Introduction Flashcards

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Apologetics

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Providing a reasonable defense of the Christian faith

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Why do apologetics? List 3

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Obedience, evangelism, and discipleship

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How do we engage in apologetics? List 3

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Character, credibility, and civility

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Character

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Genuine (imperfect) example of a Christian. Behavior is a factor

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Sanctify

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To be set apart or holy

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Credibility

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Clarify the truth claims of Christ and Christianity

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Offensive apologetics

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Making a case for the claims of Christianity

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Defensive apologetics

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Answering or deflecting claims of Christianity

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Civility

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Appropriate manner in which we engage non-christians

Polite, reasonable, respectful behavior

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The role of faith and reason? List 4

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Fideism, notitia, assensus, fiducia

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Fideism

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Faith is a blind leap, no reason for it

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Notitia

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Information (notification)

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13
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Assensus

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Assent (approval) to agree or be persuaded

Apologetics

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Fiducia

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Place TRUST or make a commitment (faithfulness) this isn’t a christians responsibility

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Role of the Holy Spirit? List 2

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Conviction and dependence

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Prayer life of an apologist? List 3

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Be devoted to prayer, pray for opportunity, and pray for clarity

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Focus of apologetics? List 3

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The essentials of biblical Christianity, persuasion over argumentation, and the dignity of the person

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Conclude

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Be a life-long leader and be faithful