Presuppositional Apologetics Analysis
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Theology of Missions
GLST 500
LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
By
Jerummie H. Weah
Fort Campbell, KY
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Table of Contents
Introduction/Thesis statement
Summary of Theology of Misions
Critique of The Theology of Missions
Conclusion
Introduction
This paper is an assessment of Presuppositional Apologetics and how it can be used as a
tool for any or all Christian evangelist or missionary. If the preponderance of evidence is a clear
and convincing element of a case to prove a fact; than Presuppositional Apologetics is …show more content…
To accomplish this, this paper will
first summarize the method and then offer some critical analysis.
Summary of Presuppositional Apologetic method
Presuppositional Apologetics is a form of apologetics where in (1) an individual
presupposes God’s existence and argues from that perspective to show the tangible validity of
theism in Christianity. (2) Presuppositional Apologetist also presupposes the truth of the
Christian Scriptures and relies on the soundness and power of the gospel to change lives (Rom.
1: 16)[1]. Presuppositionalism from its onset believes that a listener cannot come to conclusions
concerning any evidence without first agreeing to certain premises. Both the speaker and
listener must agree that a triune God has revealed Himself in the Christian Bible. These
premises they argue are necessary for anyone to even acknowledge that Biblical truth is
understandable[2]. There are three major schools of Presuppositional Apologetic and they are:
(1) Revelational Presuppositionalism, (2) Systematic Presuppositionalism and (3) Rational
Presuppositionalism[3].
Critique of Presuppositional …show more content…
First, present your own idea; then name the author who will provide the support for your idea, then the quotation. Thomas Provenzola writes, “Christian Apologelticss based on evidentialism is motivated by the desire to offer good reasons and arguments for why a person should conclude that Christian belief is credible and true.”[6] I am often asked about the length of the paper. I don’t mind if you exceed the two-page limit by a few lines or so, because the number of footnotes (and a few other factors) has an effect on how many pages you use for the paper. But under no circumstances should you exceed 2 and a quarter pages – and then only in rare circumstances when you have many
Theology of Missions
GLST 500
LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
By
Jerummie H. Weah
Fort Campbell, KY
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Table of Contents
Introduction/Thesis statement
Summary of Theology of Misions
Critique of The Theology of Missions
Conclusion
Introduction
This paper is an assessment of Presuppositional Apologetics and how it can be used as a
tool for any or all Christian evangelist or missionary. If the preponderance of evidence is a clear
and convincing element of a case to prove a fact; than Presuppositional Apologetics is …show more content…
To accomplish this, this paper will
first summarize the method and then offer some critical analysis.
Summary of Presuppositional Apologetic method
Presuppositional Apologetics is a form of apologetics where in (1) an individual
presupposes God’s existence and argues from that perspective to show the tangible validity of
theism in Christianity. (2) Presuppositional Apologetist also presupposes the truth of the
Christian Scriptures and relies on the soundness and power of the gospel to change lives (Rom.
1: 16)[1]. Presuppositionalism from its onset believes that a listener cannot come to conclusions
concerning any evidence without first agreeing to certain premises. Both the speaker and
listener must agree that a triune God has revealed Himself in the Christian Bible. These
premises they argue are necessary for anyone to even acknowledge that Biblical truth is
understandable[2]. There are three major schools of Presuppositional Apologetic and they are:
(1) Revelational Presuppositionalism, (2) Systematic Presuppositionalism and (3) Rational
Presuppositionalism[3].
Critique of Presuppositional …show more content…
First, present your own idea; then name the author who will provide the support for your idea, then the quotation. Thomas Provenzola writes, “Christian Apologelticss based on evidentialism is motivated by the desire to offer good reasons and arguments for why a person should conclude that Christian belief is credible and true.”[6] I am often asked about the length of the paper. I don’t mind if you exceed the two-page limit by a few lines or so, because the number of footnotes (and a few other factors) has an effect on how many pages you use for the paper. But under no circumstances should you exceed 2 and a quarter pages – and then only in rare circumstances when you have many