Dr. Craig Shares Personal Stories & Thoughts
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
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Currently I am 15 living in a loving family that isn’t religious. I have researched quite a while and am leaning towards Christianity. I can relate to WLC growing up, and his work has influenced me quite a bit. Thank you for all you have done and God Bless!
Hi Ben if you're leaning I think it's time to go all in! Remember God's Word says: *For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away -1st Peter 1:24.* Everything in this world is fading, all things will wither and die, but not after accepting Christ, we may die once, but we will be in eternal glory with him instead of facing eternal separation and misery. Ben, God's Word says boast not of tomorrow for you do not know what a day may bring forth (Proverbs 27:1). Today is the accepted time, today is the day of salvation! (2nd Corinthians 6:2). The fact is Ben you're a sinner, (Romans 3:10) and the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). Luckily while we were yet sinners Christ died for us because of his great love for us(Romans 5:8). Today Ben you can know you're on your way to heaven, the Bible says you can know you have eternal life in Christ (1 John 5:13). Seek him Ben, he is standing at the door of your heart and knocking. Won't you let Him in?
Ben, you will have to take a step of faith and step out on what God is revealing to you in your heart (That Jesus is indeed the unique Son of God). Prayerfully read through the gospels and allow God to give you the confidence to move forward. When you do take that step, get good mentorship to help you to maintain your faith.
What good reason is there to believe in Christianity? Asking for a friend.
I know Im quite off topic but does anybody know of a good site to stream new tv shows online?
Former atheist, take your time Ben, but remember to dont fall in the trap that christianity is only an intellectual exercise and thats it. Remember to try to actively seek God, ask him to lead you in your search. Talking/praying to God can feel weird for some in the beginning, but if he exists its the best thing you could ever do. And I have to add, he does really love you more than you know. Dying and suffering for you to be able to come to him was the most personal and loving thing he could have done.
Just before finding out WLC i was in a deep emotional search. I saw all of these atheist intelectuals and youtubers that were so confidently stating that there is no God and that put me in a dark place. So one day i just cried out to God asking for him to show me that there are solid ways to back up my beliefs. And soon i found William Lane Craig and his work which absolutely delighted me. Now i am learning about Christian apologetics and standing strong in my faith. Thank you Bill
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Amen!
Magnificent! My story about how I found WLC is a little different, but in a sense it's the same: my sociology teacher at psychology university stated that christianity was a religion of guilt and so on... I tried to found what was there to respond to that and I found him. It was a blessing! Now my faith stand stronger than ever.
@@JulioGomesKeys It's a shame teachers aren't better educated on these things. It's exactly the opposite!
Both of you gentlemen have been influential to me and I am grateful for that influence. I am 61, have earned Th.M. and Th.D. degrees, but I am currently earning a second Masters, this one in Apologetics, to add more fuel to the fire of Christ and the heart of evangelism that is living in me. Dr. Craig's testimony is so powerful and moving that I am sitting here hardly able to maintain some composure, although I have heard it many times.
Wow, God bless!
WLC thank you for all your work in edifying the body of Christ, God bless
What pushed me to do philosophy is the same way Dr. WLC got interest to philosophy. I belong to a loving Christian home but later began questioning the existence of God at my early age (around 10 years old).
I remembered my question was "If God created everything, then who created God?"
I got interest because of this philosophical inquiry in my life. I began studying hermeneutics in the early age of 15. I became a strong academic atheist for like 3 years. However today, I am now a theist who firmly believe in God existence and everything.
Its incredibly interesting to think about how many people that "happy" girl Sandy has indirectly influenced for the gospel. Its a good reminder that by having a good testimony and sharing your faith with people (even if it seems insignificant) you can have a massive influence on the world and the Kingdom of God! Thanks for everything you do Dr. Craig!
Some real similarities to my own journey from questioning to disillusionment to anger to brokenness to salvation. I'm grateful for WLC on so many levels, and this makes I'm even more so.
There are many more similarities than just your journeys Terry! God bless you brother❤️
@@gingrai00 Good to hear from you, Bill. Same to you, bro!
