He is the primary reason I was able to do well as an Associate Dean in a secular university and doctoral program in psychology and counseling. He helped me interact with agnostic intellectuals.
Dear Garysweeten5196, I smiled as I read your words. I hear you in ways that many could not and would not. May I ask if you have yet read the brilliant work of Ripperger on Mental Health in his recently released work? If not, it is perhaps a book written for the precious rare souls like yourself. Ripperger stated he thought about this book for over 10 years and thought no one may be interested. It is one of the most profound textbooks on mental health ever written. You may be one of the very few in the profession who will be capable of taking the profession of psychology back to a meaningful vocation and gift to the World, rather than the self perpetuating dependent industry of suffering. God Bless
He opened up my mind, and three generations of my family knew, and discovered what I had a year earlier. My wife and I read all the books and watched as many video's as we could. We learned to think for ourselves. Thank you Father for such courage and insight from warriors like this man and his family. Love from New Zealand.
I agree with Shaeffer that philosophy cannot be separated from evangelism/apologetics anymore than reason can be separated from the bible when we read it. Thanks for the video FrancisShaefferStudies.org
I am the only true free thinker I know... and I could listen to this man all day. Not because I seek brainwashing, but because I want to hear things that make my brain want to think and put things together.
For a more comprehensive introduction to Dr. Schaeffer's Apologetic, check out Dan Guinn's book, "Truth Amidst Tension, the Practical Apologetic Methodology of Francis Schaeffer." The book is available via Amazon and also on truth-amidst-tension.com/ May God bless your studies!
I had the honor and privilege to be at L’Abri when Edith and Frances were there (age 17, 1973…yikes time does go fast). In his videos of “How Then shall We live” he emphasized the greatest downfall for America would be abortion. He was spot on! I’m truly glad he and Edith, plus folks in my parents age range are not here to see the downfall and destruction of this country!
11:39 "You can't escape reality!" Here Schaeffer has in mind our faculties of sense perception, rationality, memory, testimony, introspection, moral intuition all point to the existence of a being like that described in the Bible. So no need to answer the atheist with Bible quotes when you can answer them with the Kalam cosmological argument, or the fine-tuning arguments from the universe, solar system, creation of life from non-life, origin of information found in the DNA, the hard problem of human consciousness (we have an immaterial soul), arguments from the existence of objective moral values and duties, and various transcendent arguments such as no atheists in foxholes and arguments from objective beauty.
Begin first in the area they are in. Speak the language they understand. Then, as the Holy Spirit moves, give them the message of the Gospel. Only God can change the heart, not our words alone.
Definitely. This is why we exist. “Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith” (Heb. 13:7). God bless you brother!
I got a problem with heroism. Why get people like CS Lewis and so on always get so lifted high. We are all slaves of Christ no one is higher or lower if he is a preacher or not we are all the body of Christ working together all redeemed by mercy through the blood of Jesus Christ. We are one in Christ not a fan of any preacher.
Frampa Frampa, you ever read Hebrews 11? The "heroism" here isn't like making individuals like the Pope or elevating man over God and the Scriptures. The heroes of Faith are examples we can learn from as people pointing us to God and learning His Word. Also, being able to effectively, by the Guidance of the Holy Spirit, to be witnesses of Christ to this fallen world. When you have an opportunity, read 1 Corinthians 1...
Frampa In addition, Dr. Francis A. Schaeffer is one of my heroes of Faith, who is exhorting the Lord Jesus Christ. Psalm 37:23 NASB The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way. I learned this as a training deacon, I like to share with you: Teach the Word in the home, with a consecrated heart... Following the footsteps of the Savior, leading all men to God!
Not heroism, following the Scriptural mandate: "Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith." ~ Hebrews 13:7
I love Dr Schaeffer. A great thinker.
He is the primary reason I was able to do well as an Associate Dean in a secular university and doctoral program in psychology and counseling. He helped me interact with agnostic intellectuals.
Dear Garysweeten5196, I smiled as I read your words. I hear you in ways that many could not and would not. May I ask if you have yet read the brilliant work of Ripperger on Mental Health in his recently released work? If not, it is perhaps a book written for the precious rare souls like yourself. Ripperger stated he thought about this book for over 10 years and thought no one may be interested. It is one of the most profound textbooks on mental health ever written. You may be one of the very few in the profession who will be capable of taking the profession of psychology back to a meaningful vocation and gift to the World, rather than the self perpetuating dependent industry of suffering. God Bless
Love Francis. Can’t wait to see him in heaven
He opened up my mind, and three generations of my family knew, and discovered what I had a year earlier. My wife and I read all the books and watched as many video's as we could. We learned to think for ourselves. Thank you Father for such courage and insight from warriors like this man and his family. Love from New Zealand.
