Apologetics: Case for Christ

The Gospel - The Good News

The gospel is the good news about Christ because although we are dead in our sins, Christ came to this

John 3:16–18 ESV

16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

Who is the Good News? Jesus

This is all about Jesus. Everything we say and do is all for the glory of Him.

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV

31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

(Show Video about the gospel)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrzq_X1NNaA

We believe the bible and can just take it at its word, which is very important. However, I know several of your friends wouldn’t believe it. This is where apologetics has thrived, especially for your generation.

The Gospel though is the foundation for everything and the ultimate reminder for why we do this. We use apologetics to help share Christ in our surroundings not afraid to talk about it and respond with it.

What is Apologetics?

Apologetics is a defense of your faith.

the Greek word apologia means “defense” as a lawyer gives at a trial

An Apologetic Way of Looking at Christ

1 Peter 3:15 ESV

15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jItbrSUy7PA

This was a whole video of looking at it logically for what Christ is done and how it makes sense.

This whole series is meant to help equip you on what to say and also give you excitement on how amazing our God is and how much sense He makes. This is not some fairy tail that doesn’t make sense, Christ works in every fashion and is the truth.

Remember this is not to have you prove your friends wrong in the sense of pride. It’s meant that you can feel confident in sharing the love of Christ in truth.

Questions

What is the gospel to you in your own words?

How does that good news affect your life? Or how is it supposed to?

Have you ever felt like you don’t know how to even defend your faith and why you believe what you believe? Why?

What did you think about the Case for Christ video? Does that make sense? How does that help or not help you in communicating Christ to other people?