Give an Answer

Choose one major apologetic challenge and develop a complete response that is biblical, historically responsible, fair to the other person, and centered on Jesus Christ. LISTEN → LOCATE → UNCOVER → INVESTIGATE → RESPOND → CHRIST Possible topics: • Christianity is a white man’s religion. • The Bible has been changed. • Black people are the true Israelites. • Jesus was only a prophet. • Christianity supported slavery. • All religions lead to God. • Why does God allow suffering? • Church hypocrisy proves Christianity is false. • Christianity destroys African identity. • The Bible contradicts itself. Evaluation standard: Did you tell the truth, represent the other person fairly, represent Christ faithfully, and give a reason for the hope that is in you? A learner completing this course should be able to engage difficult questions without panic, caricature, denial, or cultural captivity. The goal is not to become unbeatable in arguments. The goal is to become trustworthy in witness. Completion standard: GIVE AN ANSWER. TELL THE TRUTH. REPRESENT CHRIST FAITHFULLY.