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Lesson OneWhat is Apologetics?4 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoArguments from Design4 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeMoral Argument4 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourIdentity of Jesus4 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveChristianity and Other Religions4 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity1 Assessment
Participants 355
Discussion Questions
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Give a couple of examples from 1 Peter 3:15–16 as to why and how we should embrace apologetics in our faith journey.
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Why? Because people will as when they see us living differently. I have been asked on numerous occasions why I can be at peace when my world seems to be crashing around me (on the brink of homelessness), or why I am not angry with God because I have cancer. I have been able to use what Scripture has revealed to me about Who God is to share a perspective they just cannot grasp and are baffled. It has given opportunity to be His witness and to share His heart with others who are seeking meaning in their own lives as well.
How? Always with gentleness and through love that can only come from closeness with Adonai, Abba! I take the time to show that I understand why they question my attitude, my beliefs. I then gently show them why I hold the beliefs and attitudes that I do. Through God’s faithfulness and His heart, I know whose I am, who I am, and my identity and life purpose flows from all that God has revealed to me.
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First, we need to be humble, respectful, and loving with reverence as we explain our reasons for believing what we do in Jesus Christ due to how He has come into our lives and why we want to study, praise, and worship our Lord God in a way where others will want what we have in Jesus Christ.
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This passage captures three main points: 1) Always be prepared to share and defend the faith to those who see the Christian light burning inside you. As a witness in action, exhibiting the fruits of righteousness, always be ready to provide testimony with your mouth. 2) Share that testimony with “gentleness and respect” to those who are willing to listen… and 3) To those who may utter words against our Christian testimony and mock our Christ-honoring actions, demonstrate a Christlike behavior that honors God and exposes the slanderer’s negative behavior that will an awareness of shame for doing so.
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This means; always being prepared to share with other why we have hope or give a defense who anyone who asks.
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We should always be ready to defend what we believe and always be courteous and respectful in our reasoning so that those who persecute you will be put to shame because you believe with a good conscience
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How is Christianity more than just a worldview? Provide some examples.
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What is a simple explanation of apologetics? What is apologetics not?
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Apologetics is reasoned explanation of christian doctrines. It uses logic rather than faith.
Apologetics does not try to replace faith or do away with it. The aim is to show that the Christian faith is rational and intelligent. -
Apologetics is defending Christianity. It is not an argument to win at all costs.
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Apologetics is about defending the truth of the Christian faith in a rational and logical way. It is the confidence that Christianity is able to stand the test of time, the attack by non-believers, and the challenge that it is but only one way to God. Apologetics is not a weapon to pick a quarrel with someone who is not of the faith, as we are called to be gentle in our response to questions that are thrown at us.
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Christian apologetics is the practice of providing reasoned and evidence-based arguments to defend the Christian faith against objections and criticisms. It involves the use of logical reasoning, historical evidence, and philosophical arguments to support the truth claims of Christianity.
Christian apologetics is not about forcing anyone to convert to Christianity, nor is it about attacking or belittling those who hold different beliefs. Rather, it is about engaging in respectful dialogue and providing thoughtful responses to questions and objections that may arise.Christian apologetics covers a wide range of topics, including the existence of God, the reliability of the Bible, the deity of Jesus Christ, the problem of evil, and the relationship between faith and science. Its ultimate goal is to provide a rational basis for the Christian faith and to help believers better understand and articulate their beliefs to others.
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It is not fideism not inconsistent or self centered
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Why does Dr. Groothuis use the “cumulative case” as his apologetic method for Christianity?
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