Apologetics Midterm Flashcards
Apologetics
Reasoned argument or defense of the ministry.
It justify’s a theory or religious doctrine.
Apologetics Origins
Greek word Apologia means defense
The religious discipline of defending religious doctrines only through systematic argumentation discourse.
Apologetics Doctrine
Don’t believe in only Jesus
Don’t believe in deeds
Don’t believe that we have to be baptized in water to go to heaven
Don’t believe in the 144,000
Our belief is full gospel. Everything Jesus taught, we believe. We believe and practice the Cannon.
In our defense, we will know where we stand and how to approach the defense.
Apologetics in the Bible
Acts 2:14 Peter defends the day of pentecost. As they were accused of being drunk. All who were there were talking in tongues.
Systematic Argumentation
A structured approach to analyzing and constructing arguments, with the purpose to identify and resolve differences of opinions, in a rational and organized manner.
Systematic Method for analyzing arguments
Consider all relevant aspects and points of view of a discussion. Including:
claims
reason
evidence
potential counterarguments
all with the goal of reaching a well-supported conclusion.
4 General Components for Arguments
CRSW
Claim Reasons Support Warrants
- CLAIMS: A statement about WHAT is true or good. Potentially arguable.
2.REASONS: Statements that support your claim. Makes a claim more than a mere assertion.
- SUPPORT: validates the reason because it offers evidence, statistics, testimonies.
- WARRANTS: Justifies why I am making my claim. Gives justification and supports the reasoning and the claim. What do you have to believe, in order to believe the support justifies the claim.
3 Key Aspects of Christian Apologetics
- ADDRESSING OBJECTIONS: Apologetics addresses objections against God, the Bible, and its inerrancy. It aims to provide answers to these challenges.
- REASONED DEFENSE: the practice of presenting logical arguments and evidence to support the truth of Christianity. It involves showing evidence that confirms Christian beliefs.
- STRENGHTEN FAITH: Apologetics helps Christians deepen their understanding and confidence in their beliefs, making them unmovable in their faith.
- PERSUADING OTHERS: Apologetics aims to persuade nonbelievers to consider the Christian message by presenting a compelling case for its truth. Its goal is to convince others that Christianity is true.
- BIBLICAL FOUNDATION: Christian apologetics is based on the Bible and aims to defend its truths. Our goal is to grow in the knowledge of God’s Word daily.
- THE GOSPEL AS THE FOUNDATION: The Gospel message is the ultimate foundation for Christian apologetics. It answers fundamental questions about life and the meaning of existence.
