23) Cognitive Dissonance: Fallacies In Theology

Summary: This sermon explores the importance of logic in understanding and interpreting Christian theology. It critically examines various theological positions, particularly focusing on Calvinism and determinism, and highlights the dangers of logical fallacies in theological reasoning. The speaker emphasizes the need for Christians to value accuracy in describing God and to be aware of cognitive dissonance in theological beliefs.

Chapters
Chapter 1: The Importance of Logic in Christian Truth
0:00 - 10:00
We explore the importance of logic and truth in Christianity, focusing on understanding God accurately.
Chapter 2: Cognitive Dissonance and Theological Contradictions
10:00 - 20:00
We examine cognitive dissonance in theology, focusing on Calvinism and the concept of free will versus determinism.
Chapter 3: Historical Perspectives and Logical Fallacies in Theology
20:00 - 30:00
We analyze historical perspectives on predestination and explore logical fallacies in theological arguments.
Chapter 4: Hermeneutics and the Dangers of Allegorical Interpretation
30:00 - 40:00
We discuss the importance of proper biblical hermeneutics and the pitfalls of allegorical interpretation.

Key Points:
The importance of understanding truth and logic in Christian faith.
Critique of Calvinistic determinism and its logical inconsistencies.
Discussion of cognitive dissonance in theological beliefs.
Examination of the "either-or" fallacy in theological arguments.
The importance of proper hermeneutics in biblical interpretation.
Criticism of allegorical interpretation and numerology in Bible study.

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Come Let Us Reason Together (GLBC Website Format)
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"The King James Bible in America: An Orthographic, Historical, and Textual Investigation"
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The King James Bible in America: Response to Rodney's Critique (Video Series)
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"The Preservation of God’s Word: A Close Look at Psalm 12:6-7"
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From This Generation For Ever: A Study of God’s Promise to Preserve His Word (Volume 1: Inspiration)
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From This Generation For Ever, Volume 3: Canonicity & Transmission
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Keywords
#Calvinism
#Determinism
#FreeWill
#Logic
#Theology
#Dispensationalism
#CognitiveDissonance
#Scripture
#Hermeneutics
#Sovereignty
#Predestination
#EarlyChurch
#Augustine
#Arminianism
#OpenTheism
#LiteralInterpretation
#AllegoricalInterpretation
#Numerology
#Divination
#BibleStudy