I always wanted to hear your testimomy Mr Craig. You are a great warrior for the Kingdom of Christ! God bless you and your family!
It is always good to listen to WLC. I've learned so much with him, he helped me to streght my faith in Jesus Christ. God bless you my brother. Your work is not in vain, it is reaching places and people all over the world.
Dr. Craigh: I send greetings directly from Sao Paulo, Brazil ! I am an avangelical christian and I really appreciate your lectures !
*Craig
Beautiful testimony! Idk where my faith would be if I had never come across Dr. William Lane Craig. Bill, thank you 🙏
If I only had money to invite you here in the Philippines Dr. WLC. Thank you for edifying Christ.
It's refreshing to hear Dr. Craig speak of faith on a spiritual level rather than a naturalistic/logical one. No matter what we do for Christ, we must point others back to the cross through the revelation of sin, repentance, and grace.
What a great testimony!
talking about personal stories... I think I haven't heard Dr. Craig talk about his children? I don't know why but I wonder how it would be to have such a cool Dad like he is!
I always wanted to know some more about his family too. I understand that he speaks for himself and talking about his wife or children may be irrelevant, but yet still it’s somehow intriguing.
one of the best interviews I've seen. extremely natural and shows both parties have humility.
That story around the 8min mark is so much like what is happening for me right now. The other day I reconnected with girl I knew in high school and she's in Bible school now..its like the years never went by
Thank you WLC! I never tire of hearing you. I laughed out loud when you mentioned how you even get a sense of accomplishment out of emptying the shampoo bottle in the shower👊👊😂❤️
What a blessing you have been and continue to be to me!
This is one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen. Watching the man of tell his story is just above an inspiration for me. May God bless you much Dr. Craig. Hearing him say that people laughed at him brought tears to my eyes. An immense inspiration Sir. He is a great man of God.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video. William L.C. is such a lovely, humble, honest man that God is using mightily. I have seen some of his debates with Atheists and have been so encourage to continue to learn how to apply my faith using apologetics. I have a long way to go, but am encouraged. Thank you!
'God teaches us lessons by allowing us to fail''..WOW..
Your testimomy was really edifying. I'm braziliam. I love your books. Your lectures inspire me
Shame they're bullshit
I wish this meant as much as it used to for me - not to discount the relevance for the rest of you.
I'm just not there anymore.
Wish I was.
Thanks for the help when mom was dying, Mr Craig; I won't ever forget it!!
Great honest comment brother, I hear ya. I've been through those times too. James, Job, and the Psalms are great, but talking to a brother or sister who has been through it helps a ton. I pray you can find someone near to you to in the faith to connect with.
I can sense your pain Brother.... when there is no emotional charge, it is hard to walk in dryness, doubts or exhaustion on the path. Jesus is there with you - in the darkest places, he is right there! Talk to him....Pour your heart out to him in whatever way you can. May the sheep always recognise the voice of the Shepherd!
@@coffeemkr0 thanks so much for this my friend, it truly means a lot!
@@kbeetles thanks man... I felt this more than you'll ever know..
We are praying for you, brother
This man is one of my heroes
so simple testimony ... so unique ...
I enjoy that Dr. Craig is human and is not afraid to share that. It's an encouragement for sure.
I have such a deep appreciation for Dr. Craig. God bless him!
I'm so broken. Please God, save me, even though I don't deserve it.
I feel just like you. That is my only prayer now days...
Jesus is faithful He hears your prayer
I’ll pray for you brother
@@ccpol8525 Thank you. I’ll pray for you as well.
God bless you brother
I'm going to miss this man so much.
I don’t know how ANYONE can have a dislike for Mr. Craig. He is such a classy individual and MAN, I know the Lord is pleased with his life and sacrifice.
I agree, maybe the most gentile and decent person you can find, atheists hate him for the same reason demons hate jesus
Awesome
Doc, I do not believe as you do but I am grateful to live in a Universe where you can speak your thoughts
Thank you very much, this is inspiring message and I definitely relate to your childhood
Romans 6:23
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Awesome 👍
It was a real joy to hear Dr. Craig talk about his wife. Truly 2 halves to make the one. This is what God intended for marriage. What a blessing to have. Also a joy to hear him talk about his parents.
