A new or used copy is something i would recommend you get, as it can be a very useful resource, especially for newcomers to apologetics. Sproul sets forth the core claims of faith to reveal just how rational christianity truly is. This book is about defending your faith in a secular culture. This concise guide is filled with illustrations, sidebars, and memorizable steps to help christians stand their ground and defend their faith with reason and precision. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sproul surveys the history of apologetics and demonstrates that reason and science are your allies in defending the existence of god. Sproul contributed dozens of articles to national evangelical publications, spoke at conferences, churches, colleges, and seminaries around the world, and wrote more than one hundred books, including the. This workbook accompanies the defending your faith leaders guide. This is the teachers guide to a series of lessons on christian apologetics. An early glimpse of this collision between the christian faith and pagan philosophy can be seen in acts 17, the famed account of the apostle paul on mars hill.
Defending your faith on this sunday before the 4th my goal today is to show you that we are in a war for our very right of religious freedom. Such was the state of defending the faith for the first three centuries of the christian church. Defending your faith helps christians see that their faith is reasonably and. Paperback, 5 copies please check back soon to purchase this item. He affirms four logical premises that are necessary for all reasonable discourse, and teaches you how to defend your faith in a. There is a widespread belief that reason and faith are incompa. This may be the most important apologetics book for lay readers since josh mcdowells evidence that demands a verdict. Defending your faith by story, dan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dan story in a scholarly, yet clear and easily readable style, story tackles several difficult assaults on the christian faith by skeptics and critics alike. Sproul provides an introduction to apologetics, the science of defending the christian faith. An introduction to apologetics, new edition 9781433563782 by r.
I pray you are as excited about defending it as i am preaching it. This concise guide is filled with illustrations, sidebars, and memorizable steps to help christians stand their ground and defend their faith with reason and. Sproul affirms four logical principles that are necessary for all real discussion and teaches you how to defend your faith in a faithless world. Sproul surveys the history of apologetics and demonstrates that reason and science are allies in defending the existence of god and the historical truth. Sproul affirms four logical principles that are necessary for all real discussion and teaches you how to defend your faith in a.
Where does defending your faith rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. The first defenders of the faith responded ably to these challenges. Defending your faith by mark bird meet your next favorite book. He does this by first defining apologetics and setting forth the principles of knowledge necessary to embark on apologetic questions. He is the author of christianity on the offense and defending your faith, which has been commended by elliot miller, editor in chief of christian research journal, as the most important apologetics book for lay readers since josh mcdowells evidence that. He affirms four logical premises that are necessary for all reasonable discourse, and teaches you how to. He was also founding pastor of saint andrews chapel in sanford, florida, first president of reformation bible college, and executive editor of tabletalk magazine.
Sproul has a effective understanding of apologetics and its desperate need in this modern era. Faith is a message created in our mind in the form of an image about the things we desire. This book is a must for any one interested in sharing and defending biblical christinity 8 people found this helpful. Six books that will train you how to defend your christian faith. I have read this book and i have found it very helpful for any one who is interested in defending the existing of god. Christianity has always been under attack, and god has always raised up apologists to. But with his book, defending your faith, comes a much needed challenge to christians to prove that their faith is rational. His book defending your faith, an introduction to apologetics is exactly that. Using the writings of church fathers and philosophers throughout the ages, he uncovers the common ideologies that work against faith. Fulfilled prophecy distinguishes the bible from any other religious book. Sproul states, the task of this book is to set forth, in a brief and nontechnical way, the basic truth claims of christianity, and to show that at its core christianity is rational. Surveying the history and fundamentals of apologetics, this book demonstrates how reason and scientific inquiry actually support christianitys. Renowned scholar william lane craig offers a readable, rich training manual for defending the christian faith.
