Apologetics 15 – refocusing…. (to revisit Genesis:) The following Quote….https://www.google.com/amp/s/enduringword.com/bible-commentary/genesis-1/amp/ i. Genesis gives the foundation for the doctrines of: · Sin, the fall, redemption, justification. · The promise of the Messiah and Jesus Christ. · The personality and personhood of God. · The kingdom of God. ii. Genesis shows us the origin of: · The universe. · Order and complexity. · The … Read more
Apologetics 13 – 5/13 Apologetics 13 Draw this animal description Feeds on grass like oz Powerful muscles in belly Tail like a tree Bones and limbs unbreakable The greatest of God’s creative works Can’t be captured Untamable Job 40 Owens question ” did dinosaurs live with people? ” How would you answer? Video – Fossils … Read more
Apologetics 11 Flood part 2 Last week : CONSIDER THE SOURCE – review REVIEW – The survey last week: How much of the Gospels can we as a church collectively remember in 20 minutes? gospel stories from memory This week: What does the Bible and the Flood account teach us about our world? How … Read more
Apologetics 11 Consider the Source …. 1) Where do we get our info? 2) How do you know it’s believable? Illustration Consider NUTRITION INFO – why does it keep changing? 1. Nutrition Research Is Still Pretty New 2. Headlines Are Commonly Overblown or Oversimplified 3. Everyone Is Selling Something https://health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/2016-05-20/why-is-nutrition-advice-always-changing What did NOAH CONSIDER as … Read more
Apologetics 10 ———————- Creation, Old Ages, & The Flood 2 Scripture passages worth remembering…. Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ROMANS 1:20 18 The wrath … Read more
Apologetics 9 – Creation or cosmic accident? Last week’s conclusion: how do we filter information? READ – Creation account in Genesis 1 World view again all important role Example : Foundation of a building determines the direction of the build TRUTH OR LIE in life – illustration Choose: Truth OR Lie (find the lie) 1. You … Read more
Apologetics 8 – Who is God? 2 Peter 3 New International Version (NIV) 3 Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. 2 I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command … Read more
REVIEW : We’ve examined the reliability and trustworthiness of the Old and New Testament. That examination gives us every reason to be confident that the Bible is both reliable and trustworthy. With that foundation for our faith set we will look at what the Bible specifically teaches us. First and foremost we will look at … Read more
Apologetics 6 – part 3
trustworthy C
(Continued reasons in support of the trustworthiness of the New Testament)
Messianic prophecies fulfilled
https://jewsforjesus.org/answers/top-40-most-helpful-messianic-prophecies/
Psalm 22
Read: Verses 1-18 etc
how Psalm 22 lines up with the New Testament:
https://blog.logos.com/2012/04/5-allusions-to-psalm-22-at-christs-crucifixion/
CONTINUED REASONS FOR THE TRUSTWORTHINESS OF SCRIPTURE: ABUNDANCE, PRESERVATION, & POWER 24,000 manuscripts 2000+ languages have some book of scripture or more… 500 + full bible What are the odds that this Book we hold as scripture is SO WELL AND ABUNDANTLY ATTESTED.. Number of languages BIBLE if found in the world Survival / … Read more