Thank you for sharing personal experiences. This is very encouraging.
This was wonderful :)
This is fantastic! Thank You so much!
I honestly think im at that stage of questioning and not being ably to totally believe how much jesus loves me😑all i can say is i hope it turns out in a good way...
Keep digging Asher truth is on our side 🤙🏼
@@AustinthePhilosurfer ☺
Good luck Asher. Several years ago I went on a 2 year long questioning, and eventually came to believe in God, and then in Jesus.
Hope it goes well, whatever you decide on.
I was most impressed about how Dr Craig emphasisis the importance of free agency.
Free agency is a necessary act. To act or not to act.
God used his free agency
We humans use our free agency in either a positive way or in a negative way.
Knowing which is which is the deciding factor.
For if we wish to know God we must first excersise our agency we must believe he / they could exist then want to know if they do?
If you dont believe and dont want to believe then the door to that knowledge and experience can never open!
What a beautiful testimony. I wonder how many other new Christians were initially put off by their first taste of church! I remember my own time of disillusionment, but the Lord said to me "the fact that you are disappointed by what you see means you know it should be better!" So He put it back in my lap..
So the Lord said to you did she? Right. Whatever you say.
@@midlander4 Do I detect a note of disbelief? If you believe God exists, if you believe like I do that the Scriptures are inspired by God, why should it surprise anyone that He can communicate to the penitent heart?
@@h54h52 and yet Allah has not chosen to communicate with you, though he does with millions of Muslims as their testimony confirms.
There's a problem here, isn't there?
@@midlander4 Not for me no, because Jesus is the light of the world and came to bring salvation to all who would believe and follow Him.
@@h54h52 Billions of Muslims through the centuries - and adherents to literally thousands of other religions, current and historic - would disagree with you pretty vehemently. But it's all about you, isn't it?
I LOVE This!!🤗
I love pannenberg. Love hearing stories about him.
At 29:16 the video breaks up a little and I can’t understand the words in the sentence. “Pannenburg began to ask questions... his writings.” Can someone fill me in?
I am guessing "outside".
What things makes us to changed our life " RECEIVING " Jesus word in to our hearts?
Why not RECEIVING " Human word can't changed us?
If I receive human word does change my life? Like philosophy , Religions like Prophet Mohammed, Buddhists and Hinduism? Why the word of God changed human heart character and behavior.
why humans and others religions books can't change human life?
Why knowledge education like Social Sciences , Natural Science and Information Science couldn't wouldn't shouldn't changed our life?
Is there any hidden information in the word of God that have not been revealed to us?
how God word changed human heart and human word or religions can't change our hearts?
can any one answer it please?
Thanks.
Well, I am not an 'expert' or a pastor or anything, but I'll take a shot at this :) I appreciate your thoughtful question and hope I can be helpful.
Pertaining to other religions or worldviews, I have no doubt that people have experienced genuine growth or moral development through them - so it's not that human words or words of other religions or words from sciences _can't_ change you. Of course they can! I know many who live morally who are not believers in Jesus. But at the start of your question, you ask, "What things makes us to changed our life 'RECEIVING' Jesus word in to our hearts?" Similarly, one of your last questions asks: "Is there any hidden information in the word of God that have not been revealed to us?" Perhaps it might help you to understand that the Bible teaches that Jesus Himself IS the word of God, so He is not hidden at all! If you read John 1, you will read, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." As you read the chapter, you begin to realize that the apostle John is writing about Jesus! Later in the Gospel of John, Jesus teaches that all Scripture was written to bear witness to Himself (John 5:39). You see, the Bible is the written word that points us to the one true Word of God. It is purposed to show us the one true God that has revealed Himself in Jesus Christ. So, receiving the words of Christ is not just for some moral development or to 'change our hearts', as you say - it is to receive and enter into relationship with God Himself! His words are radically transforming in ways that human words and other religions fail. He has saved us from darkness and sin in which we were enslaved and entrenched. He has invited us that we might personally know Him and have abundant life. So, this is why knowing Christ's words in particular is so much more important, because these are the words of God Himself. But allow me to explain why I trust that these are God's words over other human words or religions.
