Give Me an Answer -

Cliffe Knechtle has a good dialogue with students at Texas State University. Recorded in October 2013.
The "Give Me An Answer" ministry began as an outgrowth of the dialogues Cliffe Knechtle has had with students on various university campuses throughout the United States. These universities include the University of Maine, Harvard, MIT, University of Florida, University of Texas, University of Wisconsin, University of Minnesota, University of California Los Angeles, University of California San Diego, Berkeley, Stanford, University of Hawaii and the University of Washington. Cliffe spoke on these campuses in front of the Student Union or Library at noon for five to ten minutes. At the close of his initial remarks, he'd open up the time for questions and answers, which usually turned into a two to four hour dialogue with students. His crowd size ranged from 25 - 500 students at a time, and between classes, new students would join the discussion. This is an extremely effective way to reach a large number of university students with the Gospel of Christ.

[@jayfry895]

Ever since I was a teenager I've seen Brother Cliffe on access cable TV and now I'm in my 40's and still appreciate his kingdom service in Jesus name. Keep Soldiering my Brother and thank you for your Teaching and Preaching.

[@jerodwilson.]

I appreciate his service too. I’m learning a lot from him to try and get my friends to see the truth. God bless🙏🏾

[@timmy5964]

We need more of this in schools all around the country! God bless you.

[@RICKDOEZ1]

Can't lie yo, I'm a fan of these videos

[@elkellenhabla]

Likewise

[@Real_LiamOBryan]

I too am one also...as well. : P Are you a theist, or are you a non-theist who just enjoys intellectual discourse on the topic of deity?

[@RICKDOEZ1]

+bbryant0620 a "Christian theist" then yes I am.

[@Real_LiamOBryan]

Okay, cool. Me too. It's nice meeting you, brother.

[@RICKDOEZ1]

same here fam.

[@GraftedOliveBranch]

I love these discussions. Cliffe is an awesome debater on the topic of theology. PRAISE Y'SHUA... 🙏🕎🌿🕊✡🦁

[@trustee3447]

Cliffe is a gift from God

[@MarkJupiterTea]

You are as well....

[@jerodwilson.]

We all are🙌

[@brianmabasa5251]

"You cannot live your life based on randomness".. When she said "Why?!" I was devastated at the common sense of the youths today... smh..

[@-D-I-V-A-]

Sad thing is this is what the younger generation is growing up learning in these schools! These schools need to stop destroying America's youth! IT'LL NEVER CHANGE & GET MUCH BETTER! THIS IS PROOF, THAT WE ARE HEADING TOWARDS JESUS CHRIST 2ND COMING REALLY SOON, I HOPE & PRAY!

[@dr.destiny5635]

Cliff is Brilliant

[@princejmn]

6:57 Get all you can, can all you get Sit on the lid, and poison the rest 😂😂😂

[@kobe88us]

Depression,schizophrenia is a demon that needs to be casts out by the power of the Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus.

[@darrenquiah9813]

an issue a therapist cant deal with

[@Eren..5]

Hallelujah

[@mackdmara]

She has a serious misunderstanding of entropy. Things fall apart, not fall together. Chance only does so much.

[@portiapulekhumo1410]

May God bless this ministry ❤ Even the questions I did have are answered

[@mickelparks6508]

Thank you cliffe your doing a really good job God bless you

[@1godonlyone119]

Talking to God is accepted as perfectly sane by all psychologists and psychiatrists because, unlike the imaginary people to whom schizophrenics talk, God is a real person.

[@christopherlovesjesussomuc3749]

Its quite worrying that the girl is being taught the theory of randomness.

[@1godonlyone119]

Without God, we could not have free will, and yet we do.

[@1godonlyone119]

This episode is absolutely brilliant! =)

[@criptides4521]

Cliff, you're doing a fantastic job, thank you very much. I believe you're incorrect on the suicide Issue. A true Christian with faith realizes That God can work through them, but committing suicide ceases that option, no time to repent, etc...thoughts?

