Let’s not forget that Prof John Lennox is a Mathematician first. Christian apologetics is technically not even his specialist subject - and yet he remains at the top of the pile of contemporary Christian thinkers, apologists and writers! Incredible mind. As others have said already, it is a privilege to be alive at the same time as Prof Lennox. Thank you for this show, everyone.
Thanks to Unbelievable for bringing great man of Faith like Dr John Lennox.He really gives answers in such a way that even me as a layman can understand.I would like to say him and Dr Hugh Ross they have really helped me in my Christian journey.God bless you guys with long life🙏
I love Prof. Lennox ♡, great conversation as usual. As a former agnostic born and raised in a former communist Soviet Union and brainwashed there by, first, atheistic teachers at a primary school and then, by atheistic professors at a university, I love listening to such podcasts. God is good all the time; we should remember the human purpose on this earth is not to achieve happiness, but to reconcile with our Creator. Blessings to all!
Was God also good when he allowed for slavery and the beatings to death of slaves? Or what about the blackmailing going on where people go to hell when they don’t accept God. Sounds like a tyrant to me.
Great to hear you say it , and it proves that if you keep your heart and ears open God will be there for you . I didn’t say mind open because of course you have to be able to think , but thinking can also cause problems The heart is the one God bless ✝️☮️
Wonderful interview! I'm new to Unbelievable? and just recently came to know of John Lennox. What a blessing you all are! And John Lennox has quickly become one of my favorite apologists for the Christian faith.
@Not the real Tupac why won't you blame your incapacity to comprehend logics?? You are nothing but brainwashed, ignorant self righteous atheist who lives in denial due to his incapacity to reason properly, thats part of being weakly and badly educated. Meanwhile you have no such thing as evidence to make your claim that CS Lewis and Lennox are delusional. Rambling BS doesn't count. In fact CS Lewis and Lennox are nightmare for atheist which is why you resort to calling them delusional, moron and stuffs like that which is the only thing a random chemical combinations of DNA could do. You talking people's arrogance and John Lennon in the same comment. Well its obvious on the way you reason.
@Not the real Tupac @Not the real Tupac for sure Oxford professors like Lennox will be a moron while idiots like yourselves must be wise. LOL How on earth is John 3:16 related to the claim of slavery in the Bible. Are you out of your mind?? And how in the world one deduced pedophilia from Numbers 31:18. Do you even know the meaning of pedophile??
My favourite too- Prof Dr John Lennon. Speaks with great n God given intelligence, wisdom, insight , knowledge n understanding with such grace and humility and throws in abit of humour. What a great gift to human kind Prof Lennon is. 🙏🏿👏👏
I heard John lennox in a video where he accepts that God is uncreated? Which is weird because if he can accept that reasonings that God is uncreated why can't he accept that the universe is uncreated??? Again if god is uncreated which he accepts why can't he accepts that universe is uncreated ? For which he will give mathematical proof of universe but did he gave mathematical proof of his uncreated god??
@@jackyjack9660 many reason the universe is not uncreated but the one the most convincing is the second law of thermodynamic. The universe is getting colder and it cannot get warmer beside if there is something external to it that makes it warmer. Thats how energy Works
Thanks for having the wonderful John Lennox on your podcast! Such a great Christian thinker. He always ties everything back into the gospel message of the blood shed, and death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ as our only hope! Please have him back. Love yall.❤️✌️
so glad to see Jhon Lennox working so well this year! 2020!.... most atheists videos are 8-10 years old!!... here's a good man of faith!! so sorry for the people that can't grasp the deep meaning of the word.... Faith....
@@jerroldhewson3600 bad definition of faith. Your describing blind faith. A better definition of faith is trust based on past consistency. To be fair, Christians (as well as everyone else) are often guilty of blind faith. But I do not think that one must have a blind faith to be a Christian.
@Jerrold Hewson nonsense. You have faith that your bank won’t steal from you when you give them money (presuming you have an account 🙂). You also have faith in a chair when you sit down in it, that it won’t break and fall. Faith is similar to trust. Yes you are believing something will happen that you can’t see, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is unfounded. People who believe/trust something without a reason (I would say) are practicing blind faith.
