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In this chapter, we explore the importance of being prepared to give a defense of our faith with gentleness and respect. We examine key Scriptures that summarize the message of the Bible and address the big questions about God, humanity, and the need for salvation.
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Apologetics to the Glory of God ch2 Message 1 Peter 3:15-16 15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
Apologetics to the Glory of God ch2 Message The MESSAGE • Nothing less than the whole of Scripture, applied to the needs of the listeners – the whole council of God (Acts 20:27) • Scriptures that summarize Scripture • John 3:16 • Romans 6:23 • 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (before reading chapter 3 summarize the argument presented in this passage) • 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2 • Ephesians 2:8-10 • Philippians 2:5-11 • 1 Timothy 2:5-6 • Titus 3:3-8 • 1 Peter 3:18
Apologetics to the Glory of God ch2 Message Bible Message – answering the big questions GOD Old Testament New Testament …eternity Heaven Creation Sinai Calvary Judgment In the beginning God… God gave the Ten Commandments to show us our sin. Rom3:20 John 1:29; 1 Cor15 Jesus died and rose again. Jesus will return and judge each of us. Hell “Who am I?” “What am I like?” “What do I need?” “What is going to happen to me?” I am creature made by God in His image with value and worth. I am a rebel against God and His law. I am need to be right with God through Jesus Christ. I am going to meet Christ. If I have trusted Christ I will live Him forever.
Apologetics to the Glory of God ch2 Message Philosophy
Apologetics to the Glory of God ch2 Message #1. God, the absolute personality • The great question confronting modern humanity is this: Granted that the universe contains both persons and impersonal structures (like matter, motion, chance, time space, and physical laws), which is fundamental?
Apologetics to the Glory of God ch2 Message #2. Creator-creature relationship
Apologetics to the Glory of God ch2 Message #3. The sovereignty of God
Apologetics to the Glory of God ch2 Message #4. The Trinity
Apologetics to the Glory of God ch2 Message Epistemology
Apologetics to the Glory of God ch2 Message Ethics
Apologetics to the Glory of God ch2 Message Good News
Apologetics to the Glory of God ch2 Message
Apologetics to the Glory of God ch2 Message