Category: Biblical Apologetics

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Appendix 5.18 Ancient & Modern Testimonies of Virtue Apologetics Because of our belief in how biblical and powerful virtue apologetics is for the Christian faith, we wanted to collect testimonies of this very thing here. Some of these have already been shared elsewhere in Knowing Our God Archibald Alexander (1752-1871) Persons of all ages, of…… Continue reading Biblical Apologetics: 18 Testimonies of Virtue Apologetics

Chapter 5.17Historical Challenges to Virtue Apologetics The History of Immorality in Christendom Table of Topics A) Distinguishing Christendom from Christianity B) The Inquisition C) The Crusades D) Salem Witch Trials E) Slavery F) Denominational Divisions Extras & Endnotes Primary Points Christendom is individuals and institutions that claim Christ, but reject His teaching and are not…… Continue reading Biblical Apologetics: 17 Historical Challenges to Virtue Apologetics

Chapter 5.16Immorality Among Christians and Morality Among Christians Table of Topics A) Immorality in Modern Christendom A.1) The Exaggeration of Christian Immorality A.2) The Problem With “Christian” Pollsters A.3) The Church’s Hindrance of Virtue Apologetics A.4) Personal Relationships are the Key A.5) A Noticeable Difference, Not Perfection, is Needed B) Morality Among Non-Christians B.1) Can…… Continue reading Biblical Apologetics: 16 Immorality in Christendom & Morality Among Non-Christians

Chapter 5.15Moral Relativism & Insanity Table of Topics A) Moral Relativism Among Cultures B) Moral Insanity Among Non-Christians B.1) Moral Depravity Perverts Moral Reasoning B.2) The Vice of “Toleration” Distorts the Virtue of Moral Standards Extras & Endnotes Primary Points if love and righteousness are either unrecognizable, unimportant, or defined differently by a particular culture,…… Continue reading Biblical Apologetics: 15 Moral Relativism & Insanity

Chapter 5.14The Superiority of Virtue ApologeticsAnd the Inferiority of Intellectual ApologeticsTable of Topics A) Virtue Apologetics Focuses on the Gospel B) Virtue Apologetics More Effectively Distinguishes Religions C) Virtue Apologetics Provides Personal Evidence D) Virtue Apologetics has Universal Appeal E) Virtue Apologetics is the Most Difficult to Argue Against F) Intellectual Apologetics is Usually Too…… Continue reading Biblical Apologetics: 14 The Superiority of Virtue Apologetics

Chapter 5.13Biblical Evangelism vs. Intellectual Apologetics Table of Topics A) Christ’s Approach to Evangelism: Repent! B) Paul’s Approach to Evangelism B.1) First Ministry in Damascus: Proving that Jesus is the Christ through Scripture B.2) First Missionary Journey: Telling the good news B.3) Thessalonica & Berea: Reasoning from the Scriptures B.4) Athens: Telling Philosophers to Repent…… Continue reading Biblical Apologetics: 13 Biblical Evangelism vs. Intellectual Apologetics

Chapter 5.12 Rescuing Other Scriptures from Intellectual Apologetics   Table of Topics A) Demolishing Arguments?: 2 Cor 10:3-5 B) Defending and Confirming the Gospel?: Phil 1:7 C) Contending for the Gospel?: Phil 1:27 D) Know How to Answer Everyone?: Col 4:5-6 E) Persuading Men?: 2 Cor 5:11 Publications & Particulars Primary Points Intellectual apologetics is…… Continue reading Biblical Apologetics: 12 Rescuing Other Scriptures from Intellectual Apologetics

Chapter 5.11Paul’s Rejection of Intellectual Apologetics “My message was not with wise and persuasive words” Table of Topics A) Paul’s Rejection of Intellectual Apologetics in Evangelism A.1) 1 Cor 1:17-2:5 A.2) 2 Cor 4:1-5 A.3) Instructions to Timothy & Titus: Don’t argue with obstinate unbelievers B) Historical Support for Paul’s Rejection of Intellectual Apologetics for…… Continue reading Biblical Apologetics: 11 Paul’s Rejection of Intellectual Apologetics

Chapter 5.10The Current Status of ApologeticsThe Woeful Neglect of Virtue ApologeticsTable of Topics A) Intellectual Apologetics A.1) Types of Intellectual Apologetics: Classical & Evidential A.2) The Problems with Intellectual Apologetics: Unbiblical & ineffective in evangelism A.3) The Value of Intellectual Apologetics: The building of the believer’s faith B) Other Approaches to Christian Apologetics B.1) The…… Continue reading Biblical Apologetics: 10 The Current Status of Apologetics