How Do I Introduce Apologetics to My Church?
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- What practical ways can Christians influence their local church to practice apologetics? Is it the pastor's job to get the ball moving, or can congregants take the lead on this endeavor? Frank offers helpful advice to a church intern and encourages the so-called church laity to get involved actively in ministry.
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agreed
Our church had a member offer to teach an entry level apologetics class during Sunday School time. The youth department leaders started one subsequently. JWarner Wallace says it best, “We must stop teaching and start training.”
He put together a wonderful apologetics reference folder.
I support apologetics being taught at churches..it edifies the saints and rationalizes our faith
Is it rational to believe evil should be permitted to occur right now ?
@@jasonnoble7302
What’s the context of the question? Have to expound it better
@@buddy_132
What is 2+2=?
Evil will exist until all sheep are brought back to the fold.
Reason is the enemy of faith.
Churches should have a "resident apologist" on staff in my opinion
Good idea
So you think churches should just start admitting that the Bible is nonsense?
That seems counter productive.
People dedicated to making excuses?
@@Gek1177I don't think you understand what apologetics is
@@charlibrown7745 I understand very well, it's reasoned defences of various religious tenets, beliefs and scriptures.
The fact that modern apologetics is about defending the way the Bible disagrees with reality is what undermines the Bible.
Thank you Frank Turek!!! Biblical truth.
"You can't rely on the pastor to do everything." Amen! Most pastors are mere speakers these days. All Christians are a royal priesthood - if we aren't behaving like priests (studying/knowing the Bible, praying, serving, ministering), we're doing it wrong.
We should be making disciples.
You don't have to be a theologian or have an answer for everything. If you know the gospel and have your own testimony, you have all you need to be a witness.
After that its just being more versed in the Word to answer some of those deeper questions.
Most of us are just here to sow seeds. God will give the increase.
Amen brother. God bless you.
Very well said brother. Big 👊 bump
And yet the Christian worldview is utterly immoral and without excuse
Well said brother. You can't argue people into heaven... Only God can change hearts and minds
Jesus' story is the testimony (The Gospel) we should be sharing. Our own stories aren't super important(unless it is absolutely needed). Even Mormons and Jehovahs Witnesses have amazing personal testimonies. It's the testimony of Jesus that sets us apart. We believe in what he did for us.
Anti-theists show their ignorance with every comment...
Well said glasses man
@@Dah_J
Yes, indeed stripy D dude, that is why I commented it. There might be hope for you... Keep your eyes on Jesus.
You've been on the losing side on almost every discussion you've had with atheists and you call them ignorant? You would lose your crap if anyone called you ignorant.
You have called atheists ignorant many times, if you were called ignorant you would lose your crap. And yet those ignorant atheists have almost always made more sense than you.
Atheists show their ignorance? If you were called ignorant you would lose your crap. If you review old comments you would realize you were the one making the least sense.
Thank you, Dr. Frank! This is encouraging.
Hopefully, churches will be open for apologetics.
Thank you for addressing this! I've wondered for a while why it was only recently in the last couple of years I've even heard of Apologetics. There definitely needs to be more. Especially for the people already in the Church. And it makes sense. The enemy is coming at us and we're without appropriate swords and shields? It's no wonder why so many have left.
God bless SWZ.
@@gi169 God bless you as well.
People leave because of apologetics.
It's like that famous line from Star Wars, the more apologists tighten their grip on the faithful the more faithful will slip away.
The very fact that apologetics exist is at least proof that those who need appologetic arguments interpret the Bible wr0ng.
Is it good that God permits people to “leave” ?
@@jasonnoble7302 If they don't want Him, should He force them to stay?
I hear that some churches do try to get people to stay in the faith inappropriately. But people should only stay of their own volition and for the right reasons. Surely, you wouldn't want God to force you to stay, right?
Amen, remember to walk in the spirit when presenting to the church and witnessing to nonbelievers or cultish sects. Because the enemy will tempt you into getting into your flesh. Remember it’s all about the power of Jesus and the Gospel, pray about it.
Romans 1:16 🕊️
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”
Such a good point. It's easy sometimes to forget who we are in Christ and be tempted to just win an argument. We forget that it's God who makes the seeds grow, not us. I need this reminder all the time!
Please pray for my brother Kenneth. He has been diagnosed with depression in the past but is now suffering from psychosis which can lead to schizophrenia.
