Scripture tells us to always be prepared to give a defense to anyone who asks for a reason for the hope that is in us (1 Peter 3:15). But sometimes, we don't feel adequately prepared to do that. Here are some book recommendations for Apologetics (read: faith defense) resources:
Telling a Better Story by Joshua Chatraw – This is a good book and would go well with Keller’s Making Sense of God as a companion piece. Both are primarily concerned with having conversations with the new skeptic in our postmodern context.
The Reason for God by Tim Keller – Tim Keller served as both a pastor and scholar. And he has written accessible apologetic material that anyone can understand and apply. This is a great resource for anyone looking to defend their faith.
The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel – Lee Strobel was a journalist and skeptic who came to faith through his own investigation into the claims and nature of Christ. This book reads like a good court case with a verdict that Jesus is indeed who he says he is.
More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell – One of two classics on this list, McDowell explores several questions about Christ in a pastoral way. And it's a good, short read.
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis – This one is probably the weightest of this group of books, but is an apologetics classic that all Christians need to read at some point in their journey.
Street Smarts by Gregory Koukl – This is a good, practical how-to guide for engaging with other folks in conversation around the Christian faith. It gives you a gameplan to address objections to faith in a gracious and kind way.
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