Student Questions for PTMTGE

Introduction:

• Name the two methods of proof.
• What three things do you have to have to use the scientific method?
• Define the 2^nd method of proof.
• Why can’t you use the scientific method to prove God’s existence?
• Name some other things that we know exist but cannot use the scientific method to prove that they exist.

Cosmological Argument:

• Write out the three steps to the cosmological argument.
• Who made God?
• What is a “suicide” question?
• Why is there only one God?

Teleological Argument:

• Write out the three steps to the teleological argument.
• Give several examples of how the physical constants of the universe support this argument.
• Why is it not possible for the universe to have formed by pure chance?

Moral Argument:

• Write out the three steps to the moral argument.
• Why is it impossible to deny moral absolutes?
• Why do cultures having different morals does not prove that morals are relative?
• Why do we need a transcendent source for our morals?
• Write out some conclusions that follow if you don’t believe in absolute morals.

Manuscript Evidence:

• Name and explain the three types of manuscript proofs.
• Briefly explain how the bible compares with secular, historical documents on these three tests.

Old Testament Archaeology Argument:

• Have archaeological discoveries ever disagreed with the bible?
• Give some examples of where the bible and Old Testament archaeology agree.

New Testament Archaeology Argument:

• Give some examples of where the bible and New Testament archaeology agree.

Science Argument:

• Define the two different methods of proving something.
• What is ‘scientism’ and why is it not true?
• Define hard evidence and soft evidence.
• List just two examples that prove there is an intelligent designer to our bodies and to our universe.

Prophecy Probability:

• What challenge does God give everyone that np other deity does?
• Define the three types of biblical prophecies.
• For prophecy to be reliable, what three factors should it contain?
• Why can prophecy be used to prove the existence of God?

Psychological/Sociological Argument:

• List three reasons why the psychological argument makes sense.
• List several areas where Christianity has profoundly influenced or changed.