Helping Students Think About Apologetics
Some ideas for helping students to think about apologetics and faith.
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.
Some ideas for helping students to think about apologetics and faith.
How to identify and analyse someone's worldview - affirming what is true and discovering what is in error.
Seven book recommendations for giving to non-Christians.
Principles from Proverbs to guide our apologetics conversations.
Stephen Nichols’ short book is a helpful introduction to answering hard questions with grace and truth.
Sean McDowell shares some important tips for 'young' apologists.
When your friends bombard you with questions, how can you cope? Here's one suggestion to take the pressure off.
'How to do apologetics' - a lesson from St Paul.
Steve Wilcox begins his apologetics series by examining the principles of faith. ‘Faith’ is considered a dirty word in our…