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    This document outlines an apologetics session for reaching post-moderns with the gospel message. It discusses how post-modernism emerged from an age of reason to an age of skepticism. It argues that the gospel message of Jesus Christ is still powerful for hearts that question truth and certainty. It examines passages from Romans, 1 Corinthians, and John that show the gospel can be trusted, is life-transforming, and reaches all people. The session aims to present Christ in a way that would appeal to skeptical thinkers.

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    The Power of the Gospel in the Hearts of Post-Moderns

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    This document outlines an apologetics session for reaching post-moderns with the gospel message. It discusses how post-modernism emerged from an age of reason to an age of skepticism. It argues that the gospel message of Jesus Christ is still powerful for hearts that question truth and certainty. It examines passages from Romans, 1 Corinthians, and John that show the gospel can be trusted, is life-transforming, and reaches all people. The session aims to present Christ in a way that would appeal to skeptical thinkers.

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    Apologetics - Session 2

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    Timothy Schmoyer
    This document outlines an apologetics session for reaching post-moderns with the gospel message. It discusses how post-modernism emerged from an age of reason to an age of skepticism. It argues that the gospel message of Jesus Christ is still powerful for hearts that question truth and certainty. It examines passages from Romans, 1 Corinthians, and John that show the gospel can be trusted, is life-transforming, and reaches all people. The session aims to present Christ in a way that would appeal to skeptical thinkers.

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    Apologetics for a Post‐Modern World

    Sessions Overview

    1.What is Post‐Modernism?

    2.The Power of the Gospel in the Hearts of Post‐Moderns

    3.Reaching Post‐Moderns with the Truth in Love

    4.Designing Church to Disciple Post‐Moderns

    Today:

    Is the Gospel Still Powerful in Hearts that 
    Do Not Recognize Truth and Certainty?

    Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the 
    reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to 
    the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”
    “What is truth?” retorted Pilate.  (John 18:37‐38)

    Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my 
    disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will 
    set you free.” (John 8:31‐32)
    How Did Post‐Modernism Come About?

    Age of  Age of  Age of 


    Reason Science Skepticism

    1500‐1700 1600‐1960 1940‐today

    Romans 1:16‐17

    •The Good News can be relied on / trusted in

    •The Good News is powerful and life‐transforming

    •The Good News reaches every sort of person

    •The Good News is God gifting rightness to people
    1 Corinthians 1:18‐31

    •(v18) The Good News message is either:

    • Foolishness

    • Power

    •(v19‐20) Philosophers make it appear that they have the  

    upper hand on God.  God has other plans!

    1 Corinthians 1:18‐31

    •(v21) made sense in Paul’s day, it makes sense now.  

    Most of Western Civilization didn’t see this.

    •(v23) Christ Crucified

    • To Jews: stumbling block

    • To Gentiles: foolishness
    1 Corinthians 1:18‐31

    •(v24) Jesus is what Jews and Greeks are looking for

    They don’t even realize it

    We have realized it… let’s show them Him

    •(v26‐29) How would this entice mr‐smarty‐pants‐

    philosophy‐major to seek Jesus?

    1 Corinthians 1:18‐31

    •(v30‐31) God has accomplished it all, He gets all 

    glory, praise, and attention.
    1 Corinthians 1:18‐31

    •Sum it all up:

    • God’s transforming power can change the hearts and 

    minds of anyone (race, gender, language, culture)

    • We present Him as He is, He will work in lives

    1 Corinthians 2

    •(v6‐8) Our message is a mystery

    • What does “mystery” mean?

    •(v10) God reveals to us through His Spirit

    •(v13) Our message isn’t human, its spiritual

    •(v14) Natural humans do not and cannot understand

    •(v15‐16) Christians have God’s perspective, Christ’s mind
    Christianity: the Legs of the Table

    Christianity

    Community
    Tradition
    Scripture

    Spirit

    Christianity: Checks‐and‐Balances

    Scripture Community Spirit


    Tradition

    Tradition Community

    Spirit Scripture Community


    Tradition

    Scripture Spirit

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