Apologetic Works 5

The Big Book of Christian Apologetics is a comprehensive resource designed to equip motivated believers with information to help defend and explain their faith. Examining nearly every key issue, person, and concept related to Christian apologetics, this book clarifies difficult biblical passages, clearly explains various philosophical systems and concepts, examines contemporary issues and challenges, and offers classic apologetic arguments, all with the aim of giving readers the background to intelligently and persuasively talk about their Christian faith with skeptics. An expertly abridged version of the Baker Encyclopedia on Christian Apologetics, this resource brings leading apologist Norman L. Geisler's seminal work to the masses.

Of the most common approaches to apologetics, which is most effective? The goal of apologetics is to persuasively defend Christianity against charges of falsehood, inconsistency, or credulity. It's an intellectual discipline that serves to bolster the faith of Christian believers and to aid the task of evangelism, but are some methods more effective than others? Five Views on Apologetics examines the "how-to" of apologetics, putting five prominent techniques under the microscope: Classical – represented by William Lane Craig Evidential – represented by Gary Habermas Cumulative Case – represented by Paul D. Feinberg Presuppositional – represented by John M. Frame Reformed Epistemology – represented by Kelly James Clark Offering a forum for presentation, critique, and defense, this book allows the contributors for the different viewpoints to respond to the others. Your own informed conclusions can then guide you as you meet the questions of a needy world with the claims of the gospel. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.

Christians sometimes come across objections about the Bible they don’t know how to answer, and they don’t know where to look or whom they should ask. Believers can also get confused about doctrine, not having the knowledge or background to recognize unbiblical teaching. Bible scholar Ron Rhodes addresses many questions surrounding Christianity on topics such as... atheistic objections to Christianity evolution vs. creationism alleged contradictions or general accusations concerning the Bible answering the claims of cults about biblical doctrine relativism vs. absolute truth ethical issues such as abortion and divorce This book of short, one-page answers on 365 of the most frequently asked questions can greatly increase readers’ level of discernment in critical areas in just minutes a day. Busy people can boost their understanding of the Bible at their own pace by browsing topics of interest or by reading a topic a day.

In this collection of five apologetic books from the LOGOS Apologetics Series, a foundation for apologetic ministry as an integral part of God’s interaction with men will be established. It will be demonstrated how apologetics began in the Garden and will not end until the 2nd Advent of Jesus Christ. A discussion of how the ways and means of apologetic ministry developed in accordance with the historical needs of humankind. In addition, A clear definition of apologetics operations and ministries in the 21st Century will be established. Titles included: The Antiquity of Apologetics: Exploring the Biblical Foundation for the Apologetic Ministry and Discipline (Book 1) Apologetics The Development of New Testament Apologetics: Exploring the Institution of Apologetics in New Testament Christianity (Book 2) The Advancement of Apologetics in the Early Centuries: Exploring the Primary Apologetic Movements in New Testament Christianity (Book 3) The Demonstration of Modern Apologetics: Exploring the Functionality of Apologetics in the 21st Century Christian Church (Book 4) The Progress of Apologetics: A Brief Study of Apologetic Demonstrations in the Church Presently (Book 5)

In this collection of five apologetic books from the LOGOS Apologetics Series, a foundation for apologetic ministry as an integral part of God's interaction with men will be established. It will be demonstrated how apologetics began in the Garden and will not end until the 2nd Advent of Jesus Christ. A discussion of how the ways and means of apologetic ministry developed in accordance with the historical needs of humankind. In addition, A clear definition of apologetics operations and ministries in the 21st Century will be established. Titles included: The Antiquity of Apologetics: Exploring the Biblical Foundation for the Apologetic Ministry and Discipline (Book 1) Apologetics The Development of New Testament Apologetics: Exploring the Institution of Apologetics in New Testament Christianity (Book 2) The Advancement of Apologetics in the Early Centuries: Exploring the Primary Apologetic Movements in New Testament Christianity (Book 3) The Demonstration of Modern Apologetics: Exploring the Functionality of Apologetics in the 21st Century Christian Church (Book 4) The Progress of Apologetics: A Brief Study of Apologetic Demonstrations in the Church Presently (Book 5)

People are hungry for hope. They want to understand our human condition—its origin, nature, purpose, and destiny. The Christian faith offers hope for individuals and the entire universe, grounded in absolute truth. But how can we know that Christianity is true? And how can Christians confidently present their beliefs in the face of doubts and competing views? In this comprehensive text, Douglas Groothuis makes a clear and rigorous case for Christian theism. Demonstrating how apologetics must be both rational and winsome, he addresses the most common questions and objections people raise regarding Christianity. After laying a foundation with the biblical basis for apologetics, apologetic method, and a defense of objective truth, he presents key arguments for the reality of God, a case for the credibility of Jesus, and evidence for the resurrection. Groothuis also evaluates alternative views and responds to challenges such as religious pluralism and the problem of evil. The second edition of this landmark work has been updated throughout to address current issues and sources. It includes new chapters on topics such as doubt and the hiddenness of God, the atonement, the church, and lament as a Christian apologetic. To know God in Christ, Groothuis argues, means that we desire to make Christian truth available to others in the most compelling form possible. Students, ordinary Christians, and seasoned philosophers will all find a wise guide for this endeavor in Christian Apologetics.

Andrew Fuller (1754-1815) was the leading Baptist theologian of his era, though his works are just now being made available in a critical edition. Strictures on Sandemanianism is the fourth volume in The Works of Andrew Fuller. In this treatise, Fuller critiqued Sandemanianism, a form of Restorationism that first emerged in Scotland in the eighteenth century and was influencing the Scotch Baptists of Fuller's day. Fuller's biggest concern was the Sandemanian belief that saving faith is merely intellectual assent to the gospel. Fuller believed this "intellectualist" view of faith undermined evangelical spirituality. Strictures on Sandemanianism became a leading evangelical critique of Sandemanian views. This critical edition will introduce scholars to this important work and shed light on evangelical debates about the faith, justification, and sanctification during the latter half of the "long" eighteenth century (ca. 1750 to 1815).

Professor ALAN RICHARDSON is a theologian whose praise is (or deserves to be) in all the churches on account both of the books which he has written himself and of those which he has edited.' So Dr Alec Vidler, editor of Theology, has written. One reason for Alan Richardson's popularity as a theological writer is that he really does have long practical experience of teaching-as an Oxford tutor, as Study Secretary of the Student Christian Movement in the fateful years 1938-43, as Residentiary Canon and eventually Sub-dean of Durham Cathedral, and since 1953 as Professor of Christian Theology in the University of Nottingham. He has also had practical experience of church life-as a young parson in Liverpool and as the vicar of a Northumberland parish. And he has done much work for the Ecumenical Movement. Emerging from this wide experience, his books reflect his power of presenting difficult and complicated material as clearly as possible. He is a D.D. of Oxford, and an Honorary D.D. of Glasgow.