He opened my shut mind as well. Forever grateful. Went on to study Adolf Schlatter, a true intellectual mind.
This man opened up my mind to man's history and destiny
Thank you
Thanks for bringing these to us. For those of us too young to have studied with Dr. Schaeffer, they are a real treat.
Thanks for sharing! :-]>
I agree with Shaeffer that philosophy cannot be separated from evangelism/apologetics anymore than reason can be separated from the bible when we read it. Thanks for the video FrancisShaefferStudies.org
A great man.
32:25 'He is There and He is Not Silent' was a great help to me. Just finished reading it today.
Very worthwhile to consider and think.
I am the only true free thinker I know... and I could listen to this man all day. Not because I seek brainwashing, but because I want to hear things that make my brain want to think and put things together.
Matt Morris
There's no such thing as the neutrality of "free thinking" Matt Morris, intellectually speaking.
Friends we are now on Patreon.
ttps://www.patreon.com/schaefferstudies
For a more comprehensive introduction to Dr. Schaeffer's Apologetic, check out Dan Guinn's book, "Truth Amidst Tension, the Practical Apologetic Methodology of Francis Schaeffer." The book is available via Amazon and also on truth-amidst-tension.com/ May God bless your studies!
I had the honor and privilege to be at L’Abri when Edith and Frances were there (age 17, 1973…yikes time does go fast). In his videos of “How Then shall We live” he emphasized the greatest downfall for America would be abortion. He was spot on! I’m truly glad he and Edith, plus folks in my parents age range are not here to see the downfall and destruction of this country!
VINTAGE SCHAEFFER APOLOGETICS VIDEO RELEASED:
FIRST SOUNDWORD L'ABRI CONFERENCE VIDEO RELEASED! The Question of Apologetics by Francis Schaeffer ua-cam.com/video/i1FfYz3TZQk/v-deo.html
11:39 "You can't escape reality!" Here Schaeffer has in mind our faculties of sense perception, rationality, memory, testimony, introspection, moral intuition all point to the existence of a being like that described in the Bible. So no need to answer the atheist with Bible quotes when you can answer them with the Kalam cosmological argument, or the fine-tuning arguments from the universe, solar system, creation of life from non-life, origin of information found in the DNA, the hard problem of human consciousness (we have an immaterial soul), arguments from the existence of objective moral values and duties, and various transcendent arguments such as no atheists in foxholes and arguments from objective beauty.
Begin first in the area they are in. Speak the language they understand. Then, as the Holy Spirit moves, give them the message of the Gospel. Only God can change the heart, not our words alone.
Thanks 🙏! Did he mean, if...I am not an apologist? I thought to have understood, an apology. I just need to make sure I don’t miss the point . Thanks
I wonder what he'd say about the form of "reality" that exists today, at the end of 2023.
We have some theories...be watching for the new podcast starting this month for thoughts.
hahaha truth is truth or at least it use to be the case...
back in 1983 he recognized the woke crowd
I am afraid, not too many people know who Francis Schaeffer is? That's a shame.
Definitely. This is why we exist. “Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith” (Heb. 13:7).
God bless you brother!
hahha those who say they are not antithesists are actually proving that they are
I got a problem with heroism. Why get people like CS Lewis and so on always get so lifted high. We are all slaves of Christ no one is higher or lower if he is a preacher or not we are all the body of Christ working together all redeemed by mercy through the blood of Jesus Christ. We are one in Christ not a fan of any preacher.
Frampa
Frampa, you ever read Hebrews 11?
The "heroism" here isn't like making individuals like the Pope or elevating man over God and the Scriptures. The heroes of Faith are examples we can learn from as people pointing us to God and learning His Word. Also, being able to effectively, by the Guidance of the Holy Spirit, to be witnesses of Christ to this fallen world.
When you have an opportunity, read 1 Corinthians 1...
Frampa
In addition, Dr. Francis A. Schaeffer is one of my heroes of Faith, who is exhorting the Lord Jesus Christ.
Psalm 37:23 NASB
The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way.
I learned this as a training deacon, I like to share with you:
Teach the Word in the home, with a consecrated heart...
Following the footsteps of the Savior, leading all men to God!
Not heroism, following the Scriptural mandate: "Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith." ~ Hebrews 13:7