Apologetics

Last Sunday I made mention of several helpful books in Christian apologetics. Here's a fuller list. It could have been a lot longer, but this should be enough to get you going!

There's a temptation among some Christians to shy away from criticisms of the faith, and to cede the intellectual battleground to the secularists. The result is often a kind of anti-intellectualism that does us no credit. Some Christians try to hide behind the ultimate mystery of God, and to say that, since we can't know anything we shouldn't even try. But God gave us m inds as well as hearts, and we have a responsibility to employ both in the service of our Savior.

Anyway, enjoy the list.





Orthodoxy: G.K. Chesterton

Chesterton was a great thinker who delivered his penetrating insights with flare and humor. An old book now, but well worth reading.




The Problem of Pain: C.S. Lewis

Thoughtful little book on the problem of evil for Christians. How can a loving God allow pain?





Jesus Among Other Gods: Ravi Zacharias

Contrasts the claims of Christ with those of the founders of other major religions.







Know Why You Believe: Paul E. Little

Popular with college students, a simple introduction to apologetics.







The Case for Christ: Lee Strobel

Part of a series. A former skeptic journalist examines the Christian faith.







When Skeptics Ask: Norman Geisler

Covers the major questions asked by those who have doubts about Christianity.








Defending Your Faith: R.C. Sproul

Basic and effective primer. Engaging style.







Mere Christianity: C.S. Lewis

Reduces Christianity to its essentials. A reasoned and reasonable defense.








The Twilight of Atheism: Alister McGrath

Intellectual book from a man with advanced degrees in both science and theology.






A Schaeffer Trilogy: Francis Schaeffer

A little dated now, but contains three of Schaeffer's most famous works of apologetics.