Test 1 Flashcards
What is Apologetics?
Knowing what we believe and why we believe it and being able to communicate it effectively
What does the word apologetic mean?
Greek term - apologia
to give a reason or defense
What are two types of Apologetics?
offensive and defensive
What is offensive apologetics?
positively stating the case for Christianity
What is defensive Christianity?
answering objections to the Christian faith
What are the two goals for Apologetics?
To strengthen believers and to reach unbelievers
What does “faith once delivered” show in Jude 3
body of truth revealed in Scripture
What does earnestly contend reference?
a athletic contest
What does Colossians 4:5-6 teach?
Walk in wisdom and watch your words
What is the foundation and goal in Titus 1:9-11?
The foundation is the trustworthy Word of God. The goal is the restoration/ convincing of those that hold false beliefs
Apologetics is ultimately what according to 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
a spiritual battle
Apologetics what (4 things)?
is the responsibility of all believers
must be done with passion and compassion
is for winning people not arguments
will not always be successful but the battle is worth fighting
What is the phrase for 1 Peter 3:15? (“Speaking the truth”)
give an answer
What is the phrase for Jude 3? (“Speaking the truth”)
Defend the faith
What is the phrase for Titus 1:9-11? (Speaking the truth”)
Word of God is the foundation
What is the phrase for 2 Corinthians 10:3-5? (“Speaking the truth”)
Worldview Conformity
What is the phrase for 1 Peter 3:8? (“In love”)
passionate and compassionate
What is the phrase for Colossians 4:5-6? (“In love”)
How we act and talk matters
What is the phrase for Titus 1:9-11? (“In love”)
restoration/convincing is the goal
What is the phrase for 2 Corinthians 10:3-5? (“In love”)
it’s a spiritual battle
What are the 3 types of apologetics
Classical, Evidential, Presuppositional
Classical apologetic relies on?
logic
What does classical apologetics argue?
generic theism; from generic theism to the God of the Bible
What are the two problems with classical apologetics
man’s problem is spiritual not intellectual, and man will justify what he doesn’t want to believe
Evidential apologetics relies on?
evidence
Evidential apologetics assumes what?
the truth of theism