Of all the worlds religions, christianity alone purports to be based on the resurrection of its divine founder. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading christian apologetics. Christian apologetics is an outstanding book that i wholeheartedly endorse. Coulter 2016 defines ch ristian apologetics as follow s. Natural theology and apologetics groothuis aug30 by reformed reader. A comprehensive case for biblical faith 9780830839353. He is the author of twelve books, including christian apologetics, philosophy in seven sentences, and walking through twilight. It is one of the most thorough, insightful, and well written apologetics books i have read in a long time. A comprehensive case for the biblical faith intervarsity, 2011 may have more breadth both in content and wisdom than any apologetics text to date. Christian apologetics a comprehensive case for biblical faith by douglas groothuis readalong 315 chapter 01 introduction. An objective faith 1 with jesus of nazareth as the object of that faith. Douglas groothuis is a professor of philosophy at denver seminary who blogs at the constructive curmudgeon. As did jeremiah, we should have fire in our bones to communicate and commend christian truth today jeremiah 20.
Jan 23, 2012 the basis for the task of christian apologetics is found in i peter 3. I appreciate his summary of the various objections and i also appreciate how he defends the use of natural theology in light of the objections. If my memory serves me correctly, i was on a radio program with him in 2008, discussing the theology of abortion we came on just after barack obama went off. Groothuis presented opposing views with a respectful but thorough analysis. Christian apologetics addresses issues such as deism, theism, christs authority, and inspiration of the bible. Feb 15, 2014 groothuis states, the case for christianity stands or falls on the arguments presented on its behalf and the arguments presented against pertinent worldview rivals.
Groothuis starts by recommending 3 books on the lack intellectual rigor in the evangelical church, and he then goes on to lay out 6 enemies to the task of apologetics. Douglas groothuis is a compendium of information on the topic of apologetics, covering the major issues found within this particular discipline. Groothuis tackles this issue last because one problem should not defeat the entire cumulative case for christianity and against atheismit doesnt exist in a philosophical vacuum. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. A comprehensive case for biblical faith, douglas groothuis makes a comprehensive apologetic case for christian theismproceeding from a defense of objective truth to a presentation of the key arguments for god from natural.
Its opening lines reveal that groothuis speaks not only for himself but also for becky, a once talented author, editor, and member of mensa who suffers from primary progressive aphasia ppa, a rare disease that disables the speech and language centers of the brain. On this rock i will build my church, and the gates of death will not overcome itjesus christ matthew 16. Geislers systematic approach presents both methods and reasons for defending. Noting the ultimate conflict between christian and nonchristian systems, van til sets forth a method of argument that centers on an allimportant, biblically defined point of contact with the unbeliever. In defense of natural theology, james sennett and douglas groothuis, eds. May 28, 2018 this eloquently written memoir begins with a tragic reversal of fortune that came to douglas groothuis and his wife, becky.
Humility is crucial to the christians apologetics task in a world steeped in relativism. Many works of christian apologetics assume that unbelievers. Christian apologetics and worldview joplin, missouri. Christian apologetics by douglas groothuis christian. Mark nolls the scandal of the evangelical mind eerdmans, 1994 explores the historical roots of evangelical antiintellectualism. Christian apologetics rick wades introduction to christian apologetics, rather than delving into specific arguments for the faith, examines the need to think well and develop logic skills. Therefore, the task of apologetics is for every believer. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. One debate that arises in the area of apologetics is the role or place of natural theology in defending the faith. Douglas groothuis does christian apologetics the way it needs to be done, situating apologetics. Pdf the interplay of christian apologetics and christian philosophy. According to various autobiographical web pages, doug groothuis is an evangelical, protestant, nearanglican christian and a constructive curmudgeon on these informal web pages, groothuis writes with regularity and at some length, with a fire in his bones, about christianity.
A comprehensive case for biblical faith by douglas. Christian apologetics and worldview pi 3703 in course description a defense of the truth of historical, supernatural christianity. Groothuis was a campus pastor for twelve years prior. Douglas groothuis is a senior research fellow with. Christian apologetics lecture introduction by douglas.
