(original post 7 Oct 2019)
This concept will be explored over several different posts; today I wanted to lay a foundation for determining truth. In doing so, I will utilize a framework developed by Ravi Zacharias. Ravi is brilliant in his work as an apologist and evangelist, and his grid for discovering truth which can be used to compare and contrast differing worldviews is quite thorough. The grid is essentially a 1-2-3-4-5 outline which follows below (the numbers correspond to the elements within each level).
1—Proposition: the “truth” claim itself
2—Correspondence and Coherence: The claim being examined must correspond to reality and be coherent.
3—Logical Consistency, Empirical Adequacy, and Experiential Relevance: the three tests to which a truth claim must be subjected.
4—Origin, Meaning, Morality, and Destiny: the four areas into which any question a person may ask about anything falls into. Every worldview must provide an explanation for these areas, and those answers should also interlock, creating a full, valid explanation for why that worldview is true.
5—Theology, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, and Anthropology: These are the disciplines through which the truth claim is evaluated.[1]
Taken together, this system is an exhaustive one to say the least. Fortunately, there are people who have done most (if not all) of the heavy lifting in this regard so we need not spend our time doing PhD level research; there should be a handful of books available to reference for each worldview which will provide the adequate information needed to complete the task. Ravi is fully convinced (as are many including myself) that it is only in Christianity that all these areas are met, fully addressed, and the strongest level of validity is attained. I realize this is a bit on the heavy side; still, I implore you if you are seeking for truth, please use this model to help guide you on your path!
In Christ!
[1] https://pilgrimsrs.wordpress.com/2016/05/23/the-ravi-way-to-ask/
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