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The Basics

2. YOUR QUESTIONS

3. Rules of Engagement ~ These are necessary to maximize any discussions about the Bible and the Christian faith.

4. Understand that people are sincere in their beliefs
Rules of Engagement
Understand that people are sincere in their beliefs

5. Japanese Kamikaze Pilots Islamic Suicide Bombers
Examples
Buddhist Monks
Japanese Kamikaze Pilots
Islamic Suicide Bombers

6. …speak the truth in love.
- Ephesians 4:5

7. Stick to the Bible Rules of Engagement
Understand that people are sincere in their beliefs
Stick to the Bible

8. teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
- Matthew 28:20

9. Why Rule #2?
It’s Biblical

10. All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;
- II Timothy 3:16

11. It is the Word of God that
Teaches
Reproves
Corrects
Trains

12. It keeps the debate in perspective
Why Rule #2?
It’s Biblical
It keeps the debate in perspective

13. You Your Discussion Partner Others
Bible

14. “Let us examine what the Bible teaches about ___________ .”

15. Be patient Rules of Engagement
Understand that people are sincere in their beliefs
Stick to the Bible
Be patient

16. Obstacles to Faith Loyalty Bad Experiences Culture Fear of Change
Love of Sin and the World
Comfort

17. Give people credit for sincerity
Summary
Give people credit for sincerity

18. Study God’s Word, not your opinions
Summary
Give people credit for sincerity
Study God’s Word, not your opinions

19. Be patient Summary Give people credit for sincerity
Study God’s Word, not your opinions
Be patient