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Your Apologetics Briefing
Hi! I’m Dr. Mikel Del Rosario. Got tough questions about God, Jesus, or the Bible? Want to talk about your faith with friends, family, and coworkers but often feel blocked by challenges to Christianity? I’ve been there. So I built this Web site to help you begin an exciting journey where you can discover answers to tough questions. Imagine being able to navigate spiritual conversations with confidence, where you can defend truth while loving people well. Join a fresh movement of new apologists who engage culture, make the case for Christianity, and explain the faith with courage and compassion.
What is Apologetics?
Explaining public evidence for Christian truth claims.
Apologetics doesn’t mean saying “sorry” or apologizing for your beliefs. Technically speaking, Christian apologetics is a branch of theology that gives a rational justification for Christian truth claims. Practically speaking, “doing apologetics” means defending the faith. The Apostle Peter wrote:
…but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).
Here, “make a defense” comes from the Greek word apologia. That’s where we get the word “apologetics.” Following what Peter said just means you have reasons for what you believe and you’re ready to talk with anyone who has questions. [Read more]
General Apologetics
Here are three foundational talks I share at churches to help you quickly get up to speed on defending the faith and explaining the evidence for God in light of evil and suffering. Join me for a full morning of apologetics training here.
The Jesus Conversation
Listen in on episodes that can help you explain the evidence for Jesus’s divine claim and resurrection. Grab some talking points for your next conversation with a skeptical friend, relative, or coworker. Next time you’re hit with challenges, you’ll feel more confident with fresh insights at the ready.
Best of the Blog
New to the blog? It’s all good! You can learn more about apologetics, cultural engagement, and how to think through challenges to God, Jesus, and the Bible with some of my best blog posts.
God
- What Everyone Should Know About The Problem of Evil
- Evil, Suffering and the Evidence for God
- Atheism and Evil in the Name of God
Jesus
- Did Jesus Say He Was God?
- Is Good Friday a Myth? What 5 Ancient, Non-Christian Writings Reveal
- The Resurrection of Jesus: An Unlikely Easter Conversation
The Bible
- Have We Lost the Message of the New Testament?
- Did Luke Mess Up on the Timing of the Christmas Story?
- Were There No Camels During the Time of Biblical Patriarchs?
Apologetics
- How to Defend the Faith without Getting Defensive
- Three Essential Elements of Everyday Apologetics
- Spiritual Warfare: What You Didn’t Hear at Bible Study
Cultural Engagement
- How to be a Christian Ambassador in Troubled Times
- Three Cultural Engagement Lessons from Acts 17
- Why Religious Freedom Should Matter to Absolutely Everyone
Take the Self-Study Course
The Accessible Apologetics Workbook: Five Lessons for Everyday Defenders of the Faith
The Accessible Apologetics Workbook is so much more than just a book. It’s a complete audio course that can help you defend the faith with confidence. You get online access to all of the answers to the fill-in-the-blanks and full-length audio workshops (MP3s) for each lesson.
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