
Paul at Athens
An extract from Peter May's book The Search for God: and the Path to Persuasion.
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.
An extract from Peter May's book The Search for God: and the Path to Persuasion.
Peter Byrom explains how apologetics enabled him to see that Christian belief was reasonable and needed a response.
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Our listing of apologetics related courses and events.
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?…
The Apostle Peter wrote that all Christians need to be ready to give an 'apology' (Greek apologia) or defence of their Christian hope to…