Advice to Christian Apologists
In 1983, when Alvin Plantinga delivered his inaugural lecture as the John O’Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre…
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.
In 1983, when Alvin Plantinga delivered his inaugural lecture as the John O’Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre…
Two talks on the 'Psychological Barriers to Belief' look at basic life patterns and past painful experiences.
The fact that almost all aspects of human activity today are dominated by naturalistic assumptions means that for many the Christian…
When your friends bombard you with questions, how can you cope? Here's one suggestion to take the pressure off.
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.
Engaging with Atheists is written to help Christians understand the questions and issues atheists raise.
An extract from Peter May's book The Search for God: and the Path to Persuasion.
An examination, in the light of 1st century sophistry, of why there seems to be a difference in Paul's apologetics approach between Athens…