Thompson found Ravi daughter, and
      began asking her intrusive questions about, among other things, Ravi daughter was offended and considered Ms Thompson’s behavior and demeanor to be aggressive and disturbing.
      Ms. Thompson repeatedly contacted Ravi. As a result of Ms. Thompson’s repeated messages, Ravi began to consider Ms. Thompson as a friend, in addition to a fan and supporter of RZIM’s mission and his work.
      Ravi frequently receives death threats originating from these countries and, further, his electronic devices and online accounts have been the target of many hacking attempts. Additionally, his mobile phone has been taken and briefly held by local authorities on a few occasions when visiting Islamic
      countries.
      Over the course of the two years following their initial meeting Mrs Thompson attempted to escalate her relationship with Ravi through repeated and persistent BBM messages, e-mails, by sending gifts through the mail, and by traveling from Canada to Georgia on two occasions, but Ravi did not meet her in person.
      In December 2015 Ms. Thompson obtained Ravi home address under the guise of sending him a Christmas gift.
      On one visit to Georgia, Ms. Thompson unsuccessfully attempted to contact one of Ravi daughters.
      Ms. Thompson attempted to meet Ravi on other occasions as well, but Ravi rejected all of these attempts. For example, Ms. Thompson represented that she was a physiotherapist and/or an ergonomist and volunteered to meet Ravi and treat his back pain.
      Mrs Thompson attempted to coax Ravi into an inappropriate online relationship.
      Ms. Thompson, at all times without Ravi solicitation, gradually introduced inappropriate topics into conversations with Ravi and then eventually introduced sexual topics. For example, she began expressing her love for Ravi, and then began making sexually suggestive statements.
      At first, Ms. Thompson sent photographs of herself with her family and pet, but as time went by, she sent photographs of herself stretching and in very scanty clothing and suggestive positions under the guise that these were exercises that would help Ravi back, and then she began sending
      photographs with less clothing, and ultimately in the nude. Ms. Thompson took these photographs in her office, car, and home.
      In fact, Ravi asked Ms. Thompson to stop sending him inappropriate material.
      Ms. Thompson agreed to stop sending Ravi such material, but then began sending photographs again and told Ravi that she could not help herself.
      When Ravi blocked and/or directed Ms. Thompson’s BBM messages to his spam folder, Ms. Thompson created new BBM identification numbers and continued to send inappropriate photographs and messages. Additionally, on at least two occasions, Ravi rejected Ms. Thompson’s online request for further BBM chats.
      Recognizing that they would be unable to persuade Ravi to engage in any inappropriate behavior, as part of their scheme, Mrs Thompson decided to become confrontational with Ravi to attempt to extract damaging statements that could support her extortion scheme.
      Additionally, Ravi, who was worried about his physical well-being and his reputation being unfairly tarnished, pleaded with Ms. Thompson not to escalate the situation. Ms. Thompson’s tone had moved from affectionate adulation to contemptible accusation based upon groundless accusations.

    • @ryanmozert
      @ryanmozert Před 3 lety +3

      @@sorrowinchrist3387 interesting.
      Yeah , sooo, Jesus Is God.

    • @sorrowinchrist3387
      @sorrowinchrist3387 Před 3 lety

      @@ryanmozert Not interesting legally binding. And everyone should demand that these issues be brought to court for a proper hearing where both side can be investigated.
      His account was account so the current investigation cannot be trusted.

  • @theresetrietsch5443
    @theresetrietsch5443 Před 3 lety +15

    Professor John Lennox, Jacob Prasch said you are one of the few faithful voices of Christianity in the United Kingdom. We love to listen to your videos and read your books. Therese and Peter in New Zealand. Moriel ministries.

  • @karenness5588
    @karenness5588 Před 3 lety +28

    Thanks, John & John.
    What kept me going through 2020, alone in a new town, was the fact that since my atheist parents' divorce at, what five, six, seven? God always provided for me, though He didn't spoon feed me. When my parents didn't provide or protect me, He always sent someone to help. Without faith, we let chaos overwhelm us.

    • @maxodgaard1335
      @maxodgaard1335 Před 3 lety +1

      I have faith, and im an atheist.... faith in the true natural world is more than enough.... save the fairytales for the kids.

    • @karenness5588
      @karenness5588 Před 3 lety +4

      @@maxodgaard1335 Fairy tales usually had their lessons, many of which people just haven't learned.

