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Lecture 1: Introduction to Apologetics
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Lesson
Outline
Introduction
I. Introduction to the Lectures
A. Overview
B. Textbooks
II. What is Apologetics?
A. Greek word - apologia
B. Definition - defending the Christian faith
C. Two Kinds
1. Negative - Burden of proof on the non-Christian
2. Positive - Burden of proof on the Christian
III. Worldview Thinking
A. How to Choose a Worldview
B. Three Tests of a Worldview
1. Reason
a. The Law of Non-contradiction
b. The presence of a contradiction is always a sign of error.
i. Solipsism
ii. Skepticism
2. Experience
a. Outer World
b. Inner World
3. Practice
For more information, see:
The full course, Christian Apologetics,
Lecture #1, What is Apologetics?
Lecture #2, Worldviews in Conflict
Lecture #3a, The Law of Non-contradiction
Lecture #3b, Invalid Worldviews
Nash, Faith and Reason, pp. 11-66