New Atheism, New Apologetics
How Christian apologetics has used science in its response to the claims of the New Atheists. Boyle Lecture 2014.
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.
How Christian apologetics has used science in its response to the claims of the New Atheists. Boyle Lecture 2014.
Seven book recommendations for giving to non-Christians.
Paul Coulter introduces different approaches to apologetics and examines how they can help in our own conversations.
Sometimes Christian pastors, parents and teachers are afraid of the questions young people and others might ask. Questions of another…
C.S. Lewis had a first rate mind and a poet’s power of expression. This talk looks at how he applied his powerful imagination to…
The fact that almost all aspects of human activity today are dominated by naturalistic assumptions means that for many the Christian…
'How to do apologetics' - a lesson from St Paul.
An examination, in the light of 1st century sophistry, of why there seems to be a difference in Paul's apologetics approach between Athens…
Evangelism without persuasion won't convince anybody - how can we put this vital ingredient back where it belongs?