Christian apologetics is a growing topic that people discuss these days. Over the years people have written countless books on the subject that have given strong points of defense about Christianity.
If you are one of those looking for books to give you insight or inspiration in Christian apologetics, here is a list along with their authors.
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what is apologetics?
Before I get into the list of books, I wanted to define apologetics because there are many Christians who have not yet heard this term.
The Greek root of apologetics means to speak in defense. For Christians, apologetics is about standing up for the faith and being able to do it well.
Many Christians stand firm in their faith, but when unbelievers ask them why, they aren’t always sure what to stay with.
These apologetics books will help you build your defense and enable you to better minister to others who disagree with your faith.
1. god’s reason by tim keller
tim keller lists and addresses all the different questions and doubts that skeptics have asked him most frequently and the reasons why.
He uses literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and reasoning to explain how faith in god is reasonable in Christianity.
This is a book for those struggling with their faith. I’ve been there myself and this book will help lead you back to god and wake you up from the dream you’re in.
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2.mere Christianity by c.s. louis
This book actually started out as a radio broadcast on BBC Radio during World War II of C.S Lewis discussing his earlier books, The Case for Christianity, Christian Behavior and Beyond Personality. mere Christianity brings all these things together in one source to make it easier for the reader
Mere Christianity is a wonderful resource for believers and non-believers alike to listen to this legendary apologetic for Christianity.
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3. the weight of glory by c.s lewis
This book contains nine sermons by C.S Lewis during World War II. provides guidance, inspiration, and a compassionate view of apologetics for Christians going through a season of doubt or worry.
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4. the case for christ by lee strobel
the case for christ has become a well-known book among believers and is one of my personal favorites. This book is from the point of view of a journalist trying to come to his own conclusion about Jesus and his life.
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He digs deeper to uncover evidence that Jesus really lived and proof that God exists. Throughout the book, you follow his journal through his journey of coming to faith.
I enjoy this book because it paints a beautiful story that keeps you turning every page and keeps you invested.
To discover his conclusion click here.
5. Cold Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates The Claims Of The Gospels By J. warner wallace
the author was a detective of the a. county and former atheist. This book examines the claims of the New Testament using the skills of a hard-to-convince criminal investigator.
includes detailed histories of his career and all his life strategies as a researcher along with illustrations to analyze Christianity.
If you want a unique approach to Christianity, click here.
6. Humble Apologetics: Defending the Faith Today by John G. stackhouse jr.
john g. stackhouse is a historian, philosopher, journalist and theologian. With his previous experiences, he addresses questions such as, “Is it still possible, in an age of religious and cultural pluralism, to engage in Christian apologetics? “.
This book exposes the arrogance in dogmatism and how that hinders bringing new believers rather than helping. Juan writes how humility will help extend the kingdom, hence the title.
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7. mama bear apologetics: empowering her children to challenge cultural lies by hillary morgan ferrer
This one is for the moms who are raising their kids to pick up their swords and defend their faith. Mama Bear Apologetic is a guide on how to raise your children with God as their firm foundation.
Raising children of the faith in a secular world can be difficult because of all the different beliefs that they run into with friends, at school, and even with their extended family. Hillary shares her own struggles and offers a helping hand to moms who are facing these types of issues.
To start raising your children to be grounded in the world, click here.
8. How (Not) to Be Secular: Reading Charles Taylor by James K. a blacksmith
This is both a guide to Charles Taylor’s work in a secular age and a philosophical guide to living in today’s secular age.
delves deeper into self-understanding and provides a great roadmap to help people navigate how to live in today’s secular culture. this book is written for everyone: people who are believers, people who are not, people in between. It’s perfect for anyone to ponder!
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9. a history of apologetics by avery cardinal dulles
This book is an overview of Christian apologetics from the beginning of history until now. flows through apologetics within the new testament, the middle ages, and the present, specifically how it has been incorporated with catholics and protestants.
click here if you’re interested in how apologetics has been going for a long time, both in kindle and paperback.
10. Faith in the Shadows: Finding Christ in the Midst of Doubt by Austin Fischer
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This book opens a new perspective on doubt within the Christian faith. Austin even includes his own struggle with self-doubt, as well as addressing enduring questions on topics like contemporary science, evil, hell, God’s silence, etc.
This book gives more encouraging reasons for how doubt can open the door to greater honesty in your faith in Christianity.
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11. ethix: be bold in any world by itself. mcdowell
This text is made to help young people, high school and college students.
is designed to help you make biblically sound decisions in a world where you constantly receive conflicting messages on issues like abortion, homosexuality, marriage and divorce, war, and other very important issues facing us today.
click this link if you or know someone who is looking for a more solid foundation on topics like these.
12.reasons of the heart: reclaiming the christian persuasion by william edgar
This book provides comprehensive biblical strategies for explaining the gospel to an unbeliever. Edgar opens the reader up to join him in making full use of all forms of persuasion in sharing the truth with an unbeliever.
This book would be a very useful resource if you are into evangelism or long-term missions. or this book would be a great tool if you are the only believer in your family or community and you want to plant those seeds.
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13. Too Good To Be Fake: Jesus’ Peerless Character Reveals His Reality by Tom Gilson
If there is any book of apology that I would recommend more, it is this one. This book gives you the fresh perspective you’ve been looking for on what the character and nature of Jesus is for you personally.
reading this you will realize exactly how different jesus is from anyone else. also provides a study guide for group discussion – connection and conversations are encouraged.
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14. on guard: defending your faith with reason and precision by william lane craig
william craig writes illustrations, sidebars, and memorization steps here to help Christians stand firm in their reasoned defense of their faith. The purpose of this book is to equip Christians to strengthen their arguments for their faith. delves into not only how to stand up for what they believe, but also why.
If this sounds like a guide you need, this is where you can go.
15. knowing christ today: why we can trust spiritual knowledge by dallas willard
This is a great book when you want to read about building a strong case for why it makes sense to believe in Jesus as God’s son and father. what I like best about this is that it addresses how to reason out the simple truth in the midst of a complex world where people are reading about atheism and skepticism.
click this link if you want to read more about defending your faith in jesus.
Christian apologetics is a broad topic that more and more people are immersing themselves in. It’s wise not to go too deep into the debate and keep your focus and trust in Jesus, but apologetics is something worth looking into, and these books mentioned above are a great start.
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