The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

As the title says, this book wrestles with difficult Bible passages. I look at issues dealing with why there are differences among the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), the different genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke, and why Jesus referred to himself as the Son of Man.

Now That’s A Good Question | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

R. C. Sproul, well-known theologian, pastor, and teacher, answers  more than 300 frequently asked questions about life and faith. I discuss a chapter in which he considers faith--what it is and how to effectively share it with others.

God’s Crime Scene |The Apologist’s Bookshelf

J. Warner Wallace's book does an amazing job revealing reasons we can be confident in the existence of God. Let's take a look at his chapter on the fine tuning of the universe that scientists have been discovering over the past few years.

Where Is God When It Hurts |The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Phil Yancey has written a classic that examines the problem of pain and suffering. This podcast covers a chapter that talks about our "groaning planet" with and possible answers to this problem that everyone wrestles with.

To Everyone an Answer | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

This book is a collection of essays on apologetics. I'm talking here about chapter 3 in which Greg Koukl covers his extremely useful list of tactics to use when interacting with a non-believer. This is good material that he expands upon in his book Tactics.

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Science | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

This podcast covers several different issues the book discusses--the idea of a flat earth, the supposed war between Christianity and science, and the weaknesses of the Darwinian account of evolution.

Talking to Your Kids About God | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Natasha Crain has another powerful book parents can use to help keep their kids focused on Christianity. I look at her chapter that answers the question "Do we really have free will?"

A Practical Guide to Culture | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle have written an important book every parent should read. They tackle many important threats to our kids. I look at one chapter that discusses the evils of pornography and what parents can say to their children about it.

Christian Apologetics | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Doug Groothuis, in this massive book's twentieth chapter, discusses doubt, skepticism, and the hiddenness of God.

Can We Still Believe the Bible? | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Craig Blomberg, noted scholar and author, covers six issues that he thinks are important for us to wrestle with when it comes to the Bible. I look at his intro where he lays these questions out to explain why he still believes the Bible.