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Question 1

define apologetics

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knowing what we believe, why we believe it, and being able to communicate that to others effectively

Question 2

apologetic greek root

Answer 2

apologia - “to give a defense”

Question 3

two types of apologetics

Answer 3

offensive and defensive

Question 4

offensive apologetics

Answer 4

positively stating the case for christianity

Question 5

defensive apologetics

Answer 5

answering objections to the christian faith

Question 6

two goals for apologetics

Answer 6

to strengthen believers
to reach unbelievers

Question 7

passage that builds a case for apologetics by making 6 points

Answer 7

1 peter 3:8-16

Question 8

the 6 points made in 1 peter 3:8-16
(the ____ of the apologist)

Answer 8

identity (v8)
attitude (v8)
speech (v9)
character (v10-14)
requirements (v15)
vindication (v16)

Question 9

if someone gets angry…

Answer 9

you automatically lose

Question 10

if someone gets angry it should be because of your…

Answer 10

position, not your disposition

Question 11

passage that says every human knows that God exists

Answer 11

romans 1:18-22

Question 12

the identity of the apologist

Answer 12

1 peter 3:8
- telling believers how to act
- the instructions are to each believer
- every believer should be able to explain and defend what he believes

Question 13

the attitude of the apologist

Answer 13

1 peter 3:8
- of one mind having compassion/love/ pitiful/ courteous
- focused on winning people not winning arguments

Question 14

the speech of the apologist

Answer 14

1 peter 3:9
- not rendering evil for evil or railing for railing
- be realistic about the response that you will receive
- you will encounter opposition, respond correctly

Question 15

the character of the apologist

Answer 15

1 peter 3:10-14
- speak no guile… eschew evil… do good
- our conduct before the world is of the utmost importance

Question 16

requirements of the apologist

Answer 16

1 peter 3:15
- “sanctify the Lord God in your hearts… be ready always to give an answer”
- requires devotion to God
- we are required to give an answer
ROMANS 1:18-22
- God has revealed himself clearly to EVERY MAN

Question 17

passage that says we must earnestly contend for the faith and be able to defend the contents of the Bible

Answer 17

Jude 3

Question 18

passage that says walk in wisdom toward them that are without- speaks of the importance of the way we act and talk with unbelievers
- initiate conversations seasoned with grace and salt

Answer 18

Colossians 4:5-6

Question 19

passage that says “holding fast the faithful word” and makes the point that the Word of God is the foundation

Answer 19

Titus 1:9-11

Question 20

passage that says “we do not war after flesh… pulling down strongholds” and says that apologetics is ultimately a spiritual battle to bring a persons worldview into conformity with God’s Word

Answer 20

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Question 21

apologetics is the responsibility of___ __________

Answer 21

all believers

Question 22

apologetics must be done with _____ and __________

Answer 22

passion, compassion

Question 23

apologetics is for winning ______ not __________

Answer 23

people, arguments

Question 24

4 main reasons for the need of apologetics

Answer 24

• biblical literacy (all-time low)
• post-christian thinking (relativism)
• open opposition to Biblical truth
• opposing religions

Question 25

2 aspects of apologetics come from what passage

Answer 25

ephesians 4:15 "what we say and how we say it"

Question 26

first aspect of apologetics

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what we say "speaking truth" - 1 peter 3:15 - jude 3 - titus 1:9-11 - 2 corinthians 10:3-5

Question 27

summary of 1 peter 3:8

Answer 27

give an answer

Question 28

summary of jude 3

Answer 28

defend the faith

Question 29

summary of titus 1:9-11

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Word of God is the foundation

Question 30

summary of 2 corinthians 10:3-5

Answer 30

worldview conformity

Question 31

second aspect of apologetics

Answer 31

how we say it "in love"

Question 32

second aspect of apologetics

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how we say it "in love" - 1 peter 3:8 - Colossians 4:5-6 - Titus 1:9-11 - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Question 33

summary of 1 peter 3:8

Answer 33

passionate AND compassionate

Question 34

summary of colossians 4:5-6

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how we act and talk matters

Question 35

summary of titus 1:9-11

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restoration is the goal

Question 36

3 approaches to apologetics

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classical (2 steps) evidential (1 step) presuppositional (no steps)

Question 36

summary of 2 corinthians 10:3-5

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apologetics is a spiritual battle

Question 37

classical apologetics argues for...

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generic theism that leads to the God of the Bible

Question 38

problems for classical apologetics

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- mans problem is spiritual not intellectual - man will justify what he doesnt want to believe

Question 39

evidential apologetics argues USING...

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historical evidences - proofs of the resurrection are chief

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problems with evidential apologetics

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- it can leave major questions unaddressed - supernatural explanations are hard to establish

Question 41

presuppositional apologetics presupposes...

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the truth of Scripiture - argues exclusively from Christian worldview - transcendental argument

Question 42

transcendental argument means...

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arguing that something is a condition or meaning of rationality (like the truth of God, Christianity, and the Bible are necessary for legitimate reasoning and meaning)

Question 43

problems with presuppositional apologetics

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- tends to ignore evidences - assumes mans sinfulness makes logic and reason useless (can lend itself toward Calvinism)

Question 44

first table of the law vs the second table of the law

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1-4= love the Lord your God 5-10= love your neighbor as yourself

Question 45

the best argument and defense of faith

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is found in knowing and proclaiming the Word of God

Question 46

what is the use for evidences

Answer 46

they can remove obstacles for unbelievers -- "pre-evangelism"

Question 47

evidences help believers by...

Answer 47

strengthening their faith - scripture is the ultimate authority no matter what

Question 48

Dr. Rushing's definition of worldview

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A biblical worldview is a way of thinking and behaving based upon God's revelation that provides a filter through which every idea is evaluated and every experience is interpreted.

Question 49

4 big questions that a worldview answers

Answer 49

origin meaning of life morality destiny

Question 50

worldview credibility requires what 2 things?

Answer 50

coherence and correspondence

Question 51

coherence define

Answer 51

systematic logical connection or consistency; integration of diverse elements, relationship, or values

Question 52

correspondence define

Answer 52

truth claims must respond to objective reality

Question 53

criteria for evaluating a worldview