Introduction to Apologetics 1 Peter 3:15; 2 Peter 1:3 January 8, 2017

Introduction to Apologetics Why do you believe the things you believe? In God? Bible is the Word of God? Jesus is the Son of God?

Introduction to Apologetics Apologetics is based on evidence. To understand anything always… Define your terms.

Definition of Key Terms Evidence - the facts and arguments that provide support and proof of something Apologetics – taking the facts and truths, using reasonable processes to come to a conclusion / the system of defense

Definition of Key Terms APOLOGIA – to defend oneself against a charge APO – off or away LOGIA – word or logic (something said) Apology – the defense 1 Peter 3:15; Philippians 1:17

Introduction to Apologetics Why study apologetics? To reason with: Atheists Agnostics Evolutionists Humanists Cultists

Introduction to Apologetics What is the Purpose of Apologetics? Deals with God as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe.

Introduction to Apologetics Purpose – Shows the Bible is a special, divine revelation. 2 types of Revelation General – Psalm 19:1 Special – 2 Peter 1:21

Introduction to Apologetics Purpose – Shows that Jesus is the Son of God Examines facts and evidence which will sustain our faith in God

Introduction to Apologetics Reasons to be an Apologist. It is commanded by God 1 Peter 3:15 2 Peter 1:3

Introduction to Apologetics Reasons to be an Apologist To reassure or confirm what we believe is true. 1 John 1:3-4 2 Peter 3:1

Introduction to Apologetics Reasons to be an Apologist Doubts come from time to time and people need to be sure 2 Timothy 1:12 Matthew 11:2-6

Introduction to Apologetics Reasons to be an Apologist Naturalism must be answered. Judges 17:6

Introduction to Apologetics Reasons to be an Apologist It is a tool for evangelism. Think Pre-evangelism

Introduction to Apologetics Think about what you believe? Do we not all become discouraged? Do we not all have doubts from time to time? This is why we study Apologetics.

Invitation Christians Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5 Confess - James 5:16, 1 John 1:9 Pray - Acts 8:24, James 5:16

Invitation Non - Christians Hear – Romans 10:17, Acts 18:8, Believe – Romans. 10:9-10, Hebrews 11:6 Repent – Luke 13:3,5 Acts 17:30 Confess – Acts 8:37, Matthew 10:32 Be Baptized – Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-5 Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:35