Covenantal Apologetics : Principles and Practice in Defense of Our Faith

Defending the faith can be daunting, and a well-reasoned and biblically grounded apologetic is essential for the challenge. Following in the footsteps of groundbreaking apologist Cornelius Van Til, Scott Oliphint presents us with an introduction to Reformed apologetics as he sets forth the principles behind a distinctly "covenantal" approach. This book clearly explains the theological foundations of covenantal apologetics and illustrates its application in real-world conversations with unbelievers -- helping Christians to boldly, knowledgeably, and winsomely proclaim the gospel. - Publisher.;Always Ready -- Set Christ Apart as Lord -- Proof to All Men -- We Persuade Others -- We Destroy Arguments: The Achilles' Heel -- Walk in Wisdom toward Outsiders -- You Are Very Religious. The Blackwell Dictionary Of Western Philosophy Is A Concise Reference To The Whole History Of Western Philosophy, From Ancient Greece To The Present Day. The Dictionary's Entries Are Written In A Clear And Direct Style, Which Makes It Easy For Readers To Engage With The Central Questions Of Philosophy, From Epistemology To Ethics, And From Metaphysics To The Philosophy Of Mathematics. The Authors Pay Particular Attention To Terms That Are Crucial To Contemporary Debate. A Unique Feature Of The Dictionary Is Its Use Of A Quotation To Conclude Each Entry On Philosophical Terms. These Quotations Not Only Illustrate The Philosophical Issues Involved, But Also Serve As Signposts For Further Study. Queries And Objections Are Included In Many Of The Entries To Encourage Readers To Be Active And Critical In Their Response.--jacket. Nicholas Bunnin And Jiyuan Yu. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [745]-766). The Blackwell Dictionary of Western Philosophy The Blackwell Dictionary of Western Philosophy???The style is fresh and engaging, and it gives a broad and accurate picture of the western philosophical tradition. It is a pleasure to browse in, even if one is not looking for an answer to a particular question.???David Pears???Its entries manage to avoid the obscurities of an exaggerated brevity without stretching themselves out, as if seeking to embody whole miniature essays. In short it presents itself as a model of clarity and clarification.???Alan Montefiore With the rise of unbelief--from skeptics to adherents of other religions--knowing how to defend the Christian faith has never been more important. This introduction to Reformed apologetics explores foundational principles and offers practical guidance for talking with unbelievers Foreword / William Edgar Introduction Always ready Set Christ apart as Lord Proof to all men We persuade others We destroy arguments : the Achilles' heel Walk in wisdom toward outsiders -- You are very religious -- Conclusion Covers the history of western philosophy, since ancient Greece.