The main reason I trust Jesus Christ and His words over any other words is because of His life, death and resurrection. As apologists like William Lane Craig say, there is good historical evidence that Jesus Christ was a real person who was crucified by the Romans circa 30-33 AD. Whatever this man did during His life, after His death His disciples also reported seeing Him physically resurrected from the dead! They then began to preach about this God-man to Jews, Gentiles, and Romans all around them, claiming that He was raised from the dead and that He was God in human form. I think the evidence points to Him actually rising from the dead, as the evidence can't be explained otherwise. And if someone is going to rise from the dead, I'd think His words are much more important and worth listening to than any others!! And Christ Himself treats the Bible with authority, so as His follower I do the same.
I hope this helps. Only Jesus Christ is perfect, and as I just said, because I believe He rose from the dead I think His words are much more worth listening to. One last thing I'll say is that I personally have not found substantial evidence to believe in other religions like Islam or Hinduism or Buddhism. They are not sufficiently rooted in a historical event like Jesus' death and resurrection, and so because there isn't authority behind their words I do not trust them like I do Jesus.
And again, I hope you understand that you can live a moral life without knowing Jesus - but I personally believe it's because God's image, His heart is already written on yours and that is what you reflect when you reflect moral goodness or growth as a person.
If you don't find my answer satisfying, you can also ask William Lane Craig directly via his website. At reasonablefaith.org he answers one question each week. If you want to try asking him, I'd say go for it!
Blessings and please let me know if you have any questions!
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First of i wanted to say thank you for understood me my idea and the information I asked with the broken English. English is my second language hopefully, you will understand me more. as long as I get the new information that helps me to understand the spiritual world that should be ok now for me.
Thank you for the time you took to respond my question. no doubt of that for me you are an expert.
the information you provided me and your answer to my question well detailed and articulated. I learned so much the information I didn't know before about how the " WORD OF GOD " and Jesus are equally the same. as you mentioned the word of God is Jesus. So, that was the reason his word is transformed us, changed us and helping us to understand the invisible world.
I just understood more that how Jesus and his word is alive today on planet earth in the time zone and in eternity outside the time zone. ( universe) however, man word such as philosophy, Science, Religions are just information. it's a dead word that cannot changed or transformed our life. it's not an active word that works in our spirit. The reason "MAN WORD" can't changed our life, seems the word is related and connected with our mind which is part of our soul. therefore, the word of God changed us because, it's has a relation and connection with our spirit? not with our soul? Because the unsaved people have a Soul too? now I understand ever more when the bible says " only the spirit gives life "
and Jesus said my " WORD " is a Spirit that gives life. So, philosophy, Science, Religions are just information. doesn't have the elements to change our life. It's not a spirit it's only information? If the information gives an eternal life the great scientist like, Darwin, Albert Einstein and top others educated human beings should have been alive today in heaven?
I don't know about their spiritual life. But, one thing I know is any human " WORD " philosophy, Science, Religions are just information. Doesn't give an everlasting life, its a dead information can't pass beyond the grave.
even though that helps us to changing our earthly life views to live successfully. So, only those are the one are who did receive Christ as their savior and Lord are Spirituality alive and have an everlasting life, because Jesus and his word lives forever. if any human being received Jesus word lives forever pass beyond the grave.
This is what Jesus said.
"Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life." John 5,24
Amen.
Thank you.
May God bless you.
❤
As a JW, Craig has played a big role in my ministry particularly in validity of existence of Jehovah God
Bruh
Jehovah witnesses are a cult, The Triune God of scripture is the only true God
@@Kehvo_exe the Trinity was a develop doctrine.. it took hundred of years to even establish that. The nicean creed wasn’t even about a trinitarian but a binarian doctrine vs Arian doctrine.. the trinity is great philosophically but biblically you got to assume it in some or many texts... but you can believe in God have a non trinitarian view and still attend..
