{"id":12918,"date":"2013-10-21T09:26:49","date_gmt":"2013-10-21T09:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mobaptist.tv\/pathwaysample1\/?p=12918"},"modified":"2014-02-06T13:22:49","modified_gmt":"2014-02-06T19:22:49","slug":"the-apologists-tool-kit-now-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbcpathway.com\/2013\/10\/21\/the-apologists-tool-kit-now-available\/","title":{"rendered":"The Apologist\u2019s Tool Kit now available"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thank you, Missouri Baptists, for enthusiastically supporting the MBC\u2019s new apologetics ministry. Over the last year, I have been privileged to speak or lead workshops in many churches across the state to help Christians \u201cearnestly contend for the faith\u201d (Jude 3).<\/p>\n

Topics have ranged from \u201cHow do I know the Bible is true?\u201d to \u201cWhat do false prophets have in common?\u201d<\/p>\n

As many of you know, apologetics simply is \u201ca reasonable defense of the Christian faith.\u201d For followers of Jesus there has never been a more important time to know what we believe, why we believe, and how to share our faith with an increasingly skeptical world.<\/p>\n

The apostle Peter urges us to \u201cset apart the Messiah as Lord in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you\u201d (1 Peter 3:15).<\/p>\n

\"apologists_ebook_icon\"<\/a>Tailored topics<\/strong><\/p>\n

When working with pastors and directors of missions to plan an apologetics event \u2013 from a half-day seminar to a full weekend retreat \u2013 I have tried to tailor the topics and resources to the needs of that particular church or association.<\/p>\n

In the process, we\u2019ve discovered that several doctrinal issues are high on Missouri Baptists\u2019 list of priorities. We\u2019ve also learned that while photocopied notes are helpful, participants prefer something more polished and permanent to take home with them.<\/p>\n

So, we have developed The Apologist\u2019s Tool Kit: Resources to help you defend the Christian faith. This 60-page booklet equips you to defend the Christian faith with \u201cgentleness and respect\u201d (1 Peter 3:16). The articles address some of the most commonly challenged Christian doctrines today, from the existence of God to the authority of Scripture.<\/p>\n

In addition, they offer a biblical basis for identifying and dealing with false prophets, and they provide an overview of several religions, cults, or sects that lay claim to Scripture but deny its core teachings.<\/p>\n

The tool kit is available for $5 and may be ordered online at mobaptist.org\/apologetics<\/a> or by calling 573.636.0400 ext. 303.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s inside?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Articles include: What is Christian apologetics? What\u2019s your worldview? How do I know God exists? How do I know the Bible is true? Who is the real Jesus? What do false prophets have in common? Overviews of Islam, Mormonism, the Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses and Roman Catholicism. The final chapter offers practical ways to share your Christian faith with members of other religions.<\/p>\n

Thanks to graphic designer Jim Thorne for designing the booklet, and to Executive Director John Yeats for establishing a Christian apologetics ministry for Missouri Baptists.<\/p>\n

Finally, thanks to you for your financial support through the Cooperative Program, which makes it possible for me to travel the state and lead apologetics workshops at no charge to you or your church.<\/p>\n

As always, I welcome your feedback. Check out The Apologist\u2019s Tool Kit and let me know how I can help you and your congregation build a positive case for Christianity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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