Learning from an Apostle: Christianity in the Marketplace of Ideas
'How to do apologetics' - a lesson from St Paul.
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.
'How to do apologetics' - a lesson from St Paul.
This talk covers some of the basic concepts of truth, logic and persuasion which are helpful when we are 'defending and communicating the…
Apologetics is often seen as an 'intellectual' activity, remote from everyday life. Peter S. Williams proposes a more holistic view.
Evangelism without persuasion won't convince anybody - how can we put this vital ingredient back where it belongs?
Principles from Proverbs to guide our apologetics conversations.
Four implications of 1 Peter 3:15 that will help you stand up and speak out about Jesus.
7 suggestions for what makes good apologetics
How Christian apologetics has used science in its response to the claims of the New Atheists. Boyle Lecture 2014.
When we think of Chesterton today, we think of Father Brown, the quintessential priest-detective. But, like Conan Doyle, who believed his…