Biblical Foundations and Models for Contemporary Apologetics
What are the biblical foundations for apologetics and what models does it offer? Takes Acts 17 as a case study.
Our resources seek to show why Christians believe that Christianity is true and worth believing. The shorthand term for that is 'apologetics'. It's what Simon Peter was writing about when he wrote: "Always be ready to make your defence to anyone who demands from you an account of the hope that is in you" (1 Peter 3:15, NRSV). Defending the truth of Christian beliefs against objections is important, as is the ability to communicate that truth effectively and attractively. Explore what apologetics is, why it is Biblical and how to engage with it effectively.
What are the biblical foundations for apologetics and what models does it offer? Takes Acts 17 as a case study.
C.S. Lewis had a first rate mind and a poet’s power of expression. This talk looks at how he applied his powerful imagination to…
These talks look at what apologetics is and how we can be more effective in defending and communicating the Christian message.
Dr Greg Pritchard explains why he sees apologetics as the Science and Art of Christian Persuasion.
This talk covers some of the basic concepts of truth, logic and persuasion which are helpful when we are 'defending and communicating the…
In 1983, when Alvin Plantinga delivered his inaugural lecture as the John O’Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre…
How Christian apologetics has used science in its response to the claims of the New Atheists. Boyle Lecture 2014.
A challenging call, based on the Acts of the Apostles, to think about how persuasive our evangelism is.
Four implications of 1 Peter 3:15 that will help you stand up and speak out about Jesus.