Communicating the Gospel
The first talk in this series asks why Christians often find it so difficult to talk about their faith and suggests that there are two key…
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.
The first talk in this series asks why Christians often find it so difficult to talk about their faith and suggests that there are two key…
The late British missiologist Lesslie Newbigin made a profound impact on many evangelicals. His prophetical call to mission in the West was…
Sometimes we’re nervous about witnessing for Christ because we’re afraid we’ll be asked questions we can’t answer.…
In 1983, when Alvin Plantinga delivered his inaugural lecture as the John O’Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre…
Apologetics is the discipline that deals with a rational defence of Christian faith. It comes from the Greek word apologia which means to…
Jerram Barrs considers the place of the mind and the heart in the Christian faith, and argues that Christians have often failed to love God…
Dallas Willard considers what we can learn from the example of Jesus as a master logician and an excellent apologist.
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.