Please pray that God would heal him from all mental disorders, release him from any demonic opression and fill him with the Holy Spirit.
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen!
Didn't your god make him like that? Your god makes mistakes?
Well I guess you're a mistake too.
All human beings must bow to Jesus Christ the God and worship Him! Jesus Christ is the First and the Last!
Why should I care about bowing down to Jesus Christ exactly?
@@jasonnoble7302 Because Jesus Christ is your Creator and God.Bow to Him now and worship Him now!
@@brosebrose4154
Why should I care that Jesus Christ is my creator ?
Why should I care about what my creator wants?
@@jasonnoble7302 Because you yourself will be judge by Him Jesus Christ on the last day. Repent in the name of Jesus Christ the God now.
@@brosebrose4154
Why should I care about being judged by someone who could but doesn’t stop evil things from happening right now ?
Many thanks!
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Well said!
In my opinion, apologetics is so essential to being a Christian that I can't really believe it's barely focused on by the vast majority of Christendom. If you cannot give a general, well-rounded defense of your faith at the drop of a hat, there's a problem there.
Christian apologetics is all just fallacious nonsense, tho.
@@mattslater2603
Argument from bigotry.
Dismissed...
@@mattslater2603
Argument from ineptitude.
Dismissed.
I think a lot of people go to church for morals and the social aspect. Not many go to look for a detailed dissertation on biblical inerrancy or why Calvinism really is the truth. If that is your main reason you can find that without even going to church.
@@mattr.1887 There is much in what you say. A Church I used to attend would have about 80 people turn up for Sunday services, 2,000 for the Summer Fete, 1,500 for the jumble sales, 40 for the monthly 'curry night' and 2 for Adoration.
They who sailed the sea in ships,
trading on the deep waters,
These saw the works of the LORD
and his wonders in the abyss.
I don't often understand your comments brother, but I always find them interesting...
@@gi169. Tongues. 😂
@@gi169Nice comment of support, we need more of that for everyone. It's never good to call somebody ignorant.
@@gi169 Just a copy and paste from the lectionary for the day. Part of the discipline for the morning. If you dredge up the USCCB web pages, in the top line you should see 'daily readings', the site is free to use. Some of the readings may be new to you as they are taken from a '73 book' Bible.
We are all Lay People. This is why you need to focus on God's Ways and not ours.
If you have to consistently apologise for your actions you chose through your holy book surely something is flawed in your ideas?
Well said we r the hands and feet of christ
Plenty of apologetics on UA-cam
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved
Apologetics is awesome 👍
Nonsense
@@gi169
Yeah ?
You still believe that huh ?
Try thinking
I disagree. Not everyone is going to watch hours of videos about evidence for the Bible. To have this knowledge ourselves to share at a moments notice will not only win souls, but help strengthen our own faith in God
@@jasonnoble7302
What are you bubbling about Spanky?... Ah who cares... Just shut it.
Now if the different apologetic organisations would get together and agree with each other. To make a consistent apologetic package, that would be great.
It seems that they cannot agree on the shape of the earth, or the age of the earth.
... or if there was an earthwide flood (Noah) or just a local one. Yes apologists often don't agree among themselves.
The Mormons are right.
The Calvinists are right.
The Baptists are right.
JWs are right.
The Pentecostals are right.
Everyone gets to be right.
Leave the church. Don’t come back!
And listen to the arguments made by atheists. Which makes more sense? An entity that never makes itself know and supposedly created humans to worship it, or atheism?
Also, read the Bible. Why does this man and this entire movement just ignore what Jesus actually teaches?
When does this man sell his possessions to serve the poor, as Jesus commanded over and over
Atheism.
By your arguments? God is much more logical. Might be some of the worst atheistic arguments I’ve ever heard
@@buddy_132 god Is illogical. I know you’ve been told by apologetics that god is logical, but it makes little sense if you just consider the basics.
Why would an all powerful being need to be in human form, sacrifice that human, and then never appear again? Then that god days you must forgive your enemies but that same god will not forgive you? It’s just dumb when you examine the basics.
Step outside of your religious bubble and use your brain
@@ericwantsbbd
God did forgive me and is well known to forgive anyone who repents and believes. Use your brain, all your questions could literally be completely answered with the book of John alone
@@buddy_132 why is John so different from say…Matthew? Was there an earthquake at the resurrection or not? Event the timelines don’t match.
You know this, right? Having read it?