    • @thomasmcgorry2176
      @thomasmcgorry2176 Před 3 lety +6

      @@maxodgaard1335 Atheism is a valid worldview(I happen to think it's completely flawed), but the second you start to throw nonsense about like comparing any opposite valid worldview as a fairytale, you lose any semblance of seriousness. Most atheists have a healthy respect for Christianity, they acknowledge it as a valid, intellectually rich and satisfying worldview, they just happen not to agree with it. So enough of your fairytale jibe, it doesn't wash.

    • @danielmann5427
      @danielmann5427 Před 2 lety +1

      @@maxodgaard1335 lay off the quack pipe.
      You are only suppressing the truth in unrighteousness. Worshipping the created rather than the creator.
      Millions and millions of Christians have been willingly tortured and die for the faith.
      Fairytale - something comes from nothing
      From nothing, nothing comes

    • @maxodgaard1335
      @maxodgaard1335 Před 2 lety

      @@danielmann5427 said by someone who is clearly uneducated in science. Amen

  • @imogenrex6286
    @imogenrex6286 Před 3 lety +34

    This is so very welcome and timely and helpful - thank you!

  • @katherinescott7528
    @katherinescott7528 Před rokem +11

    What an incredible discussion, so powerful, so apt for our current situation. Thank you both. You are admirable men!

  • @redsea6266
    @redsea6266 Před 3 lety +24

    Two great Johns, such a privilege to hear a discussion by men i admire, thank you

  • @jackjones3657
    @jackjones3657 Před 3 lety +33

    You know your hearing great content when you loath taking another bite of food for fear of missing out on any of the discussion. Dr. Lennox, like Stephen Meyer, William Lane Craig and Victor Davis Hanson are a treat to hear.

  • @bjornkretzmann
    @bjornkretzmann Před 3 lety +18

    Huge fan of John Lennox, thanks for the video.

  • @LLPOF
    @LLPOF Před 3 lety +8

    I love to listen to Prof. Lennox.

  • @130alon
    @130alon Před 3 lety +46

    A brilliant discussion between two intellectuals. I would expect nothing less from John Anderson - he is nonpareil.

    • @jimluebke3869
      @jimluebke3869 Před 3 lety +4

      I could wish for a thousand (or a million) John Andersons, though.

    • @130alon
      @130alon Před 3 lety +2

      @@jimluebke3869 Me, too.

    • @myopenmind527
      @myopenmind527 Před 3 lety +1

      Did you come to believe in god for intellectual reasons?

    • @jimluebke3869
      @jimluebke3869 Před 3 lety +1

      @@myopenmind527 There's a formal fallacy -- I think it's called the "generative fallacy", though I could be wrong -- that states that judging the accuracy of an idea based on its source, is illogical.
      It's related to ad hominem, or arguments from authority.

    • @130alon
      @130alon Před 3 lety +2

      @@myopenmind527 No; I was raised in the church - baptized and confirmed but you know what happens; I got to be a teenager and all that church stuff was so square, lol, and I was 'all grown up'. Somewhere in my 30s, the Holy Spirit cracked my heart and Jesus came in and made a home here. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.

  • @KimberlyMorrisonMcClintock
    @KimberlyMorrisonMcClintock Před 3 lety +40

    What a treat! Thanks gentlemen, God bless you both🙏

  • @martinliehs2513
    @martinliehs2513 Před 3 lety +15

    Thank you gentlemen. Corruption seems to abound in our most important institutions.
    I would love to see a movement of people glom onto the ideals of men like you two and others that have come forth in the past four years.

  • @kurianmathew9440
    @kurianmathew9440 Před 3 lety +10

    Thank you gentlemen. I’ve forwarded this conversation. I hope it falls on receptive ears.

  • @drittenberry1
    @drittenberry1 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I love John Lennox. What a precious Christian.

  • @mlelder72
    @mlelder72 Před 3 lety +6

    thank you for the conversation, really enjoy hearing from you JA. Cheers

  • @awesomeisasawesomedoesyo182

    Thank you both. Fascinating as usual.

  • @edcruz2706
    @edcruz2706 Před 3 lety +14

    "I am in the business of putting the ear back on people" Thank you John - you bring the best people to your show.

