worldview 1. The overall perspective from which one sees and
interprets the world. 2. A collection of beliefs about life and the
universe held by an individual or a group.
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The following statements are to help you understand your
worldview. Please indicate on your answer sheet one of the
following options for each statement. 1 = Strongly Agree 2 = Tend
to Agree 3 = Undecided/No opinion 4= Tend to Disagree 5 = Strongly
Disagree.
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1. All humans are descendents of Adam and Eve. 2. The theory of
evolution provides the best explanation for the different types of
animals we see today. 3. God used evolution to create man. 4. Adam
and Eve were real people. 5. The days in Genesis could be long
periods of time such as a thousand years.
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6. The universe is millions of years old. 7. The age of the
earth is around 10,000 years old. 8. Evolution and the Bible
contradict each other. Both cannot be true at the same time. 9.
Plants were on earth before the sun was made? 10. All things were
made on earth in 6 literal 24 hour days.
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11. Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years before man ever
existed. 12. The first chapter of Genesis is not real history. 13.
The Bible is the divine Word of God and contains no errors. 14. God
has the power and will to prevent evil from happening. 15. There is
only 1 divinely inspired word of God.
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Apolo-who? The word apologetics comes from the Greek word
apologia which means to give an answer or defense. Apologetics is
the art and science of presenting the Gospel in such a way as to
overcome the objections of a reluctant person for whom Christ
died.
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Apolo-who? (continued) Verses that contain the word apologia: 1
Peter 3:15 Acts 22:1; 25:16 1 Corinthians 9:3 2 Corinthians 7:11
Philippians 1:7; 16-17 2 Timothy 4:16
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English to Greek Comparison 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, 1 Peter 3:15(NIV) , , 1 Peter 3:15
(Greek)
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Defensive or Offensive Strategy FALSE OBJECTIONSEXAMPLE ATTACKS
ON MENI dont like Christianity because of Pastor Bill. ATTACKS ON
MOVEMENTSI cant stand Baptists ATTACKS ON MINISTRIESOh, you are one
of them.. ATTACKS ON MISCONCEPTIONSAll Christians are legalists
ATTACKS ON HISTORICAL MISTAKESPeople have killed in the name of
Jesus. There are many different ways to approach apologetics:
Defensive Trying to defend against the attacks coming from the
other side. Offensive Your eyes are set on a goal and you are
trying to get yourself and your team to that goal.
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Contradictions? 2 Kings 1:17 (NIV) 17 So he died, according to
the word of the LORD that Elijah had spoken. Because Ahaziah had no
son, Joram [a] succeeded him as king in the second year of Jehoram
son of Jehoshaphat king of Judah. 2 Kings 3:1(NIV) 1 Joram [a] son
of Ahab became king of Israel in Samaria in the eighteenth year of
Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and he reigned twelve years.
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Contradictions?... Acts 9:7 (KJV) 7 And the men which journeyed
with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. Acts
22:9 (KJV) 9 And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and
were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to
me..
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Contradictions?... Genesis 1:11-13 God made plants on 3 rd Day.
Genesis 1:14-19 God made the sun and moon on 4 th Day.
