Persuasion – the Centre Piece of Effective Evangelism
Evangelism without persuasion won't convince anybody - how can we put this vital ingredient back where it belongs?
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.
Evangelism without persuasion won't convince anybody - how can we put this vital ingredient back where it belongs?
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…
Dr Greg Pritchard explains why he sees apologetics as the Science and Art of Christian Persuasion.
Paul Coulter introduces different approaches to apologetics and examines how they can help in our own conversations.
A helpful talk exploring practical ways to share Christ in university contexts.
A challenging call, based on the Acts of the Apostles, to think about how persuasive our evangelism is.
A brief introduction to some of the issues discussed in the Philosophy of Religion and Natural Theology.
An extract from Peter May's book The Search for God: and the Path to Persuasion.