Give Me an Answer -
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- Опубликовано: 1 мар 2015
- Cliffe Knechtle has a great conversation with college students at a campus in the southwest US.
The "Give Me An Answer" ministry began as an outgrowth of the dialogues Cliffe Knechtle has had with students on various university campuses throughout the United States. These universities include the University of Maine, Harvard, MIT, University of Florida, University of Texas, University of Wisconsin, University of Minnesota, University of California Los Angeles, University of California San Diego, Berkeley, Stanford, University of Hawaii and the University of Washington. Cliffe spoke on these campuses in front of the Student Union or Library at noon for five to ten minutes. At the close of his initial remarks, he'd open up the time for questions and answers, which usually turned into a two to four hour dialogue with students. His crowd size ranged from 25 - 500 students at a time, and between classes, new students would join the discussion. This is an extremely effective way to reach a large number of university students with the Gospel of Christ.
May the almighty bring that young man into his kingdom , humble him and send him into the world as a light for Christ
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Cliffe, the ending was my favorite. You were so wise in your response after the kid in the crowd tried to insult the athiest speaking. You disagreeing and coming to his defense was what Christ would have done and I knew you left a massive imprint on that young man's life
Big Red walked into the debate feeling like an intellectual giant and left humbled…not just by Cliffe but also some of the other students who disagreed with him…I think it was great that Big Red humbled himself and apologised as he knew he judged the other students after telling them they had suspended their own critical thinking…that takes courage in a public place and good on him for standing up and putting his argument forward. Cliffe respected him and always listens carefully to the arguments students put forward.
When humility and respect is modeled - it has an impact!
Cliff was on fire here
Wow! You are not kidding! I’ve watched many and this one really stood out!
I agree with both of you. Somehow the challenge he got from that guy fit hand in glove in opposition.
Cliffe's response at 7 minutes is perfect
MrDanthemanlyman Cliffe is an awesome debater. God bless him
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It was hilarious 🤣
That’s probably one of his best rebuttals I’ve ever heard him say... good job on that one, point made effortlessly and he didn’t have to be rude or try to embarrass dude to get there...
That kids downfall in this debate was his arrogance...smh
Brilliant!
I'm African and we became Christian before western countries in 350 AD
+Dan Abraham true christianity was already in a lot of countries in africa way before the europeans, e.g ethiopia
Yeah, the first Christian missionaries came from Africa.
Im human, grew up Catholic and now follow Jesus Christ.. no human religious traditions but follow the teachings of Jesus. Life is that much more beautiful.
@@Teamrat you are wrong friend, if you read the New Testament in the Bible, you'd come to the conclusion that Christ's apostles were the first Christian missionaries. Obviously they started doing mission work in the area of Jerusalem and worked out from there. Remember the day of pentecost in the Bible? where on that day the apostles spoke in Jerusalem in different languages (tongues). To foreign people that visited Jerusalem. Proclaiming the Gospel. Also known as missionary work.
@@savedwretch facts.
Cliffe's great comeback on subjective interpretation was perfect! I was even applauding. The biggest contridction I ever heard came from Mr. Beer that while he said he's an "independent-thinking" human being, within the same statement he says he gathers his morals from all sorts of lifestyles. That is the epitome of dependency!
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What are you talking about?
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So what?
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It's not dodging the question it shows that Mr. Beer initial reasoning is overwhelmingly faulty. So when Cliffe recognized that fact fact there is no reason to answer a question based on faulty logic. That's Logic 101.
“Where is the faulty reasoning? It is a fact that there are over 30,000 Christian denominations with contradictory believes.”
So what? The main reason of 30,000 denominations is because of cultural differences.
“For example, Jehovah Witness believe that Jesus is not God,”
Jehovah Witnesses are not Christian.
“the Calvinists believe that who goes into heaven is predetermined, all in contrary to Evangelical and Orthodox.”
The Bible is the source.
“Michael Servetus was even killed by John Calvin over a dispute how to interpret scripture.”
Irrelevant! The act of men doesn’t change the objectivity of the Bible.
“For most of the history the contradictions in scripture were resolved by violence among Christians. See the history of Roman Catholic vs. Protestant.”
Again irrelevant.
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Your ministry has changed my walk with Christ! Thank you for being bold 😭😭😭
14:30 ish “we can never trust our brains for an absolute truth” is an absolute truth claim from his brain
I think he's a sith lord.
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lol best reference
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Exactly. He made a slip there. The whole reason people does that is because the real reason for his opposition is emotional and not intellectual.