[@jessicarainsford7609]

I’ve done a 4yr music degree. Wow, the girl that said there’s no discipline. 😅ouch and no. The people that don’t practice enough aren’t that great compared to those who push themselves diligently cos OBVIOUSLY they do far better in their practical and theoretical skills

[@1godonlyone119]

Without God, life could have no objective meaning, and yet it does.

[@johnmcglone4]

Suicide is self murder and is the last act of sin they commit which means they will most certainly wake up in God's judgment, hell fire. He who endures to the end shall be saved. -Jesus Christ

[@AGEofCA]

I like the part of this comment where John McGlone think he is God.

[@johnmcglone4]

***** says who, you? Bible verses please. If you die in a sinful condition then you will remain in that state for eternity. Walk in the Spirit and you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. Rom 6:1-2

[@Murri16]

John McGlone PMEWhite is absolutely right. Suicide is a Major sin. Ravi zacharias put it perfectly and said something like "after committing suicide it would not be pleasant meeting god" So suicide is VERY serious but in the bible it states that blasphemy against the holy spirit is the ONLY unforgivable sin

[@johnmcglone4]

Murri16 The Holy Spirit has come to convict the world of sin. John 16:8 So, to disregard what He says about suicide is to blaspheme Him and be condemned.

[@johnmcglone4]

***** that is pure nonsense! Explain John 6:66-71 in light of what you just wrote! From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. 67 Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” 68 But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”[i] 70 Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?” 71 He spoke of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, for it was he who would betray Him, being one of the twelve. Jesus had a chosen one named Judas who walked no more with Jesus and betrayed Him. In vs 66 the Bible specifically states that MANY disciples walked with him no more. Please look at the big little word, IF! How many times in the NT does God require the believer to fulfill the IF part of His commands. IF you endure, IF you abide, etc. You need to surrender your traditions of men. See this YT channel for more resources on the conditional security of the believer: kzbin.info

[@PS-Wallace]

My little brother just committed suicide. 2 days ago If I believed that I would go to heaven after committing suicide and I was sure about it I would kill myself now. Why not go to heaven where there is no pain or sorrow.even now Cliff I've been watching your videos and love your teaching but wisdom says not to commit suicide . Thow shall not kill. I think that means even yourself.

[@somerandom7672]

Let's assume that the molecules and cells and what not _did_ all come together by chance and lifeforms _did_ gradually evolve... They still did so in a highly complex and productive manner. Looking at basic patterns in nature (such as the Fibonacci sequence) you can see _order_ and structure. Design. This means that there is a pattern and set of rules to be followed. The very first self-replication of the first rudimentary life-form would have to be programmed, there's no alternative. Spin it any way you want; there is a designer and creator. Why would God make it so that innumerable generations of life had to pass on their genes and struggle and die just to get to what he could instantly form?

[@BR549DBH]

Hello from Oklahoma. Keep up the good work. I wanted to assist you with your analogy of God outside of time and how God sees our life as if he is the paper. I would like to tell you about the way I was taught. My lifeline spans the equator of a sphere and God stands at the north pole. God can see my whole life from one advantage point. Hope that helps.

[@rkish1969]

I didn't know Velma was on Give Me an Answer

[@salchim_karakat]

Nailed it

[@gmcentral9161]

I think cliffe is wrong on the subject of suicide becasue Isn't suicide a violation of Gods gift called Life, so correct me if im wrong but isn't it then murder/self-murder

[@johnmcglone4]

You are right!

[@1godonlyone119]

It may be a sin, but it is certainly not an unforgivable sin. Jesus states that there is only one unforgivable sin, and that is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. It's unfortunate if a Christian commits suicide, and it may be a sin, but it is forgiven.

