1. What Is Apologetics Flashcards
What does Apologetics Involve
Christian Apologetics involves making a case for the truth of the Christian Faith
What does the word Apologetics mean
Apologetics comes from the Greek word Apologia, which means a defence
What does the Bible say about Apologetis
The Bible Actually commands us to have a case to any unbeliever who wants to know why we believe what we do - 1 Peter 3:15 says, But in your hearts honour Christ The Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defence to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and respect
What should we not do when giving our defence
We should be Gentle and Respectful, we can present a defence of the Christian faith without being defensive, we can present arguments without being argumentitive, we should never quarrel with a non-believer about our faith, it drives them away
What is the Irony with a good approach to Apologetics
Ironically if you have good arguments in support of your faith, your less apt to become quarrelsome or upset
What does the bible say about Good apologetics
Ephesians 4:15 - “speaking the truth in Love”
How is Apologetics Biblical
The Example of Jesus and the Apostles affirms the value of Apologetics
How did Jesus prove his claims were true
Jesus appealed to Miracles and fulfilled prophecy to prove that his claims were true
How did the Apostles use Apologetics
In dealing with other Jews, they used fulfilled Prophecy, Jesus Miracles and especially Jesus resurection to prove that he was the Messiah
Give examples of how the Apostles used Apologetics
Peters sermon on the day of Pentecost, recorded in the second chapter of Acts. In verse 22 he appeals to Jesus miracles. In verses 25-31 he appeals to fulfilled prophecy, in verse 32 he appeals to Christs Ressurection
How did the Apostles show the existence of God to Non-Jews
through his handiwork in nature (Acts 14:17), in Romans 1, Paul says that from nature alone all men can know that God exists (Rom.1:20).
What is Secularism
Secularism is a worldview that allows no room for the supernatural: No miracles, no divine revelation, no God
Why is Apologetics good for a believer
Knowing why you believe as well as what you believe will make you more confident in sharing your faith with others, also apologetics can also help you to keep the faith in times of doubt and struggle, emotions will only carry you so far and then you will need something more substantial
Who was the great apologetic who sold mor than one hundred million copies worldwide
C.S Lewis (1898-1963)
Describe what a “Logically valid argument” is
Logic is an expression of the mind of God (John 1:1), it describes how a supremely rational being reasons.