    • @franklinrowan5845
      @franklinrowan5845 Před 2 lety +1

      I realize I'm kind of off topic but do anyone know of a good website to stream new series online?

    • @rudykade2784
      @rudykade2784 Před 2 lety

      @Franklin Rowan Try FlixZone. You can find it by googling :)

    • @martinkent333
      @martinkent333 Před 2 lety

      @@franklinrowan5845 Is Jesus Christ of Nazareth a notorious donkey rapist, wanted across the Middle East?

  • @robertmize327
    @robertmize327 Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you both.

  • @davebannister323
    @davebannister323 Před 3 lety +16

    John this is a very powerful podcast THANK YOU for such a great interview ... God Bless you in AU , really like your stile & honesty . Regards from the UK

  • @RandyH400
    @RandyH400 Před 2 lety +9

    Thank you for sharing this! A great video! And testimony.

  • @Lighthouse39
    @Lighthouse39 Před 3 lety +11

    Thank you both for a great conversation I went to see and hear Dr John Lennox In Dublin Ireland a few years ago a great Conference God bless you both

  • @kbeetles
    @kbeetles Před 3 lety +9

    Thank you for this clear conversation, it was a Signpost to the Living Water.... anyone who thirsts will be satisfied.
    If you do not thirst, you are free to give the signpost a miss. If you thirst but you insist on digging your own well in the desert, you are a fool, destined to perish.

    • @williamwightman8409
      @williamwightman8409 Před 3 lety

      That would make a great SNL script for the passive aggressive sub-cult of the religious for right. Easy to visualize, so funny. You are a master of dry humor.

    • @kbeetles
      @kbeetles Před 3 lety +1

      @davy boy - obviously you have no ears to hear. What are you doing here??? Go and play some computer games or drink and be merry. Come back when the drink does not seem to work......

  • @barramundi9863
    @barramundi9863 Před 2 lety +8

    Genius! Thanks for posting, John.

  • @skodalaskoda8754
    @skodalaskoda8754 Před 3 lety +20

    Praise God

  • @chriholt
    @chriholt Před 3 lety +59

    Wow, that was great. A blessed Christmas to all!

    • @talktrue989
      @talktrue989 Před 3 lety

      Mary, Christ'Ma's day.
      😒 brothers and sisters the Messiah wasn't born in the middle of winter sorry.
      Shalom, 9 months after Santa Claus day is right around 9:11 and 9 months from 9-11 is right around June but not in the middle of winter

    • @joshuawallis611
      @joshuawallis611 Před 3 lety

      A

    • @russellheisey625
      @russellheisey625 Před 3 lety

      You need to watch Dr. Taylor Marshal who proves this date by the Priest records of Zechariah, father of St. John the Baptiser, according to Luke's gospel being 3mos from his birth when Mary visited Elizabeth to sanctify him.

    • @robertmize327
      @robertmize327 Před 3 lety +1

      @@talktrue989
      Jesus was born, the Word was revealed. His Season is right now.

    • @talktrue989
      @talktrue989 Před 3 lety

      anD, if I was the bad guy I would teach you to say HELLo, and make you think it means something nice.
      Get readY, 🙏👀

  • @shriyanidemel9401
    @shriyanidemel9401 Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you. Deeply appreciated.

  • @pennydutra4291
    @pennydutra4291 Před 3 lety +10

    Thoroughly enjoyed the discussion, thanks!

  • @norman-gregory
    @norman-gregory Před 3 lety +6

    Greetings...Why Are We In Existence? To Acknowledge The Truth...which is - To Praise Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Always...Amen. 1Corithians 10:31. All The Best for 2021.

  • @harrybarber4391
    @harrybarber4391 Před 3 lety +11

    Excellent-thank you!

  • @raymondtaylor6049
    @raymondtaylor6049 Před 2 lety

    Hi Mr Anderson, let us not despair.I sense your genuine and deep concern for the young person in todays World.
    That evident concern has helped me as I witnessed it in this important conversation with Mr Lennox.
    Timshel.

  • @tedgrant2
    @tedgrant2 Před 6 měsíci +1

    It's so comforting to have a clever guy telling us that God exists.
    He deserves every penny he gets from selling loads of books.
    And he probably needs it to help the poor (Matthew 19:21)

    • @twosheds1749
      @twosheds1749 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Yes like all Bible bashers cash is the number one consideration!

