Defending your faith an introduction to apologetics. Sproul does speak and write as if he knows what he is talking about and seemingly with conviction. It is the task given to each one of us as we bear witness to our faith before the world. The truthfulness of what youre defending doesnt rest upon your arguments, but on the fact that the. Sproul s work championing inerrancy is also presented. Sep 25, 2009 he focuses on defending the basic truth claims for two of the most crucial issues of apologetics. Sproul this is an excellent introduction to apologetics that places the bulk of the emphasis on the philosophical arguments typically used against theists. Aug 04, 2015 in his first epistle, peter informs believers that we are to be always prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks us for a reason for the hope that is in us. Sprouls works cannot be recommended for many reasons. Sproul surveys the history of apologetics and demonstrates that reason and science are your allies in defending the existence of god and. The first letter of peter tells its addressees that they must always be prepared to make a defense apologia to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you 3. His radio program, renewing your mind, is still broadcast daily. 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 is the author of forty books, founder of ligonier ministries, and the daily radio teacher for the nationally broadcast renewing your mind. The law of noncontradiction when we are engaged in defending the faith, and someone denies this law, the debate is over. The protestant position on the bible reformation theology series. The concept of defending your faith is a needed one, but one really has to know the faith in order to defend it. 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. Lewis gave about the devils tactics with the apologist. Rc sproul is a wellknown evangelical scholar who has authored some 60 books and produced an enormous selection of other resources such as audio tapes and videos. If you ally obsession such a referred defending your faith an introduction to apologetics rc sproul books that will meet the expense of you worth, get the enormously best seller from us currently from several preferred authors. There is a widespread belief that reason and faith are incompa.
Sproul sets forth the core claims of faith to reveal just how rational christianity truly is. 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. Classical apologetics will help the thoughtful christian understand his or her faith better, and it will provide more solid grounds for sharing this faith with others. Sep 01, 2003 defending your faith is an amazingly well written book, as is practically every sproul book that ive ever read.
The intellectual defense of the truthfulness of christianity. Surveying the history and fundamentals of apologetics, this book demonstrates how reason and. Sproul reminds us that apologetics is the duty of every christian in every walk of life. The truthfulness of what youre defending doesnt rest upon your arguments, but on the fact that. There he penned the ligonier statement, which says. Sproul 19392017 was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from gods word. He affirms four logical premises that are necessary for all reasonable discourse, and teaches you.
According to ligonier ministries, founded by dr sproul, he has degrees from westminster college, pennsylvania, pittsburgh theological seminary, and the free university of amsterdam. The holy grail gaily bedight, a gallant knight in sunshine and in shadow. He was founder of ligonier ministries, founding pastor of saint andrews chapel, first president of reformation bible college, and executive editor of tabletalk magazine. Rc sproul defending the faith from ligonier ministries pro.
Sproul was married to vesta ann of pittsburgh, pa and is survived by two grown children a daughter, sherrie sproul dick, and a son, r. Examines the classical arguments for the existence of god ontological and thomistic arguments, discusses the philosophical issues that confront contemporary apologetics, and provides an incisive critique of presuppositional apologetics. The defense of the faith has been required of christians when they faced persecution, but apologetics have also been undertaken in the. Wilkin editor journal of the grace evangelical society irving, texas r. Sproul, the study guide includes an introduction, lesson objectives. In this updated and expanded edition of chosen by god, sproul shows that the doctrine of predestination doesnt create a whimsical or spiteful picture of god. Sproul s works cannot be recommended for many reasons. He has certainly done this with defending your faith.
Sproul surveys the history of apologetics and demonstrates that reason and science are your allies in defending the. Because if a person claims their disbelief in rationality or logic as a reason for not believing in christianity, then they have made the case for christianity. A strategy for personal growtha guide for menpracticing the presence of christ in your daily life. Note from defending your faith an introduction to apologetics by r. Sproul surveys the history of apologetics and demonstrates that reason and. I cannot overstate the influence rc sproul had on my life and ministry. Seminary was never an option for me, but his ministry brought its treasures to my nightstand and my cassette player. Sproul is founder and president of ligonier ministries and president of ligonier academy. Christian multimedia defending your faith r c sproul. To download right click and save to your hard drive.
Sproul 19392017 was founder of ligonier ministries, an international christian discipleship organization located near orlando, florida. Sproul s commentary on the chicago statement on biblical inerrancy, is being distributed here for free in honor of dr. His radio program, renewing your mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of. The defense of the faith has been required of christians when they faced persecution, but apologetics have also been undertaken in the face. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,922,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. 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.
With nearly 200,000 copies sold in its 25 years, chosen by god by dr. He affirms four logical premises that are necessary for all reasonable discourse. Defending your faith an introduction to apologetics rc sproul. Sproul is a contemporary classic on predestination, a doctrine that isnt just for calvinists, says sproul. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. Dec 17, 2017 the ebook explaining biblical inerrancy, which contains dr. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,916,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
This is an excellent introduction to apologetics that places the bulk of the emphasis on the philosophical arguments typically used against theists. Designed to be used in conjunction with the defending your faith dvd sessions by r. Sproul was one of the greatest champions for the total inerrancy of the bible that the church has ever seen. In 1973, he convened the conference on the inspiration and authority of scripture at ligonier, pennsylvania. He was also founding pastor of saint andrews chapel in sanford, florida, first president of reformation bible college, and executive editor of tabletalk magazine. He focuses on defending the basic truth claims for two of the most crucial issues of apologetics.
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 incompatible and opposed to each other. Introduction to apologetics defending your faith part 1 i got this off the internet and it is some good stuff. Defending the faith to the best of our ability is not a luxury or an indulgence in intellectual vanity. Christianity has always been under attack, and god has always raised up apologists to. He focuses on defending the basic truth claims for two of the most. He also serves as senior pastor of saint andrews in sanford, fla. Defending your faith is an amazingly well written book, as is practically every sproul book that ive ever read. From the classroom to mainstream media, christians regularly find their fundamental beliefs discounted by opponents who consider faith to be incompatible with reason. Sproul clearly and simply argues that at its core christianity is rational. This requires an examination of the evidenceshistorical and rationalfor historic christianity.
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