David Asscherick
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Evidence is Not the Issue (Part 1) | Realigion (Part 7) | David Asscherick
Christian apologetics goes beyond simply winning arguments to offering a rational defense of the faith. Effective defense requires both being informed with facts and being infilled with the Holy Spirit. Biblical examples like Pharaoh and the Pharisees reveal that visual evidence alone rarely changes a hardened heart. A true defense combines an accurate message with…
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Truth and Evidence | Realigion (Part 6) | David Asscherick
What does it mean for Christianity to be true? In this class on apologetics, truth is defined as that which corresponds with reality. David Asscherick explores the distinction between objective and subjective truth, affirming that scripture claims to be objectively true. By examining foundational questions of origin, meaning, morality, and destiny, it becomes clear why…
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The “Friend” Argument | Realigion (Part 5) | David Asscherick
Christianity is more than a set of rational arguments because it invites believers into a personal experience with God. The Holy Spirit provides an internal witness that confirms our faith and identity as children of God. Historical evidence like the resurrection provides a strong foundation for belief but true knowledge comes from a deeply personal…
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Biblical Morality | Realigion (Part 4) | David Asscherick
Moral relativism fails by reducing right and wrong to mere cultural preferences. A transcendent anchor is necessary for true moral absolutes to exist. God provides the perfect standard of love and the moral authority to enforce it. Scripture reveals a just Creator who constantly pursues humanity while honoring human freedom and ensuring complete justice.
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The “Ought” Argument (Part 2) | Realigion (Part 3) | David Asscherick
God gives negative boundaries in the law and positive moral examples through the life of Jesus. Materialism fails to explain human ethics because mere matter cannot hold moral value. Shared global values show that morality is not arbitrary like human language. These transcultural moral consistencies point to an objective moral standard rooted in humanity being…
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The “Ought” Argument (Part 1) | Realigion (Part 3) | David Asscherick
Objective morality points directly to a transcendent Creator. Materialism fails to provide a foundation for absolute moral values, leaving only cultural or personal preference. True morality must be anchored in the loving and just character of God. The biblical framework presents Godly boundaries through the law and positive moral examples through the life of Jesus…
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More than Matter (Part 2) | Realigion (Part 2) | David Asscherick
Materialism claims the human mind is merely an emergent property of physical brain cells, but this view ultimately strips humanity of free will and moral responsibility. The existence of consciousness, personal choices, and an orderly universe that can be comprehended through mathematics points to a divine Creator. A theistic worldview provides the only logical foundation…
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More than Matter (Part 1) | Realigion (Part 2) | David Asscherick
The biblical view of the mind and brain reveals a profound flaw in the materialistic worldview. While secular science struggles to explain how consciousness can emerge from physical matter, a theistic perspective offers a clear answer. Reality is fundamentally relational and rooted in a Creator whose primary constituting force is love. True consciousness points to…
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The Mind Argument (Part 2) | Realigion (Part 1) | David Asscherick
Materialism struggles to explain the existence of immaterial realities like numbers, logic, and the human mind. The belief that physical matter alone generates complex human consciousness mirrors ancient idolatry, where lifeless objects were credited with higher spiritual awareness. The existence of a self-aware mind points directly to humanity being created in the image of a…
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Deliver Us From Evil (Part 6) | David Asscherick
The great controversy between good and evil demonstrates that we do not live in the best possible world, but a world with the best possibilities. Explore why God permitted sin to rise, allowing human freedom to coexist with moral growth. Uncover how the presence of evil, coupled with the grace of Christ, provides an eternal…
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Deliver Us From Evil (Part 5) | David Asscherick
Exploring the origins of evil reveals why God permitted sin to mature. A close look at Scripture illuminates how Satan’s insinuations caused the angels’ provisional loyalty to be tested. The cross becomes the definitive point where the nature of evil and God’s grace were exposed. Understand why God operates on love rather than force to…
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Deliver Us From Evil (Part 4) | David Asscherick
God gave His creations free will because true love requires freedom. The existence of evil and the rebellion of Satan challenge the character of God with lies that portray Him as a withholder. The entrance of sin into the universe provided the necessary context for God to reveal the profound depths of His grace. Understanding…
