Apologetics Definition

In FYS we were taught many ways to live in the world through the stories we read, speeches we listen to, and the projects we did. In the book, Ordinary Grace, by William Kent Krueger, The Chosen, by Chaim Potok, and Destiny of The Republic, by Candice Millard, I saw a few prominent themes of how one should live. In these three books I learned about the author 's voice through their writings. I saw how one should live their life. In these books the authors shared common themes through their writings. The authors showed how to live life with forgiveness and live life with faith. Krueger and Potok both showed me through their novels how to forgive someone and they did this by showing that there is a bigger picture in

My viewpoint of the First Apology, seems like a partition to the emperor for legalization of Christianity to be accepted by Pagans society in addition to false accusation and punishment for bearing the name Christianity. Another Pagans accusation of Christians being called a heretic is the example of being cannibalism.

When one is reading a fictional story about heroic deeds done in far off places, one cannot help but compare this fantasy world to the society in which we live. This is often the case as one reads Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury in which it is amazing how accurately Bradbury described the future’s technology. Within his novel, Bradbury tells the story of a world where books are forbidden because they are not seen as desirable by their society. The remarkable similarities do not come from the plot about banned books; rather, they stem from the societal misdemeanors that occur throughout the book. Beatty’s external reaction toward his internal conflict between literature and his job is similar to the drug influenced man who began cannibalizing on the Miami Causeway. The Casey Anthony trial mirrors the child neglect displayed within the novel, and the Trayvon Martin murder case

The Apology of Socrates and The Autobiography of Malcolm X are very similar in the terms that both are challenged based on their beliefs, whether or not those beliefs are adherent to society’s beliefs and accusations of the corruption of their followers. Both stories pit one man against society, where they have to defend themselves whether in a court of law or through speeches and interviews. The Apology is told from the point of Plato, Socrates mentee, following Socrates as he defends himself against the charges brought on by Meletus. Socrates doesn’t actually defend himself on the charges brought against him and say they are not true but rather contradicts everything charge Meletus has brought (19e, 24d). He fights charges of corrupting the

Socrates, the father of western philosophy, was an incredible apologist. While he never wrote any books of his own, his teaching is filtered through the ages from his apprentices. Plato, one of his students, wrote “The Apology” describing Socrates’ defense against the accusations that led him to be on trial. The story begins with Socrates opening with an appeal to the jury. His defense is simply his skills of rhetoric. Instead of bringing evidence, as seen in a normal court of law today, he decides to defend himself with logic and reason. He shows cool composure in facing prosecution from a jury that was biased against him. In the Apology, Socrates demonstrates his knowledge, courage, and fortitude when facing his accusers and responding to their challenges but also shows his natural tendency to be blunt and abrasive.

Sometimes when we hear the word justification we find it accompanied by other “ation” words: sanctification, glorification, propitiation, regeneration and imputation. These words are from time to time used interchangeably. This can be confusing and needs to be clarified before continuing. Imputation is where credit has been given. It can also mean to lay responsibility on someone. With God, imputation is where He accounts righteousness to the believer. Sanctification is separate from justification. Justification is about one’s position with God; sanctification is about one’s spiritual condition. Propitiation is defined in “Reformation tradition as the satisfaction of divine wrath upon sin”. Regeneration is the creation of a new heart and new spirit. This change of heart and spirit is what allows us to live righteous lives. Glorification comes once we receive our heavenly reward. It is the completion of our salvation.

The aim of the Christian apologist is to appeal to the mind and to the heart of the unbeliever, with the necessary guidance and intervening of the Holy Spirit, by building a good case for the truth of Christianity. The classical method is a compelling approach because the “two-step” method establishes a strong case for the truth of theism and also creates a foundation which builds on the truth of the Christian worldview. This approach engages with natural theology but also recognizes that there are certain truths that can only be known through special revelation from God. Classical apologetics successfully provides an objective, solidified establishment of the Christian worldview in light of logic and reason through which the Holy Spirit uses those arguments and evidences to convict and convince the unbeliever.

The Apology was written by Plato as an account of the defense that Socrates presented during the trial in which he was condemned to death. Socrates gave this apologia, or defense of one’s actions, against the accusations that he did not believe in any gods, and that he was corrupting the young men of Athens. Not being as skillful in the art of oratory as his accusers, Socrates admitted that he would, as plainly as possible, present only truthful and logical refutes to the accusations that were against him. Being wise in the way of rhetoric, Socrates used pathos, ethos, and logos to argue in his defense. Although ultimately executed, Socrates masterfully defended himself in court and proved that he was a man of both virtue and wisdom.

The next important topic I want to talk about is condemnation. Now what is condemnation? Webster’s definition of condemnation is this: an act of judicially condemning. Condemnation to me means not only condemning someone, but also condemning ourselves, because of sins we have committed. Romans 8:1 says this “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” What is this saying? Through Jesus we do not have to feel guilty for the wrong we have done. Jesus has already paid for our sins through his sacrifice. Justification is a term that goes with both condemnation and grace. Justification is defined in the Praxis the assigned book for Theo 104. “Justification is an act of God’s free grace, wherein He pardoned all our sins, and accepted us as righteous in His sight, only for the righteousness

The author (2007) also points out the importance of the Roman Catholic views point about confession and penance has three significate merits to confession. The first significate merit is that consistent confession forces one to confront one’s sin, meaning that one will not merely overlook or diminish one’s transgressions; instead it will cause one to take their sin more earnestly (p 213). The second significate is that the act of penance, paying a price for sin, creates a mindfulness of the significance of sin, meaning that it will not allow one to have a carelessness understanding toward sin of thinking that one will always be simply forgiven; instead penance combats this predisposition by arresting consequences for one’s sin (p 213). The third Significate merit is that it lifts the burned of guilt by forgiveness being granted during the ritual of penance, which can be extremely redemptive for some individuals (p

According to French playwright, Moliere, “There are pretenders to piety as well as courage.” Oedipus, The Apology and Antigone all have many themes in common from lamentation to heroism. The cardinal theme they all have in common though, is piety. It is a big part in all three of these stories, whether it be through life or death. Piety is “the quality of being religious or reverent.”

Plato argues against retaliation using two assumed premises and a deduced premise. The argument takes the following form:

Evangelical critics comment that when one speaks of justification it is indeed necessary but not firmly sufficient to underscore that believers are both justified and kept by grace. The ground of divine acceptance must be made patently clear. It is neither by our works, nor our love, that we are justified.

In this reflection, I will provide a brief description of the simulation laboratory scenario that I underwent, my thoughts and feelings from this experience, and analysis of important learning opportunities.

In school today, I hoped to go to June T and apologize to her for how I acted. Things looked fine and I could see June T in her desk, ready for the school day. I was walking up to her until I was stopped by 3 kids. The shortest of the 3 had come up to me and sneered, “Well, if it isn’t June the fool.”