(SIS S1 E8) Q&A and Interview on The Layman's Manual on Christian Apologetics

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis and Evelo | August 22, 2021

Throughout the summer, we have begun a new series entitled the “Summer Interview Series” in which we interview the top scholars and experts in their chosen fields. Unfortunately, a couple of our interviews had to be postponed due to personal issues with our guests which impeded them from coming on the show. The interviews with Dr. Wade Mullen and Amanda Burke will be postponed until November of 2021. Stay tuned for more information. This week, Curtis interviews Brian concerning his book The Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics. Before the interview, the dynamic duo tackle four questions that have been in the Bellator Christi queue for quite some time. Join us for what is an interesting and compelling journey as we discuss the importance of delving deeper into Scripture, looking into the rest of Christ, and much, much more.

Q&A

1) Question on Soteriology and Intellectualism: Name: Mark

“I enjoyed your article on the problems of Calvinism. And I agree. Amen. But it seems too many people are hung up on debating Arminianism and Calvinism and should simply stick to the simplicity of the Bible. Consider this: God didn’t give His Word to a planet of scholars who have doctorates in divinity or seminary training. Look at Peter and the rest. Except for Paul none of the Apostles had seminary-like training or “letters.’ Through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit God uses the simple to confound the wisdom of the wise. No one on the planet knows the Bible 100% cover to cover; every spiritual mystery, nuance, or meaning, every jot and tittle. And I don’t believe we need to know the Bible 100% cover to cover to be able to go into all the world and fulfill the Great Commission. To point people to Jesus Christ and make disciples. Just look at the first century Christians; the people who walked with Jesus, those who followed Him: all the simple farmers and peasants and tent makers and former tax collectors and so on. These simple people turned the world upside down for Jesus Christ and they didn’t even have Bibles in their back pockets. No Strong’s Concordance or Bible Software.”

2) Question on Law & Grace by AppleMango: “What does John 1:17 mean? ‘For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.’

3) Sola, sola, sola from Anonymous: “Can you please recommend some introductory books for me on 1:The Five Solas 2: Sola Scriptura 3: Sola Fide?”

4) Yolk anyone? by AppleMango: “What does Matthew 11:28-30 mean? What does ‘For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light’ mean?”

Interview Brian Chilton

5) Who were you trying to reach with this book?

6) Since we’ve been in this summer series how have you seen the timing and fitment of this book for today’s church?

7) How accessible is the source material you used in the research and writing of this book?

8) The LMCA could very well be a first to many books of a list of potential series of books or study guides how do you see the future of this type of book?

9) With some of our guests this year we asked them about their books and what they could be used for I’m going to ask which books do you see LMCA either boosting or giving support to?

10) With people like Habermas, Merritt, and Baggett giving the hat tip to this book, how was that experience for you?

Brian Chilton: Founder of Bellator Christi Ministries

Brian G. Chilton is the founder of BellatorChristi.com, the host of The Bellator Christi Podcast, the author of the Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics, and a Ph.D. Candidate of the Theology and Apologetics program at Liberty University. He received his Master of Divinity in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); and received certification in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Brian is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. Brian has served in pastoral ministry for nearly 20 years and currently serves as a clinical chaplain, an editor for the Eleutheria Journal, and an Associate Editor for MoralApologetics.com.

https://www.amazon.com/Laymans-Manual-Christian-Apologetics-Essentials/dp/1532697104

Curtis Evelo: Co-Host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast

Curtis Evelo is a cattle rancher at the E6 Hereford Ranch in St. Ignatius, Montana. Curtis is the Co-Host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He often teaches and speaks at his church Cornerstone Faith Center in St. Ignatius. Curtis provides a common-sense approach to Christianity as he contemplates the wonders of God’s creation in Big Sky Country.