He goes about making this case by making a biblical case for apologetics, defending. Pdf over the years, have there been severe misconceptions about. This chapter of groothuis christian apologetics tackles the problem of evil. Doug groothuis is convinced that a solid and compelling case can be made that what matters most for everyone in this life and beyond is ones orientation to jesus of nazareth, the incarnation of god. This is a threeparter that is quite long, and technical. The subtitle is justified as the book, over 700 pages and 26 chapters long not including two appendixes, presents the need for apologetics and explores. Noting the ultimate conflict between christian and non christian systems, van til sets forth a method of argument that centers on an allimportant, biblically defined point of contact with the unbeliever. Christian apologetics is therefore simply, the art and sc ience of apologetics as understood and practice d by christian. Van til shows how christian apologetics is rooted in a unified system of scriptural truth, a worldview that encompasses all spheres of knowledge. Douglas groothuis on the six enemies of apologetic engagement. He is professor of philosophy at denver seminary, where he is the head of the christian apologetics and ethics program, and directs the gordon lewis center for christian thought and. In part two of christian apologetics, groothuis presents the arguments upon which the claims of christianity stand are fall.
The training was rigorous, to say the least, but it was also met with a lot of laughs and even time spent outside of the four walls of the academy with professors or. He talks about a biblical foundation for apologetics, the christian worldview, distortions of christianity, the case for truth, and what faith and reason mean to the christian. This chapter of groothuis christian apologetics covers the evidence for the resurrection of jesus which is evidence that the father approves of everything he said and did in his ministry on earth. Christian apologetics deals with answering the critics who attack the faith in order to convince those who are searching out the faith. Some christians might even regard the notion that jesus was a philosopher as illadvised or blasphemous, since they take him to be god incarnate. Douglas groothuis calls his new apologetics volume, which weighs in at well over 700 pages, as close to a magnum opus as i will ever have. Craig blomberg challenged me to defend truth, but to do so with a heart of redemption. Douglas groothuis is a compendium of information on thus a work that is intended to be a comprehensive treatise on the subject of apologetics will inherently be a rather large tome covering a number of key topics that fall. Apr 16, 20 this chapter of groothuis christian apologetics covers the evidence for the resurrection of jesus which is evidence that the father approves of everything he said and did in his ministry on earth.
A comprehensive case for biblical faith by douglas groothuis in epub, fb2, txt download ebook. It is a very scholarly work and comprehensive study of the christian world view. Douglas groothuis 752page christian apologetics book is. We address doctrines and practices of christian churches and organizations, as well as those of cults of christianity. May 31, 2018 a christian apologetics manifesto 19 ways to ignite apologetic passion may 31, 2018 may 31, 2018 douglas groothuis on this rock i will build my church, and the gates of death will not overcome itjesus christ matthew 16.
Related are the appendices dealing with hell and old testament issues. Introductory lecture nature of apologetics, 1 nature of apologetics, 2 developing an apologetic mind, 1 developing an apologetic mind, 2. However, please retain the final two slides featuring the powerpoint apologist and apologetics 315 resources. This is a manifesto to ignite the holy fire of apologetic passion and action. The christian worldview proposes answers to the most enduring human questions. Christian apologetics by douglas groothuis free download as pdf file. A few days ago i mentioned douglas groothuis christian apologetics. Douglas groothuis is professor of philosophy at denver seminary. On jesus by doug groothuis is part of the wadsworth philosophers series a series of short books, each providing brief and accessible insight into the ideas of major philosophers throughout history.
Ivp, 2011 this book is certainly one that we here on the reformed reader recommend to those of you who follow our blog. Christian apologetics doug groothuis credo courses. Materialism cannot adequately explain first person access, incorrigibility, qualia, propositional attitudes, intentionality, truth or love. Groothuis has a robust history as a philosopher and apologist of the christian faith. A comprehensive case for biblical faith by author and denver seminary professor of philosophy dr. A christian apologetics manifesto 19 ways to ignite. At a time when the christian church faces an everincreasing challenge from a secular and pluralistic culture, leading apologist norman geisler provides a substantive resource for answering the challenge. A comprehensive case for biblical faith ebook written by douglas groothuis. Christian apologetics christian classics ethereal library. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read christian apologetics. Christian apologetics has as its aim a desire to combat false movements in order to represent what god has plainly revealed in scripture.
A comprehensive case for biblical christianity by douglas groothuis. In the previous lesson, we laid the foundation for a study in christian apologetics. An apologetic for truthseeking in postmodern times evangelical. In, christian apologetics, groothuis makes this case. Sep 03, 2011 groothuis first discusses what philosophy is, then what a philosopher is, before affirming that jesus can indeed be seen as a philosopher. In the acknowledgements section of this book, groothuis described it as.
