5 things that can not be proven by science but are still rationally acceptable to believe
1. Logic and Mathematics
2. Metaphysical truths
3. Ethical beliefs
4. Aesthetic judgments
5. Science itself
Only One Life
Only One Life
by C.T. Studd
Two little lines I heard one day,Traveling along life's busy way;
Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done;
Then, in 'that day' my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgement seat;
Only one life,'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Only one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choice
Bidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God's holy will to cleave;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Only one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears;
Each with its clays I must fulfill, living for self or in His will;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
When this bright world would tempt me sore, When Satan would a victory score;
When self would seek to have its way, Then help me Lord with joy to say;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Give me Father, a purpose deep, In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep;
Faithful and true what e'er the strife, Pleasing Thee in my daily life;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Oh let my love with fervor burn, And from the world now let me turn;
Living for Thee, and Thee alone, Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne;
Only one life, "twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Only one life, yes only one, Now let me say,"Thy will be done";
And when at last I'll hear the call, I know I'll say "twas worth it all";
Only one life,'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
by C.T. Studd
Two little lines I heard one day,Traveling along life's busy way;
Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done;
Then, in 'that day' my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgement seat;
Only one life,'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Only one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choice
Bidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God's holy will to cleave;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Only one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears;
Each with its clays I must fulfill, living for self or in His will;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
When this bright world would tempt me sore, When Satan would a victory score;
When self would seek to have its way, Then help me Lord with joy to say;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Give me Father, a purpose deep, In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep;
Faithful and true what e'er the strife, Pleasing Thee in my daily life;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Oh let my love with fervor burn, And from the world now let me turn;
Living for Thee, and Thee alone, Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne;
Only one life, "twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
Only one life, yes only one, Now let me say,"Thy will be done";
And when at last I'll hear the call, I know I'll say "twas worth it all";
Only one life,'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.
The Truth-Claims of Christianity
The Truth-Claims of Christianity
By David R. Dilling
In addition to its metaphysical assumptions, Christianity is so addressed as to involve certain epistemological matters. Most obvious of these is that Christianity claims to be true. Its truth-claims extend to all Biblical assertions whether they involve God or man, history or science, miraculous events or supernaturalist doctrines. In other words, Christianity claims to present a revelation from God not only in the sense of a personal communication but as a body of propositional truths.
From this I draw two corollaries. One regarding the nature of Christianity; the other regarding the nature of Christian faith. First, Christianity is not mere fideism. Neither is it mere philosophy. Christianity does not consist of religious experience alone, nor is it to be regarded as a mere system of value judgments a là Ritschl. Rather, Christianity is a religion of revelation and redemption centering in the historic person of Jesus Christ, providing both objective truth and the good life.8
Likewise, Christian faith, properly understood, is neither mere emotion on the one hand,
GJ 6:1 (Wtr 65) p. 34
nor is it mere intellectual assent on the other. Faith in the Biblical sense is a committal of the whole personality to a known object. It is neither irrational nor supra-rational but a reasoned and reasonable response. Paul, for example, said, “I know whom I have believed” (2 Tim 1:12). Christians are likewise encouraged to give “a reason for the hope that is in you” (1 Pet 3:15).
Grace Seminary: Grace Journal Volume 6. Grace Seminary, 1965; 2002, S. 6:33-34
By David R. Dilling
In addition to its metaphysical assumptions, Christianity is so addressed as to involve certain epistemological matters. Most obvious of these is that Christianity claims to be true. Its truth-claims extend to all Biblical assertions whether they involve God or man, history or science, miraculous events or supernaturalist doctrines. In other words, Christianity claims to present a revelation from God not only in the sense of a personal communication but as a body of propositional truths.
From this I draw two corollaries. One regarding the nature of Christianity; the other regarding the nature of Christian faith. First, Christianity is not mere fideism. Neither is it mere philosophy. Christianity does not consist of religious experience alone, nor is it to be regarded as a mere system of value judgments a là Ritschl. Rather, Christianity is a religion of revelation and redemption centering in the historic person of Jesus Christ, providing both objective truth and the good life.8
Likewise, Christian faith, properly understood, is neither mere emotion on the one hand,
GJ 6:1 (Wtr 65) p. 34
nor is it mere intellectual assent on the other. Faith in the Biblical sense is a committal of the whole personality to a known object. It is neither irrational nor supra-rational but a reasoned and reasonable response. Paul, for example, said, “I know whom I have believed” (2 Tim 1:12). Christians are likewise encouraged to give “a reason for the hope that is in you” (1 Pet 3:15).
Grace Seminary: Grace Journal Volume 6. Grace Seminary, 1965; 2002, S. 6:33-34