Christian Apologetics: Module 1 â Foundations
Introduction to Apologetics: Introductions, Mandate, Motivation, and Resources Nate Callender
My Family • Sarah: married June 20th, 1998 • Elijah: 15 • Ian: 13 • Elizabeth: 8
Me • Born in Dyersburg, TN • Education • B.S. in Aerospace Technology, Middle Tennessee State University • M.S. in Aviation Systems, The University of Tennessee Space Institute • Ph.D. in Engineering Science, The University of Tennessee Space Institute • Thermal and Fluid Mechanics • A Viscous Analog to Prandtl’s Lifting Line Theory Using Biquadratic Bodies of Revolution
• Work • Flight Test Engineer for Titan Aerospace • Math Faculty at Dyersburg State Community College • Aerospace Faculty at Middle Tennessee State University
Me (cont.) • Research • • • • •
Robins-Magnus Effect lift at low Reynolds numbers Micro Air Vehicles (MAV) Small propeller noise reduction Large truck drag reduction The Trinity
• Hobbies • • • • • •
Running Swimming Biking Hang gliding Reading Learning
Me (cont.) Service in/to the Body • Teaching: the Bible and Apologetics • Belle Aire youth-adult • • • •
Wilbanks/Callender Class International Class 7th Grade Boys Small Group Kaleo/Elevate upon request for special topics
• Committee Service • Missions • Pastor Search • Scholarship Committee (current Chair)
You…
Definition Apologetics – the defence of… • Offensive • Defensive
Mandate • 1 Peter 3:15 “…but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense [emphasis added] to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…” • Mark 12:30 “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind [emphasis added] and with all your strength.”
Motivation Mark 12:31 “…You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” • Love yourself by answering your own questions. • • • •
In whom do you believe? In what do you believe? Why do you believe it? With what issues do you struggle?
• Love others by preparing to answer their questions. • Intellectual stumbling blocks can clear the path to belief. • Do you love other enough to do so? • Are you willing to prepare?
Resources Handout…
My Family • Sarah: married June 20th, 1998 • Elijah: 15 • Ian: 13 • Elizabeth: 8
Me • Born in Dyersburg, TN • Education • B.S. in Aerospace Technology, Middle Tennessee State University • M.S. in Aviation Systems, The University of Tennessee Space Institute • Ph.D. in Engineering Science, The University of Tennessee Space Institute • Thermal and Fluid Mechanics • A Viscous Analog to Prandtl’s Lifting Line Theory Using Biquadratic Bodies of Revolution
• Work • Flight Test Engineer for Titan Aerospace • Math Faculty at Dyersburg State Community College • Aerospace Faculty at Middle Tennessee State University
Me (cont.) • Research • • • • •
Robins-Magnus Effect lift at low Reynolds numbers Micro Air Vehicles (MAV) Small propeller noise reduction Large truck drag reduction The Trinity
• Hobbies • • • • • •
Running Swimming Biking Hang gliding Reading Learning
Me (cont.) Service in/to the Body • Teaching: the Bible and Apologetics • Belle Aire youth-adult • • • •
Wilbanks/Callender Class International Class 7th Grade Boys Small Group Kaleo/Elevate upon request for special topics
• Committee Service • Missions • Pastor Search • Scholarship Committee (current Chair)
You…
Definition Apologetics – the defence of… • Offensive • Defensive
Mandate • 1 Peter 3:15 “…but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense [emphasis added] to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…” • Mark 12:30 “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind [emphasis added] and with all your strength.”
Motivation Mark 12:31 “…You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” • Love yourself by answering your own questions. • • • •
In whom do you believe? In what do you believe? Why do you believe it? With what issues do you struggle?
• Love others by preparing to answer their questions. • Intellectual stumbling blocks can clear the path to belief. • Do you love other enough to do so? • Are you willing to prepare?
Resources Handout…
