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=Introduction=
 
=Introduction=
  
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*What are some examples where someone or something has been undermined?
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==Apologetics==
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*What is apologetics?
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*Who are some apologists that you know?
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*When is apologetics appropriate?
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==Evangelism==
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*What are some examples of evangelistic methods?
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==Memory Verse==
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===2 Cor. 12:9===
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But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
  
 
=Lesson=
 
=Lesson=
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==Paul in Athens (Acts 17:16-32)==
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*How was Paul received in Athens according to Acts 17:16-21?
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*What approach did Paul take to sharing the Gospel according to Acts 17:22-31?
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*How successful was this approach? (Acts 17:32-34)
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==Proclaiming Christ Crucified 2:1-5==
 
==Proclaiming Christ Crucified 2:1-5==
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*What contrast does Paul draw between how he might have proclaimed the gospel verse how he did proclaim the gospel according to verses 1 and 2?
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===Paul's Proclamation Method (5:1)===
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*Where was Paul before he visited Corinth? (Acts 18:1)
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*What contrast does Paul draw between how he might have proclaimed the gospel and how he did proclaim the gospel according to verses 1 and 2?
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===Paul's Demeanor (5:3-4)===
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*How does Paul describe his demeanor in 1 Cor. 2:3-4a?
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Some have argued that Paul was shaken by his experience with the philosophers in Athens. Since he was shaken Paul came in fear and trembling. However, it seems likely that several factors contributed to Paul's demeanor.
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*It is clear that Paul had a rough time in Corinth. According to Acts 18:5-6, how were Paul's initial attempts at sharing the gospel received?
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*What encouragement is given to Paul in Acts 18:9-11?
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*According to Acts 18:7-8 and Acts 18:1-4, who were the first members of First Baptist Church of Corinth?
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*God protected Paul but it was not all smooth sailing. What events occurred in Acts 18:12-17?
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===The Basis of Faith (5:4b-5)===
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*What did Paul's demeanor in proclaiming the gospel demonstrate according to 1 Cor. 2:4b-5a?
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*In the Greek, Paul uses a strong adversative conjunction ἀλλα (but) in 1 Cor. 2:5b. This word is used when there is a strong contrast to be drawn. Where did Paul want the Corinthians to see the power of the gospel as coming from?
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*How are we to approach the Gospel according to Eph. 6:5; Phil. 2:12?
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==Similar Examples==
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===Moses===
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*How was Moses described in Exodus 4:10?
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===Jeremiah===
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*How was Jeremiah described in Jeremiah 1:6?
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===The Working of God===
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*Why do you suppose God chooses to work with the people with whom he chooses to work?
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*What does 2 Cor. 12:9-10 reveal about how God works with individuals?
  
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==Wisdom From The Spirit 2:6-==
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=Application=
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*What dangers face someone who is seeking to defend the gospel? <br>
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*What should our attitude be regarding presenting Christ? <br>

Latest revision as of 14:20, 8 June 2021

Introduction

Apologetics

  • What is apologetics?


  • Who are some apologists that you know?


  • When is apologetics appropriate?


Evangelism

  • What are some examples of evangelistic methods?


Memory Verse

2 Cor. 12:9

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

Lesson

Paul in Athens (Acts 17:16-32)

  • How was Paul received in Athens according to Acts 17:16-21?


  • What approach did Paul take to sharing the Gospel according to Acts 17:22-31?


  • How successful was this approach? (Acts 17:32-34)



Proclaiming Christ Crucified 2:1-5

Paul's Proclamation Method (5:1)

  • Where was Paul before he visited Corinth? (Acts 18:1)


  • What contrast does Paul draw between how he might have proclaimed the gospel and how he did proclaim the gospel according to verses 1 and 2?


Paul's Demeanor (5:3-4)

  • How does Paul describe his demeanor in 1 Cor. 2:3-4a?


Some have argued that Paul was shaken by his experience with the philosophers in Athens. Since he was shaken Paul came in fear and trembling. However, it seems likely that several factors contributed to Paul's demeanor.


  • It is clear that Paul had a rough time in Corinth. According to Acts 18:5-6, how were Paul's initial attempts at sharing the gospel received?


  • What encouragement is given to Paul in Acts 18:9-11?


  • According to Acts 18:7-8 and Acts 18:1-4, who were the first members of First Baptist Church of Corinth?


  • God protected Paul but it was not all smooth sailing. What events occurred in Acts 18:12-17?



The Basis of Faith (5:4b-5)

  • What did Paul's demeanor in proclaiming the gospel demonstrate according to 1 Cor. 2:4b-5a?


  • In the Greek, Paul uses a strong adversative conjunction ἀλλα (but) in 1 Cor. 2:5b. This word is used when there is a strong contrast to be drawn. Where did Paul want the Corinthians to see the power of the gospel as coming from?


  • How are we to approach the Gospel according to Eph. 6:5; Phil. 2:12?


Similar Examples

Moses

  • How was Moses described in Exodus 4:10?


Jeremiah

  • How was Jeremiah described in Jeremiah 1:6?



The Working of God

  • Why do you suppose God chooses to work with the people with whom he chooses to work?


  • What does 2 Cor. 12:9-10 reveal about how God works with individuals?

Application

  • What dangers face someone who is seeking to defend the gospel?
  • What should our attitude be regarding presenting Christ?
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