01Jul 2021 by admin

Why is apologetics important?

Using apologetics
https://youtu.be/Vb2qK2tfeYA Defending the faith is our responsibility(1 Pet 3:15-16 NIV)  But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, (1 Sam 12:7 NIV)  Now then, stand here, because I am going to confront you with evidence before the LORD as to all the righteous acts performed by the LORD for you and your fathers. God expects us to reasonGod is not against using reasoning to reach out to the lost (Isa 1:18 NIV)  “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson,…
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08Jun 2021 by admin
Methods of apologetics

Methods of apologetics

Using apologetics
I.                   Methods of apologeticsA.                Specific techniques of argument1.                  Question your opponent’s point of view.a)                 Make it your aim to remove misconceptions For example, when Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God, we are not saying that He evolved out of any sexual relationship between the Holy Spirit and Mary. b)                 What are the assumptions/values behind the argument? (Luke 8:49-50 NIV)  While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. “Your daughter is dead,” he said. “Don’t bother the teacher any more.” {50} Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.” The people assumed that Jesus could heal a sick person but not raise a dead person. Jesus told them that they are wrong because their assumptions were wrong. c)                 Challenge…
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