DFNDNG YOUR FAITH

#Apologetics

Study Objective: This workshop will help you respond to that question for both the fortification of your faith as well as the evangelism others.

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15: But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

Pastor’s Note: When we look at and study apologetics, we have to remember that, while there are many great reasonings and evidences that support God as Creator and Jesus as Messiah – faith is greater than evidence. There will be times when we do not have all the answers, but can still come to a solid conclusion.

An argument is group of statements, one of which is claimed to follow from one or more other statements.

Oftentimes, the warrant and premise of an argument is left unstated because it is obvious and uncontroversial.

In the arguments we will look at today, we will list all three elements of an argument as it helps to build a stronger case and avoid fallacies.

Pascal’s Wager: This is more of a thought than an argument. This serves as a good warm up to get people ready for what you will reason. The thought is that there is a greater risk when you choose to not believe in God.

A. You lose nothing eternally
B. You gain nothing eternally
C. You lose everything eternally
D. You gain everything eternally

Golden Alaska: Like Pascal’s Wager, this is also more of a beginning thought. It serves as an example to show that proving no God is more difficult than to prove that there is a God.

Prove Gold Does Not Exist: