Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
In an age of skepticism and disenchantment, people long for something that satisfies our mind’s search for truth and our heart’s desire for beauty and meaning. Stand Firm: Apologetics and the Brilliance of the Gospel argues that the gospel satisfies both of these needs. It is true and rational, but it is also inherently attractive and provides meaning and purpose. In short, the gospel is brilliant. It is brilliant, in one sense, because of the broad variety of evidences for its truth. But it is also brilliant given its beauty, goodness and the meaningful life it offers. The book provides up to date responses to questions about the existence of God, the reliability of the Bible, Jesus and the resurrection, and the problem of evil. It also treats unique topics such as understanding truth, knowledge and faith, the claims of alternate faiths, religious disagreement, etc. Each chapter attempts to connect these considerations with the gospel so that we may stand firm in our faith.
- Seeks to show the relevancy and importance of apologetics to evangelism, spiritual formation, and all of life
- Attempts to offer a robust view of apologetics by presenting it not only as a rational enterprise, but as an essential factor to faithfulness to Christ
- Provides images and graphs to encourage comprehension of the material being exposed
Stand Firm is a fresh, integrated, up-to-date, and accessible guide to Christian apologetics. Rather than being daunting, overwhelming, dry, and intellectualized, it is insighful, thoughtful, and practical. I'm glad to recommend this lively, readable resource!
Paul Copan, Pledger Family Chari of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University
The French polymath Pascal once remarked that those who hate or fear Christianity are difficult to persuade by direct argument. Here is a book that follows Pascal's strategy. The authors take pains to show their readers how Christianity is both good and beautiful - to make skeptics wish that it were true - and then show them that it is.
Timothy McGrew, chairman, department of philosophy, and professor of philosophy, Western Michigan University
This volume seeks not only to offer a reasonable case for the veracity of Christianity, but also for its goodness and beauty by appealing to our longings in reason, conscience, and imagination. The authors appeal to the apologetically suspicious, the enthusiastic, and the intimidated by offering a winsome apologetic for apologetics for a contemporary culture. Stand Firm is good for laymen and well-trained apologists alike.
Corey Miller, president and CEO, Ratio Christi campus apologetics alliance
Reviews
2 ratings
Bastian Ogon
5/18/2023