I love how there's a bunch of people sitting in the back listening to them debate/talk. I'm sure they don't HAVE to sit there and listen, but they choose to.
even if they think it's entertaining, they're learning about stuff and will probably think on what they've heard later in their day or whenever.
I've noticed the crowds are much smaller these days . So many used to come out to listen to him.
Cliffe has real wisdom!
he is suppose to be teaching the Bible and to those that don't know the Bible thinks that this man is wise, 1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. ( White people did force their religion on those Africans )
Haha.....wisdom ??.....you sad person....he's a complete idiot
@@Blackhebrew01 ignorant. This isn’t a white man religion dude. Christianity traces in Africa before the slave trade even started. Matter of fact, let’s say it was forced on Africans. Does it mean it’s false and Jesus never rose from the dead? NO. Do better dude
@@Blackhebrew01 James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
@@PokeMaster03 if any of you , James is writing to the 12 tribes of Israel, not anybody else, God does not deal with the other nations
Psalms 147:19 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Jacob's name was changed to Israel, God only deals with the children of Israel.
It felt so good to see cliff become such an inspiration to myself and see so many of our brothers and sisters applaud him in his utter wisdom of Christ....they are saved I love them and u also Cliff keep up the good work brother Cliff
Yes amen brother! God bless you during it this time🙏🏽
6:50 absolutely legendary moment
I hope our redheaded friend thinks through what is real, with an intent to understand. God Bless your work Cliffe. That was solid stuff.
I would love to go to your church. I wish I didn't live so far away to be able to experience your preachings. Thank you for always talking about Jesus in a loving manner and trying to tell people about Jesus Christ. 🫂✝️❤️
I think this every video I watch and I live in a completely different country 😢ah💔one day we will hear him life surely
Aww I felt sorry for the kid at the end but hopefully he will go home and reflect a little on the sense that was spoken to him and also learn to speak with a little more humility next time. I absolutely love what a good sport Cliffe was, commending the kid and shaking his hand at the end.
Dude thinks he’s in a movie
Praise the Lord for your work Cliff.
13:30 “no no I’ll tell you what doesn’t make any sense” *crowd starts laughing* that was real smooth 😊
Hey mate, I love your work....I hate it when your videos end..lol I want them to keep going...
I attend an African church and they are anointed! They love Jesus and we pray with such fire and conviction I’ve seen so much healing and deliverance in others and myself God is good and African chooses to worship Christ no white man necessary lol
I have never wanted to see a church service more
Mr. Cliff Thank you for posting this videos. Very encouraging.
This is one of the best of your vids I've watched, really enjoyed it, God bless!
Keep up the Great work Cliff! God Bless You..
Thank you and God bless Cliffe!
I’m an atheist who was previously Christian and my reason for becoming atheist is: back in middle school I was bullied and sometimes I would pray things would get better and every time it got worse to the point I had to transfer schools so I asked myself why would I believe in a being that cannot be proven to exist if said being has not shown that it cares about me. And I am watching these videos because I would like to return to being a Christian
Fantastic job Cliff!!!
Poor guy. I really do hope he left after this and some of what Cliff said sunk in. The conversation about not being able to trust one's own brain was very powerful
Have you ever lied, stolen, used God's name in vain, looked wuth lust? if so you need to repent today and Believe in Jesus Christ to save you from Hell and go to heaven instead
Shalom Shalom ☺️ If my people would humble themselves and just pray they will see heaven!!
Speak life the Jesus some may ever see is the Jesus in you so speak life and you never know and you can be entertaining angels unaware.
Do forgive if you have fault against anyone so that your heavenly Father can forgive you your trespasses as you forgive them!!! It's a personal relationship between you and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pray fast believe that the Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth ❤️❤️!!
Read the word get everything out of your house that doesn't pertain to God. Because the thief comes to kill to steal and destroy!!
He came so you can have life more abundantly!!!!
I love how at the end of the video Cliff bestowed dignity to his losing opponent. That in itself is also a proof to Cliff’s position
God bless you Cliff
15:09 the proverbs that mentions to get wisdom get understanding lead me on a very long very painful search for truth and eventually brought me back to Christ. I'm pained that I chose that path instead of being faithful to the end and that I let my savior down but I'm overwhelmingly joyed that he never let me go.