  • @simonbevan4598
    @simonbevan4598 Před 3 lety +9

    Justice is turned back and righteousness stands afar off, Truth stumbled in the public squares and honesty cannot enter ♡ blessings from nz Aotearoa land of the long white cloud ♡♡

    • @theresetrietsch5443
      @theresetrietsch5443 Před 3 lety +1

      Simon, we are in Tauranga. Listening to Jacob Prasch and Joe Schimmel. Where do you live?

    • @simonbevan4598
      @simonbevan4598 Před 3 lety +1

      @@theresetrietsch5443 Heretaunga sends blessings . Lord bless you and keep you, His face shine upon you and be gracious to you and give you His shalom ♡

    • @theresetrietsch5443
      @theresetrietsch5443 Před 3 lety

      @@simonbevan4598 thank you. Who is Heretaunga? Blessings in Jesus.

  • @rosaliepaul9169
    @rosaliepaul9169 Před 3 lety +5

    Very intelligent conversation

  • @charlesleroi8559
    @charlesleroi8559 Před 3 lety +3

    This Professor is one of the brilliant I have ever heard. Long life Professor .May God bless you

  • @albertpurification9413

    Jhon , my dear hero , you are great our Lord will receive you warmly , you have fought

  • @AnnabelleJARankin
    @AnnabelleJARankin Před 3 lety +19

    Lovely to find this!

  • @janwaska521
    @janwaska521 Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent conversation

  • @user-vt6dx8ll9b
    @user-vt6dx8ll9b Před 4 měsíci

    prof. John Lennox came into my life at the right time. it was something I prayed for.

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 Před měsícem

      You've been deeply misled. He's a scientifically illiterate charlatan.

  • @Krentiles
    @Krentiles Před 3 lety +6

    Fantastic.Thanks for the upload

  • @marlak1104
    @marlak1104 Před 3 lety +2

    So delightful!

  • @pepinperalta
    @pepinperalta Před 3 lety +4

    I would look forward to listening to professor^s Lennox view on the story of the Samaritan Woman and the Prodigal Son story!

  • @youfoundme7404
    @youfoundme7404 Před 3 lety +12

    "Men became scientific because they believed Law in Nature. They believed Law in nature because they believed in the Legislator". Wow..just beautiful way to put it.

    • @cbwilson2398
      @cbwilson2398 Před 3 lety +2

      "Legislator"

    • @maxodgaard1335
      @maxodgaard1335 Před 3 lety +2

      But as wrong as it gets..... you dont have to believe in the laws of nature.... if you stop believing in god he is gone, stop believing in the laws of nature, they are still there.... you cant change the true....

    • @youfoundme7404
      @youfoundme7404 Před 3 lety +2

      @@maxodgaard1335 You should clear the Biggest Question whether God exists or not for yourself and then take on the Sub-questions of religion. Otherwise, your statement is merely invalid but for the sake of your defense.

  • @AngladaFamilia
    @AngladaFamilia Před rokem

    Another Brilliant conversation. ❤️

  • @davebannister323
    @davebannister323 Před rokem +1

    John , listening once again to your podcast with J Lennox , am really blessed hearing this " Again " , around 36 Mins , you ask a VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION -- Who is HE ? ( refering to Christ ) . Really enjoy your great podcasts and look forward to more in 2023 . Keep smiling mate !

  • @michelleconnell1482
    @michelleconnell1482 Před 3 lety +6

    Beautiful

  • @Virginia.Espinosa
    @Virginia.Espinosa Před rokem

    Thank you very much Prof Lennox

  • @darrellpowell4331
    @darrellpowell4331 Před 3 lety +4

    John Lennox is a beautiful man.

  • @chadjcrase
    @chadjcrase Před 3 lety +27

    Although I'm not a Christian, Professor Lennox is definitely one of my heroes. Also, I wish I were a Baby Boomer right now with what's going on.

    • @marylou7089
      @marylou7089 Před 3 lety +1

      You’ve piqued my curiosity Chad. Why do you wish you were a baby boomer right now?

