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  • Austin

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    05/04/2023 at 10:08

    Apologetics is about defending the truth of the Christian faith in a rational and logical way. It is the confidence that Christianity is able to stand the test of time, the attack by non-believers, and the challenge that it is but only one way to God. Apologetics is not a weapon to pick a quarrel with someone who is not of the faith, as we are called to be gentle in our response to questions that are thrown at us.

  • Austin

    Administrator
    05/04/2023 at 00:59

    Christian apologetics is the practice of providing reasoned and evidence-based arguments to defend the Christian faith against objections and criticisms. It involves the use of logical reasoning, historical evidence, and philosophical arguments to support the truth claims of Christianity.
    Christian apologetics is not about forcing anyone to convert to Christianity, nor is it about attacking or belittling those who hold different beliefs. Rather, it is about engaging in respectful dialogue and providing thoughtful responses to questions and objections that may arise.

    Christian apologetics covers a wide range of topics, including the existence of God, the reliability of the Bible, the deity of Jesus Christ, the problem of evil, and the relationship between faith and science. Its ultimate goal is to provide a rational basis for the Christian faith and to help believers better understand and articulate their beliefs to others.

  • Austin

    Administrator
    05/02/2023 at 13:15

    It is not fideism not inconsistent or self centered

  • Austin

    Administrator
    05/02/2023 at 13:03

    To explain and defend the message of God’s word by bringing unbelievers to conversion.

  • Austin

    Administrator
    04/28/2023 at 12:53

    Apologetics is quite literally defense of the faith; the Greek word apologia means “defense” as a lawyer gives at a trial. In every generation, people face the challenges, questions, and concerns of the gospel message of the Christian faith

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