Q&A: Veritas 2020 #25 Why Veritas? (Part 2–The Biblical Basis) (23:02)

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  1. What does 1 Peter 3:15-17 teach us about our attitude when we are answering the questions of unbelievers? 
    yet do it with gentleness and respect.
  2. What does 1 Timothy 6:20-21 warn us about?
    What is falsely called “knowledge”
  3. What does Colossians 2:6-8 warn us about?
    see to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit
  4. What are four examples of immature or foolish “philosophies” that teens often embrace?
    FUN WHILE YOUNG; JUST BE GOOD; NO ABSOLUTE TRUTH; FOLLOW YOUR HEART
  5. What is the problem with each of them?
    Some things called “fun” lead to disastrous outcomes; salvation comes from trusting Jesus (we really can’t be good enough); self-contradicts (everyone really believes in some kind of truth); Our hearts can lead us into horrific situations and consequences
  6. Why is the assertion that “There is no such thing as absolute truth” so foolish?
    It self-contradicts since the one who says it expects people to accept it as true. 
  7. What does 1 Peter 5:8-9 warn us about?
    Satan is trying to devour people. We are in a spiritual war.
  8. In Psalm 14:1, Psalm 53:1, and Romans 1:21, what does God call people who try to deny His existence?
    fools
  9. What are some examples of the use of apologetics in the New Testament?
    Paul presented evidence to the philosophers in Athens, Jesus presented evidence to John the Baptist, Jesus to Thomas, the gospel writers, especially John and Luke, to the readers of their Gospels, Paul to Agrippa, Paul to the Corinthians
  10. How would you answer someone who said that Christian faith is like taking a blind leap in the dark?
    God has left plenty of evidence
  11. How would you describe the difference between “knowing” the Truth and “showing” the Truth?
    “Knowing” implies that people can be convinced in their hearts that the Bible is true and Jesus is God without necessarily being able to tell others how they know it. “Showing” implies being aware of the evidence enough to share it with others.
  12. How would you answer someone who claims that Christian apologetics is unnecessary since only the Holy Spirit can draw others to Christ?
    Apologetics alone doesn’t draw people to Christ. Neither do Gospel tracts, loving others, preaching the gospel, Bible study, etc.It’s true. Only the H.S. can draw people to Christ. But He often uses these things, including apologetics.