Conclusion from last week
Because the Bible is historically accurate AND because its claims are true and trustworthy (proven by Jesus’ resurrection), We can confidently trust the Bible to provide us with a better way to live.
Apologetics
but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
—The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), 1 Pe 3:15.
defense (legal) n. — the speech act of attempting to prove some act or
1 Peter 3:14–16 ESV
14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
—The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), 1 Pe 3:14–16.
New Atheism- an enthusiastic advocation of atheism and a scathing
How do we know what we have is what was written?
Why dont we have the original?
Isn’t the Bible is filled with errors?
Did Jesus really rise from the dead?
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 19 If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. —The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), 1 Co 15:17–19.
Skeptical Theories of Jesus’ death/ Resurrection:
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Why don’t Jews accept Jesus?