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.
A look at how the type of language C.S Lewis used made his apologetics so effective.
An examination, in the light of 1st century sophistry, of why there seems to be a difference in Paul's apologetics approach between Athens…
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…
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Four implications of 1 Peter 3:15 that will help you stand up and speak out about Jesus.
If you want to be a good apologist, take this advice.
A brief introduction to some of the issues discussed in the Philosophy of Religion and Natural Theology.