A Faith Worth Defending

Author : Jon D. Payne,Sebastian Heck
Publisher : Reformation Heritage Books
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601787415

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A Faith Worth Defending by Jon D. Payne,Sebastian Heck Pdf

Table of Contents: 1. Preserving the Reformation: A Historical Portrait of the Synod of Dort — W. Robert Godfrey 2. What’s the Difference? A Historical and Theological Comparison of the Three Forms of Unity — Lyle D. Bierma 3. The English Delegation to the Synod of Dort — Kevin J. Bidwell 4. The Everlasting Love of God: Election and Predestination — J. V. Fesko 5. Dead in Sin: The Utter Depravity of Mankind — Christopher J. Gordon 6. The Promise of the Gospel: Redemption in Christ — Michael Horton 7. The Irresistible Spirit: The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Canons of Dort — Sebastian Heck 8. The Preservation and Perseverance of the Saints — Danny Hyde 9. Comfort and Assurance: The Pastoral Implications of Dort — Joel R. Beeke and Ray B. Lanning 10. Preaching the Doctrines of Dort — Cornelis P. Venema 11. Proclaiming Joyful Tidings: Dort, Evangelism, and the Sovereignty of God — Jon D. Payne

Author : Kenneth G. Mcleod, Ph.d.
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1490522212

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Faith Worth Defending by Kenneth G. Mcleod, Ph.d. Pdf

Christian apologetics is more important than ever. We must be able to defend our faith because Christianity is a Faith Worth Defending! If you are confident about what you believe, prepared to talk to skeptics about Jesus, and able to answer difficult questions about your faith - then you are considerably ahead of most Christians! If you are not ready to defend the faith, don't worry. A twelve week study of apologetics will prepare you to engage skeptics with more confidence and less pressure. This 12 week workbook can be used to lead a small group or class in a discussion of Christian apologetics and strategies for defending the faith.

Author : Mark Morrow
Publisher : Freiling Publishing
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1950948595

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A Faith Worth Fighting For by Mark Morrow Pdf

A battle is being waged for the hearts, minds, and souls of our generation. Secular ideologies bombard us at an alarming, rapid-fire rate, trying to convince us that the Bible isn't true, that God isn't real, and that the whims of the world should be our guide. As the battle lines are being drawn, Christians must prepare themselves with solid, defensible answers to these challenges. In A Faith Worth Fighting For, Bible professor and pastor Mark Morrow uses a contemporary approach to answer age-old questions. Inside the pages of this easy-to-understand book, you'll learn practical apologetics which will equip you with the knowledge you need to defend the Christian faith in the postmodern age. A powerful resource, this book teaches a strong and courageous approach to answer questions about Christianity with authority in a hostile world. In this book, you will learn: - A simple approach to apologetics - The role of faith in a rational world - Evidence for the existence of God - How to defend Creation in a pro-Evolution culture - Why pain and suffering exist - How to compare and contrast other religions to Christianity - How to effectively defend your faith

Author : Kenneth G. Mcleod, Ph.d.
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1505966167

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Faith Worth Defending by Kenneth G. Mcleod, Ph.d. Pdf

Can you answer difficult questions about your Christian faith? Do you want to be more confident about what you believe and better able to talk to skeptics about Jesus? If so, then you must learn how to offer a rational defense for the Christian faith. With the lessons in this book, you will be able to share the gospel with anyone, in any situation. You will be able to answer questions like: How do you know God exist? How can you be sure that Jesus is the true God? How do you know the Bible is authentic? You will also find detailed instructions on how to engage a skeptic in conversation about God. The lessons in this book are more important than ever because we live in a skeptical culture that believes Christianity is intolerant, not the only path to God, dangerous to society, and based on blind faith and a flawed Bible. Are you ready to meet this challenge? Now is the time to prepare. As Christians, we must be able to answer tough questions and help others see the overwhelming truths about God, Jesus and the Bible.

Author : R. C. Sproul
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1433563789

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Defending Your Faith by R. C. Sproul Pdf

R. C. Sproul surveys the history and fundamentals of apologetics to show that reason and scientific inquiry can be strong allies in defending the existence of God and the authority of the Bible.

