1. What two texts does the author give that speaks to the timelessness of Scripture?

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1 MS-SOM Text Study Guide 2018 MS-SOM Student Name: # Missed: Grade: Grader s Initials CERT Apologetics TEXT: A Ready Defense Josh McDowell ISBN What two texts does the author give that speaks to the timelessness of Scripture? How is the Bible different from other writings in dealing with personalities? What were the five guiding principles in determining books to be included in the canon of Scripture? 4. If one wants to determine that God exists, what is one of the strongest reasons to prove it? 5. What were the two parts of normal transmitting textual information in Jesus day? 6. To what does the term formative period refer regarding the gospels? 7. What two historical facts not mentioned in Acts tends to date the finished book at 62 A.D.? 8. From the standpoint of literary evidence, what does Howard Vos conclude regarding the New Testament? 9. According to Burrows, what is the source of excessive skepticism of liberal theologians related to Old Testament texts?

2 10. What general customs found in Genesis have been confirmed by the Nuzi texts? Give Biblical examples for each. 1 What is the Hume hangover? 1 What basis of believing in the miraculous is grounded in ones concept of God? 1 What three reasons are given as explanation of supposed contradictions in Scripture and examples where offered? 14. List the various categories of lower and higher criticism. 15. Give the responses of Livingston to the documentary hypothesis. g. h. i. j. k. 16. State the Kitchen axiom of critical interpretation of Scriptur

3 17. List the qualities in Moses that make him pre-eminently able to author the Pentateuch. 18. What trivia event in the life of Joseph and his brothers speaks to the antiquity of the Pentateuch and why? 19. How is Jesus death different from that deities depicted by the Mystery Religions? 20. List the fallacies of linking Mystery Cults with Christianity. 2 What three explanations of Inspiration of Scripture are given in the text? 2 Give the definition of plenary inspiration. 2 What arguments does the author use against those who say the virgin birth was taken from Greek or Babylonian mythology? 24. What do the teachings of Jesus which parallel that of the rabbis confirm regarding the Jesus of history?

4 25. What is the author s response to the objection that Jesus tried to fulfill prophecies about the Messiah? 26. What historical occurrence might account for the change in Roman law seen in the archeological discovery in Nazareth of an inscription on a marble slab that indicated disturbing graves no longer meant a large fine but an offense punishable by death? 27. List the facts which must be dealt with by those who argue against a literal resurrection. g. 28. What are the three responses one may profess regarding the character of Christ in light of the facts and teachings of Jesus? 29. What two things during Jesus ministry indicated He believed that He was God? 30. Explain how the first century Jews came to accept Jesus as Go 3 List the four major eastern religions and give the author s opinion of how they are incongruous with Christianity

5 4. 3 List the major holy days of Judaism. 3 Judaism s emphasis unlike Christianity s on original sin is what? 34. Though Islam is rooted in Judaism and Christianity it differs in what main aspects? 35. What is the difference in an agnostic and an atheist? 36. What are the failures of humanism? 37. Give the three steps beginning with the Renaissance that ultimately lead to the present philosophy regarding man. 38. How does Marx s take on Hegel s dialectics process of change differ from Christian teaching? 39. What compelling reasons did Marx hold to destroy religion? 40. Give the definition of a cult according to Walter Martin. 4 What caveat is added to the Mormon s statement of belief in the Scripture as the Word of God? We believe the Bible to be the Word of God. 4 List the distinct characteristics of the occult.

6 4 Who does the author suggest should be called upon to serve in cases of demon possession? 44. What arguments can be made against trusting in Astrology? 45. What is Satan s ultimate goal and what are the implications of that to us? 46. What is the author s definition of authority? 47. What qualifies a believer to exercise God s power? 48. How would one refute the accusation that the God of the Old Testament and the New Testament are contrary to one another? 49. Who is responsible for the evil in the world? How so? 50. What two questions might one use to test the subjective effects of salvation? 5 If communism teaches man is changed by society, what does Christianity teach in that regard?

Gary Zacharias: Apologetics For Life Topics Prepared

Gary Zacharias: Apologetics For Life Topics Prepared NOTE: I have listed below the topics I can speak on. Most of them are 30-40 minutes in length for one class session. A few can be extended over two-three