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?
In this talk, Os Guinness considers how we can communicate creatively in our evangelism and apologetics. By considering the nature of…
In 1983, when Alvin Plantinga delivered his inaugural lecture as the John O’Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre…
Dallas Willard considers what we can learn from the example of Jesus as a master logician and an excellent apologist.
Francis Schaeffer shares his understanding of what apologetics is and how it can bring together historic Christianity and contemporary…
How to identify and analyse someone's worldview - affirming what is true and discovering what is in error.
The Apostle Peter wrote that all Christians need to be ready to give an 'apology' (Greek apologia) or defence of their Christian hope to…
Bridges exist in every era, but they can look different from those in the past. Changes in culture may make some ways of doing things less…
Dr Greg Pritchard explains why he sees apologetics as the Science and Art of Christian Persuasion.