Expository Apologetics - Lesson 1
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Opening Question
Opening Question
What is apologetics?
The Purpose of Apologetics
The Purpose of Apologetics
To logically defend your faith to have an answer for questions that oppose the hope within you. Voddie states “In its simplest form, apologetics is knowing what we believe and why we believe it, and being able to communicate that to others effectively.
9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.
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,
Apologetics is for everyone, not the pastors, the elite, the debators, Herrera. It is for everyone and we all are able to do it in the best way they can. To learn how and to feel equipped.
What is Expository Apologetics?
The Purpose of Expository Apologetics
The Purpose of Expository Apologetics
Expository Apologetics puts one extra step on Apologetics: point them back to the Gospel.
“Thus was born my passion for souls and my penchant for apologetics. From that day to this, I remain grateful to Steve Morgan and committed to doing for others what he did for me: introducing them to Jesus Christ through bearing with them patiently and passionately, believing that the Lord will use the gospel to save his people (Rom. 1:16). Make no mistake: I am committed to apologetics as a consequence of my evangelism. This is not about winning arguments; it’s about winning souls. My desire is that Christ might have the fullness of the reward for which he died.”(Bachaum, P. 18-19)
Read pg. 21 first 3 paragraphs
What is the difference between Apologetics and Expository Apologetics?
The Need for Apologetics (Page 24-26)
The Need for Apologetics (Page 24-26)
Biblical Literacy
Postmodern/Post-Christian Thinking
Open Opposition to Biblical Truth
Opposing Religions
Three Audiences of Expository Apologetics (Page 27-29)
Three Audiences of Expository Apologetics (Page 27-29)
The Evangelist
The Preacher/Teacher
The Discipler