Bible Semester 1 Junior Final

Apologetics

The defense of the Christian faith in the non-Christian world.

Classical Apologetics

An approach to apologetics that uses logic and reasoning to defend Christianity.

Evidentialism

An approach to apologetics that shows evidence and facts to defend Christianity.

Reformed Apologetics

An approach to apologetics that stands on God's Word in Scripture to defend Christianity.

Fideism

An approach to apologetics that puts faith and trust at the forefront to defend Christianity.

General Revelation

God showing Himself through that which was created, open to all people.

Special Revelation

God revealing Himself beyond natural creation, through the work of the Word and/or the Holy Spirit.

Rationalism

The belief that reason is the sole test of truth.

Relativism

The belief that statements of fact or value are true from some perspectives but not from others.

Postmodernism

A cultural movement that has applied relativistic thinking.

Epistemology

The study of knowledge and how we know what we know.

Metaphysics

The study of the nature of reality.

Ethics

Proper conduct in light of reality.

Logic

A logical approach to reasoning that progresses from general ideas to specific conclusions.

Induction

A logical approach to reasoning that progresses from specific ideas to general conclusions.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical approach where a conclusion is derived from general principles or premises.

Inductive Reasoning

A logical approach where a conclusion is derived from specific observations or evidence.

Evidentialism

A primarily inductive approach to Christian apologetics that relies on evidence to support fundamental truth claims.

Certainty

A product of faith, not evidence, in Christian evidentialism.

Post-modernism

A cultural movement that rejects absolute truth and emphasizes subjective experience and interpretation.

Religious pluralism

The belief that all religions are equally valid and true.

Historicity

The quality of being historically accurate and supported by evidence.

Bibliographical Test

A test that examines the reliability of existing copies of a document in comparison to the original.

Internal Test

A test that considers the claims of a document regarding its historicity and internal consistency.

External Test

A test that examines whether the testimony of a document is corroborated or undermined by sources outside of it.

Prophecy Fulfillment

The fulfillment of specific prophecies in the Bible, which provides evidence for its reliability.

Presuppositionalism

Also known as Reformed Apologetics, it emphasizes presenting Christianity as based on the authoritative revelation of God in Scripture and Jesus Christ.

Premise

A statement or proposition that serves as the basis for an argument or theory.

Epistemology

The study of knowledge and how it is acquired.

Fideism

The belief that the truths of Christianity are apprehended by faith alone, beyond human reason.

Paradox

A statement or situation that appears contradictory but may be true.

General Knowledge

Knowledge about God and universal moral principles.

Special Knowledge

Knowledge about the specific nature, desires, and actions of God.

Pascal's Wager

The idea that it is rational to believe in God because the potential benefits of belief outweigh the potential costs of disbelief.

Limitations of Reason

The recognition that human reason is fallible and influenced by personal biases and emotions.

Role of reason and knowledge in faith

The idea that reason and knowledge play a significant part in the practice of faith, suggesting that faith is not solely based on blind belief but also incorporates rational thinking and acquired knowledge.

Confidence in the Bible

The level of trust and belief in the authenticity, reliability, and truthfulness of the Bible, which may be negatively affected by unnecessary actions or statements that undermine its credibility.