Apologetics

We are not called to make converts, not to teach apologetics to large crowds exclusively, not to entertain the masses. Davis is right to emphasize that “coaching beats playing” and that our “long-term success is determined more by your work on the sidelines than by your spectacular plays as a speaker in front of a group.” How true! May we never become the type of apologist without time to counsel our young, to spend time with them in everyday life. Discipleship only happens as we spend time with our mentor and as we spend time with our own disciples. That is the model Jesus used, so it can’t be wrong! We may adapt our message to the culture but never compromise the truth or forget that the truth of the gospel will fall on fertile soil when we are trusted, credible, and people realize we care sincerely about them. No amount of apologetic arguments or stellar preaching will change…

I like your use of the passage in 1 Peter which states that we should always be prepared with answers because we will often be questioned about our faith if we share it, whether it by by someone wanting to learn more or by someone who disagrees. Might it be helpful to add just how we can be prepared when we have no way of knowing what questions others may pose? In Christian Apologetics (2006), Powell states: "we must equip ourselves with the facts, evidence, and arguments for Christianity" (p.…

From Controversy to Apologetics: A Chronological Overview of Eastern Christian Writings against Islam from the Rise of Islam until the Third/Ninth Century By the middle of the ninth century, the Christian-Muslim polemic had reached the epitome of its sophistication and intellectualism, one which became the sanctioned apparatus for apologetics. Although Islam had come into existence a century earlier, it quickly developed a systematised theology that adopted early on opinions about other…

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” So this means that when it comes to defending my faith, I must thoroughly understand what I believe, and why I believe it. I must also learn in doing so in the most polite manner. This idea is called apologetics. Apologetics is an absolutely essential ingredient to biblical evangelism (Moreland, 150). This is so important to me personally, because the last thing that I would ever want to…

He offered Himself as the purpose of faith in Matthew 7:21-27. There are numerous more. Nobody else can justifiably maintain these explanations or descriptions. 3. C.S. Lewis crafted the famous “tri-lemma,” sometimes called the, “Liar, Lunatic, Lord argument.” Briefly state what this argument is saying. C. S. Lewis 's trilemma is an apologetic case occasionally used to dispute the spirituality and Holiness of Jesus by arguing the only options available. It is expressed as the "Liar, Lunatic,…

ponder and question, ranging from the morality of abortion, to the vastness of the universe. Yet, there has been one subject that has rightfully retained the number one slot on the hot topics list, and that would be the notion surrounding the belief in and role of God. Over the centuries, many issues and characteristics have been attributed to Him, with some being correct, as well as incorrect. As a result, various ideas have been tossed about regarding God’s connection to humanity, such as…

Background: The history of apologetics in Christianity Origins Apologetics is the defense of Christianity with the help of sacred books, with the data of science and philosophy, with the provisions of jurisprudence against criticism and actions by those in power. Apologetics is always in the circle of ideas and ideas of the century. It is designed to expose pseudoscientific and philosophical attacks on Christianity and to promote the mastery of religious ideas by new scientific discoveries,…

The purpose of this paper is to look at the subject of Christian apologetics in the life of Christians today. This paper will also cover the offence to Christian apologetics in the world. The other point that will be made is that all Christians are involved in apologetics in one form or another and becoming more aware of that fact will help the Christian to be more effective in that area. Before we can look at how apologetics plays a role in a Christians life we must know what apologetics is…

of the 4 Apologetic Methods Defense of Fideism To approach apologetics is to seek to fulfill the command of Scripture “always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you” In light of this, the believer ought to approach apologetics as the overflow of their relationship with Jesus. Approaching apologetics from the fideist perspective is to embrace the mystery and paradox of knowing God in faith, rather than through an extended philosophically…

I have gathered information from two articles to explain my essay. The first article that I have used as a source is "From Theoretical To Practical: Developing Tillich’s Apologetics" (Morrison, 2011, p.1-17). The other source I have found useful is "What Is Faith?: An Analysis of Tillich's Ultimate Concern" (Smith, 2003). Every man and woman is concerned about something, for a living being to be concerned about something means to condition their very existence in life in general. The concept of…