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Apologetics for Real Conversations - For Men

Acts 17:22–311 Corinthians 15:1–81 Corinthians 15:142 Peter 1:16–212 Peter 1:14John 11:17–441 Peter 3:15Colossians 1:15–20Romans 12:1–2Titus 3:52 Corinthians 3:18John 1:14Acts 26:9–23Acts 26:15–18

Rather than rehearsing textbook arguments, this study helps men engage the real apologetic conversations they actually face — with coworkers, adult children, friends, and family members who question or have walked away from faith. Each week centers on a live question drawn from those encounters, guiding participants to respond not with debate tactics but with relational wisdom anchored in the gospel. The resurrection of Jesus stands at the heart of the study as both the historical hinge of Christianity and the most credible starting point for faith, explored through the minimal‑facts approach and Paul’s “Christ crucified” emphasis. Alongside this core, the sessions also touch on the existence of God, the reliability of Scripture, science and faith, the problem of evil, and the cultural moment around sexuality — always framed as conversations to be navigated, not wars to be won. Participants will learn to weave their own testimony into these dialogues, sharing how the risen Christ has met them in personal and transformative ways.

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What You'll Study

Why Faith Still Makes Sense

Acts 17:22–31

The God Who Is There

Learning Objectives

Participants will understand how Paul’s approach in Athens models relational apologetics. Participants will learn that effective apologetics begins with understanding their audience — as Paul did in Athens — discerning what someone already believes and using that as a bridge to introduce the unchanging message of Jesus Christ and Him crucified. They will identify bridges between modern unbelief and the longing for meaning, and practice initiating conversations that reveal God’s nearness rather than His distance.

The Center of It All

1 Corinthians 15:1–8

The Resurrection as Historical Bedrock

Learning Objectives

Participants will grasp the minimal historical facts supporting Jesus’ death and resurrection. They will learn to explain why this event is the most credible foundation for Christian faith and reflect on how the risen Christ’s reality shapes their own confidence in witness.

Can We Trust the Bible?

2 Peter 1:16–21

Scripture as Eyewitness Testimony

Learning Objectives

Participants will explore reasons for trusting Scripture as reliable testimony about Jesus. They will learn to address common objections to the Bible’s authority with humility and clarity, and connect its reliability to the truth of the resurrection.

If God Is Good, Why So Much Pain?

John 11:17–44

Hope in the Midst of Suffering

Learning Objectives

Participants will recognize how the cross and resurrection answer the problem of evil through God’s presence and redemption. They will practice responding to suffering-related questions with empathy and gospel hope.

Science, Faith, and the Wonder of Creation

Colossians 1:15–20

Christ the Creator and Sustainer

Learning Objectives

Participants will discover how scientific discovery and biblical faith harmonize under Christ’s lordship. They will learn to discuss origins and fine‑tuning as signs of divine wisdom, affirming that all truth ultimately points back to the risen Creator.

Following Jesus in a Confused Culture

Romans 12:1–2

Truth and Love in the Moral Crossroads

Learning Objectives

Participants will discern how to navigate moral and cultural conversations with both grace and truth. They will identify biblical convictions about human identity and sexuality and consider Christlike ways to engage others in love without compromise.

The Story Only You Can Tell

Acts 26:9–23

Testimony as Living Apologetic

Learning Objectives

Participants will craft and share a concise version of their personal testimony, highlighting how the risen Christ has met them. They will gain confidence in weaving their story naturally into everyday conversations as a living apologetic.

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Sample Content

Setting the Scene (5 min) The goal here is to give participants a sense of the historical and cultural background so they can understand Paul’s approach without jumping ahead to interpretation. Paul’s speech in Athens took place at the Areopagus — a gathering place where philosophers, poets, and thinkers debated new ideas. Athens was a city filled with idols, representing humanity’s endless search for meaning. Into this marketplace of beliefs, Paul introduced something radically different: not another idea about God, but the revelation of the living God who made heaven and earth and who now calls all people to know Him through Jesus. Paul begins by recognizing their spiritual hunger — “I see that you are very religious” — and then builds a bridge from their existing beliefs to the truth of the gospel. He even quotes their own poets, saying, “In him we live and move and have our being.” By using their cultural language, Paul affirmed what was true in their worldview and redirected it toward the Creator they didn’t yet know. Transition: With that background in mind, let’s look carefully at what Paul actually said — observing how he built his case step by step

This study adapts to your church

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