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There is a widespread belief that reason and faith are incompatible and opposed to each other. Faith is viewed as subjective, emotional, a crutch for those who find the real world too hard. Though many of the world’s finest minds hold this view, the Bible teaches that it is the fool who says there is no God. // Dr. R. C. Sproul clearly and simply argues that at its core Christianity is rational. He focuses on defending the basic truth claims for two of the most crucial issues of apologetics: God’s existence and the Bible’s authority. // In this primer of apologetic thought, Dr. Sproul affirms four logical principles that are necessary for all real discussion and teaches you how to defend your faith in a faithless world. Using the writings of church fathers and philosophers throughout the ages, he uncovers the common ideologies that work against faith. // The defense of the faith is not a luxury or an intellectual vanity. It is a task appointed by God that you should be able to give a reason for the hope that is in you as you bear witness before the world.
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"This book was my introduction to Apologetics. As a Christian, I can't believe I'd not heard of this term before. Sproul does a wonderful job of academically outlining the logical reasoning behind the existence of God. More Christians should understand these arguments and argue your faith on equal terms with any academic. Faith does not have to be blind, and can be succinctly argued as R.C. Sproul so eloquently does. A great read... and easily counters the monotonous argument of Dawkins God Delusion."
— Paul (5 out of 5 stars)
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" I love the clarity of this book. This is a great beginner level apologetics. The author is careful to consistently define all terminology that may be not be familiar to the layman reader. It's easy to understand if you pay attention. A great book. Highly recommend it. "
— Hannah Diaz, 3/5/2015 -
" I love the clarity of this book. This is a great beginner level apologetics. The author is careful to consistently define all terminology that may be not be familiar to the layman reader. It's easy to understand if you pay attention. A great book. Highly recommend it. "
— Hannah Diaz, 3/5/2015 -
" Not done yet. "
— Becki, 12/22/2013 -
" I found it difficult to become interested in this book. Too technical. "
— Will, 11/15/2013 -
" Hands down, the best book on the beginnings of basic apologetics. Get this book and read it, defend your faith. "
— Jonathan, 11/4/2013 -
" Sproul's apologetics are from a very classical stance in this book and possibly a bit too wooden for practicality. A very helpful book to set up categories for thinking about apologetics, but not very practical for having a thoughtful discussion with a non-believing friend. "
— Neal, 9/30/2013 -
" If you want to know how to engage the culture with logical thinking that questions present day thinking that denies the existence of God, this is the book for you. "
— Joe, 9/25/2013 -
" This book is VERY good with presenting the wording that is actually wandering around deep in your own thoughts, but just didn't know how to verbalize it, or find reference for it in the Bible. Well presented and thorough, though sometimes it does get a little too anal (splitting hairs?). "
— VocalBillity, 9/13/2013 -
" Wow; lots here. "
— Ray, 8/10/2013 -
" I learned so much from Sproul. "
— Laura, 7/25/2013 -
" Sproul does a faithful and helpful job looking at the philosophical arguments for Christianity. Helped me see the reasonableness of the Christian faith. "
— Ms.Cogan, 4/21/2013 -
" While I think the concept of Christian Apologetics is very interesting - and potentially quite relevant and helpful - this book is written in such high-level language that it is difficult to gain a full understanding. "
— Linda, 6/24/2012 -
" Fun look at apologetics... proof of God and the authority of scripture. "
— Dave, 5/14/2012 -
" Sproul is that rare individual who understands church history, philosophy and the Scriptures. This is a marvelous work. "
— Gregory, 11/28/2011 -
" Very clear and well motivated. A grounded work. "
— David, 1/20/2011 -
" While a bit scholastic in his writing, Sproul nonetheless lays out the basic foundations of defending the Christian faith. This book is a good primer on logical thinking and apologetics of Chritianity. "
— Brad, 8/13/2010 -
" Deap and interesting. I have read some other apologetics that were easier reads (A Case for Christ) might fit this catagory. He give some complex ideas that are hard to wrap your head around but I enjoy the challenge "
— Clay, 7/16/2010 -
" Read it. Believer or not. "
— Mark, 6/11/2009
About R. C. Sproul
Dr. R. C. Sproul, the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries, is known for his ability to communicate the deep truths of the Christian faith. He is president of Reformation Bible College, preaches at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, and teaches on the daily radio program Renewing Your Mind. He has written more than eighty books.
About Robertson Dean
Robertson Dean has played leading roles on and off Broadway and at dozens of regional theaters throughout the country. He has a BA from Tufts University and an MFA from Yale. His audiobook narration has garnered ten AudioFile Earphones Awards. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he works in film and television in addition to narrating.