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Rediscover the art of Christian persuasion in an age of increasing
unreason. For many Christians who've tried their hands at
evangelism or have had to defend their faith, it can feel like
doing PR work for God-limiting ourselves to a series of strategies
and tactics. In The Faithful Apologist, Scott Oliphint provides a
cross-centered foundation for Christians to explain their faith in
a welcoming and persuasive manner that avoids any burden to "sell"
Christianity to non-Christians. Drawing as much from the rich
tradition of Western apologetics as from the wisdom of effective
communication, this book bridges the gap between sharing the truth
of our faith and the art of persuasion by: Laying out the biblical
and theological foundations of apologetics. Studying the art of
persuasion as it's demonstrated in Scripture. Linking the
discipline of apologetics to the classical art of persuasion. As
devoted to people as he is to the intellect, Reformed theologian
Dr. Scott Oliphint has written this faithful book to explain the
importance of both devotions in apologetics and in Christian
correspondence with the world. He shows that, when our faith is
grounded in the Triune God and his sovereignty, our attempts to
defend it will grow more confident and convincing. Accessible and
thoroughly rooted in Scripture, The Faithful Apologist takes the
anxiety out of apologetics by revealing that success is not
measured in the number of minds we change, but in our faithfulness
to God, the Divine Persuader.
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John Calvin - For a New Reformation (Hardcover)
Derek Thomas, John W. Tweeddale; Afterword by R. C. Sproul; Contributions by Michael A.G. Haykin, Stephen J. Nichols, …
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Leading Reformed pastors and scholars reflect on the importance of
John Calvin's life and teaching for the church today.
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Know Why You Believe (Paperback)
K.Scott Oliphint; Series edited by Justin S Holcomb
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The Christian life depends upon faith, and there are good reasons
for that faith. In Know Why You Believe, professor and author K.
Scott Oliphint answers the "why" questions both Christians and
non-Christians often ask, laying out a simple and convincing case
for the core teachings of Christianity: Why Believe in the Bible?
Why Believe in Jesus? Why Believe in Miracles? Why Believe in
Salvation? Why Believe in God Despite the Evil in the World? And
more! As part of the KNOW series, Know Why You Believe is designed
for personal study or classroom use, and for small groups and
Sunday schools wanting to better understand the traditional
defenses of Christian beliefs. Each chapter covers a foundational
teaching and includes a rationale for that teaching, responses to
common objections, reflection questions to prompt further
consideration, and suggested readings for readers wanting to dig
deeper.
Philosophy and Christianity make truth claims about many of the
same things. They both claim to provide answers to the deep
questions of life. But how are they related to one another? Four
Views on Christianity and Philosophy introduces readers to four
predominant views on the relationship between philosophy and the
Christian faith and their implications for life. Each author
identifies the propositional relation between philosophy and
Christianity along with a section devoted to the implications for
living a life devoted to the pursuit of wisdom. The contributors
and views include: Graham Oppy--Conflict: Philosophy Trumps
Christianity K. Scott Oliphint--Covenant: Christianity Trumps
Philosophy Timothy McGrew--Convergence: Philosophy Confirms
Christianity Paul Moser--Conformation: Philosophy Reconceived Under
Christianity General editors Paul M. Gould and Richard Davis
explain the background to the discussion and provide some
historical background in the introduction, as well as helpful
summaries of each position in the conclusion. In the
reader-friendly Counterpoints format, this book helps readers to
reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of each view and draw
informed conclusions in this much-debated topic.
This introduction to Reformed apologetics explores foundational
principles and offers practical guidance for talking with
unbelievers.
Calls all believers to do apologetics -- to apply biblical truth to
contemporary concerns. A popular-level introduction to
presuppositional apologetics and its biblical underpinnings.
How can God be three and one? How can God take on a human nature?
If God planned everything, how can I be responsible? Do my prayers
make any difference in God's plan? Christians may attempt to "know"
God to the best of their ability--leading some to limit God as they
contain Him within tidy answers for human understanding. In The
Majesty of Mystery, K. Scott Oliphint encourages believers to
embrace the mysteries of Christian faith: the Trinity, the
incarnation, eternal life, and the balance between God's sovereign
will and human choices. Drawing from the Reformed tradition and
interacting with the biblical text, Oliphint shows how a profound
recognition of our own limitations can lead us into a richer
awareness of God's infinite majesty. Written with deep theological
knowledge and threaded with everyday implications, The Majesty of
Mystery connects the dots between humanity and God, belief and
practice, mystery and worship. Oliphint invites readers to
rediscover the purpose to which all theology aims--the worship of
the incomprehensible God who faithfully reveals himself in
Scripture.
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