It is an honor and thank God to have lived in the same lifetime as Professor John Lennox to witness his mind fulfilling talks on his perspective and explanations he is a well accomplished Apologetic it is always soul soothing , additionally he delves into science and explains the links to Jesus. Amazing God Bless
JL encourages not just with words, but by warmth. I don't know him personally, but if he is the consistent and his life matches his words, then you can see his relationship with God lived out.
God is certainly great. As Ravi used to say that God can conquer evil not just in spite of evil but also through it as well. I have experienced the same thing. While my finances may have stagnated and decreased, I got to know my family again, listened to and loved them more than before. I could spend so much time to study the Bible and read all those books I bought throughout the years to better my understanding of life and God. I will not replace that for any amount of money.
I admire you sir and keep teaching the word of God and you are very humble in your speaking. I am amazed by your debates with atheists and how you handle the conversations are very intelligent and you really are outstanding in your interactions with these people. I hope and pray they realize their deception by they enemy before it is too late.
Excellent video thank you although i have to say I will watch any video that has John Lennox! New here and subscribed after the James Tour , Lee cronin video
Dear Prof. Lennox, you are doing an outstanding job in helping those who are trying to save their faith in God. I have been watching a presentation by Atheist Richard Carrier on Mystery cults. From what I saw he mentioned that ancient Gods such as Osiris, Adonis, Romulus, Zalmoxis and Inanna contain a similar storyline as the story of Jesus before the birth of Christianity. He seems to draw a connection between these myths and the story of Jesus in his stance that Jesus did not exist as a real person. Given that the original text of the Bible has been lost I am desperate to receive your opinion on this.
26:40 i feel like young kids and highschoolers would belive you easier than adults. i belive that the younger you are, the more open to learning you are.
DopeyDonald Trump I think what I was more wanting is an explanation as to how you can make a character judgement about a person based on an author they enjoy reading. Then be moved with so much conviction as to write about it in public. You either have something to say or you don’t.
Hahaha Sean Lennon all you had to do is listen and not view this video...like I placed my tablet aside and listened..Oh you still perved. 😂😂😂 Couldn't work it out to avoid temptation. All said in humour.
@@maggiecarlos7622 I totally HEAR what your saying, but I'm still working out my salvation with fear and trembling!! Along with curbing my enthusiasm for lust, that's all.
Sean..resist the devil and he will flee...and Tell Satan "get behind me Satan".. temptation is all around us Sean every single day and God gives us the wisdom to find a way around it. God bless you Sean and what does God also require from us? To act justly,love mercy and walk humbly with The Lord your God. Hey Sean you know you could have sat away from the computer increase the volume and WALA...no unnecessary thoughts. Love in Jesus to you ,bless you and keep you safe.
Maggie Carlos so much here in your response that sets the blood boiling and causes me to wonder how a person can be so deceived. There is so much to take apart that I cannot even begin to explain.
something you said in this reminded me of Hebrews 10: 25 . i been thinking of it recently . there are alot of facts out about pandemic . more stats every day thanks for posting this.
John lennox is head and shoulders above evangelical and fundamentalist apologists. His scientific knowledge and wide ranging knowledge of history and scientists gives him credence with Christian leaning agnostics like me.
Yes Lucy, they are listening to you as well as they are looking at the way you dress. In the Bible it is clear that women must dress decently and modestly. It is time to take the Bible seriously.
Dr. Lennox do you believe Saint Paul was wrong about the imminent timing of Christ's Second Coming and why? What is your response to the problem of the delay of the Parousia?
@@simonholloway3652 Thanks - it appears that scholars are divided as to the authenticity of 2 Thessalonians. This does not appear to me to be in-line with Paul's teachings. Is there scholarship on this you can reference?
@@JoseChung21 I'm not familiar with any creditable scholars who query it. There are dozens who corroborate it was written by Paul, not least Luke himself who accompanied him on several journeys. I do know there is open debate about Hebrews. My belief is it (2 Thess 2) was written in light of a certain lack of clarity as to the timing mentioned in 1 Thess (which may be what you're thinking of). Jesus states that the second coming would not occur prior to the Jewish return to Jerusalem, in Luke 21. That was 1967.
