Truth/Logic
"I love Jesus"... subjective or objective truth?
Subjective
What is a worldview?
One's overall way of looking at the world (lens through which we view the world)
What is the difference between possibility and probability?
Something is possible: technically could happen
Something is probable: realistically could happen
How is science used in apologetics?
As a tool to point to God... not as the basis of someone's faith.
What is an apologist?
Someone who defends an idea/belief.
"Jesus is the only way" - subjective or objective truth?
Objective
What is naturalism?
The belief that nothing exists beyond the natural world (things that can be explained using the five senses)
What is the concept of fine-tuning?
Evidence of craftsmanship in creation (the universe being set perfectly to support life)
How does objective morality point to a God?
Commands require two people (the one giving the command, and the one carrying it out)
You cannot understand the scriptures without...
The Holy Spirit
What is logic?
Thinking according to reason.
What is Pantheism?
The belief that God exists in all things (all is divine)
What is DNA?
Long molecule that contains our genetic code (instructions for the development of proteins)
How can the concept of DNA be used to defend Christianity?
It's incredibly improbable that working DNA would occur by accident.. it is much more probable to be designed (like computer coding).
Why can't morality be subjective?
Because anyone could do anything
How does logic enhance your faith?
-keeps you from being easily deceived
-strengthens your faith/understanding
-helps to defend faith
Compare and contrast the three abrahamic religions.
Christianity - One God (trinity) - Jesus is messiah - bible
Judaism - one God (Abraham's God) - Still waiting for messiah - torah
Islam - one God (Abraham's God) - Muhammad was a prophet - quran is complete revelation of God
Why can't evolution and christianity co-exist?
Evolution requires death before sin
What topics could you use to witness to a Naturalist?
Science
Morality
Evidence
What is the difference between salvation and sanctification?
Jesus lives in us (salvations) vs Jesus lives through us (sanctification).
Why is perception not always truth?
Because your senses can be easily deceived.
What are the four components of the fourfold gospel?
savior, sanctifier, healer, coming king
What evidence is there surrounding the idea that dinosaurs co-existed with humans?
Noah's flood argument for the placement of fossils
Dragon legends from all over the world
What method would be effective for witnessing to a Pantheist?
Addressing their misconceptions of Christianity
(Answers may vary)
Name three tactics to use when defending Christianity.
Find a common ground
Find inconsistencies
Give evidence