Giving An Answer

Giving an Answer

Ministering to a fallen world.

Classes

2 Corinthians 10:5
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

Giving An Answer is available to come to your bible study, church, or organization. Below are just some of the presentations we provide. Of course, presentations can be modified or developed toward the particular interest or needs of the audience.

 

There is no charge for any presentation. To make arrangements for your group, simply contact us.

 

Black Christian Apologetics

Format can be lecture(s), in person workshop or weekly zoom classes led by Dr. H.C. Felder.

 

Covers the following topics:

 

  • Is the Bible Really a Book for Whites by Whites? – talks about the black presence in the Bible
  • Is Christianity Really Racist? – serves as a response to specific and general arguments that Christianity is racist
  • Does Christianity Really Support Slavery? – not only refutes claims that Christianity supports slavery, but makes the case that Christianity set the foundation for the abolition of slavery world-wide
  • Was Christianity Really Brought to Africa by White Missionaries? – covers Africa’s influence on Christian theology and the spread of Christianity to Africa in the first century through the growth of Christianity in Africa today.
  • Is Christianity Really Incompatible with People of Color? – explains God’s vision of salvation from the very beginning to include all people and all cultures, highlighting specific passages related to Africa. 

The African American Guide to the Bible

 

Format can be lecture(s), in person workshop or weekly zoom classes led by Dr. H.C. Felder.

 

This class goes into the book The African American Guide to the Bible and will examine the details presented in the book to include:

 

  • Part 1Why Trust the Bible is a defense of the Bible as the inspired Word of God and inerrant in nature. The idea is to show the truths of the Bible and provide evidence that the Bible is God’s authoritative Word. There is an overview of the structure of the Bible as well as a high-level description of its contents. Through significant events, the student will see a high-level summary of those events
  • Part 2The Black Presence in the Bible demonstrates that blacks are significant people in the Bible.  This section will also deal with the scientific evidence surrounding race to demonstrate that race is not a biological concept but merely a social construct. We will further demonstrate that the idea of race does not exist in the Bible
  • Part 3The Bible and Racism defends the Bible against charges of racism. It also gives evidence to reject the idea that the God of the Bible is racist by examining those arguments.  We will spend time responding to the idea that the Bible condones slavery by looking at Scripture in its proper context pointing out that neither God nor the Bible supported or ordained slavery in America
  • Part 4The Bible and the Unity of Mankind deals with the Bible and the unity of humankind. This section will demonstrate the correct biblical idea of humanity and the truth that we are one in God’s sight

Apologetics

Exactly what is apologetics? Why do apologetics and how can Christians better be equipped to defend the faith that they have been commanded to defend? These are the questions that will be answered in this 60-minute presentation.


Twelve Points that Prove Christianity is True

So what makes Christianity true apart from all the other religions in the world? This seminar will make the case that Christianity alone is true. This method was developed by the world renowned Christian apologists, Dr. Norman Geisler. This seminar starts from square one and assumes that the audience has no theological understanding. Through the twelve points, the audience will be given the evidence for Christianity. This presentation is extremely valuable for believers. It helps them to understand the basis for their faith and give them the confidence to share their faith with others. This power point presentation will cover the twelve points which are: truth about reality is knowable, the opposite of true is false, it is true that the theistic God exists, if God exists then miracles are possible, miracles can be used to confirm a message from God, the New Testament is historically reliable, the New Testament says Jesus claimed to be God, Jesus’ claim to be God was miraculously confirmed, therefore Jesus is God, whatever Jesus teaches is true, Jesus taught that the Bible is the Word of God, therefore the Bible is the Word of God. This seminar takes approximately seven hours to present in its entirety.


Evidence for the Resurrection

The resurrection of Jesus is the event on which all of Christianity rest. If it is false, then so is Christianity. As a result, every Christian should be able to defend the historicity of this event. This power point presentation will cover: why the resurrection is important, the evidence for the resurrection, an examination of alternate theories, and the implications of the resurrection. This presentation ranges from 60-90 minutes in length.


The Reliability of the New Testament

How do we know we can trust what the New Testament says? If we can’t defend the New Testament, we can’t defend Christianity. This presentation will provide a defense to its reliability. The power point cover: the manuscript evidence, reasons to believe the testimony of the New Testament writers, the archeological evidence, and the testimony of Jesus. This presentation ranges from 60-90 minutes in length.


Biblical Inerrancy

As Christians, the Bible is the Word of God. It is our guide for living. It is the standard of truth by which everything else is to be examined. It is then imperative that Christians not only understand why they can trust the Bible, but be able to communicate that with others. This power point presentation will cover: the nature of inspiration, a defense of biblical inerrancy, and how we can approach Bible difficulties. This presentation ranges from 60-90 minutes in length.


Islam

Islam is the second largest world religion behind Christianity. This power point presentation will examine the roots of Islam, its beliefs, how these beliefs differ from Christianity, and how Christians can witness go Muslims. This presentation ranges from 60-90 minutes in length.


Comparison of the Teachings and Lives of Buddha, Mohammad, and Jesus

Do Buddha, Mohammad, and Jesus teach the same truths? Do they just point to different paths up the same mountain leading to the same God? Absolutely Not! This power point presentation will examine the teachings and lives of these three leaders of world religions and demonstrate that they not only taught different things, but contradictory things. Consequently, if either of these men is right, the other two must be wrong. This presentation is approximately 60 minutes in length.


Jehovah’s Witnesses

Everyone is familiar with Jehovah’s Witnesses. Usually our understanding is confined to our brief encounters with them on our doorsteps. This power point presentation will examine the roots of Jehovah’s Witnesses, their beliefs, how these beliefs differ from Christianity, and tips on how Christians can witness to Jehovah’s Witnesses. This presentation ranges from 60-90 minutes in length.


The Deity of Christ

This doctrine and its understanding are central to Christianity. Yet it is often misunderstood by Christians and cults alike. This power point presentation will examine the biblical basis for this doctrine. With this foundation, Christians will be equipped to defend the doctrine and recognize perversions. This presentation ranges from 60-90 minutes in length

The African American Guide to the Bible

Dr. H.C. Felder’s Book is Here!

The African American Guide to the Bible deals with the arguments used to support the idea that Christianity and the Bible are incompatible with people of color.  The book demonstrates that the Bible alone is God’s word,  people of color are central and prominent in the biblical landscape, and God views all of humanity as one.

Purpose

The purpose of Giving An Answer is to demonstrate to an unbelieving world that Christianity is the true Faith, and that the true Faith is based on sound evidence. The ministry equips Christians with solid answers to tough questions. As a result, Christians are both built up in their own faith and better able articulate the truth and win others to Christ.

Articles

Read articles that deal with various topics concerning the evidence for Christianity. Topics include the nature of God, biblical prophecy, biblical inspiration, evidence for the resurrection, the nature of evil, the Qur’an and more.

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