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.
What are the barriers that prevent people engaging with apologetics today? How can we make people aware of its potential to present the…
An examination, in the light of 1st century sophistry, of why there seems to be a difference in Paul's apologetics approach between Athens…
An extract from Peter May's book The Search for God: and the Path to Persuasion.
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…
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…
A brief introduction to some of the issues discussed in the Philosophy of Religion and Natural Theology.
'How to do apologetics' - a lesson from St Paul.