@Ruža Šaronska It's certainly true that most of us listen to facts that confirm what we already believe. Changing belief takes place only in the heart of the individual. My standard question to atheists is when did they last open a bible. The answer is usually rarely, if ever.
THere's a few commonalities for disbelievers in the comment sections: Hate, mockery and denial Maybe it's time to ask why disbelief in God will cause people to act this way
A common trait that most believers share is projection.😂 Lennox is a nice old grampa... but as far as apologetics go he is a 2/10. Arguments from emotion, arguments from consequence and other logical fallacies aren’t very convincing to rational people.
@@ramigilneas9274 Ephesians 3:10-Manifold Wisdom of God, II Peter chpt 1, IF You have the 8 virtues of Elohim, U will be Fruitful/produce that provides Growth...If you Do Not have the fullness of the 8 virtues, we are (barren and cannot see far off.)Both left and right Hemispheres of Brain- 31 labeled areas, The Hippocampus- memory, the AMYGDALA center of ALL God FORMED emotions- feelings, Prefrontal Cortex Awareness of decisions for ever to be Disciplined as the LAST covenant That God Longs for wanderers To Return to- write MY Laws ON your minds, or in James I:22-25, be a Doer not hearers only..u see yourself in a looking Glass, walk away And FORGET what manner u Were...-MEMORY fails to GUIDE with once studied Bible. The enemy attack has long been to debilitate cripple brains. The heart in Bible is our Thoughts: Genesis 6:5&6 So your brain- U do not grasp fullness/ manifold Wisdom of God Creator and All written Descriptions In The Inspired Bible Stating God grieving, Jesus over turning the tables outside the synagogue with a whip. II Timothy 2:15 Constant study to show ourselves approved as a worker not ashamed.
Great to see and hear Dr John Lennox he is a great inspiration to many love reading his books Last time I meet him was at Trinity College Dublin some years ago God bless everyone on your show tonight . Brian from Dublin Ireland
Jesus Christ may have been the humanistic god man ever created but the fact is he was created out wanting imagination by the people who wanted a god such as that. Peaceful loving and compassionate to the human experience, that's why this god is still believed and worshiped to this day.
Professor Lennox. You are a respectable man. There is a final message that came after Christianity. I hope you put some time into considering it. It was prophesied by Jesus himself. I hope you find ultimate peace and happiness, and be guided to the absolute truth. May the almighty accept what you did for the faithful, and give you the light to pursue the truth no matter the price. Peace be upon you.
Astaroth A man who came to the world to spread faith, peace, and happiness, and paid the price for it, and got nothing in return, cannot be anything but a person of the highest qualities. He is a prophet.
As believers it is imperative to have a defense for your faith in any season by the grace and will of god. Read the word and listen to god through the word and the spirit, you'll know. Let me hear your misconceptions and I can help clear it up for you then maybe on your own and alone you can accept christ by the grace and will of god alone.
@@16xthedetail76 lol everyone falls under that title with your standard I'm sure. Yes there are false churches that beg for money too often and get huge tax breaks. Dont be a donkey lol obviously if they strive for money and buy jets and have huge churchs and bullshit like that then they are full of shit and so are the followers.
Im pretty sure he is a christian now actually! But it doesnt say any of us go to hell nor heaven in the bible, so being "saved" is the wrong word. We actually all go to hades aka the underworld until the messiah returns and we will be reincarnated back onto a new earth!
@@EvaLasta We will agree to disagree. Only Christ can save a soul. He died on the cross to do so. He is the Son of God. He did not die in vain. He was not raised from the dead in vain. My hope is in Him alone. Ephesians 2:8-9 kjv Luke 16:23-26 kjv
@Ruža Šaronska I consider that catholicism is not only for "roman" people, as it is supposed in your message. Anyway, I consider the catholic doctrine to be correct in many aspects, despite the huge amount of mistakes it had committed, which are undeniable. However, the true and more important hazards christians are facing come from many other aspects that stablishing conflicts among congregations. That is the point that should prevail.
