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Apologetics is not about "Defending the Faith." | Pathways International - 1 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 21 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • The theological field of apologetics is lauded by most and feared by few.  Great strides have been taken by the church to raise up “defenders of the faith.”  Debating others in public on the veracity of Christianity is a spectator sport that rivals all others.
  • I can remember my youth in Christ, and how my brain turned to sponge.  Soaking up every theory, every angle, and every point of view regarding the faith, I too wanted to nail it down so as to defend my position.
  • I read everything I could get my hands on and considered every opinion under the sun.  I also read from those who directly challenged my religion; atheists, agnostics, deists, scientists, and the various writings from those christians would call “the cults.”
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  • ly and confrontationally, sparring with them in a sense to see if I had weaknesses in my theological construct.
  • But, deep down in my immaturity, I wanted and needed to be right.
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      Gary Patton on 21 Mar 12
       
      "Purposefully", I can agree with. The rest ...not so much because the attitude it implies seems to conflict with 1 Peter 3:15-17.
  • My love for apologetics had turned to lust.  I had exchanged Christ, my Hope, for the fallacy of “faith defending.”
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      Gary Patton on 22 Mar 12
       
      Being human and full of flesh, still, I suspect most of us would say about ourselves re the things the authour used to do ...not just on this point: "This is still me when I'm not careful to "walk in the Spirit"! (Galatians 5:16 & 25-26).
  • Personally, I count that time in my apologetic walk as adulterous and Idolatrous.  Where I sought to defend the faith, I was, in many cases defaming Jesus name.  If any of this strikes a chord with you, stop for a moment and ask the Lord for wisdom, then read the rest.
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      Gary Patton on 21 Mar 12
       
      WOW! (Words Of Wisdom)
  • efending the hope within us,” 1 Peter 3:15, to “defending the faith,” our stance, and our pet doctrines.
  • Somewhere along the way, the church went from “
  • I dare say that if any of us had to give a defense of our faith, we could  at least give it a decent showing.  I wonder though, how many could give a solid defense for the HOPE within them.
  • I would ask the same, “What is your hope?”
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 21 Mar 12
       
      This a powerful question that Holy Spirit will use in a convicting way for some of us.
Gary Patton

Examining Muslim Apologetics | CRI - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 10 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • Gary Patton on 10 Oct 12
     
    Excellent article contrasting the validity of the Bible vs. the Qur'an.
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Why Use the Septuagint? | Logos Talk: The Logos Bible Software Blog - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 28 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • The Septuagint was the Old Testament of the early Greek-speaking church, and it is by far the version of the Old Testament most frequently quoted by Jesus and the apostles in the New Testament.
  • I thought it might be helpful to provide a practical example where the Septuagint explains what seems to be a New Testament theological blunder.
  • The New Testament writers weren’t nitwits or dishonest. They were using the Septuagint.
  • Gary Patton on 28 Nov 11
     
    Some New Testament references have provided fodder for biblical critics who want the New Testament to be guilty of either an outright error in thought, or just contriving a doctrinal point out of thin air. The New Testament writers weren't nitwits or dishonest. They were using the Septuagint. Find out why in this short article by a Biblical scholar. Polish your apologetics with a key issue of modern scholarship. gfp (2011-11-18)
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The Unparalleled Teachings of Jesus - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 27 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Gary Patton on 27 Mar 13
     
    Fifth sermon & Drive Home follow-up from series on "Evangelism" in March 2013.
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Great Commission ...Does It tell Us To Go or Not? : Apologetic Methods - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 27 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • A More Accurate Look at Matthew 28:19
  • Gary Patton on 27 Feb 12
     
    "John A. Finton makes a case in the is article for translating Matthew 28:18 as including the imperative verb "go" rather than what the Koine greed says "as you go" , a participle not a verb. gfp (2012-02-26)
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Rick Warren ...Does he support Chrislam? Is He a Chrislamist? - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 07 Mar 12 - Cached
  • Gary Patton on 07 Mar 12
     
    Here you'll find a number of links covering the above subject that suggest Mr. Warren is a supporter of, and possibly even a crypo-advocate and proponent of, Chrislam plus a Chrislamist.
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