Unit 1 |
1.1- Apologetics | 1 Peter 3:15-16 | Christians need to be ready to share the reasons for their beliefs. |
1.2- Faith | John 20:30-31 | Understanding biblical faith enables me to relate to God more deeply and accurately. |
1.3- Truth | John 3:21 | Knowing and following truth leads to genuine freedom. |
1.4- Logic | Ephesians 4:14-15 | Mature faith requires clear and logical thinking |
Unit 2 |
2.1- Worldviews | Romans 12:2 | Worldviews address the foundational, life-shaping questions about reality. |
2.2- Naturalism | Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 | Naturalism is the worldview that the physical universe alone exists, with no supernatural influences. |
2.3- Pantheism | Acts 17:24-25 | Pantheism is the worldview that everything is divine with no Creator distinct from creation. |
2.4- Monotheism | Romans 1:20 | Monotheism is the worldview that one, personal God created everything. |
Unit 3 |
3.1- Science | Psalm 119:89-91 | Science does not contradict faith, but lays a crucial foundation for understanding the world. |
3.2- Universe | Psalm 8:3-4 | The fine tuning of the laws that govern the universe are best explained as the product of Intelligent Design. |
3.3- DNA | Psalm 139:13-14 | The information in DNA is best explained as the product of Intelligent Design. |
3.4- Designer | Psalm 19:1-2 | The complex patterns of the universe are best explained as the work of an intelligent designer. |
Unit 4 |
4.1- Morality | Romans 2:14-15 | Objective morality points to a moral law giver. |
4.2- Beauty | Isaiah 33:17 | Objective beauty points to a divine artist. |
4.3- Agency | Matthew 7:24-25 | Human agency points to a supreme agent. |
4.4- Story | Psalm 78:2-4 | Human storytelling points to a creative author. |
Unit 5 |
5.1- Miracles | Psalm 77:13-14 | Miracles are both possible and verifiable. |
5.2- Resurrection | 1 Corinthians 15:5-7 | The resurrection of Jesus is a historically corroborated event supported by numerous and early sources. |
5.3- Deity | John 10:30-33 | Jesus uniquely claimed to be God and provided compelling evidence. |
5.4- Apostles | Acts 4:18-20 | The Apostles’ willingness to suffer and die shows the depth and sincerity of their testimony. |
Unit 6 |
6.1- Texts | 2 Timothy 2:2 | Numerous and early manuscripts help establish the reliable transmission of the New Testament. |
6.2- Archaeology | Luke 3:1-2 | The archaeological record helps establish the historicity of Scripture. |
6.3- Prophecy | Isaiah 53:5 | Fulfilled prophecy helps establish the divine nature of Scripture. |
6.4- Authority | Matthew 4:4 | The Scriptures serve as the ultimate and authoritative source for life and faith. |
Unit 7 |
7.1- Evil | Genesis 18:25 | Properly understood, evil implies an objective standard grounded in the character of God. |
7.2- Falsehood | James 1:13 | There is no logical contradiction between the character of God and the existence of evil. |
7.3- Suffering | Genesis 50:20 | God participates in our suffering, using it to direct the course of human history. |
7.4- Hell | Luke 13:23-30, Mark 9:42-48, Matthew 22:1-14 | Hell is the tragic consequence of human rejection of God’s free gift of salvation. |
Unit 8 |
8.1- Love | Luke 10:36-37 | True love is being totally committed to the betterment of another person even when difficult. |
8.2- Questions | Proverbs 20:5 | Good questions open the door for meaningful spiritual conversations. |
8.3- Doubt | Matthew 11:4-5 | Doubt can serve as an opportunity to discover truth more deeply and trust God more fully. |
8.4- Challenges | Colossians 4:5-6 | God calls us to lovingly speak the truth that transforms lives. |