@Ruža Šaronska I have been reading lots about the history of the Christian Church and the church fathers. I am beginning to think that it is the true church. I will continue to look into this. I am always keen to hear from learned Christians and how they rationalise what their belief system to follow. The decisions may be subtle but I think they are important.
@@brianmurray4559 best is to read directly what the church fathers have written instead of others' interpretations of those & keep scriptural context and truth as your guard rail. Because there are many traditions in roman catholic & eastern orthodox that were developed over time, then taken as orthodoxy, which are untrue because some of the traditions when they 1st appeared in the early 2nd cent were condemned by the church fathers. Try to read from several sources to avoid bias..that s my recommendation. Most important thing, pray psalm 139:23-24. We tend to subconsciously be defensive or inclined to hold on to certain principles as truth, but allow God through His word and Holy Spirit to give you a discerning mind
How can you answer someone who says we are all atheist since we don't believe in other gods of other religion? Why should Christianity be considered the only true religion among all the other religions in the world?
Atheism is the belief in no god or god's so you first question doesn't make sense....as for question 2 theirs many more reasons to believe than not to believe in Christianity, ie history and philosophical truths
Astaroth according to encyclopaedia of war religion is only responsible for 7 percent of wars most of it is political if you remove Islam it drops to 3 percent
Ask and he will often direct you to some other authority or to a sign on a door in some institution. Seldom does he provide, in his kindly old professor way, any original information.
JC Kensway that’s quite a broad subject. It is important that we make sure that we are speaking the same language. Not many Christians, for instance, would subscribe to Hume’s definition of supernatural or miracle, so if that’s what you’re talking about, we won’t be speaking about the same thing.
So I think there are several points one can present to respond to this, I say in advance I am a complete amateur and just sharing a few thoughts: 1. God is everywhere- the language of DNA, the complexity of the universe, the love and pleasure from holding your newborn child, the biochemistry of a human body 2. If we could see God materially- then it wouldn't be much of a test would it? It wouldn't be faith- which is demanded by the major religions- if we could just see God day to day then it would reduce God to our level, which is not right because we are not divine, we are creation 3. Would God really be God if he existed in the same material way that we exist? By definition, God must be different to us materially- he can't be of the same 'stuff' as us- with both Islam and Judaism positing a non-material, ethereal God that is non-material 4. Perhaps we couldn't view or understand God in any way presented to us in this life- as we are in a mortal existence- we are not created, in our current form, to be able to be with God or see him- we just can't physically do it, it's too much for the senses 5. Not seeing God in this life means we have an ultimate, transcendental goal to work towards- one that frames life as a moral journey, where we strive for good, love and justice- seeing God, the divine union in the next life is for the next life, not for this one- this life is a test, a 'soul making' endeavour- no one truly wants the reward before the toil? Most understand the pleasure to be in the toil, the journey...
God is evident everywhere at all times. Scripture says that the pure of heart are blessed, for they will see God (Matthew 5:8). St. Paul also says that "the invisible things of Him are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made" (Romans 1:20). These texts and others point to a process that Christians must go through in order to see things as they are. This doctrine in the Orthodox Church is called Theosis--an ancient Christian doctrine of salvation that involves the cleansing of the heart (Nous), which leads to spiritual purification, illumination, and eventually to glorification. This is also known as the vision of God, or Theoria. Obviously, God's nature is transcendent, but He is truly immanent through His energies. It's the goal of Christian life to purify oneself of the passions through faith, repentance, obedience and prayer; only then can one see reality as it truly is: patterned after the divine Logos and eternally sustained through God's energies out of love. Ancient people didn't have the same issue with the hiddenness of God. It's only because we live in a materialist society that we struggle to "see" Him. If you attend Divine Liturgy, engage in daily prayer, and live according to His commandments, you will begin to develop a sense for His presence. The reason western Christianity is in such a poor state today is because it lost the notions of Theosis and Nous. These are essential concepts for all Christians!