[@newygreek]

***** The only unforgivable sin, is when you do not want forgiveness

[@1godonlyone119]

newygreek Correct. =)

[@spartanmucho5950]

Christ Lives 平和 no

[@user-df2ml4ro9v]

Numbers 6:24-26, Deuteronomy 28, Joshua 1:7-8 Matthew 6:9-15 & 12:31-32 Luke 16:19-31, Romans 10:9-13,

[@hospitalsgivingpatientsdan8894]

Where did the chemicals come from nothing

[@annoyingdude76]

I think we should let God judge the suicide victims,and not make statements that ''it's 100% forgivable'' or ''it's 100% unforgivable''.As for the rest it's great as allwais.But Cliffe should get Paul Copan's book or listen to Matt Flannagan whenever someone brings up the ''genocide, slavery, harsh laws'' accusation

[@christopherlovesjesussomuc3749]

I think committing suicide is bad because your destroying the body that God created you for.

[@-D-I-V-A-]

But theoretically we are not going to Heaven because we stopped all the sinning & have now been all perfect Christians! We are going to Heaven because of Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross to pay for all of our sins, Right? It's supposed to be a Free Gift when we genuinely Repent and trust in Jesus Christ (alone) to save us! BUT OF COURSE, UNLESS A BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN WAS IN REALLY AWFUL PAIN MEDICAL CONDITION, BUT MAINLY I CAN'T SEE ANY TRUE BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN ACTUALLY COMMITTING SUICIDE...

[@irv_n3373]

Suicide is the opposite of having faith in christ for having faith and christ is picking up the cross and doing his will. So those without faith and who die without repentance surely go to hell. God calls for long-suffering multiple times

[@JohnPaul-ol5zl]

I find that too many times, humans , Religious or secular, spend time on Unnecessary matters. "Are we going to be able to fly in heaven? Will the dammed Burn Eternally in hell?" I don't care about flying in heaven. I'm certain All the Good that will be in heaven is more than enough that I will be grateful I'm not on this corrupt world or worse....hell. I don't care about eternity in hell. One minute in it will be more than enough to confirm that I should of worried about doing right by the Lords Word while on Earth instead of transgressions and wondering about eternal hell. Also, I find that some individuals are actually just set on dismissing the righteousness of God and instead focus on finding an error in anything he does. They care less of the context of why he took said action or in-action, but narrow their analysis to just the action. They are hell-bound to find the injustice. They condemn him on laying out justice, then condemn him we he doesn't lay out justice. It almost laughable that they feel they are wiser than God. As for the suicide matter and other such delimas, I say this. If the individual who committed suicide ends up in heaven or hell, that's none of our business, but God's. The individual is dead. Our concern and efforts need to be in befriending such individuals to bring them to Christ and help them fund that purpose in life to fight on. Help them improve their situation. I have had some portion of depression at moments in my life and it feels awful. It has has me contemplating suicide more than once. Only through the grace of God and the presence of the holy spirit have I been able to fight through the awful feelings and thoughts. Hell and heaven are at the end of our life journey. We need to focus on the here and now. Are we making good wise choices for ourselves, those loved ones around us and for society? Carry your cross by repenting from your old wasteful ways. Hope and faith are your strength.

[@JohnjOcampo]

Yeah one of the few things i disagree with cliffe, people who throw away the gift of life do not have a place in heaven.

[@Hi.Im.Chucky]

Horse shirt girl is cute!!

[@saceritaAI]

15.42 > I'm a big fan but sorry I have to disagree with this one. I believe that suicide itself is a sin whether it is due to depression or not. Because I really believe that our body is God's temple, so by killing ourselves we destroy God's house. I also believe even in critical times we have the choice to keep hold on because our lives are very precious in God's eyes and only God has the right to give or takes our lives. Sorry to anyone who is experiencing depression I pray for you, may the love of Christ heal you.

[@1godonlyone119]

Without God, there could be no objective means for distinguishing morality from immorality, and yet there are: Therefore God certainly exists in reality.

[@Brucev7]

God is discipline. Design is. In order for what is designed to design, must be disciplined. Many think, "I do what I want, when I want." No, you don't.

