Francis Schaeffer - February 21, 1982 (Part 2)

READ THIS FIRST: In the decline of all civilizations we first see a war against the freedom of ideas. Discussion is limited or prohibited. Speakers at universities are shouted down. Corruption takes over city governments and towns as dishonesty and corruption expands. Small stores have to shut down because none are honest enough to run a cash register. The stock of stores is looted by employees and pilfered and shop owners flee. Stock markets are rife with manipulation and the plague of dishonesty. We have learned that sound and lasting civilized ideas which inspire laws were built upon very rare and special foundations. Frances Schaeffer is one guy who has sparked my own thinking and study. He has influenced my writing and prison ministry greatly. Humans must be convinced intellectually, historically and reasonably as well as through the Biblical teachings. Francis Shaeffer has helped all of us wade through this vast propaganda sewer to approach fundamental questions, one of which is: "What causes nations and empires to decline?"

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[LaneCh]

Do you have any other videos of Schaeffer, DeBunker7?  This is great.

[DeBunker7]

This is all I have. And I have had great joy in framing many of my jail teachings in the context of the "two world views" as set forth here. As in two kingdoms or two governments or two societies or histories we can get many points across to secular humanist audiences by comparing and contrasting these two. Using the Bible you can present a powerful message for Christ to the secularist who never thought in these terms. Human beings must be convinced in their intellect as well as their heart.

[patreadwell]

This brother was leaps and bounds ahead of his time. God blessed us with such a great brother in our midst and we did not pay attention until God called him home.

[sanya3]

Excellent talk! Frankie Schaeffer rocks!

[mytruepower2]

While I agree with most of his points, I must point out one flaw of logic here. Granting that God is the source of human freedoms; defines and establishes all rights and freedoms, then it is neccesary to establish how, exactly, God established the reformation.

I've never heard a single person claim that Jesus or the Holy Spirit was responsible for the reformation, and if he wasn't, then no "refining" of the faith could take place as a result of it. Only God can refine God's message.

[findingmichael]

We need this.

[4chris10s]

Bravo Francis!!