Author : K. Scott Oliphint
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433576393

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Covenantal Apologetics by K. Scott Oliphint Pdf

Practical, Effective Guidance for Sharing the Christian Faith with Unbelievers, Based on Biblical Principles Defending the faith can be daunting, and a well-reasoned and biblically grounded apologetic is essential for the challenge. Following in the footsteps of groundbreaking apologist Cornelius Van Til, Scott Oliphint presents us with an introduction to Reformed apologetics as he sets forth the principles behind a distinctly "covenantal" approach. This book clearly explains the theological foundations of covenantal apologetics and illustrates its application in real-world conversations with unbelievers—helping Christians to boldly, knowledgeably, and winsomely proclaim the gospel. Equips Christians to Share Their Faith: Includes practical examples of apologetic conversations with unbelievers Written by a Respected Apologist: K. Scott Oliphint coedited Christian Apologetics Past and Present, a two-volume overview of apologetics throughout church history Theologically Rich: Defends presuppositionalism and covenantal apologetics while offering the most practical application

Author : Jon D. Payne,Sebastian Heck
Publisher : Reformation Heritage Books
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601782199

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A Faith Worth Teaching by Jon D. Payne,Sebastian Heck Pdf

For 450 years, churches throughout the world have been using the Heidelberg Catechism (1563) to instruct God’s people in foundational Christian doctrine. When Elector Frederick III (1515–1576) commissioned the preparation of a manual for instructing the youth and guiding the pastors and teachers of his domain, he could not have imagined the profound effect it would have on future generations of Christians. The most widely used, most influential Reformation catechism, the “Heidelberger” shines forth the blessed truths of the gospel in 129 questions and answers, beginning with the memorable, ever-enduring subject of our “only comfort in life and in death.” In A Faith Worth Teaching , edited by Jon Payne and Sebastian Heck, an array of faithful pastor-scholars celebrate the Heidelberg Catechism on its 450th anniversary with a collection of essays on its dynamic history, rich theology, and fruit-bearing practice that will be an encouragement to pastors and laypersons alike. Table of Contents: Foreword: the Heidelberg Catechism: the Secret of its Success - Herman J. Selderhuis Part 1: The History and Background of the Heidelberg Catechism 1. The History and People Behind the Heidelberg Catechism - Lyle D. Bierma 2. The Heidelberg Catechism in the United States - D. G. Hart Part 2: The Heidelberg Catechism and the Means of Grace 3. Holding Firmly to the Heidelberger: The Validity and Relevance of Catechism Preaching - Joel R. Beeke 4. Preaching the Catechism Today - Joel R. Beeke 5. “Washed from All My Sins”: The Doctrine of Baptism in the Heidelberg Catechism - Sebastian Heck 6. “As Certainly As I See and Taste”: The Lord’s Supper and the Heidelberg Catechism – Jon D. Payne Part 3: Christian Doctrine and the Heidelberg Catechism 7. Gathered, Protected, and Preserved: The Church in the Heidelberg Catechism - Michael S. Horton 8. Grace and Gratitude: Justification and Sanctification in the Heidelberg Catechism - Cornelis P. Venema 9. The Christology of the Heidelberg catechism - Mark Jones 10. “Prophet, Doctor Jesus”: the Son of God as “Our High Priest and Teacher” in the Heidelberg Catechism - Victor E. d’Assonville 11. The Spirit-Filled Catechism: The Heidelberg Catechism and the Holy Spirit - Daniel R. Hyde Part 4: The Heidelberg Catechism As Catechetical Tool 12. The Heidelberg Catechism Among the Reformed Catechisms - W. Robert Godfrey 13. The Heidelberg Catechism: A Catechetical Tool - Willem Verboom 14. Scholasticism in the Heidelberg Catechism? - Willem van ’t Spijker

Author : Ebenezer Afolabi
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1500739723

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Defending What You Believe by Ebenezer Afolabi Pdf

"Christianity will always be attacked," says Ebenezer Afolabi. It is therefore the duty of every believer to take up the task of defending what they believe. This book is divided into two interesting sections where you can learn how to be empowered to defend your faith. In the first section, the author discloses the conflicting and erroneous presuppositions of the major Christian groups in the world, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to deal with them. In the second section you will also learn more about Jesus Christ, His historicity, His deity and humanity, and what other religions and historical documents say about Him. Furthermore, the author reveals the methods used by skeptics to attack the Christian faith, and also suggest eight practical tools Christians can use to expose and refute all erroneous claims. This is a book you cannot afford to miss. Please consider posting a review after reading this book. This will be greatly appreciated.

