Defending Your Faith

When confronted about my Christianity I tend to get tongue-tied. It really shouldn’t be like that.

After all we’re talking about the Savior of mankind. Jesus died for our sins and rose again from the grave in order to offer us the grace and forgiveness we so desperately need in order to go to Heaven and spend eternity with God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit).

Why be timid? While it is good to recount one’s own salvation it’s still important to study and familiarize yourself with the word of God.

I’m guilty of being lazy but God is patient and with his help I’m learning to study his word and discover the who, what, when, where, how and why of the Bible.

It’s important to defend our faith and I’ve discovered the perfect book to bolster your biblical knowledge and foundation so you can not only defend your faith but successfully witness to others.

Remember, God knows our weaknesses. He understands that we can be intimidated and fearful. He also offers to help us with our faith, how to share it and what the scriptures teach.

In Defending Your Faith by author R.C. Sproul and published by Crossway, Christians are given an excellent resource as to how to defend their Christian faith and to answer questions about Christianity when posed.

As an introduction to apologetics the author carefully examines and explains the various trains of thought when it comes to the question whether God exists or not and what our personal responsibility is to him.

I especially like the fact that author gives the pros and cons equal consideration such as in the the principles of knowledge, God’s existence and Biblical authority.

This is not a book to skim through quickly and set aside. I recommend you take your time, ponder every word and dig deep. 

Personally I learned a lot and I plan on using what information I gleaned to help me be a better witness. Be sure to check out Crossway’s website for other titles at https://www.crossway.org/.

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.