Thursday, January 26, 2017
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 3:10-14
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 56 mins 14 secs
You would never think of starting a raging out-of-control fire in your neighborhood, would you? Listen to this lesson to learn that that the Bible tells us that our tongue starts fires when we gossip, slander, and malign others. See that evil words that spew out of our mouths come from our sin nature and are destructive to us and to the object of our anger. Hear a listing of types of sins of the tongue, including lying, yelling, flattery, judging, and bitter rants. As we move on in this chapter we begin a study of suffering unjustly. Find out that we are always to be ready to explain what we believe to unbelievers.
Thursday, February 09, 2017
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 3:13-17
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 33 secs
Do you have trouble believing in the goodness of God when you see all the bad things that are happening in this world? Listen to this lesson to hear how we can know about and have confidence in the goodness of God. Beginning with God’s creation, see how its beauty illustrates His goodness to mankind. Find out that His character or essence is an all-encompassing goodness that we can rely on. As Christians living in a hostile culture, see the importance of being able to explain God’s goodness and His plan of salvation to those around us.
During this class Dr. Dean briefly discussed apologetics. Additional material on apologetics is available in the following resources:
Giving an Answer
Theology and Apologetics
Thursday, March 09, 2017
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 3:15
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 57 secs
Do you become flustered when someone asks about your beliefs, especially someone who is hostile to you? Listen to this lesson to see that we need to be ready to answer everyone who asks us. Find out what apologetics means and the importance of it. Understand that this is a strong stand for the truth of the Scriptures and not an apology for what we believe. Imagine yourself as a missionary trying to tell someone about the gospel who believes in a perverted pagan worldview.
To help clarify some of the terminology used in the study of apologetics, Dr. Dean has begun developing an Apologetics Glossary.
During this class Dr. Dean discussed apologetics and referenced some additional material by Charlie Clough on the subject:
Giving an Answer
Theology and Apologetics
Thursday, April 27, 2017
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 3:15 & Genesis 2:17
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 40 secs
Why do all peoples in the world have some form of religion with a generally common set of beliefs? Listen to this lesson to learn that creation itself proves the existence of God. See that where mankind goes wrong is assuming they can determine what facts mean rather than accepting that everything is what it is because God has determined it. Find out that everyone can understand enough about God to make them accountable before Him. Hear thirteen implications from Genesis 3 when God is questioning Adam and Eve after the Fall.
Also includes Genesis 3:8-13
To help clarify some of the terminology used in the study of apologetics, Dr. Dean has begun developing an Apologetics Glossary.
Thursday, May 04, 2017
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 3:15 & Exodus 4
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 52 secs
How should we confront unbelievers about their pagan beliefs so they can change their minds about the gospel? Listen to this lesson to see how Moses confronted Pharaoh with the plagues which mirrored the gods and goddesses Pharaoh worshipped. Hear about useful strategies and how evidence is important. Understand that it is God the Holy Spirit who is working in the unbeliever and understand that we are the visible representation of God to those we witness to. Learn how we need to have the courage to question those who are lost to see what they are thinking so we can have appropriate biblical answers for them.
Also includes information on Exodus 8-11.
To help clarify some of the terminology used in the study of apologetics, Dr. Dean has begun developing an Apologetics Glossary.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 3:15 & 1 Kings 19
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 46 secs
Does the Bible use apologetics in its teaching? Listen to this lesson to learn that apologetics are seen throughout the Bible and differ depending on the times in which events occur. Find out the differences between apologetics and Christian evidences. See how Elijah’s ministry was designed to show the superiority of God’s truth over the pagan beliefs. Hear the essential elements of different worldviews and the importance of understanding your own worldview and the influences that have been involved.
To help clarify some of the terminology used in the study of apologetics, Dr. Dean has begun developing an Apologetics Glossary.