When You’re Challenged: Then What? (Responding to Objections) Paul Chamberlain, Ph.D. Institute for Christian Apologetics Trinity Western University (ACTS division) Paul Chamberlain, Ph.D. Institute for Christian Apologetics Trinity Western University (ACTS division)
When You’re Challenged, Then What? _____________________ The FEAR factor n Objections: many forms Two Initial Observations
When You’re Challenged, Then What? _____________________ n Distinguish n Appeal to general principles n Clarify things done in the name of Chr. the genuine article
When You’re Challenged, Then what? _____________________ n Distinguish essentials secondary, negotiable n Goal: communicate the truth make Christianity palatable
When You’re Challenged, Then What? _____________________ n Use humour, enjoy the process n Take heart: there are enormous resources in the Christian community