[@Brucev7]

***** No, the watchmaker is greater than each watch he designs. Otherwise, he could not continue to design desired and efficient watches. And I put this to you. The "leader" must always be the catalyst for the product.

[@Brucev7]

***** No, the creator of the watch still is in the lead position.

[@Brucev7]

***** Your off track.

[@Brucev7]

***** Being irrational does not add anything to your comment.

[@Brucev7]

***** It is progress for you to realize your comments come from emotion. God is never an excuse. He is reason and truth. God is perfect, because he is holy. To possess discernment, one must possess understanding and knowledge.

[@americasingapore822]

can anybody give a basis on those who commit suicide would still go to heaven? because I really dont think so, because one intentionally sinned and died immediately afterwards...

[@olatunjijeremiah6132]

Suicide is murdering or killing of oneself, and murder is a sin, a true follower of Christ who put absolute faith In Christ won't commit suicide,

[@ratuvucago3967]

The girl tried not to laugh when cliff said "I'll spank your lil bottom" 😂 but big fan of your videos cliff 💙 god bless

[@victoranderson2868]

2023 ❤🎉 Jesus is Lord 🙏

[@warlyfresh]

Where in the ten commandments does it say that We have to set a day appart to worship God?

[@mikerussell2590]

the 10 commandments point us to the perfect Lamb =Jesus Christ. He loves you and wants a relationship with you whom He created.

[@darkvoice6308]

Cliffe knechtle

[@1godonlyone119]

Nothing has ever happened "randomly:" So-called "randomness" is nothing but a mythological concept that has no existence in reality.

[@russellkumar1177]

Jesus Christ talked about the creation of the male and female and major old testament characters like Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Moses, David, Solomon and queen of Sheba. The gospels record how Jesus Christ lived in Israel, died and rose. The world was made through Jesus Christ. Sin has deformed us but Jesus came to transform the body, soul, and the spirit and our twisted minds too. This life is a testing place for future life as an independent life without God is doomed for hell.

[@1godonlyone119]

God warned mankind of the impending Great Flood, and Noah was the only one who listened. God did not cause the Great Flood.

[@igobydubri]

You can tell the unsaved sinner, (which btw Every true Christian is just a saved sinner who is being sanctified and empowered by the Holy Spirit, and reconciled to God by faith the blood of the Lamb), by how they address God. “A creature”, “your god”, “some supreme being”. Just find that interesting how the language is always so distant and strange

[@somerandom7672]

1GodOnlyOne God did cause the flood - Genesis 6:17 And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die. Because all flesh had become corrupt.

[@_the_watcher_2089]

God punishes those who do evil in the Old Testament when a man raped a woman the punishment was the man had to pay the woman’s father some silver and the rapist had to marry the woman, now how does this do any justice to the woman? I would imagine she wouldn’t want to see him everyday let alone forced to stay with him forever. Now is marriage a punishment? because that is gods punishment to the man for raping the woman also losing some money, I can understand paying a fine like we do today but I see the marriage is wrong as should anyone if you don’t your the/a problem.

[@user-cg2re8um8m]

Suicide is murder and this sin has grave consequences. I like listening to Cliffe but I do feel the need to communicate. Man does not have the authority to murder or commit suicide and if they do there will be consequences (remember suicide means once the act is committed there is no more hope for that person) whereas a murderer still has the chance to repent while still alive. The dead have no chance to repent.

[@irv_n3373]

Agreed with almost everything but suicide and going to heaven. Killing yourself is the opposite of having faith in christ and the purpose he has for you. Its an act of selfishness and not of longsuffering and charity. And you die in sin and you cant repent if you are dead

[@PS-Wallace]

Suicide ? What ? It says Judas repented than hung himself. I hope to see Judas as well as my little brother but to tell people that they will go to heaven if they kill themselves is not wise

[@andrewunthank3521]

The Bible does not say that Judas repented.

