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 ...
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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.
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Peter wasn't writing to doctoral students when he wrote about how we should be ready to give an apologia to those who ask (1 Pet 3:15). He was writing to saints exhausted from harassment and suffering. And what Peter gave them wasn't a 1,000 page book on philosophic apologetics; he gave them the cross. He encouraged them to trust Christ and the reward his resurrection secured. They were to praise God as a community in the midst of their trials (16).
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This is not your usual book on apologetics. We don't fear those who can kill us; we revere Christ as Lord and King. So when reviled, we respond with our "defense": gentleness, respect, a clear conscience, and good behavior (17). Apologetics is "the practice of offering an appeal and a defense for the Christian faith.�
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God's wisdom helps us to live the good life, which we are able to do because we can use our imagination to see how our lives fit into God's ultimate redemptive plan. God's wisdom helps us live out and defend the truth he has placed inside of us. Christians should also serve! Jesus was brilliant, but he also served people.
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The people we talk to are intelligent and reflective, but they are also moral beings with feelings. We are also worshiping beings. We all worship something, though it's not always so obvious. We need to explain why our covenantal God can be trusted (175). We need to show why Jesus is the one whom people should love most, we need to use our imaginations and show how Christianity brings the good and beautiful life, even in the midst of suffering.
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If you are new to apologetics, buy this first. This book is thorough and gracious that keeps your eyes on the cross while building you up in the knowledge of Christ and him crucified. You represent Christ through all that you say and do (and don't say and don't do!). Chatraw and Allen remind us that character is not less important than the arguments we make for Christianity. It is part of our defense.