How Do I Introduce Apologetics to My Church?
It is not that easy.
You must be able to make up stories, tell lies without a conscience, reinterpret the Bible and what Jesus said, follow Paul and not Jesus, falsely pretend that god is loving and good despite his horrible character in the OT.
You must be able to do a lot of trash-talking and be very dishonest.
Just like you did there, right bigot..?
gee
you sound like you have a hurt or have only skimmed the Holy Bible or read it with the filters of Satan. God is slow to judge but He will judge. But….not all are called to believe for Satan has a place because God allows choice.
He doesn't understand about Catholicism. You don't go through the hierarchy of the Church to get to God.
Then what is it for if God doesn't require it? There must be some reason why people bow, and kiss rings.
Buy everyone a copy of The Way Of The Master, by Ray Comfort and if they read it, they'll have a tremendous grounding in the Christian faith.
Ray comfort....😂😂😂😂
Ray Comfort is a deluded clown that most Christian’s won’t associate with.
But please put him in charge to make this ship sink faster.
Yes! I have found Ray Comfort’s channel to be extremely helpful! 👆2 Peter 3:3 👇
@@vanessab2726
Helpful for what? For laughing?
God bless Ray! His reward will be great in Heaven 🩷
Really dope question with an amazing answer! You could see the Joy on heart face as Dr. Turek let her know that it starts with her 🥰
I had have many people from my church speak down on apologetics. Saying it is a waste of time or it almost anti christian. I just don't them sometimes.
I cheated on my wife.
How do I introduce apologetics to her?
Hey Cardano, what does "wife" mean in your atheistic world?
Is it a man who claims to be a woman?
Can it be a female canine?
Can it be a robot?
I'm curious, but you really should be more specific when making reference to your "wife" in your secular world!
Also, did you actually get married?
How'd your "wife" become your "wife"?
Hey Franky boy, how are the parades going down your way?
Hip hip and gay!
Hope you're sporting the flag, like a "proud" secularist!
I would join her group. She’s cute! 😍
Frank told that nice girl that Paul wanted to equip the saints to do ministry, and the same paul said women should remain silent in the church.
Apologetics confuses me. Why would you need to try to make logic based arguments for a faith based belief system?
To win the lost….
I think you mean blind faith. Don't mistake faith with blind faith.
@@MereChristianMan what is the difference?
Neither faith nor blind faith require evidence or logic. Faith is typically described as belief in the absence of evidence. Perhaps you have a differing definition
@@CaptainFantastic222 I use the origination of the word usage and what was used in scripture. Which would have been pistis , which means trust and reliability. Trust and reliability so not come blindly. Unless you put blind trust in something. There has to be shown evidence or consistency to give reliability and to give trust.
@@MereChristianMan If you have evidence for something than it seems like it would no longer be faith. You seem to want to diminish the meaning of the word for some reason
Does the Bible not describe faith as “belief in things not seen”?
Amen
Beautifully said, thank you Dr. Frank Turek
Most believers don’t know they are a 3 part being -
Spirit, Soul and Body.
Knowing this makes the Word easier to explain to others
Glad to see more people understanding that. Many English speakers treat soul and spirit as the same thing when biblically it is not.
You never see in scripture "The Father, Son and Holy Soul or the Holy Soul of Promise, etc.
We disciple disciples for the purpose of creating disciples.
Trust God.
Jesus lives! ♥️ and is God 🙏🏻 Christ ✝️ and King 👑
Can you show one to exist first? Maybe...?
Just once?
@@mattslater2603 I wonder if you'll ever stop trolling
MattSloppy will never stop being a troll. His master has complete control of his reprobate little mind.
@@gi169 his heart must be a mess :(
@@JadDragon
He is at the very best spiritually dead, at worst maybe not even human any more.
He looks at it the same way as Jehovah's Witnesses do, all are priests (preachers).
It is Biblical. 1 Peter chapter 2 refers to Christians as a "holy priesthood" and a "royal priesthood".
Jehovah Witnesses didn’t get everything wrong. We are indeed a “Holy priesthood” in Gods words
“The best lie has a kernel of truth”
Heck even Muslims believe Jesus is the Messiah, they just don’t understand what it means to say He is the Messiah
Can you imagine the average church member going door to door only to meet up with someone that is eager to bash whatever they say as happens with JWs?
Can you imagine the average church member going out door to door and meeting someone that is out to bash that one as some do to JWs?
