Urban Apologetics

Author : Eric Mason
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310100959

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Urban Apologetics examines the legitimate issues that Black communities have with Western Christianity and shows how the gospel of Jesus Christ—rather than popular, socioreligious alternatives—restores our identity. African Americans have long confronted the challenge of dignity destruction caused by white supremacy. While many have found meaning and restoration of dignity in the black church, others have found it in ethnocentric socioreligious groups and philosophies. These ideologies have grown and developed deep traction in the black community and beyond. Revisionist history, conspiracy theories, and misinformation about Jesus and Christianity are the order of the day. Many young African Americans are disinterested in Christianity and others are leaving the church in search of what these false religious ideas appear to offer, a spirituality more indigenous to their history and ethnicity. Edited by Dr. Eric Mason and featuring a top-notch lineup of contributors, Urban Apologetics is the first book focused entirely on cults, religious groups, and ethnocentric ideologies prevalent in the black community. The book is divided into three main parts: Discussions on the unique context for urban apologetics so that you can better understand the cultural arguments against Christianity among the Black community. Detailed information on cults, religious groups, and ethnic identity groups that many urban evangelists encounter—such as the Nation of Islam, Kemetic spirituality, African mysticism, Hebrew Israelites, Black nationalism, and atheism. Specific tools for urban apologetics and community outreach. Ultimately, Urban Apologetics applies the gospel to black identity to show that Jesus is the only one who can restore it. This is an essential resource to equip those doing the work of ministry and apology in urban communities with the best available information.

Author : Christopher W. Brooks
Publisher : Kregel Publications
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825442902

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Urban Apologetics by Christopher W. Brooks Pdf

Much of the New Testament was written in urban settings, in which the Christian communities had to deal head-on with issues such as race, equality, justice, sexuality, money, and economics. But much of today’s apologetics (engagement with the questions that people are asking about Christianity) come from suburban churches and academic studies. Urban believers—those who live and minister in America’s inner cities—often face unique issues, not often addressed by the larger Christian community. These questions aren’t neat or easy to answer but need to be addressed by applying biblical truth in the culture and challenges of urban life. Author Chris Brooks has ministered for years in the urban environment as well as received extensive theological training. In Urban Apologetics, he seeks to connect the riches of the Christian apologetic tradition with the issues facing cities—such as poverty, violence, and broken families. He brings an urban rhythm and sensitivity to the task of demonstrating the relevance of faith and the healing truth that Christ provides.

Author : Eric Mason
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310143000

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Urban Apologetics: Cults and Cultural Ideologies by Eric Mason Pdf

We know that Urban isn't just a place but a culture now. Followers of Jesus face many challenges to their faith, among them the rising influence of contemporary cults, alternative theologies, and ethical issues that challenge traditionally held beliefs and practices. Urban Apologetics: Cults and Cultural Ideologies, is a follow-up to the bestselling Urban Apologetics, and it provides a guide to addressing these challenges with grace and wisdom. In addition, throughout the book are short essays by leaders in the church sharing their convictions on successful ministry and reflection on today's challenges in light of the past. This all-new volume addresses several of today's most-talked-about issues, including: Jehovah Witnesses The Prosperity Gospel Black Liberation theology LGBTQ+ Issues Critical Race Theory (CRT) White Nationalism Faith Deconstruction Edited by Dr. Eric Mason and featuring a top-notch lineup of contributors such as Anthony Bradley, Brandon Washington, and Thabiti Anyabwile, Urban Apologetics: Cults and Cultural Ideologies equips pastors, churches, and everyday believers to engage the most common ethical, biblical, and theological challenges faced by Christians and the church today.

Author : Vocab Malone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798885670494

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Street-Level Apologetics by Vocab Malone Pdf

Street-Level Apologetics is an encouraging resource for anyone who wants to sharpen their skills in urban apologetics and street-level evangelism. Vocab Malone is a Christian apologist with two decades of experience, both online and on the street. He offers this book as a practical, theological, and biblical guide to modern day urban apologetics and street-level evangelism. This book will challenge you and ignite your passion to display God's glory in your apologetics and evangelism. After reading Street-Level Apologetics, you'll feel inspired to engage your city context with the life-changing truth of the gospel. ABOUT THE AUTHOR VOCAB MALONE holds a Master's from Phoenix Seminary. His ministry focus is urban contextualized apologetics. He hosts a regular livestream show, Street Apologist LIVE. Vocab has participated in many public debates and dialogues with Muslims, atheists, Kemetics, and "Hebrew Israelites". He's the author of a book on Hebrew Israelism and a contributing author to Our God is Triune. Vocab resides in downtown Phoenix, Arizona with his crazy boys and even crazier Doberman.

