APOLOGETICS
Apologetics
is the communication of reasoned arguments when speaking or writing about
something—typically religion or doctrine. An apologetic provides a defence of
the truth of a claim, whether from the Bible or any natural source, supporting
it with authoritative and rational evidence.
- Apologetics as Rational
Tools
The most important point to consider is that apologetics are rational
tools used today to present a defence of the Christian faith. This defence
is not based solely on the Bible but also involves providing rational
evidence for the existence of God. The existence of objective realities
serves as evidence of His creative power.
- Advancement of Rationality
The second point to consider is that, with the advancement of human
rationality, people have developed many ways and tools to observe God’s
glory in His creation.
- Changing Definitions of
Truth
Finally, we are living in a time when the concepts of right and wrong—and
the meaning of words—are no longer seen as absolute. Instead, they are
often interpreted through various definitions based on the etymological
application of words. True understanding of these meanings is only
possible for those who fulfill God's purpose in creation.
The Process of Apologetics
We aim
first to help you become a genuine follower of Christianity by guiding you into
a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God and Creator.
We will
help you understand that Christianity is not merely one among many world
religions. While some of its modern practices may resemble other religions, the
truth of Christianity stands uniquely apart.
The
evangelism approach of OzEternity includes a process for understanding truth in
subjective reality—enabling you to present evidence to support your claims.
Three Tests Every Worldview Should Pass:
- Logical Consistency – Its teachings must not
contradict themselves.
- Empirical Adequacy – Its teachings must align
with observable reality.
- Existential Relevance – Its teachings must speak
directly to human experience and how we live our lives.
Four Fundamental Questions Every Worldview Must
Answer:
- Origin – Where did the universe
and human beings come from?
- Meaning – What is the purpose or
meaning of life?
- Morality – How do we determine what
is right and what is wrong?
- Destiny – What happens to us after
we die?
Five Academic Disciplines Essential to
Understanding a Worldview:
- Theology – The study of God.
- Metaphysics – The study of what is
ultimately real.
- Epistemology – The study of how we come
to know things.
- Ethics – The study of moral right
and wrong.
- Anthropology – The study of what it
means to be human.
