FREE ESSAY ON APOLOGETICS

APOLOGETICS

A couple of months ago, being pretty ignorant, I had to ask myself, "what exactly is
Apologetics." After a little research and a few lectures from my Professors, I learned
that "it is the defense of Christian faith, usually on intellectual issues." (Horton
640). There are many arguments that can be used in order to defend the faith, however, I
will focus on four arguments, ontological, Natural Theology, accuracy of scriptures, and
personal miracles. 
First is the ontological argument. "Human beings almost universally acknowledge that
there is something, or someone, beyond themselves and that in some way, or ways, they are
responsible to that something or someone (Railey/Aker 40)." This shows that the human
race recognizes the fact that we are not alone in the universe and we are to some extent
dependent on something supernatural.
Secondly is the appeal of Natural Theology. We can look all around at the beautiful
things on this earth and we can see that it must have had divine intervention from some
one or thing. "Creation, with its infinite variety, beauty, and order, reflects a God who
is infinitely wise and powerful." (Higgins 69). 
Thirdly is accuracy of scriptures. "The Bible is internally consistent even though it was
written over a period of some 1,500 years, about 1450 bce to 100 ce, over 40 generations
by more than 40 different authors." (Marino bibliology 4.1.1.3.) "Discovery after
discovery has 
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established the accuracy of innumerable details, and has brought increased recognition to
the value of the Bible as a source of history" (Higgins 88).
Last and most importantly to myself is Personal Miracles. I was a witness to an exorcism
when I was at a young age of 13. I was at a youth camp and the evangelist went over and
started praying for this young lady out of the clear blue. She immediately pulled away
and started to curse him. He continued to pray for her and then she collapsed to the
floor and began to convulse and spit up blood. I watched in aw as the evangelist said,
"In Jesus name, demon flea!" I was amazed as the girl just sat up and started to praise
God and smile and her whole demeanor changed.
Humanity today is looking for something to hold on to and is looking for answers. The
world has nothing to give except a quick fix that will only last for the moment. What we
have to offer as Christians is just what the world needs, however, "You can't reason
people into the Kingdom of Heaven, but you can make it unreasonable for them to stay in
the Kingdom of the world," (Marino, bibliology 1.2.3.2.). 
Bibliography
Higgins, John R. "God's Inspired Word." Systematic Theology. Stanley M. Horton. Gospel
Publishing House. Springfield, Missouri, 1995.
Horton, Stanley M. Systematic Theology. Gospel Publishing House. Springfield, Missouri,
1995.
Marino, Bruce R. "Theology Enchiridia." Phoenixville, PA: Valley Forge Christian College,
2001
Railey, James H. Jr. and Benny C. Aker. "Theological Foundations." Systematic Theology.
Stanley M. Horton. Gospel Publishing House. Springfield, Missouri, 1995.