Every Christian should engage in apologetics, so many atheists and mystics making up lies, we should be deeply rooted in God’s Word and then add in some apologetics because God’s Word commands it. Have to be able to call out the lies of people who come against God’s Word. Study to show yourself approved
It does more harm than good.
How so?
@Peter-wl3tm It does nothing more than make excuses and spread lies.
What lies?
@@Peter-wl3tm Is this your first time listening to Frank Turek?
Sorry Frank, I don't have enough evidence to be a Christian
You don't have enough intelligence to be an atheist KingDimwit... So sad...
@@gi169 So you're asserting being an atheist requires intelligence
@@kinggenius930
Of course it does you nitwi+, to be an atheist you'd have to have the ultimate intelligence, and you don't !!!
@@gi169 "The ultimate intelligence"? What do you mean by that? That in order to be an atheist one would have to be the smartest around?
@@kinggenius930
Imagine such an intelligent person as you describe as the smartest ever or anywhere. Do you have it firmly in your tiny mind? Think about that person then realize that this exceptionally intelligent person next to the true atheist has the intelligence of an ant. How intelligent is an ant? Not very I'm afraid... No MinionDimwit you couldn't possibly be intelligent enough to be an atheist...
I want this CIA
Hello. I am an atheist. I define atheism as suspending any acknowledgment as to the reality of any particular god until sufficient credible evidence is presented. My position is that *_I currently have no good reason to acknowledge the reality of any god._*
And here is why I currently hold to such a position. Below are 10 facts I must consider when evaluating the claim made by certain theists that a particular god exists in reality. To be clear, these are not premises for any argument which _concludes_ there to be no gods. These are simply facts I must take into account when evaluating the verity of such a claim. If any of the following facts were to be contravened at a later time by evidence, experience, or sound argument, I would THEN have good reason to acknowledge such a reality.
1. I personally have never observed a god.
2. I have never encountered any person who has claimed to have observed a god.
3. I know of no accounts of persons claiming to have observed a god that were willing or able to demonstrate or verify their observation for authenticity, accuracy, or validity.
4. I have never encountered any _valid_ logical argument, which also introduced demonstrably true premises that lead deductively to an inevitable conclusion that a god(s) exists in reality.
5. Of the many logical syllogisms I have examined arguing for the reality of a god(s), I have found all to contain a formal or informal logical fallacy or a premise that can not be demonstrated to be true.
6. I have never observed a phenomenon in which the existence of a god was a necessary antecedent for the known or probable explanation for the causation of that phenomenon.
7. Several proposed (and generally accepted) explanations for observable phenomena that were previously based on the agency of a god(s), have subsequently been replaced with rational, natural explanations, each substantiated with evidence that excluded the agency of a god(s). I have never encountered _vice versa._
8. I have never experienced the presence of a god through intercession of angels, divine revelation, the miraculous act of divinity, or any occurrence of a supernatural event.
9. Every phenomenon that I have ever observed has *_emerged_* from necessary and sufficient antecedents over time without exception. In other words, I have never observed a phenomenon (entity, process, object, event, process, substance, system, or being) that was created _ex nihilo_ - that is instantaneously came into existence by the solitary volition of a deity.
10. All claims of a supernatural or divine nature that I have encountered have either been refuted to my satisfaction or do not present as _falsifiable._
ALL of these facts lead me to the only rational conclusion that concurs with the realities I have been presented - and that is the fact that there is *_no good reason_* for me to acknowledge the reality of any particular god.
I have heard often that atheism is the denial of the Abrahamic god. But denial is the active rejection of a substantiated fact once credible evidence has been presented. Atheism is simply withholding such acknowledgment until sufficient credible evidence is introduced. *_It is natural, rational, and prudent to be skeptical of unsubstantiated claims, especially extraordinary ones._*
I welcome any cordial response. Peace.
Very very well said thank you
@@Bugsy0333 Thank you for your kind words.
Can I still register for the cia course? Can't find it on the website
On the website, in the menu options along the top of the screen, hover your cursor over "Events", a drop-down menu appears, one of the options is "CIA".
@@schlauchmeister234thank you!
Here I am MattSloppy come get some little fella ..
GiL69 you know how they are. Insult and run. Gtsy btw.
Hes your biggest fan
@@oreally8605
Good to see your comments always brother...
@@larzman651
😅😂🤣 He loves me... 🤢🤢🤢🤮
I’m here for you pally
Is it good that your God permits evil things to exist right now ?
