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Apologetics (apol·o·get·ics): (1) systematic argumentative discourse in defense (as of a doctrine); (2) a branch of theology devoted to the defense of the divine origin and authority of Christianity. ©1999 by Merriam-Webster, Inc. -- Christianity is worth thinking about. The word "apologetics" comes from the Greek word "apologia", which means, roughly, "a verbal defense, a speech in defense." Thus, the famous defense which Socrates gave of himself before the people of Athens is recorded in one of Plato's dialogues called "The Apology." The word "apologia" occurs in the Greek New Testament in the following passages: Acts 22:1 & 25:16; 1 Corinthians 9:3; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Philippians 1:7, 16; 2 Timothy 4:16; 1 Peter 3:15. Generally, apologetics is that discipline which seeks to provide a rational defense of the truth of a given system of belief. People who practice apologetics are called apologists or apologetes. (adapted from THE APOLOGETICS LIST, found at http://home.earthlink.net/~vantillian/)
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A Faithful Word
http://afaithfulword.org/
An analysis of public dissenting statements regarding the booklet Publication Work in the Lord's Recovery and quarantining of Titus Chu and those who publicly promote and defend his divisive activities. -
Contending for the Faith
http://www.contendingforthefaith.org/
A detailed explanation of the misinterpretation and misrepresentation of the teachings of Witness Lee and practices of local churches. Current controversy, litigation, experts, responses, retraction, legal decision, open letter, and links. -
FAQs concerning the Local Churches
http://ltm.org/
Frequently asked questions concerning the beliefs and practices of the local churches.
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