Author : Daniel Kreiss,Efrem Smith
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781514005514

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Church for Everyone by Daniel Kreiss,Efrem Smith Pdf

Diversity is a high value for younger generations—but too often, they’re not finding it in the church. Emerging generations in the West are more diverse than ever—ethnically, socioeconomically, educationally, and politically. And as church attendance among younger generations declines rapidly, research shows that one of their primary sticking points is the lack of diversity in most churches. In Church for Everyone, pastors Dan Kreiss and Efrem Smith address this phenomenon head-on. In this research-based, theologically informed, and practical book, they explore the younger generations' expectations and disappointments with church and hold out a vision for true diversity taken from the pages of Scripture. As experienced church leaders themselves, Kreiss and Smith share a wealth of practical experience and stories from the trenches of multiethnic ministry. The good news is that God has already called the church to diversity. As we seek to live out this calling in our own local contexts, we can become the demonstration of God’s love for all humanity that he has designed the church to be—and that the younger generation is so desperately looking for.

Author : Matthew Levering
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725251953

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Engaging the Doctrine of Marriage by Matthew Levering Pdf

This book is the next volume in Levering's Engaging Doctrine series. The prior volume of the series examined the doctrine of creation. The present volume examines the purpose of creation: the marriage of God and humans. God created the cosmos for the purpose of the marriage of God and his people--and through his people, the marriage of God and the entire creation. Given that the central meaning or "prime analogate" of marriage is the marriage of God and humankind, the study of human marriage needs to be shaped by this eschatological goal and foregrounded as a dogmatic theme. After a first chapter defending and explaining the biblical witness to the marriage of God and his people, the book explores various themes: marriage as an image of God, original sin as the fall of the primordial marriage, the cross of Jesus Christ and marital self-sacrificial love, the procreative and unitive ends of marriage, marriage as a sacrament, and marriage's importance for social justice and for the upbuilding of the kingdom of God. Along the way, the book provides an introduction to the key biblical, patristic, medieval, modern, and contemporary thinkers and controversies regarding the doctrine of marriage.

Author : Eric Mason
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0310100941

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Urban Apologetics by Eric Mason Pdf

Urban Apologetics equips pastors, churches, and everyday believers to engage, understand, and love African Americans who are involved in ethnocentric ideologies and black mystery cults.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Education
ISBN : UCAL:B4392128

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The Journal of Educational Thought by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798429876481

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Street-Level Apologetics by Anonim Pdf

Street-Level Apologetics is an encouraging resource for anyone who wants to sharpen their skills in urban apologetics and street-level evangelism. Vocab Malone is a Christian apologist with two decades of experience, both online and on the street. He offers this book as a practical, theological, and biblical guide to modern-day urban apologetics and street-level evangelism. This book will challenge you and ignite your passion to display God's glory in your apologetics and evangelism. After reading Street-Level Apologetics, you'll feel inspired to engage your city context with the life-changing truth of the gospel.

Author : Elaine Graham
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498284134

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Apologetics without Apology by Elaine Graham Pdf

Against many expectations, religion has not vanished from Western culture. People are troubled and fascinated in equal measure by this new visibility and are unsure whether it is right to (re)incorporate the vocabulary of faith into our common life. This unprecedented co-existence of religion and secularism is sometimes termed the “postsecular,” and in this book Elaine Graham considers some of its implications for the public witness of Christianity. She argues that everyone, from church leaders, theologians, local activists, and campaigners, needs to learn again how to “speak Christian” in these contexts. They need to articulate credible theological justifications for their involvement in public life and to justify the very relevance of their faith to a culture that no longer grants automatic privilege or credence. This entails a retrieval of the ancient practice of apologetics, in order to encourage and equip Christians to defend and commend their core principles and convictions in public. This “new apologetics” involves discerning the actions of God in the world, participating in the praxis of God’s mission and bearing witness in word and deed. Rather than being an adversarial or argumentative process, this is an invitation to dialogue and to the rejuvenation of our public life.