I will say it again...atheism cannot defend its own philosophy, all it does is attack other view points and say what is wrong with this and that. But when tables are reversed most will go to saying i don't know...i will wait for science to answer that...so reverting back to agnosticism. Good Job cliffe as usual
Hi Clifford, to the best of my knowledge, atheism isn't a philosophy, it's simply a lack of belief in God, I think you'd struggle to find a dictionary definition which describes it as a philosophy. I consider myself an atheist, but I don't consider myself to have a particular "atheist philosophy". My philosophy in life may well be pretty close to your philosophy,ie: be nice to other people, treat them in a way you'd like to be treated, help those in need whenever possible, etc etc.
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Let me kindly rephrase atheism. As your oxford dictionary says. Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of god or gods. So its not only lack of belief. It is stating disbelief in gods existence. And the reason why atheism has trouble explaining its philosophy because it just cant. Its a world view that doesnt really have one as bonnie43uk claims to admit. The do good onto others. Our meanings are very different bonnie. In athiesm the good justifies based on relativism based on society and ultimately oneself. While as thr christian its a whole different thing. So our basis not as close as you would think.
clifford sy The only people who talk about "atheist worldviews" are religious people. Atheists come in all shapes and sizes and differing opinions, the *only* commonality we all share is a disbelief in God. I disagree with Richard Dawkins for example who would like to do away with all religion, i think religion has it's place within society and think for some people it's something they need. Religion will not be going away any time soon i think.
bonnie43uk Atheism does have a logical outworking to it. Yes atheism has a definition, but that definition does have a logical outworking to it.
Murri16 Not sure what you mean by a logical outworking Murri :-) Maybe you mean atheism doesn't take it's morals from God, but from ourselves and how we treat each other as human beings. I would agree with that.
I binge watch these videos, so so good, keep them coming ❤I’m also learning so much.
Thanks cliffe.
I liked this a lot, thank you for being so consistent with these
God bless you Cliffe 🙏
I love how Cliffe has to stop himself from saying you idiot
I would not have that grace
this kid must practice hard to be that close minded
Bob Kish I don't think Cliff thinks of anyone as an idiot.
You're probably right but this dude was pushing the envelope
This young man has a passion for theatrics. I like him.
Great response from Cliffe and great analytical and critical thinking from the gentle man. I pray that God reveals himself to him because his way of thinking will can help evangelise and defend the faith.
at 25:18 Cliffe says, "Be skeptical, analyse", I wholeheartedly agree, it's a fundamental part of being human to constantly ask questions about things you have doubts about.
Yes, this is very true, however, there are two very different ways to be skeptical. One way to be skeptical is when you do not want something to be true because it does not benefit your selfish desires, so you reject it not because it is wrong but because you do not want it to be true. Another way to be skeptical is that you see that it is illogical or just not right so you cannot accept it because you do not want to believe in falsehood and would need more clarity and learning about it before making a decision whether it is to be accepted or not.
@@nikokapanen82 Hey nico, good to hear from you, wow, this is an old comment, 9 years ago. I see where you're coming from, and certainly there are aspects of Christianity that I absolutely object to ... the concept of an eternal hell being an obvious one, .. not only because i do not want to go to such a place, but the thought of *anyone* spending eternity in hell is abhorrent. But on the flip side, there are other things I would *love* to be true, a truly loving God who cares for us and wants the best for us is a very nice thought, but, as I look at the world around me, I do not see *any* credible evidence of such a God, .. eg: cancer in babies?? A natural world can explain this much better than a supernatural world.
@@bonnie43uk
Hi Tom. I was suggested this older video by RUclips so I watched it and saw your comment, so I decided to reply.
Yes, these questions you are bringing are the most crucial issues there can be.
Do you know this thousands of years old philosophical dilemma that all the theologians and philosophers have been pondering about: “Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?” - Epicurus. (Greek philosopher)
I was pondering about this dilemma as well for quite some time, thinking that if God truly is all good then He must desire to create an all-good universe without any evil pain or suffering at all, and if He is truly all-powerful then He must have the powers/ability to create such universe. Then what is going on? Why don't we see such a perfectly good universe?
Later I got it. God clearly gave me the understanding that He truly is all good meaning that He truly does desire to create an all-good universe where nobody does any evil and nobody suffers at all and that He truly is an all-powerful God meaning that He does have the powers and the ability to do it, to create perfectly good universe. Yet then comes the catch; because even God Himself must act according to the laws of logic, this means that to be able to accomplish such a task and create a perfectly good universe, a hard, time-consuming, and painful process must take place first where the eruption of evil and suffering was inevitable and unavoidable but only for a finite amount of time.
