The Essence of Apologetics
These talks look at what apologetics is and how we can be more effective in defending and communicating the Christian message.
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.
These talks look at what apologetics is and how we can be more effective in defending and communicating the Christian message.
Some ideas for helping students to think about apologetics and faith.
In this series of two talks, Jerram Barrs considers how we can reach out to those living in a non-Christian culture. © Jerram Barrs
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…
Dallas Willard considers what we can learn from the example of Jesus as a master logician and an excellent apologist.
Screwtape advises Wormwood on his (anti-)Christmas strategy.
A short suggestion on how to respond to un-evidenced assertions – at college, university or anywhere else...
When we think of Chesterton today, we think of Father Brown, the quintessential priest-detective. But, like Conan Doyle, who believed his…
Straight after the Reasonable Faith Tour, Bill Craig attended The Southern Evangelical Seminary's 2011 National Conference on Christian…