apologetics unit 1

Apologia

To provide a defense, reason, and argument for a belief or faith.

Positive Apologetics

An approach that argues in favor of Christianity.

Negative Apologetics

An approach that responds to objections and challenges against Christianity.

Four Reasons Christians Should Do Apologetics

1. The bible commands it. 2. The culture demands it. 3. The church needs it. 4. The results confirm it.

Relativism

The belief that there is no absolute truth.

Pluralism

The belief that there is no single religious truth.

Naturalism

The belief that everything is based on natural causes, denying supernatural truths.

Sola Scriptura

The doctrine that the Bible is the sole authoritative source of religious truth.

Gnostic Gospels

Writings that are not part of the accepted biblical canon, often written too late to be considered valid.

Seraphim

A type of angel characterized by having wings, being fiery, and having many eyes.

Cherubim

Angels that guard Eden and are represented on the Ark of the Covenant.

Archangels

Leaders among angels, such as Gabriel and Michael.

Pelagianism

The belief that humans are born perfect and can choose to be either perfect or sinful, denying the need for divine intervention.

Arminianism

The belief that free will exists within God's sovereign control, allowing for human choice in faith.

Predestination

The belief that God has already determined who will be saved, without regard for individual choices.

Total Depravity

The doctrine that humans are completely sinful and cannot seek God without divine help.

Unconditional Election

The belief that God chooses who will be saved based on His grace alone.

Irresistible Grace

The belief that once God has chosen to save a person, they cannot resist His call.

Conditional Salvation

The belief that one must continually choose to follow God; salvation is not a one-time event.

Fallen Angels

Angels who rebelled against God and are also known as demons.