Let’s see who runs away shall we ?
We are priestly people who've been made the righteousness of Christ.
Prove it?
Careful when answering the young lady, they could minister to others but if they get the wrong idea they might think they can lead the flock and be the Pastor of the church. This is why some denominations have women Pastors which isn't biblical, don't get me wrong though, women can serve, they just can't be the ones leading the local church as elders or Pastors.
Why shouldn't women lead a church?
@@kinggenius930
You talking about a real woman or a trans woman, KG?
@@T0Mmichael1234 Should women lead a church?
@@kinggenius930
Well, I understand how detailed you like to be, KG, so I need you to clarify this before I answer it, I'm not sure what you're talking about.
You talking about a *"real"* woman or a trans woman?
What the heck, what do you even mean by "woman"?
@@T0Mmichael1234 You need me to tell you what a woman is, Tom? You don't know?
The ultimate truth shouldn't need "apologetics". It should be self-evident.
The best apologetics would be God just appearing and talking to us. Apparently, it was a good thing when Jesus did this shortly after the resurrection - but if he did it now, then that would be the worst possible outcome for the Christian.
Another comment to amplify your ignorance.
Best comment here.
In which country do you think God should appear? And why now instead of 300 or 500 or 800 or 1300 years ago?
God could appear to everyone instantly. No one would ever need to be without God.
And he could it permanently. 800 years ago and 10,000 years from now.
Thank you CrossExamined.
Found the azzkisser
@@mattslater2603
I sure did, 1/4 pint.
You're not that elusive.
Hello, Gil!! Just seeing how my bro in Christ is doing!
@@kladies3021
Ah sister, doing well. Lord bless you...
Thank you Frank 🙏
Well the whole thing needs apologising for so it’s a bit late.
Most believers have left the building.
Poor baby, you stay so offended.
@@chloemartel9927
How’s your essay on a fictional town going?
@@chloemartel9927
A fictional town where all the people are religious and know nothing and like it. 😂
@@Moist._Robot mega offended . 🤣
@@chloemartel9927
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Having studied the history of pandemics, Thiery knew immediately that this was an opportunity to improve how we do things.
He decided to write a book on it called “The Great Reset”.
Anybody can go and read it online.
If your religion needs apologetics, is that not an indication that it's untrue, or unintelligible?
Apologetics is like a book of excuses we had for being late for school.
No. People aren't born with the ability to defend their Christian views.
People are the problem, not the religion.
Hans, I thought for sure you would have been able to figure that out without my help, lol.
@@TheGuy.. Hi TheGuy! How have you been? I hope you have been fine.
You said: _" No. People aren't born with the ability to defend their Christian views."_
If you want to admit that your religion is just a matter of opinion, please be my guest.
@@hansdemos6510 Hello again old friend.
But opinion based on much rational reasoning and sufficient evidence...sufficient in God's view :) I admit that.
@@TheGuy.. You said: _" But opinion based on much rational reasoning and sufficient evidence...sufficient in God's view :) I admit that."_
"Much rational reasoning" apparently is not "sufficient", and "sufficient evidence ....in God's view" is meaningless if the evidence is meant to establish the existence of this God in the first place. Basically you are admitting here that your "reasoning" is circular, and therefore not "rational" at all.
The music is annoying and unnecessary.
Fits Christianity, perfectly
That's right we put it there to annoy your demon ears, and you fall for it every time... 🤣😂😅🎶🎶🎶
@@gi169 lmao, i love this commment XD
@@JeffreyScheffel
Awesome brother, God bless you...
You probably shouldn't introduce your church to apologetics unless your goal is to undermine scripture.
Lol what? 1 Peter 3:15 is literally where we get the word “apologetics”. We should always be ready to give a defense for our faith. Apologetics is to help defend the scriptures!
@@Freedom89657 that is sort of true but remember that apologetics as a word never appeared in the Bible nor did apologetics as we know it today part of the Bible.
What makes apologetics today undermine the Bible is the fact that people like Frank use it to draw attention to how certain interpretations of Chrstianity are completely incompatible with reality.
@@Gek1177
Doesn’t make apologetics bad, it would make Frank bad in those circumstances. Reasoning with others is never bad
Interesting. So give me some ideas of what it is about apologetics that undermines scripture.
Interesting. So give me some ideas of what it is about apologetics that undermines scripture.
John 3:16