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Teaching Christian/Creation Apologetics Overseas
Dr. Heinz [email protected]
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Teaching OverseasThe Needs/Opportunities
Education on selective topicsShort term teaching assignments
The VenuesBible Colleges, Churches, Universities
The Subject MatterChristian ApologeticsCreation vs. EvolutionBiblical Worldview
The ExperienceSome Guidelines
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The Needs/Opportunities
Underfunded Bible SchoolsShort supply of teachersCulture steeped in Evolution and AtheismLack of courses on specialized topicsMatching teachers with the needsIdeal for short term assignments
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Bible Schools + SeminariesSchools founded by missionariesSchools founded by local ChristiansSchools founded by denominationsSchools founded by overseas ministriesThe Master’s Academy (TMA)Greater European Missions (GEM)ABWE-sponsored Bible Schools
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The Master’s Academy (TMA) Training Centers
Albania - Southeastern Europe Theological Seminary Brazil - Instituto Ekklesia Croatia - Theological Biblical Academy (TBA)Germany - European Bible Training Centre Honduras - Ministerios Evangelicos de lasAmericasIndia - Pastoral Training InstituteItaly - Italian Theological Academy
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More TMA Training CentersJapan - Hamadera Bible InstituteMexico - Word of Grace Biblical SeminaryNew Zealand - The Shepherd's Bible CollegePhilippines - TMAI – PhilippinesRussia - Word of Grace Bible InstituteRussia - Samara Preachers' Institute & Theological SeminarySouth Africa - Christ Baptist Church SeminaryUkraine - Irpin Biblical Seminary (Irpen)
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TBA School in Krapina
Croatia – part of former Yugoslavia
Krapina – north ofZagreb, the capital
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TBA in Krapina, CroatiaDr. Misko Horvatek,
Founder/President of TBA
• TBA founded in 1997• Training Croatian pastors
for the ministry• 3-year biblical program• 4-year theological program
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Bible Schools Founded by GEM
Greek Bible Institute in PikermiOutside of Athens, Greece
Zaporozyhe Bible College & SeminaryZaporozhye, Ukraine
Tyndale Theological SeminaryOutside of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Others in Europe
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Greek Bible College in Athens
Founded in 1973 by GEMPrograms offered
Four-year degreeOne-year Alpha program
40 to 50 studentsGreek and foreign teachers
http://www.alphaprogram.eu/
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Greek Bible CollegeThe Alpha Program
One-year course in BibleClassroom, seminars, research, outreach
Equip students for life and ministryDesigned for overseas students
Low costTransferable credits
Very intensive programAll teaching in EnglishGreek teachers + foreign teachers
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Zaporozhye Bible College
Founded by GEM and the Baptist UnionBible College & SeminaryCourses designed for pastors, Christian education workers, worship leadersLargely staffed byoutside teachers
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Teaching OpportunitiesTwo-Week Modular Teaching Opportunities For North American Pastors and TeachersThree & four year coursesA Ministry of Greater Europe Mission
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Selected Subject MatterCourses developed based on
Perceived needsPersonal interests
Topics chosenCreation vs. EvolutionChristian ApologeticsBiblical Worldview
[These topics need to be taught in the US and Canada as well as overseas]
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Stumbling Blocks in Coming to Faith in Christ
1. Lack of intellectual knowledge of God2. If God is all-loving and all-powerful, why is
there so much pain, suffering, and evil?3. Other Christians – their perceived hypocrisy4. Sin: accepting Christ would require turning
away from sin5. Perceived conflict between Science and the
Bible, e.g. Creation v. Evolution
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The Reality!According to pollster George Barna:1. Only 9% of “born again” teenagers
believe that absolute truth even exists2. At least 60% of the children from
evangelical homes are estimated to leave the church once they leave home[largely because of indoctrinationby secular/evolutionary teaching]
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More StatisticsAbout 40% of Christians renounce their faith before graduating from collegeChristians are thinking more and morelike humanistsAmong adults, 32% of those who claim to be “born again” believe in moral absolutes [compared to 15% of others]
Among teens, 9% and 4%
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The Solution
Teach The Truth in the Bible
from the very first verse!
We Have A Missions Field Right Here
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Courses DevelopedCreation vs. Evolution
Science – scientific method vs. originsAssumptions
Christian ApologeticsEvidence-based **PhilosophicalPresuppositional
Biblical Worldview [under development]What is it?Compared with other worldviews
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Creation/Evolution –What is the Controversy and
Why Does It Matter?
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OverviewCreation/Evolution Controversy
What, history, importanceBiblical Basis for Creation
Reliability, archaeology, special revelationEvidence for a Global FloodScientific Basis for CreationCompromising Theories of OriginsIntelligent Design MovementThe Impact of Evolution on SocietyHow Then Should We as Christians Respond?
