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If you have
already signed up for the CARM school of theology, then you already know
how to use the apologetics school. They are laid out identically. But,
the apologetics school has more material, focus-point pages, and dialogs
with analysis. Like the school of theology, this school is simple to use
and easy to follow.
To get the most out of your experience here, pray
first. Ask the Lord to guide you. Give your heart and mind
to Him to be molded and shaped. Trust Him to teach you.
If you go to
the course outline to the left, you will see how they topics are arranged. I strongly
suggest that you start at the top and work your way down the list. We
begin with the Bible since it is the instruction book of our Christian
faith and the basis from which we draw theological truths. From it we derive
proper knowledge and the better you understand it
the better equipped you will be to know and defend your faith. Of
course, you can go through the online school anyway you want.
You can read any subject you want in any order. It is up to you.
After each lesson you will find questions and a link
with the answers to those questions. We recommend that you print
out each lesson and questions, and put it in a notebook. Answer the questions in your own writing. You can then go and
check your answers on the answer page. Of course, sometimes the
answers given may be different than yours and your answer can be true
just the same. Remember, the answers are not always meant to be
exhaustive. They are guides.
Also, please feel free to print out each lesson with or
without the questions that you may or may not answer -- and feel free to
copy them and give them to people you know if it can help them.
We recommend that you also keep a piece of paper in
your notebook so that you can write down verses that you think you
should memorize. We could provide a list of verses for you to
memorize, but we think it is best that as the Holy Spirit guide you to
memorize the verses that He prompts you to. We firmly believe that
the Holy Spirit will guide you and bring to your attention verses and
ideas that He wants you to know. This is because you have a
gifting mix that is unique to you and the Holy Spirit knows what you
need. So, trust Him to guide you as you study.
Page Layout
You will notice
a set of numbers at
the top left of every page. It is the lesson that you are on and
it corresponds exactly to the navigation bar to the left. The introduction section is
prefixed with the number zero. Each page in that section is designated
by its own number. This page, for example, is 00.02. The next lesson is
00.03. When you go to the section dealing with the Bible you will notice
that the first lesson lesson in the Bible section has a lesson number of
01.01. This numbering system has two purposes. First, all you need to do
is remember the lesson number you last finished so you can easily return to where you left off. Second, should we add material into the lesson plan, we can insert it
numerically and you will be able to print off the lessons and insert
them in your notebook accordingly. When we add or modify this
online school, we will document it on the
update
page so you can see what is new.
You will notice that to the left in the navigation bar,
is a link to the Dictionary of Terms. This may be helpful
throughout the lessons when you need to look up various words.
You'll probably find that you refer to the dictionary frequently at
first. Remember, you must learn the words of apologetics. Words
are the tools of theological discussion.
All scripture references are linked to CARM's online
KJV Bible so you can check each verse in context.
Each page is designed to fit any browser and print on
any printer. This is why it is "wide." This way it is
scalable to your specific browser and printer needs.
Finally, at the bottom of every lesson page is a
navigation bar (Previous Lesson | Questions | Answers | Next Lesson) that will help you through the school sequentially.
You should become familiar with it quickly and easily.
Once you become familiar with this online school and
start reading and studying, you should find yourself learning more and
more. Remember to pray, to take notes, to print the material up
and put it in a notebook, to add what else you discover, and to use what
you learn. The more you do this, the better you will know your
faith and the better able you will be to apply the truths of
Christianity in every area of your life.
We hope that you have a productive time here at the
online school of apologetics
May the Lord receive the glory.
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