    • @dougkaterankin2450
      @dougkaterankin2450 Před 3 lety +6

      Hey Chad.
      Really distressed to see the latter part of your comment. Im going to make an assumption or two here. Forgive me if Im wrong.
      Im 61 but I remember having similar misgivings to yours when I was a young adult. My late dad told me a story how they shared a meal with a young couple when they were all young marrieds about 1955. This other couple had decided they were not going to have children cause the world was such a terrible place, how could you inflict that on a child. Their children, had they been born would have been boomers.
      This scarey stuff has been going on for yonks. Take practicle measures but please dont take it to heart.
      PS. Next time I'll tell you how tough we boomers really had it.
      All the best.

    • @chadjcrase
      @chadjcrase Před 3 lety +4

      I merely made the comment because I don't think the future is going to be better and therefore I have a lot of disappointment to get through yet. Also I'm not that young at 38, though I certainly feel like a dinosaur with some of my beliefs.

    • @marylou7089
      @marylou7089 Před 3 lety +7

      @@chadjcrase Thank you for responding to my curiosity Chad. These can be scary times. Would you be surprised to learn that newspapers were printing articles about university graduates not being able to find jobs in the early seventies, when I was studying? I remember one article in particular about a PHd driving a cab for his living. I allowed that to discourage me. Don’t get me wrong though. We were blessed in many ways that children are not today. Programs like Roy Rogers were televised that told children the good news about Jesus. We prayed together in school and learned hymns like Jesus Loves Me and Away in a Manger at Christmas time. I draw comfort from the knowledge that God is sovereign. Nothing happens in this world that hasn’t been filtered through his fingers. He keeps all his promises. His plans will be fulfilled. My suggestions would be, and like it or lump it, don’t focus on fear of the future or regrets or hurts from the past. Seek healing from the past and focus on what you can do today. If you haven’t heard of him, you may find Jordan Peterson helpful. I wish you all the best. My kids are your age and younger by a couple of years.

    • @robynhefferan9561
      @robynhefferan9561 Před 3 lety +2

      Do not let your previous thinking stop you looking for Jesus. What do you mean?

  • @paulsmith8321
    @paulsmith8321 Před 3 lety +16

    Loved this conversation!!! Great questions, John and brilliant answers. Each one of us, has a responsibility to be open about the truth that only the Bible provides. No more sitting on the fence, if we truly want to help our future generation.

  • @josh_d_w____
    @josh_d_w____ Před 3 lety +3

    Love you Lennox!

  • @uldisozolants9886
    @uldisozolants9886 Před 3 lety

    I will sacrifice all civility to wonder at the presence of both 'truth' and 'faith' in the same question/sentence by Mr. Host. Used to watch J. Anderson in dialogue with his invitees; the stress is on the 'used'.

  • @brucemattingly6476
    @brucemattingly6476 Před 8 měsíci

    Excellent and important discussion John Anderson and Prof. John Lennox..!
    My thoughts on why a good God allows suffering is explained on three fold level:
    1) The original sin, and the fallen world in which we live has taken us out of a world in perfect harmony with God, and has placed us in a fallen world subject to pain, suffering, physical death.
    2) God sending his son Jesus into the world (so eloquently described by Prof. Lennox) to play a personal role and example in our suffering, willingly die on a cross for our sins, reconciling believers into a forgiven state of grace to spend all eternity with God, our creator.
    3) God's offer of salvation is to all, providing hope for all, and laying out the groundwork for a God-centered Jesus driven productive life, giving hope, gratitude in the face of lifes ups and downs on earth, with a mission to share the gospels good news and love of Jesus with all, giving believers a purposeful mission on earth, while being reassured their relationship with God is secure for all eternity.
    Blessings from Arizona USA..! 🙏🙌💞🇺🇲😇⚖️

  • @normaodenthal8009
    @normaodenthal8009 Před 3 lety +8

    Wonderful interview and that covers a lot of ground. Awhile ago I came across a young man who was proud of his atheism, and having freed himself from religion. I asked him if he had actually done some serious research into the matter, or just accepted the dominant paradigm. I also pointed out that he had merely adopted another belief system. Many atheists are unacknowledged fundamentalists hiding behind intellectual elitism.
    Thanks for a very timely and much needed discussion. Perhaps Tom Holland will be the next guest?

    • @MrGulf4
      @MrGulf4 Před 3 lety +3

      Next time he tells you, I don't have to be religious to be a good person, tell him; "of course not, you live amongst Christians".

    • @normaodenthal8009
      @normaodenthal8009 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MrGulf4
      Thanks, Alfred. Good advice! I’ll bear that in mind if our paths cross again.

