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Is the bible incapable of lying, erring, and of having. Just as good attorneys defend their clients in courts of law by presenting solid evidence and sound reasoning, so too apologists defend the truth of christianity through wellreasoned answers to the questions of skeptics and seekers alike. Sadly enough many christians barely now the basics of their faith, let alone the. As promised, this is a follow up post to help you get started learning how to defend your faith. Sproul affirms four logical principles that are necessary for all real discussion and teaches you how to defend your faith in a. Despite growing up in the faith, i always had hard questions, and slowly began to accept the secularist premise that i had to shut off my brain as i went into church.

This book is a must for any one interested in sharing and defending biblical christinity 8 people found this helpful. Apologetics provides a rational bridge to gospel iii. Sproul surveys the history of apologetics and demonstrates that reason and science are allies in defending the existence of god and the historical truth. Where does defending your faith rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. His book defending your faith, an introduction to apologetics is exactly that. Your christian convictions, 10th anniversary edition. He does this by first defining apologetics and setting forth the principles of knowledge necessary to embark on apologetic questions. R c sproul there is a widespread belief that reason and faith are incompatible and opposed to each other.

While the hottest sellers in any christian bookstore seem to be the books promising doom and gloom in. Surveying the history and fundamentals of apologetics, this book. Apologetics is the religious discipline of defending religious doctrines through systematic argumentation and discourse. In the speech, paul points to the altar to the unknown god, using the belief system of the greek civilization to show them how jesus christ fills the gap in their faith, and is the better way. In this, it is similar to preaching because its goal is ultimately the defense and presentation of the validity and necessity of the gospel. The title and the kid with the sword on the cover seem to suggest that. But instead of withdrawing or giving up, i began an in depth study of the field of christian apologetics the defenses of the faith. An introduction to apologetics paperback may 31, 2018. Sproul sets forth the core claims of faith to reveal just how rational christianity truly is. Instead, sproul gives an introduction to two basic questions in apologetics. This bibliography is structured according to the main subdivisions of the field of christian. Sproul deals with the sacred scriptures and the question of whether the content of this book is omniscient, infallible, and completely incorruptible and righteous. Sproul is one of the most lucid writers of our time.

An introduction to apologetics has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. An introduction to apologetics ebook 9781433522796 by r. The intellectual defense of the truthfulness of christianity. Sprouls defending your faith is the book i most frequently refer to when a student wishes to learn more about apologetics when that is not hisher primary discipline. Apologetics from greek meaning a reasoned defense is the defense of the faith once for all entrusted to the saints jude 3. The word comes from the greek apologia and means to give a defense. Start here, i recommend, then come back if you want to know more and ill direct you to other writers. From the greek apologia, a legal term meaning defense is the branch of christian theology concerned with the intelligent presentation and defense of the historical christian faith. An introduction to apologetics unabridged audiobook, by r. Apologetics for the bible can i trust the bible part 1 can i trust the bible part 2 can i trust the bible part 3 can i trust the bible part 4 can i trust the bible part 5 can i trust the bible part 6 does science disprove. There is a widespread belief that reason and faith are incompatible and opposed to each other. Introduction to apologetics defenders reasonable faith. Do i trust my judgment and the corporate wisdom of psychologists and psychiatrists over the bible as a source of ultimate truth. Some might would use the word oversimplify, but i would disagree and use lucid because he can make things very transparent.

Though many of the worlds finest minds hold this view, the bible teaches that it is the fool who says there. Every two years we produce a new catalog in both print and electronic editions. Apologetics is the science and art of presenting reasonable defenses for the truth of christianity. Just as good attorneys defend their clients in courts of law by presenting solid evidence and sound reasoning, so too apologists defend the truth of christianity through wellreasoned answers to the. Surveying the history and fundamentals of apologetics, this book demonstrates how reason. Or put another way, it is using reason, evidence, and testimony to explain the christian faith. Apologetics refers to rational arguments for or justification of something. Though many of the worlds finest minds hold this view, the bible teaches that it is the fool who says there is no god. The reasoning, the information, and the responses given to defending your faith is an amazingly well written book, as is practically every sproul book that ive ever read. This comprehensive guidebook provides answers to many common questions regarding the christian faith. Charlie campbell, the founder of abr, frequently speaksfree of chargeat churches, conferences, retreats, etc.

Sproul affirms four logical principles that are necessary for all real discussion and teaches you how to defend your faith in a faithless. But is defending the faith a matter of giving historical and archaeological evidences for the dependability of the bible, or giving rational arguments using the tools of philosophy. The bible is clear that all believers are called to defend their faith. Apologetics is the branch of christianity that deals with the defense and establishment of the christian faith. Pdf books in addition to our two popular monthly journals, apologetics press also publishes numerous books, tracts, research articles, article reprints, video tapes, audio tapes, and other items. There are several reasons why we need to learn and practice apologetics. Sproul clearly and simply argues that at its core christianity is rational. Course description this course focuses on how to teach the major arguments in support of the christian faith so that people can come to christ in a postmodern world.

