I.      Survey

a.       Questionnaire Results

b.      Top Five Reasons People Don’t Believe the Bible

          II.      Christianity Under Attack

a.       The Bible – how people see it

b.      The Media – biased?

c.       Education – schools & universities; what our children will face

d.      Discussion:  What is the mindset of the world in which we live?  What is our role as an “ambassador for Christ” to this world?

       III.      How Did We Get the Bible?

a.       Who wrote it?

b.      When was it written?

c.       What’s the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament?

d.      What are some criticisms leveled against the Bible?

e.       Discussion: Top Five Reasons People Don’t Believe the Bible as Truth

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        IV.      The Bible in History

a.       Prophecy

b.      Archeology

c.       Textual criticism

                                                               i.      Comparative manuscripts?

                                                             ii.      Mistakes & contradictions?

d.      The Dead Sea Scrolls

e.       Creation

f.        The Flood Account

g.      Discussion: Is the Bible a reliable historical document by modern standards?

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           V.      The Bible in Science

a.       Young Earth vs. Old Earth

b.      Big Bang Theory – the beginning of space & time

c.       Evolution Theory – the beginning of Mankind

d.      Where do dinosaurs fit in?

e.       Discussion: Are the Bible and Science incompatible and mutually exclusive?  Must critical thought and scientific discovery be abandoned if we are to embrace faith?

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        VI.      The Bible in Philosophy

a.       Humanism

b.      Secularism

c.       Nihilism

d.      Atheism

e.       Discussion:  Can Man live without God?

     VII.      The Bible among World Religions

a.       Islam

b.      Hindu

c.       New Age

d.      Discussion:  Is Jesus the only Way to God or is He one of many paths that lead to Heaven?

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  VIII.      The Bible & Everyday Life Experiences?

a.       The problem with Evil in the world

b.      A personal God; a Father

c.       Witnessing to those around us

d.      Discussion:  Do our life experiences confirm or reject the idea of God?  What is our testimony when we are asked why we believe?

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        IX.      Time to Make a Decision

a.       The Gospel Message

b.      Discipleship

c.       Discussion:  In light of the evidence, what excuse do we have left?

           X.      Resources & References (Bibliography)

a.       Books, papers, websites, & people related to apologetics

b.      Learn more

c.       Discussion:  How can you reach those around you?

        XI.      Question & Answer Session  

a.      Discussion:  Open

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