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.
Religious pluralism has gained a foothold both as a mainstream academic position and in popular culture. John Hick must be understood as a…
Screwtape advises Wormwood on his (anti-)Christmas strategy.
This talk covers some of the basic concepts of truth, logic and persuasion which are helpful when we are 'defending and communicating the…
In this talk, Os Guinness considers how we can communicate creatively in our evangelism and apologetics. By considering the nature of…
In this series of two talks, Jerram Barrs considers how we can reach out to those living in a non-Christian culture. © Jerram Barrs
Our listing of apologetics related courses and events.
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?…
Francis Schaeffer shares his understanding of what apologetics is and how it can bring together historic Christianity and contemporary…