He has certainly done this with defending your faith. Download pdf defendingyourfaith free online new books. Surveying the history and fundamentals of apologetics, this book demonstrates how reason and scientific inquiry actually support christianitys claimsthus equipping believers to defend the. Sproul demonstrates that christian belief is rational, and he equips believers to provide an effective defense of the faith. Surveying the history and fundamentals of apologetics, this book demonstrates how reason and scientific inquiry actually support christianitys claimsthus equipping believers to defend the existence of god and the bibles authority. Defending your faith is an amazingly well written book, as is practically every sproul book that ive ever read.
Wanted to read a good book on the subjet since a long time. The 10 best books for skeptics of christianity in 2020. This is the teachers guide to a series of lessons on christian. Indispensible reference book for defending your faith. In defending your faith, sproul aims to set forth, in a brief and nontechnical way, the basic truth claims of christianity, and to show that at its core christianity is rational 7 by looking at the most important issues in apologetics, namely, gods existence and the bibles authority. Storys book has filled a valuable niche in apologetics for the past twenty years. Sproul 19392017 was founder of ligonier ministries, an international christian discipleship organization located near orlando, florida. Mar 01, 2010 renowned scholar william lane craig offers a readable, rich training manual for defending the christian faith. Geisler and frank turek make the claim that all belief systems and world views require faith, including atheism. If youre a seasoned apologist or a skepticatheist that knows the arguments for gods existence well, then please dont look to this book for answers to your questions. Advocates of greek philosophy accused christians of contradiction or challenged the consistency of such doctrines as the incarnation or the resurrection.
This requires an examination of the evidenceshistorical and rationalfor historic christianity. From the classroom to mainstream media, christians regularly find their fundamental beliefs discounted by opponents who consider faith to be incompatible with. Reliable answers for a new generation of seekers and skeptics dan story kregel publications 2019 trade paperback. Faith is the instigator that propels dreams into actionable steps that yield visible results. This book is for beginners whether youre a christian wanting to defend your. Also included are illustrations, object lessons, and pictures. Jan 03, 2020 bible verses about defending the faith. Faith is viewed as subjective, emotional, a crutch for those who find the real world too hard. Extremely readable book intended for teens, but good material for adults, too. Answers in genesis is an apologetics ministry, dedicated to helping christians defend their faith and proclaim the gospel of jesus christ.
Sproul surveys the history of apologetics and demonstrates that reason and science are your allies in defending the existence of god and the historical truth claims of jesus christ. Sep 01, 2003 defending your faith is an amazingly well written book, as is practically every sproul book that ive ever read. He focuses on defending the basic truth claims for two of the most crucial issues of apologetics. Sproul is known for his teaching and his ability to take a complex subject and present it in a way that can be more easily understood. If we dont defend the faith people wont know about christ, more people will be going to hell, and more false teachings will be brought into christianity. Now you know that while weve been having some mighty cold weather up here this past week, pastor hubert and cheryl have been suffering for the lord down in sunny florida. There is a widespread belief that reason and faith are incompatible and opposed to each other. Tacelli this comprehensive guidebook provides answers to many common questions regarding the christian faith. His radio program, renewing your mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online. An introduction to apologetics, is readily available in bookstores and on amazon. Though many of the worlds finest minds hold this view, the bible teaches that it is. Faith is the capacity to turn our thoughts into a vision using hope as fuel. The bible accurately predicted events hundreds of years in advance because god was the author. Jan 01, 2014 fulfilled prophecy distinguishes the bible from any other religious book.
Topics covered include gods nature, miracles, the problem of evil, objective truth, and many more. Bird provides excellent cogent arguments in a great format for teaching. Mar 27, 2019 i believe this book is the best onestop source for skeptics of christianity and believers who want to be better equipped to defend the faith. His radio program, renewing your mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of. The intellectual defense of the truthfulness of christianity. Defending your faith student workbook softcover answers. Five tips for defending your faith teen life christian. R c sproul there is a widespread belief that reason and faith are incompatible and opposed to each other.