In other words, if we have an all-powerful and all-good God, why don't we see an all-good universe? It is because we have not yet reached that time. God said in the Bible that He will make all things new; this is literal, all will be made new and in that new order no evil no pain no corruption will exist at all.
@@bonnie43uk
Hi Tom. I was suggested this older video by RUclips so I watched it and saw your comment, so I decided to reply.
Yes, these questions you are bringing are the most crucial issues there can be.
I tried to reply to you with a long comment trying to explain these issues but RUclips has become so horrible, it just deleted the comment without me knowing what was the problem with it. So, unfortunately, I have to leave it there. Have a blessed day ahead.
@@nikokapanen82 i find with the longer comments, they may disappear in the "top comments", but they still show up in the "newest comments", .. I will take a look on there in a minute to see if your longer comment showed up, as you say these are most crucial issues, so maybe try again with shorter comments perhaps. I don't see much of you on the latest Cliffe video's. You are one of the few commentors who doesn't mock or scoff me, so thanks for that. It would be good to get your thoughts on this "eternal hell" scenario, I'm guessing it's not something you adhere to.
You are amazing Cliff!
I love your work mate
Intense...inspiring
Insult everyone there. Yeah, that will get them on your side. He was pacing back and forth, monologuing like a movie villain.
At that point he was already in panic mode he just couldn't handle being wrong and having no answer for clif questions and arguments.
This was so good to watch. Praise God. May all who witnessed it be ministered to & come to Christ in Jesus name 🙏
Guys let's try be empathetic. It's hard, it's something I really struggle with. But to my view this red head guy seems to have had a bad experience in the religious realm and seems to have been hurt by hypocritical Christians. That creates strongholds in a persons soul that arguments cant take away. But the Holy Spirit is definitely able and I believe is working on his heart. Thanks cliffe for your ministry
Dude... Cliff killed it!!!!
Wow!!!! l started clapping when Cliff said Good to meet you, you are a believer in Jesus! And all the people behind were clapping too! Bravo!
Cliff was saying - we all need to learn Discernment!
great video .message and great sportsmanship
Brawo Cliffe
Wow. Just wow.
Another day a kid gets ripped. Hopefully the guy could take a step back and not be so harsh on the Christian worldview. Great video Cliffe.
Great teacher
This man Lord! This man!!! ❤❤❤❤
Every time I re-watch this video I can't help thinking what is Michael Rapaport doing there? 😁
Amen,its not about rules,the new man is just in full agreement with God's will and commandments.
Love these
God bless Cliffe
I like what he says at the end.
I can relate alot. I know alot of the time i dont pay attention to Jesus. Im disobedient, how much times i dont know, but i know and acknowledge im a sinner and wish i was more committed. I should be in prayer every day, in the bible every day, but i get distracted easily, fall into sin, mske terrible choices, get myself into akward situations that i know is fault to begin with because of the choices ive made. But i do strongly feel that God has answered my prayers, of giving me a heart to love what He loves and hate what He hates. I use to enjoy sin, which now sounds terrible. I still sin and fail terribly at times. I know i fail every day, sins im aware of and sins im not aware of. My true hope is in Jesus that He will continue to mould me to be like Him. Change my heart. Give me a heart that would desire to be obedient and to desire to be like Jesus, and look upto Him as the only perfect father figure and role model in my life. Knowing fully well i cant be anything like Jesus because im a sinner, and have rebelled against God. In my life countless times.
I do feel though i can relate to Paul the apostle, who said why do i do the things i dont want to do. After i fail miserably, i ask myself why why why. But it does show me, that God is changing my heart. I feel like my heart is not into sin how it use to be. I hate the fact i fail.God every day and hurt His feelings.
But we can also ask in prayer God give me a heart that would hunger and thirst after righteousness. Give ne a heart that would hunger and thirst after knowledge and wisdom. The absolute best thing i see to do is to never ever give up, and turn to Jesus as much as possible for everything. Because He will absolutely NEVER EVER FAIL US, NEVER FORSAKE US.
Trust in Jesus because He is the author and finisher of our faith. And Jesus is the only way to eternal life in heaven. And we can always turn to the holy bible anytime, as Jesus speaks to us through the bible.
At around 8:04, I don't think I'd have had the patience to not cut him off right there. Well done, Cliffe.
Very good one, enjoyed it deeply
Why do so many atheists appear angry?
Why dude with orange hair remind me of dude from magic school bus and sound like him that’s crazy he could play him in the movie frfr no joke
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This is a fantastic video.
