Why Trust Jesus? Updated: 11/19/19 Image Source: tayaradio.com Do You Know Jesus Personally? If you read no other pages beyond this one, please make sure your answer to the questions above is, “Yes!” It has eternal implications. http://tiny.cc/bornfree Source: www.bobgeorge.net Important… • In a society where “instant” results and information are the norm, we often run the risk of short-changing ourselves when considering important topics. • Where you spend eternity is THE most important topic you’ll ever consider. • Sadly, there are many differing thoughts and opinions about God and spiritual matters. However, there’s only ONE TRUTH. • The evidence contained in this presentation will provide you with the answers you need by revealing what is true, and why. • Your soul is important - please take the time to process this information so that you can be certain where you’ll spend eternity. • God loves you and desires an eternal relationship with you. But, there’s only one way to guarantee that - God’s way. Are you ready? 4 Goals for This Series Know Jesus (God) Personally • Meet Him for the first time, or draw closer to him. Confidence • Apologetics is a powerful tool in evangelism, even when used at its most basic level. Motivation • Continue to develop your Apologetics skills & use them. Assurance • Know with nearly 100% certainty that Christianity is the only TRUE belief system, according to the evidence. World Belief Systems - Which One Is True? Is it one of these? …or one of these? • Christianity • Hinduism • Judaism • Buddhism • Islam • New Age • Secular Humanism • Mormonism • Polytheism • Wicca • Confucianism • Taoism • Atheism Image Source: wondrouspics.com What is Apologetics? Defending the Bible with logic, reason & precision based on facts and evidence. Apologetics: Providing the facts of Christianity. Image Source: Apologetics Press What Do You See? 60 seconds: How many squares do you see? Source (and answer key): blogs.hbr.org What Do You See? 60 seconds: How many squares do you see? 33 Sometimes, how we look at things can negatively affect our ability to see the real truth. Source (and answer key): blogs.hbr.org Apologetics 101 1. Does spiritual truth exist? 2. Does God exist? 3. Is the Bible God’s only true Word? 4. Is Jesus, God? Why is He the only way to heaven? 5. Common objections to Christianity (and answers). 6. How to live with true meaning & purpose. Image Source: tayaradio.com Ultimate Message of Hope 1 Peter 3:15 (ESV) Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. What causes people to repent is the conviction of the Holy Spirit when we teach God’s Word. Apologetics is designed to provide supporting facts and reason-based evidence if needed.