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Track: Apologetics

A Student’s Guide to Apologetics

Stephen J Nichols author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Christian Focus Publications Ltd

Published:17th Jan '23

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Armed with answers: a short guide to help young Christians defend their faith.


The only option is not to hope the ground will open and swallow us up… Confident that our faith can stand up to scrutiny, Stephen Nichols has written this short book to help you defend what you believe.  

 

The Bible says we should be prepared to give an account of our faith. It’s good to be prepared for hard questions. And, if you’re a Christian, hard questions are going to come.

 

This compact yet comprehensive guide covers essential topics such as the nature of truth, the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the historical reliability of the New Testament. With academic rigor packaged in accessible language, complex ideas are made understandable and relatable for everyday conversations. Cultivating effective ambassadors for the faith, this book will equip readers to confidently engage with doubters and share the reasons for their hope with clarity and conviction.

 

Contents:

  • Peter, Paul, and Mary: Biblical Foundations for Apologetics
  • Grilled Hot Dogs Need a Hot Dog Griller: Belief in God Makes Sense
  • Old Rocks, Ancient Scrolls, and John Ran on Ahead: You Can Trust the Bible
  • The Way, the Truth, and the Life: Jesus and His Compelling Message Put it all Together: The Gospel
  • The Apologist and the Work of God
  • Appendix A: What Now?
  • Appendix B: Other Books on This Topic
  • Appendix C: Key Biblical Passages for Apologetics

Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, and the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren’t always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is.

With the intention of the content being absorbed, examined and applied, each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and reflection questions that can be used individually, in 1–2–1 mentoring or in a group setting.

 

At last! An apologetics book that is practical rather than academic, biblical rather than philosophical, entertaining rather than boring, short rather than long, and, most importantly, Christ–centered rather than Christless. This engaging and enjoyable book will not only defend your faith but help you defend and share the faith with others.  

-- David Murray (Senior Pastor, First Byron CRC, Byron Center, Michigan and author of ‘The StoryChanger’ and ‘Jesus on Every Page’)

This little book on apologetics from my friend Stephen Nichols is packed full of big, life–altering truths that will equip you to both find and give answers to the hard questions of faith and life.

-- Walt Mueller (President, Center for Parent/Youth Understanding)

… every Christian needs to defend what he or she believes about God, about Jesus. And every Christian needs to know how best to do it. And here, in this short primer, Nichols has given you a gem. It might even change your life. So be prepared to be changed, challenged, convicted, and encouraged.

-- Derek W. H. Thomas (Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries; Retired Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church (ARP), Columbia, South Carol

ISBN: 9781527109674

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 90g

96 pages