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Apologetics Midterm

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 27mins

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Class

Date

Apologetics comes from what greek word?

apologos

apologetica

apologia

apologium

What were the three aspects of apologetics Mr. Holland gave? (e.g., Defense)

Offense

Defense

Proof

Argument

Name the 4 classical apologetics arguments

Historical Argument

Psychological Argument

Sociological Argument

Cosmological Argument, Teleological Argument, Ethical Argument, Ontological Argument

Explain the Ontological Argument for the existence of God

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Who created the ontological argument

St. Anselm of Canterbury

René Descartes

David Hume

Thomas Aquinas

Who structured classical apologetics

Thomas Aquinas

Augustine of Hippo

John Calvin

Martin Luther

Which two apologetic methods are two-step approaches?

Reformed Epistemology

Historical Apologetics and Experiential Apologetics

Classical Apologetics and Evidential

Presupposiitonal

What are the two steps?

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Define evidential apologetics

Evidential apologetics is a method of defending atheism.

Evidential apologetics dismisses all forms of evidence.

Evidential apologetics is a method of defending the Christian faith using evidence and logical reasoning.

Evidential apologetics relies solely on personal experience.

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Define presuppositional apologetics

Presuppositional apologetics is a method of defending atheism by rejecting all presuppositions.

Presuppositional apologetics focuses solely on historical evidence for the existence of God.

Presuppositional apologetics is a method of defending the Christian faith by arguing that all reasoning is based on presuppositions, which are ultimately grounded in the truth of Christianity.

Presuppositional apologetics is a technique used in secular philosophy to analyze arguments.

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Who are some of the key figures who held to presuppositional apologetics?

William Lane Craig

C.S. Lewis

Alvin Plantinga

Cornelius Van Til, Greg Bahnsen, John Frame, Francis Schaeffer

12.

Explain Reformed Epistemology?

Reformed Epistemology is a philosophical view that defends the rationality of belief in God as a properly basic belief.

Reformed Epistemology argues against the existence of God.

Reformed Epistemology is a historical analysis of religious texts.

Reformed Epistemology denies the validity of faith-based beliefs.

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Who is the key figure created Reformed Epistemology?

William James

John Locke

David Hume

Alvin Plantinga

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What does Reformed Epistemology mean by “basic beliefs?”

Basic beliefs require extensive justification in Reformed Epistemology.

Basic beliefs are foundational beliefs accepted without further justification in Reformed Epistemology.

Basic beliefs are only accepted if they are proven true.

Basic beliefs are beliefs that can be changed based on new evidence.

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What does it mean in Reformed Epistemology that our cognitive faculties have been distorted by sin?

Our cognitive faculties are impaired by sin, affecting our ability to know and understand truth.

Our cognitive faculties are only distorted by external influences, not by sin.

Our cognitive faculties are enhanced by sin, leading to greater understanding.

Sin has no impact on our cognitive faculties or ability to know truth.

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Explain the myth of neutrality

The myth of neutrality is the belief that one can be completely unbiased and objective, which is often not achievable due to inherent personal and societal influences.

The myth of neutrality suggests that all perspectives are equally valid.

Being neutral is the same as being indifferent.

Neutrality means having no opinion on any issue.

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What is the problem of evil?

The problem of evil is the challenge of reconciling the existence of evil with the belief in a benevolent and omnipotent God.

Evil is a myth and does not exist.

The problem of evil only applies to atheists.

Evil is a necessary part of human existence.

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How does Open theism seek to answer this question

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19.

How does Fatalism seek to answer this question

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How does the Reformed/Lutheran position seek to answer this question

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What is a textual variant?

A textual variant is a synonym for a text's main idea.

A textual variant refers to the author's original draft.

A textual variant is a difference in wording or phrasing in different versions of a biblical manuscript

A textual variant is a type of literary genre.

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What are the 3 L’s C.S. Lewis used to prove God wasn’t simply a good teacher?

Leader, Loner, Lament

Loyal, Lethargic, Lamenter

Liar, Lunatic, Lord

Lover, Liar, Legend

23.

What is the oldest NT biblical manuscripts name?

Chester Beatty Papyri

Vaticanus Manuscript

P52

Codex Sinaiticus

24.

Write an essay on how you resolve the Problem of Evil. Please use biblical references

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Apologetics Midterm

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 27mins

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