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Defending the Faith - The Accessible Apologetics Course
This five-week Blueprints course will run Saturdays, 6:00-7:30pm, from April 14th through May 12th. It help you increase your confidence as a Christian by exploring the reasons and evidences for the faith, and preparing yourself to be a more effective ambassador of Jesus Christ. We’ll be focusing on key issues involved in building a positive case for the faith and defending the faith from objections.
An “apologetic” is simply a defense. Peter commanded all believers to be ready with answers when people ask us about our faith. In 1 Peter 3:15 (ESV), the word translated as “defense” is the word apologia, which means “a reasoned statement or argument.”
Obeying this command just means you’ve got reasons for what you believe and you’re ready to talk with anyone who’s got questions. It doesn’t mean getting defensive. It doesn’t mean getting into fights. It means speaking the truth in love as we represent our Lord at work, at school, in our community and society. But in order to be prepared, we’ve got to know what we believe and why we believe it.
When: Saturdays, 6:00-7:30pm – Apr 14th-May 12th
Where: Bridgeway Christian Church in the Hub Chapel
Who should take this class: Anyone wanting to better understand the reasons and evidence for your faith in Christ and in the Bible, and who want to more effectively share your faith with others.
Homework Expectations: None. However, there is a suggested Bible memory verse each week.
Required Materials/Costs: $25 for the entire class, including the companion workbook, “The Accessible Apologetics Workbook: Five Lessons for Everyday Defenders of the Faith” by Mikel Del Rosario.
About the Instructor: Apologetics Guy Mikel Del Rosario helps Christians defend the faith with confidence. He is an Apologetics Professor, Speaker and Trainer who specializes in making apologetics accessible to the local church. He teaches Christian Apologetics courses at Western Seminary and William Jessup University. He is also an adjunct professor of Religion and Ethics at University of Phoenix. Mikel is the author of the Accessible Apologetics curriculum. He holds a Master’s Degree in Christian Apologetics with Highest Honors from Biola University. Find out more about Mikel’s ministry at http://apologeticsguy.com.
For more information: Mikel Del Rosario at mikel@apologeticsguy.com or Pastor Mark at mark@bridgewaychristian.org
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Had a great time at the apologetics conference last weekend. But that’s just the beginning. Let’s get super-practical and even better-equipped to defend the faith with confidence—join our class!
There has probably never been a more critical time for Christians to know why they believe what they believe and to be able to tell others….And Mikel Del Rosario is well equipped to help the average person do just that. If you live in the Sacramento/Rocklin, California area and can take advantage of this opportunity, you should definitely consider making the effort to do so.
Wow! This looks GREAT! I wish we lived closer!
This sounds like a marvelous course. One that every Christian can learn and benefit from. We need to be able to give an answer for the hope that we have. 1 Peter 3:15
Mikel is an apologist with a heart and sensitivity that is attune for our day and age. It does you well to take any of his courses.
Keep up the good work!
This class starts the weekend after Easter. Be sure to register online using the link above.
After the apologetics conference, I can’t wait for this event! Its not only relative, but a necessity for Christians to be able to defend their faith in the midst of a lost generation…
Class starts on Saturday (April 14). Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Hey Bridgeway, this class starts tomorrow night @ 6pm and there’s still time to sign up. Just use the link in the article above. Hope to see you there!
Hey Mark I would like to register, but do not have the fee. Are there scolorships available?
Hi Paul…we can work it out for you. Just show up to the class on Sat night at 6pm. It’ll be session 3 of 5, but you can at least catch the rest of the class. Blessings… Mark
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