Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsQuestion 12: What is “Mere Christianity”?Answer: “Mere Christianity” is an approach to teaching the essentials of Christian Apologetics.Comment: When making the case for the Christian faith, what is most important?· The existence of God?· The length of the days of creation?· The organization of the church?· The reliability of the Bible?· The nature of … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism →

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsQuestion 10: What are the major schools of Christian Apologetics?Answer: There are three major schools in Christian Apologetics.Comment: Christian Apologetics is a diverse and robust field with many divisions and sub-divisions. There are many areas in which an apologist may specialize.However, over the years, three major schools of apologetics thought and methodologies have emerged.· … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism →

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsQuestion 8: What are some accessible resources for Christian apologetics?Answer: These are some of the resources I recommend.Books:The Case for Jesus – Brant PitreCold Case Christianity – J. Warner WallaceOn Guard – William Lane CraigA Reasonable Response – William Lane CraigPerson of Interest – J. Warner WallaceWebsites:Right Now Media – http://www.rightnowmedia.orgSolas – http://www.solas-cpc.org/tag/a-beginners-guide-to-apologeticsApologetics 315 … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism →

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsWords in So Many Characters 8Confirmation bias in 210 charactersConfirmation bias occurs when a person sees information and evidence in a way that only confirms or supports that person’s pre-existing beliefs or paradigm, causing distortion of the assessment of reality and a defective decision-taking process.

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsWords in So Many Characters 7Paradigm in 203 charactersA paradigm is a distinct framework or model that contains the basic assumptions, concepts, ways of thinking, and perspectives of a school of thought or discipline. Ideas, theories, and research are acted upon to confirm or deny the paradigm.

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsWords in So Many Characters 7Argument in 176 charactersIn an exchange of views, an argument is a reason or reasons put forth which supports one’s position or proposition. The goal of the argument is to persuade the hearer of the truth of one’s position or proposition.

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsWords in So Many Characters 6Reason in 124 charactersThe human capacity to understand, to comprehend, to make judgements, and to draw conclusions based on a rational, practical, and logical process.

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsQuestion 6: When is enough enough? When should an apologetics conversation end?Answer 6: Apologetics conversations can have a satisfying ending which leave the door open for future discussion.Comment: One of the saddest conversations I have ever heard took place during an apologetics presentation. During the Q & A time of the program, a young … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism →

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsQuestion 5: Does having a “winsome” manner mean compromising the claims of the Gospel?Answer 5: Apologetics entails both truth and a winsome presentation.Comment: Many years ago, I knew a young new believer in our youth group. This young believer was a junior-varsity football player. His enthusiasm for the faith moved him to tackle someone … Continue reading Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism →

Crucial Questions: An Apologetics Catechism

Christian ApologeticsWords in So Many Characters 5Winsome in 90 charactersWinsome describes an attitude and behavior that is attractive, engaging, winning, and pleasant in manner.