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Course Contents: Be Prepared to Give an Answer - Christian Apologetics

Be Prepared to Give an Answer: Christian Apologetics
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Dr. Doug Groothuis Bio

Lesson 1 - What is Apologetics?

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. – 1 Peter 3:15 
What is Apologetics
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Lesson 1 - Part 1: What is Apologetics?
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Lesson 1 - Part 2: What is Truth?
Lesson 1- Part 3: Worldview
Lesson 1 Handout
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Lesson 1 Discussion Questions
Resources for Further Study
Lesson 1 MP3

Lesson 2 - Arguments from Design



From our human nature and relationships to the divine design found in the cosmos, we see that God’s fingerprints are found on the whole of human experience and knowledge. 
Lesson Two - Arguments from Design
Lesson 2 - Part 1: Objections to Christianity
Lesson 2 - Part 2: Natural Theology & Cosmological Arguments
Lesson 2 - Part 3: Beauty & Fine Tuning
Lesson 2 - Part 4: Divine Design & Darwinism
Lesson 2 Handout
Lesson 2 Discussion Questions
Resources for Further Study
Lesson 2 MP3

Lesson Three - Moral Argument



In our examination of the human condition, we discover a God-shaped hole that needs to be filled with truth. 
Moral Argument
Lesson 3 - Part 1: Argument For Human Nature: Deposed Royalty
Lesson 3 - Part 2: Moral Argument For God
Lesson 3 - Part 3: Why Believe the Bible?
Lesson 3 Handout
Lesson 3 Discussion Questions
Resources for Further Study
Lesson 3 MP3

Lesson Four - Identity of Jesus



Is Jesus a legend, a guru, a liar, a lunatic, or Lord? 
Identity of Jesus
Lesson 4 - Part 1: The Identity of Jesus: Claims & Credentials
Lesson 4 - Part 2: The Identity of Jesus: Deity & Resurrection
Lesson 4 Handout
Lesson 4 Discussion Questions
Resources for Further Study
Lesson 4 MP3

Lesson Five - Christianity and Other Religions



Christianity is uniquely credentialed as true and reasonable. Therefore, we bring the gospel message to the world through apologetics and evangelism. 
Christianity and Other Religions
Lesson 5 - Part 1: Christianity & Other Religions
Lesson 5 - Part 2: Islam & Jesus
Lesson 5 - Part 3: The Problem of Evil & Hell
Lesson 5 Handout
Lesson 5 Discussion Questions
Resources for Further Study
Lesson 5 MP3

Course Complete

You have completed Denver Seminary's Free Online Course Be Prepared to Give an Answer: Christian Apologetics. 
Course Completed!