2. 1 Peter 3:15

3. Why are we doing this?  1 Peter 3:15

4. defense 15. but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; -Peter 3:15 NAU

5. Why are we doing this?  In 1 Peter 3:15  Apologia Means to give a defence Used in the phrase, “Defence of the Gospel” ○ Phil. 1:7 ○ Phil. 1:16

6. How do we do this?  S.P.E.A.K. Start real Conversation Pay attention Evaluate their words Ask questions Kindly respond and guide  Write if possible I write stuff down while they speak, if I can  Look for “hiccup”

8. “SPEAK” Apologetics  Start with their subject/questions  Pay attention to their answers  Evaluate their words  Ask questions about what they said  Kindly respond and guide back through their thoughts and words  Who is in focus here?

9. Start a Real Conversation  What did they bring up?  What are they wondering?  What did they comment on?  What are they criticizing?  Igor – “The Bible is full of errors?”

10. Pay attention to their Answers  Good time to write down statements This can freak some out, but once you explain that you want to listen well, it’s cool. You can also keep your latter questions focused by pointing at things they actually said. Make sure to keep good eye contact, though.  Focus on buzz words  Do not go “A.D.D.” on them – stick to THIS discussion  Igor – “A million errors in the Bible?!?”

11. Evaluate their Words  Pick out buzz words  Organize thoughts  Ask for clarification  Igor – “What do you mean by ‘errors’? Based on what?”

12. Ask Questions about what they Said  Ask for more clarification  Test with hypotheticals  Offer conclusions/comparisons  Igor – “Can we talk about the top 50?”

13. Kindly respond and guide them through their thoughts and words  Put your evaluations in order  Connect things they said  Propose questions that highlight the logical fallacies  Igor – “So, you don’t know the book or the author or 1 of the ‘errors’? Why do you believe that, then?”

14. Points of Concern  No one saved in a debate  The point is to listen  Look for a “hiccup”  Show respect  And…  The point is to Listen!

15. Sometimes... there’s a gap  There are things that might be an invisible wall between you and another – causing a distance between you. Being aware of these potential issues is important.

16. Terms of Distance  Syllogism  Exegetical Fallacies  Cultural Influence  Stereotyping  Main/Predicate bait and switch  Incorrect Hermeneutical Logic  Categorical Switch of Truth/Culture  Much like a practical syllogism – a blanket assumption

17. Terms of Distance  Caricatures  Micro- Argumentation  Emotional Rejection/Distrust  Wrong Definition  Disproportionate Stereotyping  An overemphasis on secondary Doctrine as Primary  Negative experience that is real  Wrong Definition

18. Terms of Distance  Doctrinal Conclusions  Satanic Influence  Genuine thoughtful doctrinal view, opposing biblical Christianity  Spiritual warfare is real

19. Two Big categories  Doctrinal Issues  Personal Issues  Which is it?

20. WHAT HAPPENED?

21. A Walk Back Home: A Progression of Degree to gain ground  Is it Possible?  Is it Probable?  Is it Likely?  Is it Actual?

22. 1 Peter 3:15