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Critical Thinking Rule #2: Break it Down (The 7 Checks of Critical Thinking)
Season 1, Episode 3 • 08-Sep-2020
With a framework called the 7 Checks of Critical Thinking, you can break down almost any message that challenges your faith and reach a biblical, logical conclusion yourself. Developed through real-world experience in evolutionary university classes, this critical thinking tool is relevant for any Christian navigating secular classrooms or culture.
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Critical Thinking Rule #3: Follow Up
Sometimes, even after applying all the critical thinking steps you know, you may still have some unresolved questions left over. The trouble doesn’t start when we begin asking questions; it starts when we stop seeking answers. By seeking answers from three types of trusted sources, you may find t...
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Critical Thinking Check #1: Check Scr...
You can always detect a lie by comparing it to the truth. Scripture is the ultimate authority for truth, because God is the only one who’s always been around, knows everything, and cannot lie. So, the quickest way to test the truth of any messages—including the messages we tell ourselves—is to co...
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Critical Thinking Check #2: Check the...
Sometimes as you compare a message against Scripture, you realize the message doesn’t challenge your faith so much as your ideas about your faith. How can you tell whether a message opposes a debatable side issue or a non-negotiable doctrine of God’s word? Here are three questions you can ask to ...
