Preparing to Give an Answer
When questions come your way, what will you say? Here are three tips to help you prepare.
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.
When questions come your way, what will you say? Here are three tips to help you prepare.
Hugh Ross encourages us to focus more on the direction of travel than the distance covered in our evangelistic contacts. "Do you think I'm…
Peter May investigates what it means to preach the Gospel and examines what is meant by dialogue and its value in sharing the Gospel with…
It often seems difficult to make time for a refresher course – and sometimes the issue is knowing just how and where to start. So…
Screwtape advises Wormwood on his (anti-)Christmas strategy.
Four implications of 1 Peter 3:15 that will help you stand up and speak out about Jesus.
When we think of Chesterton today, we think of Father Brown, the quintessential priest-detective. But, like Conan Doyle, who believed his…
Steve Wilcox begins his apologetics series by examining the principles of faith. ‘Faith’ is considered a dirty word in our…
If you want to be a good apologist, take this advice.