Doubt is not necessarily a ________ thing.
Doubt is not necessarily a BAD thing
Doubt is not the ____________ of faith.
Doubt is not the OPPOSITE of faith.
Evidence for the Beginning of the Universe...
The ________ law of thermodynamics
Evidence for the Beginning of the Universe...
The 2nd law of thermodynamics
(All physical things go from Order to Disorder)
Interaction between Christianity and Science has not been a __________.
Interaction between Christianity and Science has not been a War.
Not all religious beliefs are the __________.
Not all religious beliefs are the Same.
For most people, suffering and evil is an _______________ problem.
For most people, suffering and evil is an emotional problem.
While researching for his book, J P Moreland found that:
Christians didn’t know ________ they believed or _______ they believed it.
While researching for his book, J P Moreland found that:
Christians didn’t know What they believed or Why they believed it.
Our answers to big questions __________ every decision that we make.
Our answers to big questions Shape every decision that we make.
Skeptic: A person inclined to _____________ or doubt an accepted opinion.
Skeptic: A person inclined to Question or doubt an accepted opinion.
The Cosmological Argument
1: Whatever begins to exist has a __________.
2: The _________________ began to exist.
3: Therefore, the universe has a ____________.
The Cosmological Argument
1: Whatever begins to exist has a Beginning.
2: The Universe began to exist.
3: Therefore, the universe has a Beginning.
Information always comes from an _______________ mind.
Information always comes from an intelligent mind.
The problem being solved in Christianity is the _______ that separates human beings from God.
The problem being solved in Christianity is the Sin that separates human beings from God.
You can't make sense of human _____________ without understanding the concept of sin.
You can't make sense of human Suffering without understanding the concept of sin.
While researching for his book, J P Moreland found that:
Christians didn’t think that __________ to think well was part of being a _____________.
While researching for his book, J P Moreland found that:
Christians didn’t think that Learning to think well was part of being a Disciple.
Christianity gives ______________ and ______________ answers to our _________ questions.
Christianity gives reasonable and evidential answers to our tough questions.
Doubt can be driven by ______________, but it can also be driven by morals.
Doubt can be driven by Emotions, but it can also be driven by morals.
The Moral Argument
1: If God does not _________, objective moral values and duties do not _________.
2: But ___________ moral values and duties do exist.
3: Therefore, God ____________.
The Moral Argument
1: If God does not exist, objective moral values and duties do not exist.
2: But objective moral values and duties do exist.
3: Therefore, God exists.
Archaeology has overwhelmingly ________________ the New Testament documents.
Archaeology has overwhelmingly Confirmed the New Testament documents.
Eastern religious traditions call evil, pain and suffering an ___________.
Eastern religious traditions call evil, pain and suffering an Illusion.
The ______________ can’t really say that there is evil in the world.
The Atheist can’t really say that there is evil in the world.
You will not base your life on things you take to be ______________.
You will not base your life on things you take to be Opinions.
Apologetics: The study of giving a ______________ defense for what you ______________.
Apologetics: The study of giving a Verbal defense for what you Believe.
Christianity is based upon claims to ________________ truth.
Christianity is based upon claims to Objective truth.
The Fine-Tuning Argument (Teleological)
1: The fine-tuning of the universe is due to either physical necessity, ______________, or design.
2: It is _______ due to physical necessity or chance.
3: Therefore, it is due to ______________.
The Fine-Tuning Argument (Teleological)
1: The fine-tuning of the universe is due to either physical necessity, Chance, or design.
2: It is Not due to physical necessity or chance.
3: Therefore, it is due to Design.
Science itself provides overwhelming __________________ for belief in God.
Science itself provides overwhelming Support for belief in God.
The resurrection of Jesus is one of the best-attested _________ of the ancient world.
The resurrection of Jesus is one of the best-attested Facts of the ancient world.
Your suffering has ________________ and gives proof for God's life transforming power through the ____________.
Your suffering has Purpose and gives proof for God's life transforming power through the Cross/Gospel.
You don’t have to know all the _______________.
You don’t have to know all the Answers.
Apologetics is a ministry of ______________ for people.
Apologetics is a ministry of Caring for people.
Three Ways to Strengthen Your Faith:
1) _______________ Bible Intake
2) ___________ on Jesus
3) Be aware of the ___________ you put around you
Three Ways to Strengthen Your Faith:
1) Consistent Bible Intake
2) Focus on Jesus
3) Be aware of the influencers you put around you
Three Ways to Defend the Existence of God
The Universe is not ______________.
An Objective _____________ Lawgiver exists.
Fine-tuning of the universe demonstrates ___________.
Three Ways to Defend the Existence of God
The Universe is not Eternal.
An Objective Moral Lawgiver exists.
Fine-tuning of the universe demonstrates Design.
Three Reasons to Show No Conflict between Faith and Science:
1) Scientists are _______________ their atheistic beliefs on their practice of science.
2) Modern Scientific Discoveries, since 1859, support a ________________.
3) Only a Biblical Worldview with ___________________ makes Science possible.
Three Reasons to Show No Conflict between Faith and Science:
1) Scientists are Imposing their atheistic beliefs on their practice of science.
2) Modern Scientific Discoveries, since 1859, support a Designer.
3) Only a Biblical Worldview with Knowledge makes Science possible.
Three Ways to Show that All Religions are not the Same
Religions are not on a Mountain but in a ___________ for Truth.
Christianity is ________________ and passes the test!
The ultimate question to ask is: Who is ___________?
Three Ways to Show that All Religions are not the Same
Religions are not on a Mountain but in a Maze for Truth.
Christianity is testable and passes the test!
The ultimate question to ask is: Who is Jesus?
Three “F”s to Explain Evil and Suffering
__________ __________: We are responsible for our choices.
_____________ __________: We live in a world corrupted by sin.
____________ of ________: We must recognize the unseen world.
Three “F”s to Explain Evil and Suffering
Free Will: We are responsible for our choices.
Fallen World : We live in a world corrupted by sin.
Forces of Evil : We must recognize the unseen world.
A renewed mind:
1) ____________ to Learn More,
2) _____________ God’s Will,
3) _____________ the Gospel Message
A renewed mind:
1) Desire to Learn More,
2) Discern God’s Will,
3) Defend the Gospel Message