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“…always being prepared to make a defense (apologia) to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…” 1 Peter 3:15 (ESV)

Book outline:

Explore Historic Christianity’s Most Dangerous Ideas

• Dangerous Idea #1—Not All Dead Men Stay Dead (the Resurrection of Jesus)

• Dangerous Idea #2—God Walked the Earth (the Incarnation)

• Dangerous Idea #3—A Fine-Tuned Cosmos with a Beginning (Creation Ex Nihilo)

• Dangerous Idea #4—Clear Pointers to God (the Existence of God)

• Dangerous Idea #5—Not by Works (Salvation by Grace Through Faith)

• Dangerous Idea #6—Humanity’s Value and Dignity (Imago Dei)

• Dangerous Idea #7—The Good in Suffering (Why God Allows Evil)

Class summary:

Today’s society knows so little about Christianity that we have an opportunity to make these Christian ideas fresh and explosive (again). Indeed, “the Christian faith contains powerful truth-claims that have transformed the church, and turned the world upside down.”

Come study and discuss the defense for the Christian faith’s central beliefs and values. 7 Truths That Changed the World is thought-provoking and engaging, and an outstanding foundational book on essential Christian truths. The evidence and arguments are clearly presented and examined, with the objective of determining the best explanation for what we know. This study is not about winning arguments, but about helping others see the truth.

Quote from book:

“If as a Christian you find that these dangerous ideas don’t rock your worldview, then maybe your faith has become far too safe. And if you’re not a Christian, then welcome to Christianity’s dangerous, but good, ideas.” (7 Truths That Changed the World, Kenneth Richard Samples)