Apologetics

In our last episode, I gave you four purposes for apologetics. In this one, I'd like to flesh things out a little more, so you will have a firm grip on just what we are doing when we practice apologetics. We've established that what we're trying to do is provide a rational defense for the Christian faith. But there are different approaches, which we can split into two camps. Now, while some may argue over which approach is best, I am convinced that they both have merit and so will use whichever

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.

a strong sense of community through worship, sermons, bible studies, retreats, and Sunday school but what most churches lack is the desperate need for apologetics. According to a study conducted by the Barna Group, “70-75% of Christian youth in the United States leave the church after high school” (Barna Group, 2006). The Church needs apologetics because Christians are commanded to defend the

A Christian apologetic method is a verbal defense of the biblical worldview. A proof is giving a reason for why we believe. This paper will address the philosophical question of God’s existence from the moral argument. The presuppositional apologetic method of Reformed thinkers Cornelius Van Til and John Frame will be the framework. Topics covered here could undoubtedly be developed in more depth, but that would be getting ahead, here is the big picture. Apologetics comes from the

forgiveness). This give rise to a branch of study in the Church called Apologetics. This lesson explores the theological basis for apologetics and its relevance for propagation of the Christian faith. This will be done through an exploration of the meaning of apologetics and the method of doing apologetics. A. THE MEANING OF APOLOGETICS This section will begin with a word-study to understand the meaning of the word “apologetics”. Further, the biblical usage of this term in the New Testament will be

A very influential and great philosopher and theologian of Late Antiquity, Saint Augustine of Hippo is the most important of the Latin Church Fathers. His works, especially his Confessions (a self-biography), On Christian Doctrine and City of God, helped distinguish the Church in Western Europe from the Church as it developed elsewhere. In Ancient Rome, the power of speech was appropriated from the Greeks and expanded upon and innovated. The classical master of rhetoric would be the work of St. Augustine

Apologetics is not just about learning to defend yourself. It requires you to know the Truth about the Bible and why you believe in it. Apologetics also teaches you to set a foundation for your belief and how you could defend yourself from worldly perspectives. As stated in 1 Peter 3:15, “Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian faith, be ready to explain it.” we must be able to know how to defend ourselves. Throughout the course of the first

1. What are some ways the Christian gospel is perceived in our culture? Christian gospel in many ways is perceived in this day and age are a lost word. People have the art of praying and staying faithful to the word of God. God provided us with all kinds of blessings and opportunities in life so that we can flourish and prosper. Also God took all our sin to the cross and forgave us for everything we done that was not right in his eyes. We need to also understand that there is only one God and we

subdivision of Judaism, the followers of Christianity are faced with the task of supporting their beliefs and practices deeming why they are justifiable. In this apologetic period, these Jewish Christians embark on the task of defending their church and the religion itself in order to establish its credibility and existence. The Christian Apologetics main aim was to give a reasoned defense of their church’s way of life in a Christian community struggling to find its identity. Internally, the Christian

Apologetics In definition, Apologetics is to argue, or better said, justify your beliefs. Typically, it follows up with religious topics that people, for whatever reason, feel the need to scuffle over what they believe to be right or wrong. As we all know, religion has been the main topic in most fights for eons and has yet to even falter over time. From observations, I’ve noticed that individuals tend to get rather heated over the subject, and have even been known to cause harm to one another if