A Christian Justificication of Philosophy

Apologetics (1 Peter 3:15)
1. Apostles used argumentation and reasoning to proclaim Christ (Acts 17)
Polemics
1. Objections from a discipline (ex. Psychology, Science) rely on philosophical assumptions
We Image God when we philosophize because God is rational
1. We are to love God with all our minds, which requires philosophizing
Handmaiden to Theology
1. Clarify concepts
2. Analyze concepts to speak to contemporary issues
Enhance Boldness and Self-image of the Church
1. Apologists in Early church helped show that the Christian Coommunity was just as rich intellectually and culturally as the surrounding pagan culture
  Anmerkungen:
  - John G. Gager, Kindom and Commmunity, 86-87
  1. Evangelical higher education rarely has philosophy deparements
Integration (Forming a Worldview)
1. The Church must draw from all knowledge to have a mature worldview
  1. If not a person will live a fragmented life (Ex Not knowing what to do with Art or Technology)
  2. Missional Contextualization

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	Erstellt von Laki Green vor fast 10 Jahre