Our certainty—our assured knowledge—that the Christian faith is true to reality emboldens our proclamation of the gospel and deepens our commitment to discipleship and mission. We gain confidence in knowing that both our personal faith in Jesus Christ and “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude v. 3; ESV) can withstand rational scrutiny and careful investigation. We will be “prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.” This is the task of apologetics—supporting our faith with facts, evidence, and good reasoning. This class examines evidence and logical arguments in the areas of philosophy, psychology, science, and history, as well as in the Scriptures, that give us good reasons for our hope in the saving work of Jesus Christ and our inheritance in the kingdom of God. (see 1 Pet. 1:1-5, 3:15; ESV).
