Commending and Defending Christian Faith: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics
Overview
Christians often feel inadequate and unprepared to make a defense of their faith. As people read apologetics books they often encounter unfamiliar terms, concepts, and names. Commending and Defending Christian Faith introduces the basic terms, key thinkers, and fundamental apologetic issues. It states the what, why, and how of apologetics, preparing you for further study of reasons for faith and answers to objections.
Through this volume you will:
- Be prepared to deal with doubt and unbelief
- Be acquainted with the role of thinking, knowing, truth, and faith in apologetics
- Know why we should defend the faith and how the faith can be defended
- Learn from defenders of the faith in the New Testament and in church history
- Gain practical suggestions and guidelines for giving a defense of your faith
In the Logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.
For more works on apologetics, check out the College Press Evangelism Collection (5 vols.)
Top Highlights
“We must allow facts to shape our thinking rather than reinterpreting the facts to fit our thinking.” (Page 28)
“C.S. Lewis said that no matter what you believe, doubts will come.” (Page 20)
“to treat the emotional issues we must direct ourselves to what we tell ourselves.31” (Page 29)
“Christians are accused of being intolerant because we believe that God’s truth is universally and exclusively true. One is not intolerant because he or she believes and says falsehood is falsehood. Tolerance traditionally has meant allowing others to hold opinions different from one’s own yet without compromise of one’s own convictions. The new meaning of tolerance, adopted by many in our society, means accepting all views as equally true. This is a redefinition of tolerance and truth arising from and resulting in relativism and pluralism. It stands in stark contrast to the biblical view of respect for others and of truth.” (Pages 186–187)
“Emotional doubt arises from feelings. Doubts come when we are discouraged and lonely. Emotional doubt often emerges out of personal hurts, anxiety, depression, and other setbacks. ‘Emotional doubt is identified not so much by the sorts of questions that are asked but by the underlying reasons for those questions.… It frequently masquerades as factual doubt.” (Page 28)
- Title: Commending and Defending Christian Faith: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics
- Author: Lynn Gardner
- Publisher: College Press
- Print Publication Date: 2010
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Pages: 501
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Apologetics
- Resource ID: LLS:CMMNDNGDFNDNGCH
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T17:41:30Z