Online discussion of Biblical Training's "Essentials of Apologetics" lecture 1

1. Essentials of Apologetics

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mic
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4. “But in your hearts set
apart 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)

5. Essentials of
ApologeticsBiblical Training
Dr. Ronald Nash
Professor of Philosophy
The Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

6. Worldview ...
Roughly speaking,
‘worldview’ refers to a
person’s
interpretation of
reality and a basic
view of life.
David K. Naugle

7. Worldview ...
A worldview is the set
of beliefs about
fundamental aspects
of reality that ground
and influence all one's
perceiving, thinking,
knowing, and doing.

8. Worldview ...
One's worldview is
also referred to as
one's philosophy,
philosophy of life,
mindset, outlook on
life, formula for life,
ideology, faith, or
even religion.

9. • metaphysics: beliefs about the ultimate nature of reality;
• epistemology: beliefs about the nature and sources of knowledge;
• cosmology: beliefs about the origins and nature of the universe, life, and
especially man;
• teleology: beliefs about the meaning and purpose of the universe, its
inanimate elements, and its inhabitants;
• theology: beliefs about the existence and nature of God;
• anthropology: beliefs about the nature and purpose of humans in general
and, oneself in particular;
• axiology: beliefs about the nature of value, what is good and bad, what is
right and wrong.
The elements of one's worldview...

11. Essentials of
Apologetics
A reasoned defense of your
worldview that is...
• Coherent
• Comprehensive
• Consistent
• Corresponds

12. Key Takeaways:
Faith is the
foundation of all of
existence.

13. Key Takeaways:
Biblical faith stands
up to the
worldview test.