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Answers to tough questions: Applied Apologetics – Wk 2

In this review session, we discuss the key points from last week's lesson on applied apologetics. We cover topics such as the meaning of apologetics, using scripture effectively, and responding to common atheist arguments. We also delve into the reliability of the Bible, the concept of absolute truth, and the limitations of science in addressing deep questions. Join us as we equip ourselves with answers to tough questions in defense of our faith.

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Answers to tough questions: Applied Apologetics – Wk 2

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  1. Answers to tough questions:Applied Apologetics – Wk 2

  2. Review from last week? • Open in prayer • What was the point of my sword skit? • Does anyone know the memory verse? – reward • What does apologetics mean? • Using scripture, quoting versus paraphrasing • Are you in the word daily?

  3. Mentioning the bible … So is my word that goes out from my mouth:  It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11

  4. The bus ad’ • Ad by atheists, trying to sow doubt with an agnostic position • What verses should we respond with? • The fool says in his heart there is no God Psalm 14:1 • Pascal’s wager • The Met gas leak example

  5. What are they really saying? • I hope there is no God, because I want to do what I want and not follow His rules • Who is worrying? • Can you “procrastinate” your decision about God? • Enjoy life? a Christian has forgiveness, hope, help and comfort along the way, lots of God’s work to do, etc.

  6. The bible is full of mistakes… • Does God make mistakes – no! • The law of the Lord is perfect Psalm 19:7a • Tell them to show you the mistakes – this will often close the issue • The testimony of history, archaelogy, science, prophecy, • Use your research/others to respond to the supposed mistakes

  7. Analysis • The Hittites example • The solution often provides even more confidence in God’s word • Nelson Gueck, Jewish archaelogist: It may be stated categorically that no archaeological discovery has ever controverted a biblical reference

  8. Our next statement “The stories in the bible aren’t literally true”

  9. Literally true • Must assume everything is literal, unless clearly figurative, examples • Archaeology • The way the Lord Jesus talked about the Old Testament • The first Adam • Loss of faith for many young people

  10. Other thoughts • Prophecy and being literal • A virgin shall be with child and other examples • The bible and numbers – are they believable • Some evidence

  11. Another statement “There is no absolute truth”

  12. Other ways this is said • You have your truth, I have mine • That’s true for you, but not for me • To each his own • There is no right or wrong • You live your way and I will live mine

  13. Absolute truth • Absolute truth means _____________ • The bible is full of absolute truths, can you name a few….

  14. Biblical response • What verse should we give? Hundreds • John 14:6Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. • Romans 3:23For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

  15. Lecrae on truth

  16. Some responses • Are you _____ sure about that? • Is 2+2=4 an absolute truth? • My truth says… • What is the difference between • A Pastor Reed illustration • I am going to take your ______

  17. Some thoughts • If there is no such thing as absolute truth, the only answer to anybody's belief is "If it makes you happy”. • Only one absolute truth can exist. Our understanding of it may be relative and mistaken in any number of particulars, but none of that affects it

  18. Our environment • People find it offensive when you claim to follow/know the truth • We are not the truth, but the bible is • A story from my life

  19. Science & scripture • New section of this course • Will cover creation/evolution a little bit • Critical to have a high level understanding of the topic

  20. The cake example • Mum bakes a chocolate cake • We are going to send a team of scientists to find out everything about the cake • Mathematicians • Chemists • Engineers • Dieticians

  21. What do they find out? • Mathematicians • Chemists • Engineers • Dieticians

  22. The limitations of science • Everything there is to know about the cake except: Why did Mum make the cake? • Can science answer this question? • What does this tell us about the limitations of science?

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