Definitions
The study of truth, knowledge and the nature of ultimate reality.
Philosophy
The non-physical thing that contains our ideas and feelings
Minds
The belief that reality is composed of only the material or physical
Materialism
The corresponding action to delighted
Assimilate
Philippians 2:3-4
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."
A thought, statement or belief that correctly reflects the real world
Truth
The study of the nature of reality
Metaphysics
The worldview which provided the foundation for modern science.
Christianity
Two Misconceptions about TRUTH:
1. Believing something makes it true.
2. Confusing truth with opinion.
Philippians 2:9-11
“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
God’s supernatural intervention in the natural course of history
Miracle
The physical organ consisting of chemical and electrical processes
Brain
The belief that reality is composed of both the physical and non-physical
Supernaturalism
The Three responses to culture
1. Offended
2. Delighted
3. Distressed
Romans 1:20
"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."
The two questions PHILOSOPHY
1. What is true?
2. How do we know?
A means of investigating the world through empirical observation, experimentation and hypothesizing
Science
The Three responses to “What is real?”
1. Materialism
2. Spiritualism
3. Supernaturalism
The corresponding action to distressed
Matthew 22:37-39
Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.”
The study of how we know what we know
Epistemology
The belief that science is the only reliable method for gaining knowledge
Empiricism
The belief that reality is completely spiritual or immaterial
Spiritualism
The corresponding action to offended
Withdraw
Ephesians 4:2-3
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:2-3