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Some Common MisconceptionsEvolution is ScienceSkeptics and unbelievers think:
“The Bible is an antiquated religious book, filled with scientific fallacies and mistakes reflecting the naïve cosmology of the primitive tribes of the Near East.”
Even some professing Christians think:“The Bible is a book of true religion dealing solely with spiritual subjects and that, where it seems to touch on matters of science and history, it must be interpreted spiritually or allegorically, rather than literally.
Creation is Religion
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How Our Thought System Works
Assumptions (held by faith)
DATA
Conclusions
Logical thought is the means by which we draw conclusionsfrom the facts/data after starting with certain assumptions.
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Creation/Evolution Controversy
Assumptions A Assumptions B
DATA
Conclusions A Conclusions B
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Two Thought Systems
Creator ActedSupernatural originsDesignMiracleEventCreation
Creator Didn’t ActNaturalistic originsChanceProperties of matterNatural processEvolution
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Abuses of Scientific TheoryDogmatism
Theory equated/confused with factExtrapolation
Theory extended to areas in which it is not known to apply
ExaggerationTheory accorded higher degree of verification
SubjectivismNew facts explained as “error of observation”
ExploitationTheory used to justify activity in other arenas
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3rd World Country CulturesCommunist backgroundSecular educationTaught that evolution is a factReligious beliefs
AtheismPantheismReincarnationNew AgeNihilism, existentialism, animism, etc.
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Does Your TruthMatch Reality?
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www.osta.com/apologetics
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OverviewWhat is the issue?Introduction to ApologeticsArguments for God’s existenceWhy Apologetics?What is truth?Contrasting views of truthHow do we know truth?How do we know the Bible is true?Does the Truth in the Bible match reality?What is the evidence for Truth in the Bible?
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The Truth IssueYour “truth” is what you believe to be trueHow do you know it is true?
Based on presupposition?Verified by credible evidence?
Is the Christian Truth true?Looking at the evidenceDoes the evidence support Christian Truth?
What about Atheism? Evolution? Creation?What about Mormonism? Hinduism? Buddhism?
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ApologeticsApologia (Greek) – speaking in defenseApologetics is a defense of beliefs by arguments, evidences, and reasons for why we believe what we believeWhy Apologetics?
Explain basic Christian beliefsDefend beliefs from those who attack themDefend beliefs from heretical beliefs
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Topics/Questions CoveredJesus’ Credibility – Is He God?Prophecies Come True – Messianic + OthersChrist Rose From the Grave – What is the Evidence?Is the Bible God’s Word?Does Archaeology Verify the Bible?Creation ApologeticsIs the Bible Reliable Scientifically?If God is All-Loving and All-Knowing, Why Do We have Evil and Suffering?
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The Thailand ExperienceChurch in Bangkok
SermonsSunday School
Weekend Church CampSelected Christian Apologetics topics
Remote village in northern ThailandKaren tribesSelected topics
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Weekend Church Camp
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Teaching at Church Camp
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Quilts at Mountain Village
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The Greek Experience
Greek Bible CollegeIn Pikermi, outside of AthensOne year Alpha ProgramTwo-week course on Christian Apologetics
Weekend talks on Creation vs. EvolutionThe Scientific Case Against EvolutionThe Scientific Case For CreationGod’s Incredible Creatures
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Breakfast with Alpha Students
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Testimony At Chapel Service
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Gerda Teaching Quilting in Greece
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Ministry at Brothels in Greece
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Ruins of Ancient Corinth
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The Croatian ExperienceTheological Biblical Academy
In Krapina, outside of ZagrebFour Year Bible Program for Christian WorkersTwo-week course on Christian Apologetics
Weekend Talks in Petrinja & KrapinaSermon on The Good SamaritanSermon on Celebration of the ReformationDoes Archaeology Verify the Bible?Why is There So Much Pain and Suffering?
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Teaching in Krapina
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Women’s Bible Studyand Craft Session
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Worship Before Sermon – Petrinja
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Preparing for Short Term Teaching
Be active in missionsBe active in SS teachingDetermine the needs in selected areasPrepare the materialTeach the material in SS classesDevelop the overseas connectionsExplore funding options
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More InformationICR – Institute for Creation Research
www.icr.orgActs and Facts articles on Creation
Answers in Genesiswww.answersingenesis.orgBooks, seminars, articles on Creation
Creation Research Societywww.creationresearch.orgPublication of peer-reviewed creation articles
Dr. Heinz Lycklama’s Lectureswww.osta.com/creation & www.osta.com/apologetics
True Origin Archivewww.trueorigin.orgExposing the myth of evolution
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Thank you for your
attention!
Dr. Heinz [email protected]
www.osta.com/creationwww.osta.com/apologetics