Apologetics Basics

questions must connect and questioner

intellectual but also emotional

transformation is up to God

heart set on Christ

Defend

show violation of purpose instead of sin

show truth

show purity

connect to history

resurrection

asking good questions

gentleness and respect

circumstance don't excuse you

live holy lives

Christ must be Lord

get prepared/fit

continual hard work

ask questions to get at heart

opens up general questions

opens up cultural assumptions

exposes faulty logic

clarify the issue

exposes motives

exposes contradictions

ensures conversations

why is important, not just how

hope reason

take seriously

don't be a jerk