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Apologetics Basics

  1. Lesson One
    Introduction to Christian Apologetics
    8 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    The Question of God’s Existence
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    The Question of the Reliability of the Bible
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    The Question of the Resurrection of Christ
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    The Question of Hypocrisy in the Church
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Lesson Six
    The Question of the Fine-Tuning of the Universe
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  7. Lesson Seven
    The Question of Evil and Suffering in the World
    7 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  8. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    2 Activities

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Spend some time carefully reading the Scripture passage below, utilizing the simple three-step method of Receive, Reflect, and Respond. Download the Course Workbook (PDF) to your device to complete these activities digitally. You may also choose to write your responses in your own journal.

This activity supports learning objective 3.

Read 1 Peter 3:13–17. Then read it again.

Receive | Retell in your own words what is happening in this text.
What is being described? Who are the characters and what are they saying or doing? Does the text tell us why they are doing or saying these things?

Read the passage again.

Reflect | Consider how this text contributes to your understanding of Christian apologetics.
What can we learn about God and His relationship to humans from this text? Does this text bring to mind other passages of Scripture?

Read the passage one last time.

Respond | Connect this text to your own experience.
What does this passage teach you about the importance of being firmly grounded in your faith?