One the greatest needs every person has is for hope. The Christian faith makes a pretty bold claim to be the ultimate hope for all mankind. It makes sense that this claim must be supported by reasons. Here is an outline for a seminar that I give called "Reasons for Hope." 1 Peter 3:15-16 (NIV) "15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. " There are three foundational reasons for the hope that I have in Christ. They are: 1. The reality of God’s Lordship You will find this in the following Biblical passages: OT Gen 15:7, Exodus 20:2, Deut 4:39 NT 1 Tim 6:15, Rev 17:14, Rev 19:16 “The apologetic situation is one in which we are especially to “set apart Jesus...
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