Apologetics 7: Concerning Jesus
This week we sang and discussed the hymn “At Calvary” by William Newell. After that, we finished up our series on apologetics by talking about the final line of defense for the unbeliever: Jesus. The point when all other defenses have been torn down, the only recourse left is to refuse to bow the knee, and so we tried to show that any action other than bowing the knee to Jesus is inherently illogical. Lesson given on December 2, 2018.
Video
Downloads
Apologetics Reading Lists .doc
“At Calvary” Info Sheet .doc
Concerning Jesus Handout .doc
Concerning Jesus .pptx
Apologetics 6: The Problem of Evil Part 2
This week we sang and discussed “Nearer My God to Thee” by Sarah Adams. After that we finished our discussion of the problem of evil. We reviewed the various theodicies often proposed, and then talked about suffering in particular, as distinct from evil. Finally, we took a look at Christopher Hitchens and what we might say to him. Lesson given on November 11, 2018.
Video
Downloads
“Nearer My God to Thee” Info Sheet .doc
The Problem of Evil Part 2 Handout .doc
The Problem of Evil Part 2 .pptx
Apologetics 5: The Existence of God Part 2 & The Problem of Evil Part 1
This week we sang and discussed “Just As I Am” and then we continued our Apologetics series. For the first half of the lesson, we wrapped up the arguments for the existence of God, and then in the second half, we began a discussion on the problem of evil and looked at various theodicies. Included was a clip for Voddie Baucham at the Desiring God conference years ago. Lesson given Nov 4, 2018.
Video
Downloads
“Just as I Am Info” Sheet .doc
The Existence of God Part 2 Handout
The Problem of Evil Part 1 Handout .doc
The Existence of God Part 2 .pptx
The Problem of Evil Part 1 .pptx
Apologetics 4: The Existence of God Part 1- The Four Classical Arguments
This week we continued our apologetics series by discussing the four major/classical arguments for the existence of God. The hymn we sang and discussed was “Softly and Tenderly” by Will Thompson. Lesson given October 28, 2018.
Video
Downloads
“Softly and Tenderly” Info Sheet .doc
The Existence of God Part 1 Handout .doc
The Existence of God Part 1 .pptx
Apologetics 3: The Universality of Sin and the Moral Law
This week we sang and discussed “There is a Fountain Filled with Blood” by William Cowper. After that, we continued our apologetics series by discussing the universality of sin and the moral law. We discussed the nature and source of the moral law. Lesson given on October 21, 2018.
Video
Downloads
The Universality of Sin and the Moral Law Handout .doc
The Universality of Sin and the Moral Law .pptx
“There is a Fountain Filled with Blood” Info Sheet .doc
Apologetics 2: The Reliability of the Bible
This week we sang and discussed the catholic hymn “Crown Him With Many Crowns” by Matthew Bridges and Godfrey Thring. We then continued our series on apologetics by talking about the reliability of the Bible. In particular, we focused our understanding of the point of the Bible, and then looked at evidence, both internal and external, that it comes from a divine source. Lesson given on October 7, 2018.
Video
Downloads
“Crown Him With Many Crowns” Info Sheet .doc
Reliability of the Bible Handout .doc
Reliability of the Bible .pptx
Apologetics 1: Introduction
This week we began our new series on Apologetics, which we will be studying for about 9 weeks. We talked about some basic worldview topics and we discussed why we do apologetics, then finished up with a discussion of presuppositionalism vs evidentialism. We did sing the song “Agnus Dei” by Michael W. Smith, but due to copyright issues, we had to cut the singing and begin with the discussion section. Lesson given Sept 30, 2018.
Video
Downloads
“Agnus Dei” Info Sheet .doc
Apologetics Introduction Handout .doc
Apologetics Introduction .pptx