Answers to tough questions: Applied Apologetics – Wk 1.

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Answers to tough questions: Applied Apologetics – Wk 1

What the class is about We will address challenges and questions re the Christian faith that you have faced/will face May help some of you with your doubts Please write your questions down if you have any I want you to think through the questions, I won’t just give you the answers

What the class is about Apologetics = defence of the Christian faith 1 Peter 3:15 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 Peter 3:15

What will happen Teaching sessions Small and large group discussion Some video clips including debates and at least one skit! You can propose questions to cover in the course Aimed more at older teens, but all are welcome

Personal Do you really believe ? The critical 25 cm - going from the head to the heart Me at your age If you don’t yet have assurance of salvation my prayer is…

Things to remember “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up” I Corinthians 8:1b Don’t be condescending Not just trying to win the argument Should you use the bible in discussions with non-Christians who don’t believe it?

More to remember Not who is smartest Win the argument or win the soul? Not by human wisdom, God’s spirit will often step in, example What you might say, may bring fruit in years and years, examples Answer a question, with a question, as Jesus did

Some definitions Atheist - a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a supreme being or beings. Agnostic - One who believes that it is impossible to know whether there is a God or one who is skeptical about the existence of God but does not profess true atheism

Some questions/statements “The bible is full of mistakes” “The stories in the bible aren’t literally true” “There is no absolute truth” Aggressive atheism in action recently, for example, the Ottawa bus ad’s…

How we will respond First, biblically truth Some logic and common sense Evidence, where applicable Thoughts from some of the best Christian thinkers Mocking?