    • @soniavadnjal7553
      @soniavadnjal7553 Před 2 lety

      It would be great to have Tom Holland, I agree. Hope it happens.

    • @edgaraf9411
      @edgaraf9411 Před 2 lety +1

      @@MrGulf4 thats a terrible argument

    • @robertholland7558
      @robertholland7558 Před rokem

      @@MrGulf4 I live among fish, therefore my tree climbing abilities are excellent!

  • @johnpro2847
    @johnpro2847 Před 3 měsíci

    Big John has the capacity to make 2 plus 2 seem very complex and complicated and requires a divine intervener to get the answer..amen

  • @rhonamocke6527
    @rhonamocke6527 Před rokem

    bless you all

  • @anaelle3437
    @anaelle3437 Před 2 lety +1

    He's my favorite. He's so polite and jolly looking

  • @ImALefty08
    @ImALefty08 Před 3 lety +11

    It's quite heartwarming that, like me, even the great CS Lewis (the genius that he was) wasn't good at math. 😅
    This was a very good interview with prof. Lennox. 👍

  • @honawikeepa5813
    @honawikeepa5813 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant Lennox. Cheers from NZ.

  • @kmensa5301
    @kmensa5301 Před 3 lety +1

    I had on my computer a future book to write with a tentative title: The theory of suffering. Glad Prof Lennox have a chapter in his book, will check it out

  • @brucewright478
    @brucewright478 Před 11 měsíci

    So very, very, good. Thank you!

  • @cachinnation448
    @cachinnation448 Před 3 lety

    Superb

  • @davidarchie2370
    @davidarchie2370 Před 3 lety +12

    Thank you John, John.L... as Heaven & Earth their Dimension's are separated causing the corruption hence suffering as being part of Christ we can see & feel the gap being bridged ... to deny the reality of the dimensions is simplistic... it is something that interest me mathematically... Merry Christmas. kdag Plymouth UK

    • @abashedsanctimony154
      @abashedsanctimony154 Před 3 lety +2

      Amen, its emphasis is that God exists and there are aggressors toward Him and His existence and His Authority.
      So, when an a-Theist attacks with accusations, under guise of logical conclusion: "God must be evil" for allowing rebellion and evil that arises from evil men. Yet their negativity never seems to subside or regress. Which is telling in their belief system, a-Theism is a belief and evolution is their scientific religion. Proof by their a-Theistic symbol they have adopted.
      Agnostics many times seek rational discussion that would lead to at least a conclusion. As Dr Lennox stated, they do not understand the whole of the debate, as evidenced by inadequate logic as if they will not progress the conversation because they themselves will not accept a y form of validity for concrete facts. The universe exists therefore we cannot establish it created itself when science cannot even recreate or create something new within it. We are subject to the laws that science is based on.
      A statement is usually their proof. That is never backed only agreed to by mass groups of like minded haters of God. I do pray they realize their blind state of open rejection but I see the scales are tipped and covering their eyes.

  • @JWCFB
    @JWCFB Před 3 lety

    Thank you.

  • @jamesbuxton6803
    @jamesbuxton6803 Před 3 lety +4

    The need to allow for God to do the work by letting them discover God in Jesus.Amen

  • @daneshaw3216
    @daneshaw3216 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so very much

  • @maria.s1326
    @maria.s1326 Před rokem

    Very interesting conversation. 👌

  • @laurarivera5875
    @laurarivera5875 Před 8 měsíci

    RC Sproul was once asked how to address someone who doesn't believe in sin. His response was "Steal his wallet"! Even the very liberal folk singer from the 60's, Phil Ochs, said "A liberal is 5 degrees left of center in good times and 15 degrees right of center when it affects him personally...

  • @brendawoodford6363
    @brendawoodford6363 Před rokem

    Superb, wish the BBC could discuss and allow people to speak without attacking.

  • @tylerbuckner3750
    @tylerbuckner3750 Před 2 lety +1

    The living embodiment of the Proverb “A soft answer turns away wrath.”

  • @John-bv2ft
    @John-bv2ft Před rokem +1

    A brilliant man

  • @deborahgrantham7387
    @deborahgrantham7387 Před rokem +1

    We all suffer from the ignorance of preferring our own reality. Science can explain a few things. Spirituality explains a few things and we all struggle with the rest. I don’t find them in contradiction, many I come into contact with want to choose and want me to choose one or the other. I choose God, he made them both.

