Episode 136: Dr. Travis Dickinson, discusses his new book, "Logic and the Way of Jesus" [Part 2]

<p>We worship a God who speaks. All that is contained in the heavens and earth has been created and is presently being sustained by the LOGOS, the Word of God, God made flesh, who existed in the beginning, even "before" the foundation of the world (Genesis 1; John 1; Colossians 1; Ephesians 1).<br><br></p><p>The Lord Jesus spoke creation into existence. By His Spirit, He inspired the Bible to be written through the agency of men. And when He proclaimed His Good News in and around Jerusalem, His stories and parables displayed a dazzlingly simple but profound logic that not only encouraged the brokenhearted but silenced His fiercest critics. His teaching glistened brightly like the very stars He has created, numbered and named, fitting His wisdom into brilliant constellations of exhortation, rebuke, encouragement and hope.</p><p><br>On part two of our conversation with Professor of Philosophy at Dallas Baptist University, <strong>Travis Dickinson</strong>, Travis unpacks the glorious brilliance of Jesus' timeless teaching and proclamation of Good News and reminds us that the life of the mind is a commandment; an essential part of Christian discipleship. Though we fall short of obeying any of the commandments, a pursuit of knowing more about God's love and mercy in light of our own sin can only serve to strengthen our faith and enable us to give reasonable and logical defense for the hope that is in us.</p><p><br><strong>Travis Dickinson</strong> is the author of three books with one more on the way. His most recent book, <strong><em>Logic and the Way of Jesus</em></strong>, discusses logic and critical thinking modeled in the life and ministry of Jesus. And his forthcoming book, <strong><em>Wandering Towards God: Finding Faith in Doubts and Big Questions</em></strong> (IVP, October 2022), argues that leaning into our questions and doubts can lead to even greater faith as we discover truth and knowledge. Dr. Dickinson also posts articles and resources about the study of apologetics and philosophy on his blo