SHEEEEESH Cliffe was on fireeeee
Cliff just cooking like usual chef 👨🍳
I liked that guy. Pray for him
Very interesting video. ❤
In his field there is none better.
Every word is a spell sir
That dude at the end who told him he was embarrassing himself has no where near the amount of courage to stand there like that student did. Uncalled for
Cliff is the one being directly challenged here, not him. Cliff is the one with all the courage. This kid was nothing but ego and everyone could see it. What was uncalled for was the guy blatantly insulting everyone in the audience cause he was so frustrated he couldn't be right. it was Time for carrot-top to go at that point. The guy was right. Dude was embarrassing himself and he needed to walk away.
This man just cited Things Fall Apart. We now know he made it to 9th grade.
We actually read Things fall apart by Chinua Achebe in the 10th grade in some South African schools, brilliant piece of art. Don't really understand why he's using that as an example though.
It’s all about how individuals grew up with a culture that kept it steady is its historic of creation. We all have different ways of belief that is not within the same color of skin. Nice to adapt where you feel the most comfortable amongst all skin. Remember within all skin are not great either. Rules is just to adapt to where is comfort from many lame skin..
The way this kid says cliff all the time is so condescending.
Yea the arrogance and narcissism is just emanating from this guy
Jesus is the true Savior for all.
Cliffe is just as smart or smarter than college students and professors and he stands on the word of God … Glory be to God !!!
Cliff, what is your opinion about the Catholic church and how close they are to Yeshua? I am curious as a Christian and I admire your guts by going into debate over and over! Stay blessed & Baruch Hashem!
Here from Africa (Mozambique) what that guy said about african christians is so stupid , saying we belieave in christ because we can't think. I always was a sceptical person but I got convinced about Jesus being christ because it made sense to me. The more I could read the bible I could understand how much it makes senses even sourcery and people who think the can comunicate with ancestors, there's explanation for all of that. People deny christ before read the bible I used to do it but the more I could read the bible by myself and think by myself I could understand how Jesus is reliable. The more you get closer to Jesus you experience supernatural things and you will know demons are real and God too.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
John 14:6 KJV
I laughed so hard her here 19:25 😂 God is good
Who let cliffe cook 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you sir. We who follow Jesus, strive to walk in his steps. We make mistakes and do stupid things but, we do not place our faith in "christianity" we place our faith in the trustworthy, factual evidence that Jesus is our God and Savior. He said that he will lose none of those who the Father has given him, and he said that anyone who comes to him, he will not turn them away. Our Savior is loving, but just.
I usually have a problem with some of the arguments Cliffs makes but not this time. Cliffe was on his A game on this one. The atheist had some points to his credit but dug him self in a hole too many times. I give him props for trying. I don't know how well I would do on the same stage.
Psalms 100:5
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
This dude is severely outmatched.
Cliff is a top knotch apologist though
He must have been a great debater in college
Cliff pretty much spanked this guy up and down. But I feel bad for him the enemy tainted this young boys mind to the point where he couldn't even think rationally. This is the first time I've seen someone cheer for a Christian and embarrass an atheist. Very refreshing. I hope that young man finds CHRIST.
This student reminds me of a lawyer.
This guy has a real flair for theatrics. I think we have Hitchens, Dawkins, etc. to thank for that.
Wow
If Reddit was a person
"Thing fall apart" is quite different from what you just said.
Always wondered where these people ended up. I was like this guy when I was in college in 2005. Only recently after having a child of my own have I started to change my position from atheist to believing in god. I’m on my way towards Christ but haven’t figured everything out but I can remember being like this guy was. I wonder if he’s continued on or if he’s changed as I have.
I’m sorry, but 19:25 has got to be one of the funniest moments from these talks.
19:20 lol when you realize you've been defeated haha
Is not about that dude
That poor kid is condescending and prideful...it's a curse.
As an Indian Christian , I lost some IQ understanding the first guy jeeezz
Have you ever lied, stolen, used God's name in vain, looked wuth lust? if so you need to repent today and Believe in Jesus Christ to save you from Hell and go to heaven instead
@askcliff , I am a fellow believer. I like your channel. I appreciate what you do.
In this video, I think you were actually on the wrong side of correct regarding the depth of involvement the Bible plays in our lives. To make a long story short there are 613 commands moses gives and although many of them cannot apply to the Israelite (the followers of God aka Yahweh, those that can apply, are to be applied according to priority and wisdom given by the Holy Spirit