@@InvestigadorTJ So long as you recognize that all JW doctrine is literally based on their own translation of The Bible (NWV), that no scholar of the ancient Greek language on earth (neither believer, athiest, agnostic), thinks is an accurate translation. They will not even disclose the name of their own "scholars" who supposedly made the translation.
If you can square with those facts, then fair enough.
@@thegreatcornholio7255 you don’t need the NWT.. though it is plausible in many of the text translated.. John 1:1c is one example that it is noted by many translations yet many just want to point fingers to the NWT.. I use many translations not just one of them..
Hmmmm... I'm sure WLC has seen the Milky Way at some point in his life, but it isn't something you can see unless you are in a very dark place, with no light pollution. I guess it's possible there was a massive power outage at that very point in time he claims to have seen it, outside his home in Peoria Illinois, but I seriously doubt it.
Saved at 16 too!
I can say that William lane Craig provides the grounds to establish a reasonable faith in GOD.. what each one of us must ask after is the question on what God reflects the attributes to the philosophical work that Craig presents! My personal choice is the Evidence of the live death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.. what comes next is what denomination follows the biblical teachings.. where I’ve gotten to conclude is a non-trinitarian view of God: Jehovah.
WLC: Long anecdote
Sean: Wow.
(30 seconds pass)
Wow.
(30 seconds pass)
Wow.
You get the idea.
What's with the Jordan's in the background?
So let me get this straight. From the 1 hour long topic and interesting discussions all you got from this video was the background with the Jordan shoe?
@@tinanikkillz8570 I loved the interview, I'm trying to be funny Einstein.
Why don’t they offer a steel toe option?
@@TheProdigalMeowMeowMeowReturns it's a basketball shoe.
48:40 That's such a fun tidbit!
47:05... no future beard👊👊 I am so glad to hear it!
Really impressed doing God's work immaculate intelligence
Why does WLC call himself Bill? Is that his nickname? Will would be correct for the short name of William wight?
I want to get a Dr. William Lane Craig tattoo! I was going to write this as a comment on another video of his but the comments were turned off. I'm just saying that he's the GOAT! Live forever my teacher! ✌🏻
8:01 Woah...
Dr. Craig, you should check out 'Stalker' (1979). Might be the greatest philosophical film ever, especially pertaining to skepticism vs. faith.
ruclips.net/video/YuOnfQd-aTw/видео.html
56:42
lol Sorry Craig has no credibility. I just watched the debate between Craig and Bart Ehrman where Craig was not prepared to respect the agreed framework of engagement and answer Barts questions. Yet he then evidently ran off to make 6 videos about Ehrman, and then posted them with the comments section turned off.
44:09 Haha true
a philosopher and believing in bible ?!!🤪. something wrong here.
So WLC was actually a Christian before becoming an Evangelical Christian. His testimony story is quite misleading.
Bill appears quite content with his "reasonable faith" terminology.
"Reason is based on new or existing information."
Faith is belief in a Hebrew God.
I don't see any connection between faith and reason.
Well, you can have blind faith - in which reason plays no part and takes no account of what reason has to say - or you can have a 'reasonable' faith, which does incorporate reason. It's 'reasonable faith' rather than reason alone because if reason alone could conclusively prove it, it wouldn't require faith. You are, of course, free to find WLC's position unconvincing, but you would be mistaken to continue to insist there is no connection between faith and reason in his position.
Almost as if no Muslim ever had that amazing revelatory moment. One of you is wrong. Where do you want to go with this, William?
I don't think WLC would have any problem arguing that aside from whatever commonality there was to their revelatory experience, the religious content of the two faiths is very different and that the muslim is wrong. If you've ever seen him in action, I'm not sure why you think he'd be stumped by your point.
@@danieltemelkovski9828 so he's just gonna keep lying for Jesus anyhow.
@@midlander4 Well, I'm sure your comment here isn't the first time he's heard that other religions exist, so it's hard to see why he'd ditch his beliefs just because a devotee of another faith may have had a similar religious experience to him.
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