7 Books on Apologetics
Christians are only rarely asked to deliver a formal defense or justification for their faith. Some may be bold enough to strike up faith conversations with a stranger. But many Christians are willing to have a conversation with friends or family about their faith.
A simple faith reflecting trust in God is robust because of the object of faith; nevertheless, every follower of Jesus should be diligent to study the Bible and Christian apologetics. “And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way” (1 Peter 3:15-16, NLT ).
Inquisitive minds wonder how things work and ask questions about the factors beneath. Apologetics is a robust space with a legacy of influential thinkers like C. S. Lewis and R. C. Sproul and is undergoing a resurgence. The reexamination of Christian faith foundations in this cultural moment, seen in cultural figures like Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson as well as Christian apologists like William Lane Craig, Alisa Childers, and Eric Mason.
Exploring apologetics is an invitation to discover new facets of wonder at the majesty of God, the beauty of the world, and the resonant hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Engaging these apologetics resources will guide Christians in understanding and exploring the truth claims of the Christian faith.
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Essential Truths of the Christian Faith For those who yearn for a deeper walk of faith, their journey can begin here. Dr. R. C. Sproul takes theology down from the dusty shelves of theological libraries and expounds in clear and simple terms more than one hundred major Christian doctrines. He offers readers an essential understanding of the Christian faith that will kindle a lifelong love for truth, which is foundational to maturity in Christ. |
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The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God In The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God, Brierley outlines the dramatic fall of New Atheism and the birth of a new conversation on whether God makes sense of science, history, culture, and the search for meaning. People are returning to Christianity—but is the church prepared to welcome a new wave of faith? |
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He Is There and He Is Not Silent In He Is There and He Is Not Silent, Francis Schaeffer—philosopher, popular speaker, and founder of L’Abri Fellowship in the Swiss Alps—addresses some of the most perplexing questions to believers and unbelievers alike. |
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How Can I Be Sure I'm a Christian? Have you ever doubted the certainty of your salvation? If worries about your salvation ever disturb your peace, turn to this book for refreshing clarity and confidence in the God who guides your steps. Bestselling author Don Whitney carefully walks readers through the Bible’s teaching on salvation and eternal life in this well-researched guide. |
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The Deconstruction of Christianity In this seminal book, Alisa Childers, author of Another Gospel?, and Tim Barnett, creator of Red Pen Logic, will help you understand what deconstruction is, where it comes from, why it is compelling to some, and how it disorients the lives of so many. You will be able to think through the main issues around faith deconstruction and explore wise and loving ways to respond from a biblical worldview. |
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Believing Is Seeing In Believing Is Seeing, Dr. Guillen recounts the fascinating story of his journey from Atheism to Christianity, citing the latest discoveries in neuroscience, physics, astronomy, and mathematics to pull back the curtain on the mystery of faith as no one ever has. |
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How to Tell the Truth In this compelling and gripping book, Preston tells the story of how God chased him. The streets of Chicago were his home, and it was there that he encountered all sorts of people who had their own versions of the truth—from Jehovah Witnesses to Mormons to Hebrew Israelites. That is where Preston discovered not only the importance of the truth but how to tell the truth in a way that speaks to someone’s heart. Sharing our faith is not about winning arguments; it’s about winning hearts. |
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