Many apologetic books have been written in defence of the history or teachings of. Surveying the history and fundamentals of apologetics, this book demonstrates how reason and scientific inquiry actually support christianitys claimsthus equipping believers to defend the existence of. Lecture 2, why apologetics is it necessary to defend your faith. Christianity has always been under attack, and god has always raised up apologists to. Supposing you had all of your evidences and arguments prepared, are they really going to work on the unbeliever. From the classroom to mainstream media, christians regularly find their fundamental beliefs discounted by opponents who consider faith to be incompatible with reason. The idea here in offensive apologetics is you are trying to put forward your positive case for why you believe christianity is true. If youre a seasoned apologist or a skepticatheist that knows the arguments for gods existence well, then please dont look to this book for answers to your questions. Reasonable theologys ten most recommended apologetics books include titles from ravi zacharias, lee strobel, greg koukl, norman geisler and other top apologists. Christian apologetics is something every true believer should be involved in even if it is only a little. He was also founding pastor of saint andrews chapel in sanford, florida, first president of reformation bible college, and executive editor oftabletalk magazine. However, if apologetics is the formal process that we have come to expect, this sounds like an impossible task.

For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth. Without further ado, here are seven things you can do. After leaving his medical career, he worked for six years for a church in belfast and now lectures full time for belfast bible college. Aimed at preparing you to clearly and confidently defend your.

Lovely recommendations, but all of them seem to be missing a very important title. Sproul has a effective understanding of apologetics and its desperate need in this modern era. In defending your faith, sproul aims to set forth, in a brief and nontechnical way, the basic truth claims of christianity, and to show that at its core christianity is rational 7 by looking at the most important issues in apologetics, namely, gods existence and the bibles authority. Surveying the history and fundamentals of apologetics, this book demonstrates how reason and scientific inquiry actually support christianitys. The defense of the faith is not a luxury or an intellectual vanity. I bought this book thinking that it would give me a framework and some practical tips on how to defend my faith better. He focuses on defending the basic truth claims for two of the most crucial issues of apologetics. This requires an examination of the evidenceshistorical and rationalfor historic christianity.

Sproul 19392017 was founder of ligonier ministries, an international christian discipleship organization located near orlando, florida. Answering objections with the power of the word expository apologetics apologetics is for everyone. It is an attempt to persuade the listener to change his beliefs and life to conform to biblical truth and to come to a saving. An introduction to apologetics not only makes a strong reasoned case that, at its core, christianity is cogent, but it uses the same approach to reveal how other worldviews are inherently irrational.

Using the writings of church fathers and philosophers throughout the ages, he uncovers the common ideologies that work against faith. Sep 01, 2003 though defending your faith is subtitled an introduction to apologetics it is much more than that. We know of no better introduction to apologetics than r. So we can teach, explain, defend, and spread our catholic faith to others. The defense of the faith has been required of christians when they faced persecution, but apologetics have also been undertaken in the face. More extensive bibliographies are to be found in reasonable faith, after each respective chapter. Defending the faith to the best of our ability is not a luxury or an indulgence in intellectual vanity. Defending your faith from the classroom to mainstream media, christians regularly find their fundamental beliefs discounted by opponents who consider faith to be incompatible with reason. Though apologetics is a task given to us as christians, and we are to be responsible in the handling of the truth claims of christianity, apologetics may aid in the planting and watering of the seed, but only god can bring forth the increase of faith 1 cor. Wanted to read a good book on the subjet since a long time. There is a widespread belief that reason and faith are incompa. But sanctify christ as lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account. An introduction to apologetics, new edition 9781433563782 by r.

Someone from abr will be in touch with you shortly. Sep 25, 2009 he focuses on defending the basic truth claims for two of the most crucial issues of apologetics. The first letter of peter tells its addressees that they must always be prepared to make a defense apologia to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you 3. Apologetics 101 is designed for laypersons who want to be better equipped to share their faith over the back fence, across the lunch counter, or in the next cubicle. Surveying the history and fundamentals of apologetics, this book demonstrates how reason and scientific inquiry actually support christianitys claimsthus equipping believers to defend the existence of god and the bibles authority. Sproul affirms four logical principles that are necessary for all real discussion and teaches you how to defend your faith in a faithless world.

Also in the book of acts, paul gives a famous argument in acts 17 at the areopagus. Apologetics is the work of convincing people to change their views. I get this question from time to time, stephen, so i put together a short list of helpful christian apologetics books. If youd like to inquire about him speaking at your event, just fill out the form below. It is the task given to each one of us as we bear witness to our faith before the world. The christian faith started with just a handful of disciples following their risen saviors calling, but has grown steadily through peace and persecution, alike.

Second, studying apologetics helps us to know our faith. Apologetics 101 study curriculum for church and bible studies. Surveying the history and fundamentals of apologetics, this book demonstrates how reason and scientific inquiry actually support christianitys claimsthus equipping believers to defend the existence. Defending your faith an introduction to apologetics book. By learning catholic apologetics we also learn more about our faith and become more familiar with the bible. Though defending your faith is subtitled an introduction to apologetics it is much more than that. Topics include teaching to change lives, expository. Of course youre not going to read every book by every leading apologist when youre just getting started. Dr paul coulter has a background in medicine, and also holds degrees in theology and genetics. An introduction to apologetics an introduction to apologetics by r. Faith is viewed as subjective, emotional, a crutch for those who find the real world too hard. The reasoning, the information, and the responses given to various arguments against christian theism are among the most helpful that i have ever read. It is the idea of being on the offense, but we should never be offensive in arguing for the christian faith. This workshop lays the groundwork for defending the christian faith by addressing a number of key questions.