The apologetic enterprise is engaged with affirming and defending the truthfulness of Gods word among various audiences and contexts, including:
Those who are consciously seeking to disprove the Bible and dismantle the reasons why the Bible should be seen as accurately representing the truth.
Those who dont see the Bible as true because that is what they have learned and have not given it much thought.
Those who would generally affirm much of the Bible but see various parts as unhistorical.
Those who believe the Bible and havent interacted with the arguments of type 1.
This presentation is focusing on number 4to equip those within the church to be fortified in their understanding of the Scriptures. This requires you to:
Faithfully represent opposing arguments. In your work, there should be no straw men; would those who present the opposing arguments recognize your summary and acknowledge that you fairly represent the issues? Do you also adequately equip the saints so they are not pushed off-balance by hearing what sound like compelling arguments. We dont want the saints to be thinking something like, Well, I believe the Bible even if it doesnt agree with the facts or research.
Synthesize the issues and responses.
Clearly and succinctly convey the issues with clear expression and vivid visual engagement. Your slide deck should be more than summary statements. Get creativeuse images, timelines, comparison tables, infographics, etc.
Disciple the saints. We want to be strengthened in our confidence of Gods word and stirred in our worship of this great God.
See below for the milestones you will need to complete each week:
Week 1: Introduction & Topic Selection
Week 2: Outlining
Week 3: Drafting
Week 4: Final Draft
My Topic
The earliest religions were polytheistic, and so Israels monotheism was a later development, showing evidence of an evolution-like progression in the development of religion.
