
Psychological Barriers to Belief
Two talks on the 'Psychological Barriers to Belief' look at basic life patterns and past painful experiences.
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.
Two talks on the 'Psychological Barriers to Belief' look at basic life patterns and past painful experiences.
Should we endeavour to prove Christian faith? Is it wrong to try to? Should we just simply present the gospel and ask for a response?…
Religious pluralism has gained a foothold both as a mainstream academic position and in popular culture. John Hick must be understood as a…
The fact that almost all aspects of human activity today are dominated by naturalistic assumptions means that for many the Christian…
In this series of two talks, Jerram Barrs considers how we can reach out to those living in a non-Christian culture. © Jerram Barrs
Jerram Barrs considers the place of the mind and the heart in the Christian faith, and argues that Christians have often failed to love God…
Dallas Willard considers what we can learn from the example of Jesus as a master logician and an excellent apologist.