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    Biblist Apologetics
    Biblist Apologetics
    Biblist Apologetics
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    Biblist Apologetics

    By Clayton Carlson

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    Apologetics are hotly debated by many Christians. Taking the biblist approach as the Bereans of the New Testament did is the best way to safely follow the Spirit of God into all truth. This book will unveil essential biblical truths of God the reader may have previously not understood.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFirst Page Solutions
    Release dateApr 9, 2017
    ISBN9781988226095
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      Biblist Apologetics - Clayton Carlson

      BIBLIST APOLOGETICS

      Clayton B Carlson

      Copyright 2017 Clayton B Carlson

      ISBN: 978-1-988226-09-5

      Published by First Page Solutions, Kelowna BC, Canada

      Table of Contents

      CHAPTER ONE: HOLY SPIRIT LED APOLOGETICS

      CHAPTER TWO: NATURE OF THE HUMAN SOUL

      CHAPTER THREE: DENOMINATIONALLY DRIVEN APOLOGETICS

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      CHAPTER ONE

      HOLY SPIRIT LED APOLOGETICS

      The definition for Christian apologetics as found in Wikipedia is as follows.

      Christian apologetics (Greek: ?πολογία, verbal defence, speech in defence)[1] is a field of Christian theology which present reasoned bases for the Christian faith, defending the faith against objections.

      This defence of Christianity is normally directed towards people who are non-Christian, in an attempt to demonstrate the validity of the Christian faith. It can however, also be an argument of justification for a theory, or doctrine. Christians of all denominations will use some form of apologetics to support the beliefs held within the denomination they are a part of. Some of these doctrines are biblical and some come from the social traditions the denomination was formed out of.

      For example, most people of the Amish faith steadfastly refuse to use electricity, but they would be hard pressed to find a Bible reference for that refusal. Their doctrine comes from a social context or principle, rather than a specific Bible teaching on the subject of electrical usage. Holding to their doctrines and beliefs is what identifies them as Amish, not necessarily Christian. Christians may come with a variety of doctrines and beliefs depending on the denomination they come from. However adhering to the traditions and doctrines from your denomination may not guarantee that you are Christian.

      Jesus tells us how we are to act towards each other and how the world will recognize one of his true followers.

      John 13:34-35 Living Bible

      34 And so I am giving a new commandment to you now—love each other just as much as I love you. 35 Your strong love for each other will prove to the world that you are my disciples.

      If we are to be worthy disciples of Jesus we need to put his love, the greatest fruit of the spirit, into action in our lives continually. The spiritual fruit of love is said to be the best of all of the fruit of the Spirit and is the one that will be of long lasting value in the coming Kingdom of God.

      1 Corinthians 13:9-13 Living Bible

      9 Now we know so little, even with our special gifts, and the preaching of those most gifted is still so poor. 10 But when we have been made perfect and complete, then the need for these inadequate special gifts will come to an end, and they will disappear.

      11 It’s like this: when I was a child I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child does. But when I became a man my thoughts grew far beyond those of my childhood, and now I have put away the childish things. 12 In the same way, we can see and understand only a little about God now, as if we were peering at his reflection in a poor mirror; but someday we are going to see him in his completeness, face-to-face. Now all that I know is hazy and blurred, but then I will see everything clearly, just as clearly as God sees into my heart right now.

      13 There are three things that remain—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.

      Love is the fruit that we need to have ripening in our lives as we grow in spiritual understanding of God. It is essential for a practicing Christian to be showing the love of God toward others around them. In doing so they show God to those who don't know him.

      Matthew 5:15-16 Easy-to-Read Version

      15 People don’t hide a lamp under a bowl. They put it on a lampstand. Then the light shines for everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.

      The topics covered by Christian apologetics are as varied as the people defending their beliefs. Not all of the beliefs and doctrines defended are essential to the Christian faith. Most of the apologetic defenses are covering peripheral topics that are supported by those Christians who believe in them. These peripheral topics, being defended as a Christian truth, can make it somewhat confusing to a non-Christian outsider exploring the Christian faith. There are many different voices supporting a vast array of doctrines, some contradicting each other, all claiming to be Christian and coming from the word of God, the Bible.

      Most of the apologists will use Bible scripture to support their position as they want a biblical foundation to uphold their beliefs. Few will knowingly venture onto the soft sands of human wisdom to build their house of faith. We all believe that our doctrines are sure, otherwise we would not hold them as true. A mathematician will give, mathematical proofs, when defending their formula or hypothesis. In a similar way Christians will use Bible scripture to support their doctrines and beliefs to be sure they are on the solid rock of God. As prudent Christians we should dig into scripture for ourselves and prayerfully follow where the Spirit of God leads, being careful to follow and live out the teachings of God before the teachings of man.

      Matthew 7:15-27 International Children's Bible

      People Know You by Your Actions

      15 "Be careful of false prophets. They come to you and look gentle like sheep.

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