Author : James K. Beilby
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830869428

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Thinking About Christian Apologetics by James K. Beilby Pdf

Most introductions to apologetics begin with the "how to" of defending the faith, diving right into the major apologetic arguments and the body of evidence. For those who want a more foundational look at this contested theological discipline, this book examines Christian apologetics in its nature, history, approaches, objections and practice. What is apologetics? How has apologetics developed? What are the basic apologetic approaches? Why should we practice apologetics? Countless Christians today are seeking a responsibe way to defend and commend their faith. If you are one them, Thinking About Christian Apologetics is the place to start.

Author : William Dyrness
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2002-05-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579109684

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Christian Apologetics in a World Community by William Dyrness Pdf

Christians have always felt a duty to explain and defend their faith, but in today's global village that duty can easily become a burden. What can Christians say to Hindus? to third-world Communists? to agnostic social or natural sciences? No creed or catechism can adequately deal with all the challenges to Christianity. What we need is a comprehensive model of the Christian faith, one that can meet widely varied challenges without compromising the gospel. After describing how Christians have done apologetics in the past, William Dyrness sketches a model for effective apologetics in the twenty-first century. He shows how his model relates to various non-Christian philosophies as well as how it speaks to many Christian concerns, including the problem of suffering.

Author : Grenville J. R. Kent
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630873172

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Asking Big Questions by Grenville J. R. Kent Pdf

What do educated urban people think about God, and why? What factors--logical, emotional, experiential, or intuitive--incline them towards belief or towards unbelief? How do they balance these factors? Why do many seem to be "swing voters," comfortable sitting on the fence, unmotivated to move far either way? What common ground do they share with Christianity? What are their objections to Christian belief and practice, and their misunderstandings? Why do many people describe intuitive and emotional attraction to believing in God, but resist it intellectually? What apologetic approaches would make most sense, specifically to educated urban Australians? What media products do they enjoy and trust? And how should these insights influence apologetics? Grenville Kent asks these questions in one Australian demographic to help target Big Questions, a documentary film series for Christian apologetics. Anyone interested in apologetics, evangelical media, and the application of marketing research to evangelism will be interested in this study.

Author : Joshua D. Chatraw,Mark D. Allen
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310524724

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Apologetics at the Cross by Joshua D. Chatraw,Mark D. Allen Pdf

2019 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year: Apologetics • 2018 The Gospel Coalition Book Award: Evangelism & Apologetics Apologetics at the Cross describes a much-needed approach to defending Christianity that uses Jesus as a model and the letter of 1 Peter as a guiding text. This is a guidebook for how to defend Christianity with Christ-like gentleness and respect toward those who persecute the faith, making you a stronger witness to the good news of the gospel than many other apologetics books that focus on crafting unbreachable arguments. Joshua D. Chatraw and Mark D. Allen first provide an introduction to the rich field of apologetics and Christian witness, acquainting students and lay learners with the rich history, biblical foundation, and ongoing relevance of apologetics. Unique in its approach, Apologetics at the Cross: Presents the biblical and historical foundations for apologetics. Explores various contemporary methods for approaching apologetics. Gives practical guidance in "how to" chapters that feature many real-life illustrations. But their approach pays special attention to the attitude and posture of the apologist, outlining instructions for the Christian community centered on reasoned answers, a humble spirit, and joy; rather than anger, arrogance, and aggression. Chatraw and Allen equip Christians to engage skeptics with the heart as well as the mind. Conversational in tone and balanced in approach, Apologetics at the Cross provides a readable introduction to the field of apologetics. You'll be informed and equipped for engaging a wide range of contemporary challenges with the best in Christian thought.

Author : Gavin McGrath,W. C. Campbell-Jack
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 801 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780830898398

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New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics by Gavin McGrath,W. C. Campbell-Jack Pdf

The New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics is a must-have resource for professors and students, pastors and laypersons--in short, for any Christian who wishes to understand or develop a rational explanation of the Christian faith in the context of today's complex and ever-changing world. Packed with hundreds of articles that cover the key topics, historic figures and contemporary global issues relating to the study and practice of Christian apologetics, this handy one-volume resource will make an invaluable addition to any Christian library. Editors Gavin McGrath and W. C. Campbell-Jack, with consulting editor C. Stephen Evans, have divided the dictionary into two parts: Part one offers a series of introductory essays that set the framework for the dictionary. These essays examine the practice and importance of Christian apologetics in light of theological, historical and cultural concerns. Part two builds on these essays to present numerous alphabetized articles on individuals, ideas, movements and disciplines that are vital to a rational explanation of the Christian faith. Both essays and articles are written by leading Christian philosophers and theologians. Together, they form an indispensable resource for Christians living in today's pluralistic age.