Apologetics

…defence of biblical faith.” —Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, Director, International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism, and Human Rights, Strasbourg, France “The word apologetics scares a lot of people, because they think that refers to an exceedingly intellectual treatment of…

Through a blend of understandable explanations and real-life stories, Why I Am a Lutheran explores the foundational teachings of the Christian church. In each chapter, Daniel Preus calls upon more than twenty years of pastoral experience to reveal Jesus as the center of the Christian faith. As he…

…carefully reasoned and clearly written defense of some of the central truth-claims of historic Christianity. This collection of helpful and timely apologetics essays responds specifically to some of the popular and controversial claims made by various current critics of Christianity. This volume…

…Alvin J. Schmidt, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, Illinois College, Jacksonville, Illinois About the Author Craig A. Parton is a trial lawyer in California. A popular conference speaker in the field of apologetics, Parton teaches in France each year at the International Academy of Apologetics.

…graduate of Concordia University, Irvine (BA), and Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana (MDiv). He received an MA in Christian apologetics from Biola University (2001) and a PhD in theology from the University of Birmingham (England) in 2009. His most cherished service is being a…

Who is this product for? Youth who want straight answers about faith. Seventy percent of church youth left home after high school and then left the Church according to a 2002 Barna poll. When asked for the reason for leaving the church, 32 percent (in an open ended question) listed intellectual…

(6 Sessions) Science and the Savior explores how scientists may serve their Creator through understanding and explaining the wonders of His creation. Chapters include: * God’s Intentions for Science * Science as Sub-creation * How Theology Gave Birth to Modern Science * Science Serves Our…

…defence of biblical faith.” —Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, Director, International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism, and Human Rights, Strasbourg, France “The word apologetics scares a lot of people, because they think that refers to an exceedingly intellectual treatment of…

A Study of the Origins of Religious Writings. In a culture where it doesn’t seem to matter what you believe, it is imperative that Christians can recognize His Word over the many other writings available. This Bible study digs into the source and origins of other popular holy writings and…

…the truth with our family, friends, and neighbors in truth and love whether online or offline. I pray that this is the first in a series of apologetic books.” —Seth R. Hinz, Assistant to the President—Web/Media Director, LCMS Michigan District About the Author A. Trevor Sutton…

It's easy to think all Christians believe the same doctrine, but the differences are astounding. Baptism, Communion, and free will are all examples of some of the major differences among Christian denominations. In One Christ, Many Creeds, the teachings of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and…

(6 Sessions) The Quest for Spirituality discusses some of the most popular and growing "alternative" spiritual pursuits today. Topics include: * Extrasensory Perception (ESP) * Paranormal and psychic phenomena * Astrology * Meditation and contemplation * Wicca * Health practices such as yoga and…

About The Series The You Can Do It Series encourages and equips believers to live out life as a disciple of Jesus Christ, being formed and shaped by God’s Word. Written in a clear and encouraging style, each of these topical books gives Christians achievable goals for strengthening their faith…

FREE discussion guide available here. Worldview, God’s Word, & Your Future People have great interest in defending their faith as well as knowing what the future holds, and for good reason. Is there any more intriguing topic than the future? Will humankind exterminate itself, come together…

Know what your religion means in today's world. Christianity and fourteen other religious faiths are examined and compared, with a goal of identifying the central teachings of each and providing some tools for Christians who encounter people of other faiths in their daily lives. This Bible study…

A Study of Heresies in the Church Heresies and false teachings have plagued the Christian Church from her earliest days, but few realize how these false teachings still impact the Church today. This Bible study explores significant false truths in the history of the Church and exposes them to the…

(6 Sessions) Off the Edge looks at the creation of the universe, the end of the universe, and the possibility of life on other planets. Topics include: * The relationship between faith and science * Scientific cosmologies * The origin of life * Extraterrestrial life * Contact with aliens * The…

Which Way is the Right Way is designed for eleventh grade students, but may be used in grades nine, ten, or twelve. It provides an overview of the Christian faith, the major non-Christian world religions, and of various movements within Christianity. This is a 45 session course.

Christians need to openly share with others what we have learned of the love of God in Christ Jesus our Savior. We will play no games with the truth, nor will we hold secrets about what the truth is. On the surface, the Masonic Lodge promotes many positive moral values. But a deeper look reveals…

Pastors serve their parishioners' spiritual needs and often address community and social issues, including politics. While much is known about how the public views politics, what about pastoral opinion? Based on two recent surveys of LCMS pastors, the authors examine how these men view politics and…

During his 56-year ministry as pastor and President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, John W. Behnken saw the church grow from a rural, foreign-language body concentrated largely in the Midwest to one of the three major Lutheran bodies in North America, with a mission and ministry…

Author Anthony Steinbronn examines the postmodern perspective that views the Christian church as only one of many brands in the ideological supermarket. He critiques the position that Christianity no longer has ultimate truth but must take its place alongside numerous other religions. How should…

For all the baptized, witnessing Christ is supposed to be part of our way of life. We are given to share our greatest gift, Jesus Christ, with anyone God allows us to meet. Yes, it can be intimidating. Surprisingly, it gets easier as you do it more often. This volume will equip you to: * Witness…

The two Jehovah’s Witnesses at your door are a God-given opportunity to witness to Jesus. The next time Jehovah’s Witnesses knock on your door, will you be prepared to explain your religious beliefs? This book gives you the necessary knowledge and insight to defend your faith and clearly…