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Challenging Quotations About Apologetics | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

I share several good quotations from authors, church leaders, and professors. They challenge us to get involved in apologetics because it's vital to us and our society. If you'd like to get a copy of these quotations, email me at gary.zacharias@gmail.com.

The Value of Apologetics | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Instead of highlighting a book, I want to talk about why we should be involved with apologetics.

When Cultists Ask | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Norm Geisler and Ron Rhodes take on various groups that twist Bible passages to suit their doctrines. Does God have a physical body? Are we saved by our works? Are the wicked annihilated? I look at their responses to these questions that challenge historic Christian teachings.

Handbook of Christian Apologetics | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Here's a rich book with many topics on Christian apologetics. I want to cover a chapter on Jesus--is he Lord, liar, lunatic, or myth?

Who Was Adam? | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Fazale Rana, a biochemist, looks at the origin of man and argues that Adam was a deliberate, purposeful creation by God. I spend time here looking at a scientific creation model he and Hugh Ross have developed for Reasons to Believe. I also delve into his chapter on the Neanderthals.

Improbable Planet | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Hugh Ross, a Christian scientist, explores reasons why we can believe the earth was carefully prepared by God for us to live here. I spend time on why the universe is so massive and why the Milky Way Galaxy is exactly right for life to exist on earth.

The 10 Most Important Things You Can Say to a Jehovah‘s Witness | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Ron Rhodes has written an easy-to-read, fact-filled book that deals with major problems of the Watchtower Society. The chapter I look at in this podcast is titled "The Watchtower Society Does Not Speak for God."

Hard Sayings of the Bible | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Here's a book that explains over 500 of the toughest Bible passages. It also has excellent introductory articles that cover important questions, one of which I discuss here--Why does God seem so angry in the Old Testament and loving in the New Testament?

Reflections on the Existence of God | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Richard Simmons III has written a series of essays that seek to answer the key question of life--is there a God? I look at his challenge to all of us--follow the evidence wherever it leads.

Would You Like to Earn a Certificate in Apologetics? | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Would you like a solid foundation in defending your faith? Do you want to make a case for the truth of Christianity? An organization I founded offers you a free certificate program. Contact gary@apologeticsforlife.org or go to sdcapologetics.com.