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.
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…
Should we endeavour to prove Christian faith? Is it wrong to try to? Should we just simply present the gospel and ask for a response?…
In this talk, Os Guinness considers how we can communicate creatively in our evangelism and apologetics. By considering the nature of…
In 1983, when Alvin Plantinga delivered his inaugural lecture as the John O’Brien Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre…
It is difficult to exaggerate the importance and impact of C.S. Lewis. Although he died in 1963, most of his books are still in print and…
Andrew Fellows, Greg Jesson and Ranald Macaulay on the real Francis Schaeffer and his continuing influence and legacy today.
The late British missiologist Lesslie Newbigin made a profound impact on many evangelicals. His prophetical call to mission in the West was…
Two talks on the 'Psychological Barriers to Belief' look at basic life patterns and past painful experiences.