An Introduction to Christian Apologetics
Paul Coulter introduces different approaches to apologetics and examines how they can help in our own conversations.
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.
Paul Coulter introduces different approaches to apologetics and examines how they can help in our own conversations.
An examination, in the light of 1st century sophistry, of why there seems to be a difference in Paul's apologetics approach between Athens…
What are the barriers that prevent people engaging with apologetics today? How can we make people aware of its potential to present the…
Apologetics is often seen as an 'intellectual' activity, remote from everyday life. Peter S. Williams proposes a more holistic view.
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…
Former cold-case homicide detective J Warner Wallace applies his skills to training kids to do apologetics.
A challenging call, based on the Acts of the Apostles, to think about how persuasive our evangelism is.
7 suggestions for what makes good apologetics
How Christian apologetics has used science in its response to the claims of the New Atheists. Boyle Lecture 2014.