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Christian Apologetics (702) End of Semester
Exam
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Use only the space given for each answer.
This exam is looking for clear, concise answers.
Use lists and bullet points where appropriate.
You must use your Bible in this exam - Biblical references are expected
to be used in answering each question and their use will result in higher
marks being awarded.
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Student’s Name:_______________________________________________
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There are 5 questions, each worth 20 marks - select and answer only 3
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1. “The universe shows obvious signs of being fine tuned by a
Creator for life to exist on planet earth.”
Describe some lines of evidence you might use in attempting
to convince someone of that statement. (20 marks)
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2. There is a moral law written on the hearts and minds of men
that proves they are created by, and for, God. What evidence
(illustrations, ideas, arguments) would you give to support this
argument? (20 marks)
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3. “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man
accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which
God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.” Acts
2:22
Explain why Christians should believe that Jesus performed
miracles? (20 marks)
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4. A non-believer asks you, “Why do you believe that God
exists? Please explain the evidence for believing in God to
me.” What would you say to them? (20 marks)
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5. In a discussion during a Bible study examining the issue of
creation a young science graduate suggests that, “It doesn’t
matter whether you believe in a literal six day creation or in
some form of evolution, what matters is that you believe in
God.”
You can choose to answer either of the options below, but
answer only ONE of them. Either,
a. What arguments you would use in attempting to convince
him that for Christians there is a big difference between
believing in creation and evolution as the origin of the
human race. (20 marks)
Or,
b. What would you say to him in order to convince him that
the earth is in fact young rather than the old earth which is
required by evolution? (20 marks)
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