Tactics Flashcards

Question

Our job vs God's job

Answer 1

Our job is to communicate the gospel as clearly, graciously, and persuasively as possible. God’s job is to take it from there. We may plant the seeds or water the saplings, but God causes whatever increase comes from our efforts (1 Cor. 3:6–8). We focus on being faithful but we trust God to be effective. Some will respond, and some will not. The results are his concern, not ours. This lifts a tremendous burden from our shoulders.

Answer 2

To put a stone in someone’s shoe. To give that person something worth thinking about, something he can’t ignore because it continues to poke at him in a good way.

Answer 3

(John 4:27–38). He told them that, contrary to their conviction, Sychar was a field ripe for harvest. They would do the reaping, though they hadn’t done the sowing. Others did the heavy lifting, but the disciples would get the easy pickings. “One sows and another reaps,” Jesus said (v. 37). “so that he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together” (v. 36). describes: 1. one team working as a group in the same field 2. two seasons of labour: planting and gathering 3. two types of workers: sowers and reapers (gardeners and harversters)

Answer 4

``` Questions: invites conversation builds relationship gathers information exposes views and convictions Stears a conversation ```

Answer 5

gather information reverse the burden of proof make point

Answer 6

What do you mean by that? Any question that clarifies the meaning: - How exactly does that work? - what is the difference between .. - Can you clarify this for me

Answer 7

Sometimes the reason you are confused about another person’s meaning is because she is confused too. She objects to Christianity for reasons she hasn’t carefully thought through, and her objection flourishes because no one has challenged the lack of clarity that led to her muddled thinking in the first place. Even though people have strong opinions, they rarely reflect on their views. Often they’re merely repeating slogans. When you ask them to flesh out their concern, opinion, or point of view, they’re struck mute. They’re forced to think about what they do mean, so be patient with the pause in the dialogue. You’re doing them a favor by requesting clarification.

Answer 8

It’s a way of explaining away your point of view with an opinion but with no substantiating evidence. Bedtime storytellers often start with the phrase, “Oh, I can explain that,” and then spin their yarn.

Answer 9

An opinion is just a point of view. An argument, by contrast, is a point of view supported by reasons Skeptics often give the first but not the second.

Answer 10

The burden of proof is the responsibility someone in the conversation has to give evidence for a view. Who has that responsibility? The person who makes the claim bears that burden.

Answer 11

reverse the burden of proof Critics need to have more than a good imagination. They need reasons. That’s the way arguments work.

Answer 12

How did you come to that conclusion? other questions: - where did you get your facts? - Why do you say that? - What is your reasons for holding that view? - What makes you think it happened that way? - Im curious- why does that idea seem compelling to you? - Why would you believe something you have no reason t think is true?

Answer 13

Is it possible? Is it plausible? Is it probable? (best explanation given competing ones) And if it is, then why is it?

Answer 14

Narrate the debate 1 [Notice].I want you to notice the turn our talk just took. 2. [Question ]First, you made a fairly controversial statement, and I asked you a couple of questions about it. 3. So far, you haven’t answered them. Instead you’ve taken off in another direction. 4. Before we move on to a new topic, would it be okay with you if we finish the old one? 5. I really am interested in your response.

Answer 15

Narrate the Debate 1. [Notice} Did you notice what just happened? 2. [Question] I raised a question about the legitimacy of your idea that all religions lead to God, 3. [Response] and you responded by calling me a name—a bigot, to be precise. 4. [Change]You changed the subject. We were talking about an issue, and then you attacked my character. 5. [Why] ] Why did you do that?

Answer 16

I don’t mind answering, but before I do, I want to know if it’s safe to offer my views. So let me ask you a question first: do you consider yourself a tolerant person or an intolerant person on issues like this? Is it safe to give my opinion, or are you going to judge me for my point of view? Do you respect diverse points of view, or do you condemn others for having convictions that differ from your own?

Answer 17

By getting them to make the case for us Use questions to get them to lay the individual pieces on the table then get them to make the connection between the pieces