Apologetics Final

Question 1

4 Types of Christian Apologetics

Answer 1

1. CLASSICAL APOLOGETICS: The oldest type of Christian apologetics focuses on philosophical beliefs
   Metaphysics:
   Reason and Logic: Rational thinking
   supports faith.
   Creation: There must be a creator.
   Philosophers: Aristotle, Socrates, Plato,
   Rhetoric: Persuasive speaking and
   writing.
   Cosmological Argument: Everything must
   have a cause, and that cause is God.
2. EVIDENTIAL: Using evidence from history and science and other fields.
   Supports the existence of God, truth of Christianity, and importance of Jesus.
   Argues that faith and reason can work together.
   Design Argument: Complexity of the universe and human body as evidence of intelligent design.
   Prophecy Argument: Old Testament prophecies about Jesus fulfilled in the New Testament.
3. PRESUPPOSITIONAL: An assumption made at the beginning of an argument or action. It starts with the belief that Christianity is true.
   An intelligent guess.
4. FIDEISM: Based totally on faith and faith is gift from God. Reason has limits, but faith does not. Faith over reason.

Question 2

Study of Apologetics

Answer 2

Seeks to analyze the evidence and support that the Christian faith is real and powerful

Question 3

Questions often asked of Apologetics

What does an apologist do?

Answer 3

A person who defends a specific belief or faith using reasoned arguments and discussions based on the word of God. Their goal is to strengthen the faith of believers and, if possible, persuade nonbelievers.

Question 4

Questions often asked of Apologetics

What are the 2 qualifications that an individual must have in order to defend apologetics?

Answer 4

1. Must be filled with the Spirit
2. Must be Saved

Question 5

Questions often asked of Apologetics

What does apologetics mean Biblically?

Answer 5

The intellectual defense of Christian beliefs, often seen as a branch of theology. It involves defending biblical truths.

Question 6

Questions often asked of Apologetics

How do you present apologetics?

Answer 6

With gentleness, care, and love.

Question 7

Questions often asked of Apologetics

Polemics

Answer 7

A strong attack or controversy on something or something. Opposite of apologetics.

Question 8

4 Worldview Questions

Answer 8

OMMD: On My Momma Dude

1. Origin: Where did we come from
2. Meaning: What is our purpose?
3. Morality: How should I live?
4. Destiny: What happens when we die?