The Bible, Religion and Spiritual Teachings

world \nThe word dialogue appears in the Bible. The Greek dialegomai occurs 13 measure in the New Testament, and refers to reason, apt argument, discussion, discuss, debate, dispute and so forth. Particularly, we a great deal see it applied to the Apostle capital of Minnesota as he think and argued with Jews in the synagogues (Acts 17:2,17, 18:4,19, 19:8) and Greeks and other Gentiles in the marketplaces and academies of the time, where the exchange of ideas took place (Acts 17:17, 18:4, 19:9-10). \nSt. Pauls evangelical preaching wasnt simply thrilling oratory and edifying, homiletic interpretation; it involved in- depth think; even - at times, such(prenominal) as on damage Hill (Acts 17:22-34) --, literally philosophical discourse. \nOur victor Jesus, too, practically engaged in vigorous, rational, biblical argument, especially with the Pharisees, more than in the spirit of the ancient rabbis. ane example of this among many an(prenominal) occurs in Mark 12:18-27, wh ere He is said to be disputing (Greek, suzeteo) with the Sadducees (cf. Acts 9:29, where the same word is apply). \n shrewd argument, thinking, or open-minded discourse and dialogue is altogether permissible; indeed, required of all Christians who manage to have a robust, confident, credible faith amidst the competing ideas and faiths of the world and academia. Our Lord instructs us to love perfection with our minds as well as with all our hearts, souls, and strength (Luke 10:27). \nThe word apologetics; that is, the falsification of Christianity (or universality in particular, in the amaze instance) is derived etymologically from the Greek apologia, which term was used by Plato as a title of one of his many classic dialogues, in explanation of the philosopher Socrates lengthy and elaborate defence force or justification of himself against trumped-up, politically-motivated charges in Athens, in 399 B.C. \nApologia is in like manner a biblical word, and appears much in the same hotshot as with Socrates, with regard to St. Pauls defense of himself ...