Apologetics Course 1
Christian Apologetics is a powerful system of communication. This power is enhanced when people become acquainted with the Tools of Apologetics. However, the mere possession of tools does not make them powerful. On the contrary, a tool in the hands of an unskilled person will only make it destructive. Witness the proverbial Monkey With A Razor In His Hand. Possession of a tool does not guarantee the ability to use it, and ability to use does not guarantee proper use. Just as some lawyers, doctors and policemen misuse their profession, some Christian Apologists also misuse the tools in their possession. However, since they are under God’s supervision, misuse of a spiritual capacity brings divine discipline. If a person causes even the smallest one in the spiritual world to stumble, God is displeased. Thus the Apologist needs to be careful. Further, since a careless exercise of apologetics can hurt others (when the apologist becomes harsh , egotistical, or sarcastic) all apologists should seriously consider the areas where they can go wrong. They should tailor their approach to match what God expects from them.
Tools of Integrated Apologetics - Part 1