Chapter #3 Flashcards
How is God related to truth?
God is truth.
How does God share truth with us?
He reveals truth.
What is special revelation and how is that related to apologetics?
Special revelation is how God communicates to His people. The bible is the standard by which truth is measured.
What is general revelation and how is that related to apologetics?
In general revelation God communicates to all peoples. God’s actions in creation, history and people’s lives.
What are the 4 stages of human history
Creation, fall, redemption, and glorification. History is progressive and each stage needs to be properly understood.
What are the four dimensions of human relationships and why would such dimensions be important for apologetics?
The relationships of man with God, himself, others and creation. All of the relationship are related but have its distinctions which have to be respected.
What are the five senses? How are our senses related to apologetics?
Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Each of our senses are involved in knowing.
What are the mental faculties mentioned by the author? How are they related to apologetics?
The mental faculties mentioned are faith, intellect, reason, conscience, will and emotions. There are apologetical systems which prioritize will, emotions or any of the faculties.
How does the gospel relate to apologetics?
The gospel, the good news that we must repent and believe in Jesus in order to enter and participate in the kingdom of God, gives apologetics its main message. This is summarized in Luke 4:18.
How is apologetics related to the glory of God?
True apologetics only glorifies God. It does not glorify faith, reason, philosophical arguments, the human condition, the Bible, the Church or anything but God.