Author : Greg Bahnsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1996-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692124187

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Always Ready by Greg Bahnsen Pdf

Christian Apologetics

Author : David Brog
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781459610316

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In Defense of Faith by David Brog Pdf

Religious faith is under assault. In books, movies, and on television, secular critics are attacking religion and the religious with ever-increasing intensity. These ''new atheists'' typically repeat a two-part mantra: They claim that only an idiot could believe in God, and that idiots who do so have been responsible for most of the hate and violence that have plagued humanity. Abandon religion, they urge, and the world will finally know peace. Surprisingly few books have emerged to defend faith from this onslaught. Yet when it comes to this second argument - the behavior of religious people in the world - abstract claims can be tested by reference to objective facts. In Defense of Faith examines the historical record and demonstrates that far from encouraging hate and aggression, the Judeo-Christian tradition has been the West, s most effective curb on these dangerous defects of human nature. In Defense of Faith asserts that the belief in the sanctity and equality of all humans at the core of both Judaism and Christianity - what Brog calls the ''Judeo-Christian idea'' - has been our most effective tool in the struggle for humanity. The Judeo-Christian idea, Brog argues, has provided the intellectual foundation for human rights. Even more importantly, he maintains, the Judeo-Christian idea has repeatedly inspired the faithful to devote their lives to, and often risk their lives in, the fulfillment of these high ideals. In Defense of Faith also convincingly demonstrates that when we abandon religion as the critics urge, peace does not break out. Instead, we quickly revert to the most base instincts of our selfish genes. Written by a Jewish author who works closely with the Christian faith community, In Defense of Faith will appeal to secular and religious readers alike. This book will challenge the secular to reconsider the role of religion in Western civilization. It will inspire the religious to embrace a proud legacy of faith in action for the sake of humanity.

Author : William Lane Craig
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1434701883

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On Guard by William Lane Craig Pdf

Renowned scholar William Lane Craig offers a readable, rich training manual for defending the Christian faith. 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. In his engaging style, Dr. Craig offers four arguments for God’s existence, defends the historicity of Jesus’ personal claims and resurrection, addresses the problem of suffering, and shows why religious relativism doesn’t work. Along the way, he shares his story of following God’s call in his own life. This one-stop, how-to-defend-your-faith manual will equip Christians to advance faith conversations deliberately, applying straightforward, cool-headed arguments. They will discover not just what they believe, but why they believe—and how being on guard with the truth has the power to change lives forever.

Author : Cornelius Van Til
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Apologetics
ISBN : 1839743425

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The Defense of the Faith by Cornelius Van Til Pdf

Author : Tripp York,Justin Bronson Barringer
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621893080

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A Faith Not Worth Fighting For by Tripp York,Justin Bronson Barringer Pdf

In A Faith Not Worth Fighting For, editors Justin Bronson Barringer and Tripp York have assembled a number of essays by pastors, activists, and scholars in order to address the common questions and objections leveled against the Christian practice of nonviolence. Assuming that the command to love one's enemies is at the heart of the Gospel, these writers carefully, faithfully--and no doubt provocatively--attempt to explain why the nonviolent path of Jesus is an integral aspect of Christian discipleship. By addressing misconceptions about Christian pacifism, as well as real-life violent situations, this book will surely challenge the reader's basic understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus.

Author : Stephen T Davis
Publisher : Lion Books
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780745980072

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Rational Faith by Stephen T Davis Pdf

If God exists, why doesn't he eliminate suffering and evil? Does evolution disprove Christianity? Can religion be explained by cognitive science? People have grappled for ages with these kinds of questions. And many in today's academic world find Christian belief untenable. But renowned philosopher Stephen Davis argues that belief in God is indeed a rational and intellectually sound endeavor. Drawing on a lifetime of rigorous reflection and critical thinking, he explores perennial and contemporary challenges to Christian faith. Davis appraises objections fairly and openly, offering thoughtful approaches to common intellectual problems. Real questions warrant reasonable responses. Examine for yourself the rationality of the Christian faith.

Author : Bodie Hodge
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781614584155

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Confound the Critics by Bodie Hodge Pdf

Can be enjoyed by anyone from skeptics to Christians to scholars Replies to actual attacks from newspaper articles, blogs, debate boards, DVDs, and other sources Short, powerful responses to strengthen faith and develop a greater respect for God’s Word! Ever been asked “Can God create a rock so heavy that He cannot lift it?” Your reply is a great opportunity to help someone receive clearer understanding of who God is and perhaps even help lead him or her to Christ. Insights like this are what make this book so unique compared to other resources. Whether you want to witness more effectively or give someone seeking truth a resource that will help, Confound the Critics is the perfect choice! And the big rock question? Make sure they are asking about the God of the Bible and remind them God isn’t bound to the laws — like gravity — of the universe He created!