Analysis and response will be given to the questions posed by reality and to the challenges to christianity from other worldviews expressed in. It is one of the most thorough, insightful and wellwritten apologetics books i have read in a long time. Apr 30, 2012 there are three main parts to this book. Essential apologetics powerpoint series free apologetics315. Douglas groothuis phd, university of oregon is professor of philosophy at denver seminary in denver, colorado, where he heads the apologetics and ethics masters degree program. Part 1 published april 26, 2014 may 12, 2014 by papa giorgio. Full text of christian apologetics norman geisler see other formats. Groothuis was a campus pastor for twelve years prior to obtaining a position as an associate professor of philosophy of religion and ethics at denver seminary in 1993. For one example, douglas groothuis lists nine objections in christian apologetics see chapter 9. Aug 11, 2011 the christian worldview proposes answers to the most enduring human questions. This class covers arguments for the christian worldview while critiquing non. Christianity that counts by douglas groothuis baker books, 1995.
By natural theology i mean the apologetic method that uses logic to derive rational arguments for gods existence from nature. God has placed within the soul of every man an inquiring mind that wont be satisfied. Christian apologetics a comprehensive case for biblical faith douglas groothuis db 2 531 10. Pdf christian apologetics a comprehensive case for biblical. This is a chapter index for the study, so you may want to bookmark it for your own reference. In this systematic text entitled christian apologetics. In on jesus, doug groothuis explores the life of jesus philosophically. Christian apologetics by douglas groothuis michael. Groothuis utilizes the cumulative case method of apologetics. A comprehensive case for biblical faith downers grove. Apr 06, 2016 apologetics index curates research resources on religious movements, cults, sects, world religions and related issues. In this systematic text, douglas groothuis makes a comprehensive apologetic case for christian theismproceeding from a defense of objective truth to a presentation of the key arguments for god from natural theology to a case for the credibility of jesus, the incarnation and the. Apologetics is the work of convincing people to change their. Posts about christian apologetics written by sethdunn88.
It is the first part of a previous set second, third. Podcast feed rss podcast in itunes click to subscribe to the audio. To download mp3 right click and save to your hard drive. Defending christianity against the challenges of post. The basis for the task of christian apologetics is found in i peter 3. The training was rigorous, to say the least, but it was also met with a lot of laughs and even time spent outside of the four walls of the academy with professors or fellow classmates. Groothuis has the rare ability to write in a way that is understandable to the nonspecialist and yet rigorous enough to challenge the apologetic connoisseur.
Jul 27, 2011 douglas groothuis has done a masterful job in christian apologetics. In partnership with the powerpoint apologist, apologetics 315 presents a series of 12 free powerpoint presentations, covering 12 essential topics in apologetics these are free to download, modify, and use for your own apologetics presentations. Chapter 15 of groothuis christian apologetics is on the moral argument, although it only briefly covers it in one of its sections. It is important to be able to answer the charge of elitism that is often leveled at christianity today, and this essay concludes with. Oct 19, 2011 read along with apologetics315 is a weekly chapterbychapter study through christian apologetics. The author begins with the biblical basis for apologetics and moves through the apologetic method into both the. Read along with apologetics315 is a weekly chapterbychapter study through christian apologetics. First, groothuis deals with the basics of christian apologetics.
The reasonableness of the christian worldview will be explored and defended. Douglas groothuis is professor of philosophy at denver seminary, where he is the head of the christian apologetics and ethics program, and directs. Chapter 17 of groothuis christian apologetics argues that being an embodied mind or soul is the best explanation for the ways humanity is unique. Christian apologetics is to cultivate christian commit. The word comprehensive is a good way of describing the book. It covers much more ground as a nice introduction to ethics, without going into specific theories consequentialism, et cetera. Groothuis, professor of philosophy at denver seminary. Douglas groothuis is a senior research fellow with apologetics.
Natural theology and apologetics groothuis the reformed. Without humility, even the best arguments will ring hollow. Sep 29, 2011 douglas groothuis calls his new apologetics volume, which weighs in at well over 700 pages, as close to a magnum opus as i will ever have. In this systematic text, douglas groothuis makes a comprehensive apologetic case for christian theismproceeding from a defense of objective truth to a presentation of the key arguments for god from natural theology to a case for the credibility of jesus, the incarnation and the resurrection. Douglas groothuis has done a masterful job in christian apologetics. Christian apologetics, then, approaches the subjects of god, the bible, the person of jesus christ and his work, from the standpoint of philosophy, appealing to reason. Aug 30, 2016 there are some objections to using natural theology for defending the faith.
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