Truth and Relativism
This is conformity of the intellect with reality.
Truth
The rational defense of the Christian faith
Apologetics
Maligned
This is sharing the good news or the Gospel
Evangelization
Type of truth that is true for all people
Objective truth
This type of apologetics uses reason and logic
This type of anger is anger on behalf of self
Sinful anger
Term used to describe changing topics rapidly during an apologetics conversation
Buckshot Apologetics
Claims that truth depends on culture or perspective
Relativism
Someone who defends the Christian faith is called this
An Apologist
This anger is anger on behalf of others and pushes us to defend and fight for what is right.
Righteous anger
At the end of the day, only ______________ can change hearts.
God
This may be true, but can be dependant on an individual's perspective or feelings
This type of apologetics approaches the Christian world view from the top down rather than evidence up.
Presuppositional Apologetics
1 Peter 3:14-16 says "...Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for your ________."
Name 2 tips to help engage in apologetics.
1) Insert prayers and listen
2) Do not take things personally
3) Know if you are using sinful anger vs righteous anger, and make sure you are using righteous anger in a good way
4) Ask questions to draw out personal experience
5) Make sure you are arguing with the person about the same thing
6) Know that only God can change hearts
This denies universal moral standards
This type of apologetics uses evidence/experience, usually that both parties share to prove the Christian faith
Evidential or Experiential Apologetics
Name 2 purposes or perks of practicing apologetics
2) Enables you to better explain your beliefs to others
3) Broadens your perspective on different topics of faith
4) Studying can help you respond to challenges and debates
5) Scripture tells us to be ready to defend our faith
Do not be hyper-focused on winning. It is pointless to win an argument and lose a __________________.
Soul