Giving An Answer Matt. 5:11-12. What Skeptics Say Everyone who is religious rejects reason! That we follow a blind faith – Rom. 10:14-17 What the Bible.

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Giving An Answer Matt. 5:11-12

What Skeptics Say Everyone who is religious rejects reason! That we follow a blind faith – Rom. 10:14-17 What the Bible speaks of is recorded history – Acts 4:13-17

What Critics Say The Church of Christ is a cult! Cult is defined as “A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader.” How so? – Matt. 5:13-16, 2 Thess. 3:13-15

What the Bible Says We should be ready – 1 Pet. 3:13-17 This means using reason & common sense – Acts 17:1-5 Only following Jesus – Matt. 23:5-12

Conclusion Question what I say; investigate & study the Bible! Believe based on the evidences God gives us. The minute someone discourages you from critical thinking, run in the opposite direction! Christians, be ready to give an answer, logically, and with gentleness.