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Hello Pastor Don! My question is about apologetics. What is it and is it a part of the Independent Fundamental Baptist doctrine?
I have read that it is a verbal, knowledge based defense of the Bible. Do some people think this is opposed to faith? Thanks for explaining this.
Hi Sherry,
Thank you so much for this great question. I am sorry for my late response. Apologetics is a defense of the truths of the Bible using Science, History, and other evidences outside of scripture itself. I actually taught a course on it at a small Bible College. The only caution I have to offer on the subject is that we must not depend upon our own logic above the power of scriptures.
Hebrews 4:12 (AV)
12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
I do not know of any Independent Fundamental Baptists that reject the discipline. In fact, true faith and reason are not enemies, but friends.
I hope that this helps you.
In Christ
Pastor Don
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I believe that every word of the Bible is God-Breathed. This blessed book is the foundation of truth for faith and practice. If you ask this volunteer a question you will receive an answer from the Bible that is based upon a litteral, normal interpretation, taking into account the grammar and culture of the time.
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I have been in the ministry for almosat 20 years. During this time I served as youth pastor, assistant pastor, counselor, and Senior Pastor. Currently I serve as a Senior Pastor for an independent fundamental Baptist Church in New England.
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BS in Bible from Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, PA
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