@@Kingfish179 he's not very good at his job. Around 100,000 people die every day in the world. Prayer is never answered. Why do you believe in your God? Ahh yes geography based on birth place. Brainwashed from child hood, similar to the Islamic faith
@@gumusluk05 I remember believing as you do when I was a teenager. I believed myself to be a dissident intellectual, shattering the culturally conditioned ignorance and small-minded prejudices of my parents and peers. Then, I grew up. Not just physically, but intellectually and spiritually. My thirst for truth led me to the inescapable conclusion that I had been duped by midwit writers and corporate sanctioned academics, who had a vested interest in reducing humanity to alienated, consumerist automatons. I was truly brainwashed into conformity, fooled into thinking I was smarter than everyone else because I had read Bertrand Russell and could recite Richard Dawkins lines. In reality, I had acquired a worldview that was philosophically unjustifiable and spiritually deadening as I succeeded in becoming a puppet for well-connected corporate marxists. Secular materialism is a dead-end philosophy that destroys the possibility of objective truth and values, and reduces the human condition to absurdity as we become nothing but alienated egos seeking to exercise our will over others. If you care for truth, then I urge you to study ancient Christianity, as you will discover that what you've been told about our history is mostly lies, particularly with regards to its intellectual integrity and spiritual richness. Don't be be fooled by corporate hacks who portray Christianity as foolish superstition. I wish you luck on your journey. God bless!
I would like to ask John about the Trinity. The last 3 years I have done extensive research on this doctrine and proven it false. How can I contact him?
it was Lovey to meet John Lennox so was but that was a Long Time ago we are from Northern Ireland ps CS Lewis was from Northern Ireland as well all the best men and women come from Northern Ireland LOL
Hello, maybe this was an oversight on your wife’s part, but she needs to cover her chest. Too much cleavage exposure. It’s shameful, but I think she became conscious of it as she was trying to use the microphone to cover herself. Other than that distraction thanks so much, lovely to hear from you all.
IT IS SOOOO interesting to watch this 2020 show after having just viewed another “Unbelievable?” Show of 2019: Alister McGrath & Bret Weinstein • Religion: Useful fiction or ultimate truth? PART 1. Lennox speaks here directly to the scientism of McGrath & Weinstein in the earlier show. Another year now gone by, and I fear that after Covid people have not learned the lessons Lennox mentions have traditionally been learned as the result of great trials reminding us of the fragility of life. Lennox is right about young people…they have grown up unexposed to rational and reasonable reasons to believe in God. Thus, the default position of atheism - or disinterested doubt - prevails. I would love to hear Lennox juxtapose his ideas (in an UNBELIEVABLE? friendly dialogue) with either one of McGrath or Weinstein. Another show, Justin?
When john in his closing remarks says, " it's lovely to have been interviewed BY SUCH a lovely pair " ! One kind of wonders which pair he was referring to ? Have fun !
Well, my evidence is that the Bible seems to predict the happenings in the modern times of this world.. For example.. "The beast will rule for some time" An angel later came down, and explained the beast with many crowns are simply kings and leaders
Will you go to Heaven? Here’s a quick test: Have you ever lied, stolen, or used God’s name in vain? Jesus said, “Whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” If you have done these things, God sees you as a lying, thieving, blasphemous, adulterer at heart, and the Bible warns that one day God will punish you in a terrible place called Hell. But God is not willing that any should perish. Sinners broke God’s Law and Jesus paid their fine. This means that God can legally dismiss their case: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Then Jesus rose from the grave, defeating it. Today, repent and trust Jesus, and God will give you eternal life as a free gift. Then read the Bible daily and obey it. God will never fail you. (living waters/ray comfort) God bless
faith means you are prepared to believe a story without evidence - that is evident --------------- " so sorry for the people that can't grasp the deep meaning of the word.... Faith...."
Sir john when u had sir hawkins, do u ask him if he question GOD because of his decease, and do u believe if he question GOD HIMSELF ABOUT HES DECEASE, he’s just mad at GOD , maybe
Fu fu doing good deeds doesn’t save us Jesus said we are born from our mothers womb we are flesh now we need to be born from God this is when God puts his spirit inside of us and we are born again
a To ME the book of revelations is about time when the lost, will turn back to Christianity and find a moral compass. And that time seems to be close at hand.
Bringing God's Word along with the devils provocative attire is confusing. God would be just if He has the Muslims teach christians the hard way. For the sake of Christian decency please use modest apparel. John is a gem ... thank you