  • @genemanansala1147
    @genemanansala1147 Před 7 měsíci

    Enlightement

  • @tabeshbayat936
    @tabeshbayat936 Před 11 měsíci

    I was wondering what is the Professor's stance on Progressive Revelation,that in every day or age we need a new religion,though with the same foundations in principles,that corresponds with science and wisdom!Thank you !

  • @amsbestunderstanding1646
    @amsbestunderstanding1646 Před 3 lety +13

    Excellent! Thank you, gentlemen.
    People who don't want to be accountable find it easier to deny that God exists, but it's so much easier to live with hope in a restored relationship with God through Jesus Christ, than to live & die without hope for eternity.
    And we've never needed hope more than today....science can be wonderful, but it's really mankind experimenting or finding what God has created.
    God is no slacker!

    • @williamvorkosigan5151
      @williamvorkosigan5151 Před 3 lety +1

      I don't deny that God exists, I deny that you have met your burden of proof. However, as for Yahweh, Christianity and Islam, we just know too much. These can not possibly be true. They are condemned as their holy books make falsifiable claims about the universe that have been empirically proven false.

    • @zu560
      @zu560 Před 3 lety +2

      @@williamvorkosigan5151 you haven't proven anything, just made a statement. You need to do better than that.

    • @williamvorkosigan5151
      @williamvorkosigan5151 Před 3 lety +2

      @@zu560 I set out to prove nothing. A claim was made that people who don't want to be accountable etc. Elizabeth I, knew better than to look into men's souls. Ad hominin, strawman attack, not an argument. I don't know any serious Atheists who seek not to be accountable for their actions nor many if any who deny that God exists. The atheistic position is that you have not met the burden of proof for your claim. It is not my job to prove absence. As for any religion based on or derived from the worship of the hunter/war god Yahweh, well many books have been written on that. Just one example of a claim made and failed, Tyre stands to this day.

    • @chadjcrase
      @chadjcrase Před 3 lety +1

      I think science can also lead Humanity into believing they are like Gods themselves just as much as it discovering God's creation.

    • @quercus4730
      @quercus4730 Před 3 lety

      @@chadjcrase God's only creation is the bible and it had to be written by men because God was too busy helping people win ball games or finding their keys.

  • @rosemarievanlennep1866

    All will pass away but the Word of God will stand forever.

  • @julieredmond5192
    @julieredmond5192 Před 3 lety +3

    Oh John Lennox!! Goody gumdrops!!

  • @David_4
    @David_4 Před rokem

    Excellent video!

  • @yahusrevus
    @yahusrevus Před 7 měsíci

    Still gripping content 2 years later. Thank you. Most striking to me (in my lifetime) is still the willful ignorance of our Christian counterparts; making themselves out as experts on a topic they have little more than anecdotal input on while pointing the "cretin finger" at the Christian. I'd say it is astounding, but the Bible had already explained and prepared me for their existence before I had my first encounter with one. If only they actually read The Book even once. But, I digress.

  • @melissaogilvie5827
    @melissaogilvie5827 Před 8 měsíci

    wonderful. thank you

  • @russellheisey625
    @russellheisey625 Před 3 lety +3

    My Hanna Hat is tipped to the pair of you! German, Scots and French am I from 1700 Pennsylvania. God bless you both! Sorry I missed this when published, Good Lent to you both.

  • @bradycollins5267
    @bradycollins5267 Před 3 lety +8

    God with us gents

  • @christopherconey732
    @christopherconey732 Před 2 lety

    't'would have been grand to see and hear C S Lewis:)

  • @mrh4891
    @mrh4891 Před 3 lety +1

    @ 9:51 - Hello Sir, re: David Berlinski's book: it's called (I think) 'The Devil's Delusion' (not The Atheist's Delusion)... but thanks for mentioning that ... GREAT BOOK :-) Everyone, please see also: 'The Language of God' by Dr. Francis Collins, and 'The End of Reason' by Ravi Zacharias, or the books of John Lennox (ex: 'God's Undertaker,' and 'Gunning for God.')

  • @rep3e4
    @rep3e4 Před 3 lety +8

    Just great common sense, thank you

  • @bluebluedogbooks
    @bluebluedogbooks Před 3 lety

    Interesting.