Course Content
DOES GOD EXIST?
The historical evidence for Christianity centers on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which are supported by early, well-attested documents such as the New Testament, as well as non-Christian sources like Josephus and Tacitus. The rapid growth of the early church, the willingness of the apostles to die for their claims, and the empty tomb all point to the resurrection as a real historical event, not a legend or myth.
0/5
THE KALAM COSMOLOGICAL ARGUMENT (The Law of Cause and Effect)
THE TELEOLOGICAL ARGUMENT (Fine-tuning Argument)
THE AXIOLOGICAL ARGUMENT (The Moral Argument)
THE ONTOLOGICAL ARGUMENT (Deductive Philosophical Argument)
DOES GOD EXIST? TEST YOURSELF!
DOES OBJECTIVE TRUTH EXIST? – John 14:6b
Objective truth is truth that is true for all people, at all times, regardless of beliefs or feelings. In Christianity, Jesus is seen as the embodiment of objective truth. In John 14:6, Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." This means that truth is not just an idea, but a person—Jesus—who reveals the ultimate reality about God, humanity, and salvation. Christians believe that following Jesus is following the truth that applies to everyone, everywhere. In the late 1800s, objective truth was fragmented into 5 "truths": Perspectivism, Relativism, Subjectivism, Pragmatism, . Inspired by the idea of Immanuel Kant. Immanuel Kant changed the understanding of truth by arguing that we don’t experience reality directly as it truly is (the noumenal world), but only as it appears to us through our senses and mental categories (the phenomenal world). He claimed that the human mind actively shapes our experience of the world, meaning truth is not just discovered but filtered through our perception. This shifted the focus from purely objective truth to a more subjective, human-centered understanding of knowledge. While Kant affirmed that truth and reality exist, he believed reason alone cannot fully access them—especially when it comes to ultimate questions like the existence of God.
0/6
WHAT IS PERSPECTIVISM?
WHAT IS RELATIVISM?
WHAT IS SUBJECTIVISM?
WHAT IS PRAMATISM?
WHAT IS SKEPTISM?
DOES TRUTH REALLY EXIST? TEST YOURSELF!
IS JESUS THE ONLY WAY?
Religion is a set of beliefs and practices centered around the worship of a higher power or ultimate reality. It often includes moral teachings, sacred texts, rituals, and a sense of purpose or meaning in life. Religion helps people understand the big questions of life—such as where we come from, why we’re here, and what happens after death. Religion can be categorized into 4 major categories: Atheism/Agnostism Scientism Polytheism Monotheism How does Jesus fit into all these 4 categories?
0/4
THE RELIGION OF ATHEISM/AGNOSTICISM
THE RELIGION OF SCIENTISM
THE RELIGIONS THAT FALL INTO POLYTHEISM
THE 3 MAJOR MONOTHEIST RELIGIONS
WHAT ABOUT THE AFTERLIFE?
IS THE BIBLE TRUSTWORTHY?
0/1
THE BIBLE IS HISTORICALLY RELIABLE – LUKE
Is Christianity True?
About Lesson

Skepticism is the philosophical position that questions whether certain knowledge or truth is even possible. Skeptics challenge our ability to truly know anything with certainty—whether about the external world, moral values, or even our own beliefs. Rather than blindly accepting claims, skepticism insists on evidence, critical thinking, and a constant awareness of human limitations.

There are many forms of skepticism, from healthy doubt to radical denial of knowledge, and its influence stretches across science, religion, and everyday reasoning.

TYPES OF SKEPTICISM:

  1. Philosophical Skepticism
    Questions whether knowledge is possible at all. For example, how do we really know the world exists beyond our minds? What if we’re dreaming or being deceived?

  2. Empirical Skepticism
    Doubts the reliability of the senses and experiences. Since senses can deceive (like optical illusions), how can we trust them to deliver truth?

  3. Moral Skepticism
    Challenges the existence of objective moral values, asking whether right and wrong are just human inventions or preferences.

  4. Religious Skepticism
    Questions the truth of religious claims, the existence of God, or the reliability of sacred texts.

STRENGTHS OF SKEPTICISM:

  • Encourages critical thinking: Skepticism promotes investigation, evidence, and avoiding gullibility.

  • Challenges false beliefs: It helps uncover inconsistencies, superstition, and weak arguments.

  • Fuels scientific inquiry: Many scientific advances began by doubting established “truths” and testing new theories.

LIMITATIONS AND PROBLEMS OF SKEPTICISM:

  1. Self-defeating: Radical skepticism often contradicts itself. If we can’t know anything for sure, how can we know that we can’t know anything?

  2. Leads to paralysis: If we doubt everything, including our own thoughts and experiences, we lose the foundation for decision-making, learning, or moral responsibility.

  3. Rejects common sense: Most of daily life assumes that our senses, memory, and reason are generally reliable. Extreme skepticism goes against how we live.

  4. Dismisses reasonable faith: While blind faith is dangerous, skepticism can go too far and dismiss even well-supported beliefs just because they aren’t 100% provable.

A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO SKEPTICISM:

Christianity takes skepticism seriously—it never asks for blind belief. In fact, Scripture invites people to test, question, and seek understanding. But it also affirms that truth is knowable because it has been revealed by God.

  • God is the foundation of knowledge: Proverbs 1:7 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” In other words, true understanding starts with God, who created both the universe and our minds.

  • Jesus is the truth: In John 14:6, Jesus declares, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Truth is not just an idea—it’s personal, found in Christ.

  • Faith is reasonable: Christian faith is not wishful thinking. It’s grounded in historical events (like the resurrection), eyewitness testimony, and consistent moral truth.

Christianity doesn’t claim that we can know everything, but it affirms that we can know enough—enough to trust God, live wisely, and find hope beyond doubt.

IN SUMMARY:

Skepticism challenges the possibility of knowing truth, urging caution, doubt, and deeper investigation. While helpful in exposing weak or false claims, skepticism becomes self-defeating if taken too far. Christianity embraces thoughtful questioning but provides a solid foundation for truth in a personal God who has revealed Himself through creation, Scripture, and Jesus Christ. Truth is not unknowable—it’s been made known.

Previous
Next
Translate »