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What You Need to Know About Apologetics
This episode dives into:
Why Study Apologetics?
- All Christians are called to defend their faith, as stated in 1 Peter 3:15:
“Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully.”
The Reality of a Post-Christian Society
- Society is moving further from Christ, with increasing attacks on Christianity.
- Misinformation online, like claims about “lost gospels,” Bible translation issues, or “copies of copies,” needs to be countered with truth.
Top Resources for Learning Apologetics
- Books:
- ✦ The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel (also a movie).
- ✦ I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek.
- ✦ Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Sean and Josh McDowell.
- ✦ Apologetics Study Bible—includes helpful commentary and resources.
- ✦ Thinking About Christian Apologetics by James K. Beilby.
- Speakers and Teachers:
- ✦ J. Warner Wallace, Frank Turek, Dr. Gary Habermas, Sean McDowell, Abdu Murray, Wesley Hough, and Inspiring Philosophy.
- ✦ Check out Wesley Hough’s website for beginner-friendly infographics and tips.
Understanding Belief and Unbelief
- Belief in Christianity is about more than knowledge—it’s transformation into the image of Christ.
- Unbelief can stem from intellectual objections (problem of evil, reliability of Scripture) or personal experiences (wounding within the Church).
The “Minimum Facts” Case for the Resurrection
- Dr. Gary Habermas identifies six key facts:
- ✦ Jesus died by crucifixion.
- ✦ Disciples believed they saw the risen Jesus.
- ✦ The disciples were willing to die for their belief.
- ✦ Resurrection preaching dates back to the cross.
- ✦ James and Paul converted after encounters with the risen Jesus.
- ✦ Evidence includes historical records and eyewitness reports, including nine ancient sources inside and outside the Bible.
Rebuttals to Common Objections
- Mass Hallucination: Impossible for 500 people to share the same hallucination (Dr. Roberta Waters).
- Swoon Theory: Jesus didn’t survive the crucifixion; medical evidence proves His death (Dr. Alexander Metherell).
- Criterion of Embarrassment: Women discovered the empty tomb—a culturally “embarrassing” fact that proves the Gospels were committed to truth over persuasion.
Practical Takeaways
- Start with accessible books like The Case for Christ.
- Follow credible apologists like J. Warner Wallace and Sean McDowell.
- Understand the “minimum facts” argument to confidently defend the resurrection.
- Use clarifying questions in discussions to better understand others’ perspectives.
- Remember: Apologetics is about answering the person, not just their questions.
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