[@irv_n3373]

​@Andrew Unthank you can't repent after taking your life. And killing yourself knowing you have purpose from God is the opposite of believing in God and having faith. Sadly suicide damns you

[@SuperSlartibartfast]

The best answer is to the question "what caused the universe" is we don't know. If you try to say it's god you must prove that god has no causes.

[@Towelee2008]

Where faith comes in. But he nails the random acts, never heard it like that

[@1godonlyone119]

Thank you for admitting that you do not know. Therefore your responsibility is to respectfully inquire from those of us who do know (us Theists). God caused the universe's beginning.

[@SuperSlartibartfast]

***** How do you know? How can you prove that your particular god is responsible rather that the thousands of other gods that you don't believe in?

[@jamesgrosso4372]

In order to recognize the best explanation you do not need an explanation of the expmaintion. If there was a McDonald on the moon I don't need to explain how it got there to say it was probably built by someone or something.

[@mackdmara]

SuperSlartibartfast How do you know ones specific God is correct over all the other options? 1.) Realize the option you have, as it comes from past rational, is rational to hold until challenged. 2.) Realize that once the challenge is real, you Must not cling to the old theory Unless it is superior to the new. 3.) Realize that ignorance is not a life style, but a transition state. Thus, agnostic believes should be challenged & over come. If you remain an agnostic, after the active seeking of the questions answer is over, you are not an agnostic. You have made a decision, & need to embrace that. That is your start. If you are not compelled to find, quit asking! You are clearly Not interested enough to know. Thus, in the search for God, if you are not a theist of some kind at the end of active searching, you are an atheist. I know of no rational belief, that holds that given the information needed, that you withhold deciding. 'But,', you say, 'I am still not certain.'. That better include active searching or you are lying to yourself, most likely others. I want you to choose what is correct, but that does not allow for me to deny the importance of this choice. Not choosing, is saying no. Ex.) You are offered two choices soup or sandwich. If you choose neither or if you waffle eternally about which is better, your answer is neither. You are temporal & that forces the decision. You will starve if you do not chose, & that will end that dilemma. Which brings us back to your initial point. Who needs to prove God is or is not? You do! To whom? To you. It is no ones obligation to prove it. It is your life, you live it! Christians spread the knowledge of the word, we do not force converts to convert. If you want that proof (it is a proof as classically defined), then sure I have that. If you want to know, as Cliffe would say, proof, then no one can help you. In that case, you cannot even know your decision is correct, & yet temporarily requires a decision. Shrugging & saying, 'I am agnostic.', is not an option. I have plenty of evidence, but you have to honestly desire to evaluate it. If you doubt, all I can tell you is to work it out yourself. The path is harsh & you have to want it, but how is that different from anything else. I can beat you into submission with the proof, but that defeats the purpose. Are you ready to Learn, or are you unjustly requesting something you will not receive? Remember, your actions will backup your answer if you claim to be open to it. I have no problem proving you honest.

[@TreenighetMaranata]

True Christians has not become believers randomly, they are awakened and prepared to everlasting life by Jesus Holy Spirit! It is very simple but effective, and Jesus baptizes with Fire, and through it we are born again, all thanks to Him! ✝🙏🤗❤😊 Do this sincerely first: Romans Chapter 10: verses 9,10. Then live in communion with the Holy Spirit of Jesus! God's promise is then personally fulfilled in you, and since He is more than willing to save you, you can trust Jesus because He IS "I AM" and He cannot lie!

[@SuperSlartibartfast]

***** "God did not cause the Great Flood". Genesis 7:4 says otherwise.

[@1godonlyone119]

No it doesn't: God did not cause the Great Flood.

[@SuperSlartibartfast]

***** "For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living thing that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth." KJV 2000

[@spartanmucho5950]

1GodOnlyOne please respond To him

[@JohnjOcampo]

​@@spartanmucho5950he won't, he is a coward and a false follower of Christ.

[@1godonlyone119]

Without God, there could be no objective means for distinguishing morality from immorality, and yet there are: Therefore God certainly exists in reality.