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The Mind Argument (Part 1) | Realigion (Part 1) | David Asscherick
What does your mind say about the existence of God? In this class, David Asscherick challenges the materialistic view that reduces human thoughts, emotions, and consciousness to mere chemical reactions in the brain organ. Through simple analogies, he unpacks how the undeniable existence of an immaterial mind points to a Creator. Embrace the profound truth…
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Getting a New Start | God? (Part 12) | David Asscherick
Jesus perfectly captures the heart of God in the story of the prodigal son. David Asscherick breaks down how this famous parable reveals a Father who runs to embrace us before we can even finish our apologies. Through the lens of the prodigal son and the older brother, this message exposes our tendency to try…
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What is Hell? | God? (Part 11) | David Asscherick
Does a loving God eternally torture those who reject Him? David Asscherick addresses one of Christianity’s most misunderstood teachings by tracing the doctrine of an eternally burning hell to its origins in Greek philosophy rather than scripture. He demonstrates that the Bible consistently describes hell as total destruction, not ongoing torment. By aligning biblical language…
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What Happens After Death? | God? (Part 10) | David Asscherick
What happens when we die? The biblical reality is far more comforting than popular cultural traditions. David Asscherick unpacks how Greek philosophy infiltrated the early church and introduced the idea of the immortal soul. Discover how scripture consistently portrays death as a peaceful, unconscious sleep until Christ’s return, when eternal life is granted as a…
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What is the Deal With Church? | God? (Part 9) | David Asscherick
Why is church so off-putting to some? This message tackles the uncomfortable truth that church structure and tradition often overshadow true biblical connection. David Asscherick breaks down how prophecy foretold the church’s history of formation, deformation, reformation, and eventual restoration. Discover the true purpose of the church and what it means to be part of…
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Does God Have Time? | God? (Part 8) | David Asscherick
The table of biblical truth centers on the nature of God, whose ultimate desire is to restore a loving, covenantal relationship with humanity. David Asscherick explains how the Sabbath encapsulates this divine longing for connection and equality. It stands as a weekly reminder of our freedom from the oppressive kingdom of Satan and offers a…
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Who Killed Jesus? | God? (Part 7) | David Asscherick
The historical reality of Jesus of Nazareth is supported by extra-biblical evidence and precise scriptural predictions. Daniel chapter nine outlines the exact timeline of the Messiah arriving and being cut off. While historical figures played a role in the crucifixion, Christ willingly laid down His own life. His sacrificial death demonstrates a profound divine love…
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Is There Justice on Earth? | God? (Part 6) | David Asscherick
Widespread suffering often challenges belief in a loving Creator. Unconditional love requires freedom of choice, bringing both risk and responsibility. Scripture traces the origin of pain to a cosmic rebellion rather than a flawed divine design. God never remains distant from human tragedy. He draws near to a broken world and intimately shares in our…
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Why Do Children Suffer? | God? (Part 5) | David Asscherick
The existence of suffering often challenges the belief in a loving Creator. True love inherently requires freedom of choice, which introduces risk and responsibility. Biblical theology traces the origin of pain to a rebellion rather than divine design. God does not remain distant from human tragedy but draws near to a broken world and intimately…
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Who Was Right? | God? (Part 4) | David Asscherick
If Darwinian evolution is true, human existence is reduced to a meaningless, self-preserving process devoid of true morality, free will, or inherent value. If Jesus is right, the universe is built on the foundation of self-giving love. David Asscherick contrasts the bleak implications of a purely naturalistic worldview with the beautiful, compelling narrative of scripture,…
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Does God Exist? | God? (Part 3) | David Asscherick
The Bible opens not by proving God’s existence, but by declaring it, leaving humans to wonder how we can know for sure. David Asscherick explores the profound evidence found in time, life, the human mind, and our shared sense of morality—all pointing toward a Creator. Yet, beyond these external proofs, the New Testament promises an…
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Who is God? | God? (Part 2) | David Asscherick
The Bible presents a grand narrative centering on the selfless character of God. A clear view of truth requires removing preconceived religious traditions and returning to the foundational belief that God is love. The Creator of the universe is a deeply relational being who sacrificed everything to redeem humanity. Jesus embodies this selfless and life-changing…