“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15 NIV). Even in today’s anti-Christian culture, Peter’s words still ring true. Apologetics have long played an important role in explaining and defending Christian truth. Each new generation of believers is told to give an explanation for the hope they have in Christ. Through the ages, Christ’s followers have prepared themselves for such a task. The study of apologetics shows how to grapple with the relationship between faith and facts and will build your confidence in sharing your faith with others.
Apologetics Basics
Apologetics Basics is designed to provide a foundational understanding of what Christian Apologetics is and why it is important to practice. According to 1 Peter 3:15, all believers are called to defend the faith they hold dear. -- Premium certificate not available for this course.
Ten Reasons to Believe in the Christian Faith
People have many reasons for rejecting the Christian faith. Some may admire Christ but dislike His followers. Others find it difficult to accept any faith that claims to be the only way to God. Why would anyone limit themselves to only one of the world’s great religions?
Ten Reasons to Believe God Became a Man
Jesus Christ continues to be one of the most controversial people in history. Few people have much of a problem as long as he is portrayed as a kindly moral teacher. But his biblical claim to be God is often met with strong opposition and disbelief.
Ten Reasons to Believe in the Existence of God
For centuries, thoughtful people have questioned the existence of God. They have proposed that the belief in a higher power was invented by people who needed a sense of protection and spiritual meaning. Yet despite this and other challenges, there are convincing evidences that support a credible belief in the God of the Bible.
Ten Reasons to Believe in Life After Death
What happens after we die? Is it the end of our existence or the beginning of another journey? In this course you’ll examine what the Bible says about life after death, and gain a deeper understanding of how our view of death should radically affect how we live.
Ten Reasons to Believe Real Christians Can Look Like They’re Not
Hypocrites. The word carries with it a sneer and a skeptical view of a person’s religious claims. In fact, religious people are still only people; people who are flawed, weak, and sometimes failing. The question is, can someone experience times of spiritual failure and still truly be a person of faith?
Ten Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection
A case could be made that the central premise of the Christian faith is that Jesus rose from the grave. To many, it is a claim that hovers somewhere between wishful thinking and foolish faith. It seems naive at best and preposterous at worst. But, is there good reason to believe in the resurrection?
Ten Reasons to Believe in Christ Rather than Religion
We live in an extremely religious world—a world that can be very confusing, even bewildering. Is it enough to say that all beliefs are of equal value as long as you are sincere? Is there spiritual security in being a “religious” person?
Ten Reasons to Believe in the Bible
In a world full of religious books, all claiming authority over the lives of the followers, is there good reason to believe the Bible is any different? Any better? Any more reliable?
The Da Vinci Code – Separating Fact From Fiction
The Da Vinci Code has been on the New York Times Bestseller List since its release and is one of the most widely read books of our time. This novel, however, is more than a page-turning murder mystery.
The Miracles of Jesus
In the history of the world, many religious leaders making stupendous claims have come and gone. Why then has the life and message of Jesus endured as it has? The biblical answer to this is that his claims were shown to be true by supernatural acts.
Ten Reasons to Believe in a God Who Allows Suffering
This study is intended to challenge us to wrestle with difficult issues of faith. The Bible calls us to “test all things” (1 Thessalonians 5:21), and we can do that because our faith is grounded in fact and well-reasoned thought.
We Believe in God
This course briefly surveys what theologians call theology proper or the doctrine of God. It deals with questions such as: Who is God? What are his attributes? What is his eternal plan? What are his works in history?
We Believe in the Holy Spirit
Practically speaking, the Holy Spirit is the person of the Trinity who is most involved in our daily lives. But many Christians know far more about the Father and the Son than they do about the Spirit. In this series we’ll discover how the doctrine of the Holy Spirit developed historically.
Christian Evidences
Christians are told to give an explanation for the hope they have in Christ and believers through the ages have prepared themselves accordingly for such a task.
Messianic Prophecy
From the protoevangellum in Genesis 3:15, proceeding through the other various Old Testament covenants, God’s people anticipated the coming Messiah.
Exploring Approaches to Apologetics
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have (I Peter 3:15). Peter's words ring true in today's world.