As Christians, we are called to make disciples for Jesus Christ. Of course, the first step is sharing the Gospel with others. However, in the midst of these encounters, we are sometimes asked difficult questions—questions that can be stumbling blocks to accepting the Gospel—and we are left groping for answers. This is where apologetics comes in. Apologetics simply means giving "a reason or a defense," and Scripture exhorts us to "to give an answer to everyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you."
Thus, in this six-week class, we will focus on three things: 1) Addressing some of the toughest objections against the Christian faith 2) Giving reasons and evidence to believe that Christianity is true 3) Offering tactics and strategies to help us maneuver through these conversations in a way that is kind, gracious, and compelling. By the end of the six weeks, you will be better equipped “to give an answer” to those you talk with about the Gospel and Christianity.
Topics are:
- What is apologetics and how should we do it? (Jan 18)
- Can we be good without God (God and morality)? (Jan 25)
- The Problem of evil and suffering (Feb 1)
- The design argument (Feb 8)
- Can there be meaning and purpose without God? (Feb 15)
-
Defending the resurrection (Feb 22)
When: Wednesday, January 18 through Feburary 22 (6 sessions)
Where: Arlington Heights Campus
Room: Chapel
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Cost: free ($11 session book is optional)
Registration: necessary
Contact: Matt Zaubi
About the presenters
Peter Kanetis graduated from Biola University with an M.A. in Christian Apologetics and a second M.A. in Philosophy of Religion & Ethics. Currently, he teaches philosophy and religious studies at both College of DuPage and Triton College. Questions of Apologetics: Peter Kanetis
Chris Reese graduated from Beeson Divinity School with a Master of Divinity degree and from Talbot School of Theology with a Master of Theology. He is a cofounder of the Christian Apologetics Alliance and has studied and practiced apologetics for the past 25 years. He currently works as an editor for Moody Publishers. Questions of Apologetics: Chris Reese