Apologetics is the study and practice of giving answers for the reasonableness and truth of the Christian faith. The word comes from the Greek apologia and means “to give a defense.” In 1 Peter 3:15, Christians are commanded to give an apologia to anyone who asks the reason for our hope.
In a culture where God’s Word is constantly under attack from those both inside and outside of the church, we must always be ready to give a defense for the hope that is in us. Christianity is rooted in history—real people and events of the past.
We can shoot down arguments and offer reasons for our beliefs, but if we don’t lead people to the soul-saving gospel of Jesus Christ, we have not successfully defended the faith.
The Bible not only claims to be a revelation from the infinite Creator, but it gives a very detailed history concerning origins to enable us to come to right conclusions. No other book does this. We have a revelation from an omnipotent God, who gives us the history we need to know so we can interpret the evidence of the present correctly.
If a door is not securely fastened, it doesn’t take long before the hinges will come loose. The same is true of faith.
The Apostle Peter was emphatic that every Christian needs to be ready to defend the faith.
What exactly constitutes a miracle, and did they really occur as recorded in the Bible? Paul Taylor explains.
In a culture where God’s Word is under attack from those inside and outside of the church, we must be ready to give a defense for the hope that is in us.
“If an unbeliever were truly standing on a worldview that did not borrow from Christianity, then he would not be bothered by its inconsistency and arbitrariness.”
Christians won’t be effective if we forget the basics.
Should we be surprised that a large percentage of young people who have given up on church have done so because they lacked biblical answers about common questions?
There are seven wrong assumptions we can easily make about our audience.
Should Christians use a variety of apologetic methods? What does the Bible teach? Dr. Jason Lisle, AiG–U.S., provides insight.
Are apologetics efforts based on presuppositional arguments ultimately in vain? Dr. Jason Lisle, AiG–U.S., addresses this question and more.
Why are Christians expected to remove the Bible from the argument when skeptics can use any line of reasoning they wish? Dr. Jason Lisle, AiG–U.S., addresses this and more.
Some time ago, a secular reporter accused me of promoting violence. It was because he saw AiG’s classic “castles illustration” we often use, which really sums up the spiritual battle AiG is fighting.
My wife has an uncle who—from my earthbound perspective—needs this issue of Answers.
See how well you know the Bible by taking the following quiz.
Many skeptics have accused us of not having a forum because we’re afraid our beliefs can’t stand up to opposition. The webteam responds.
Do cartoons have a place in Christian ministry?
The complete transcript of a debate between Jason Lisle and Hugh Ross on the Dr Bob Grantí radio program which was held in December of 2004.
This paper examines the influence of a YEC apologetics course on creation and evolution worldview attitudes of Liberty University students.
An edited, condensed version of a 2001 radio debate in Jamaica between Ken Ham and Ronnie Thwaites.
If we are going to reach the culture of today with the unchanging saving message of the gospel, we have to adopt a different method by which to present the gospel.
God himself is telling us that the person who gives proper respect to Scripture will find that he is pleasing the Lord.
Like David, with God on our side and faith in His Word, we can defeat these ‘giants.’
Until the church gets its foundation right, it is not going to make a significant impact on the culture, regardless of how successful programs are in attracting people.
I contend that countries like America, England, Australia and other Western nations were in generations past like the ‘Jews,’ but now are like the ‘Greeks.’
Answers in Genesis is an apologetics ministry, dedicated to helping Christians defend their faith and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.