Greg koukl, president and founder of stand to reason, and an adjunct professor of christian apologetics at biola university with two masters degrees, 1 offers great strategies not tricks. Gregory koukl holds ma degrees in both apologetics and philosophy. If you enjoy apologetics, then gregs book tactics is not only a required read, but simply a delightfully. I had been not so patiently waiting for it ever since. May 09, 2017 in the tactics study guide with dvd, apologist and radio host gregory koukl demonstrates how to get in the drivers seat in discussions about faith, keeping any conversation moving with thoughtful, artful tact. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions was cited as a must read. Greg koukl tactics and taking the roof off web content article by greg koukl on mar 4, 2020 1. Theistic evolution is all the rage within christian circles today and i thought it may be worth discussing the logic he uses. Moreland just as a course on tactics is a requirement at all military academies, so too greg koukls tacticsa game plan for discussing your christian convictions should be required training for all christians and churches. Eps web author profiles evangelical philosophical society.
In the tactics study guide, apologist and radio host gregory koukl demonstrates how to get in the drivers seat in discussions about faith, keeping any conversation moving with thoughtful, artful tact. Tactics grand rapids, michigan 49530 monergism books. Just as a course on tactics is a requirement at all military academies, so too greg koukls tacticsa game plan for discussing your christian convictions should be required training for all christians and churches. This summary contains key ideas from the book not necessarily in the same order as the book. Professor greg koukl has successfully defended the christian faith under fire and he wants to show you how a few relatively easy tactics can help you as well. In the 2nd semester we will focus on tactics by greg koukl. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions foreword.
A game plan for discussing your christian convictions, grand rapids. Greg koukl, author, the story of reality in the beginning god genesis 1. However, please retain the final two slides featuring the powerpoint apologist and apologetics 315 resources. Clarifies the claims the person is making tells what the person thinks provides a good conversation starter. Greg koukl is the founder and president of stand to reason. Tactics is the book that really ignited my apologetic making a defense for the gospel fire. Jan 17, 2017 greg koukl of stand to reason explains how to rephrase the question that stops christians in their tracks.
How the world began, how it ends, and everything important that happens in between. In the spirit of the ask anything tour well be going to at ucla tomorrow where well be experiencing a live public defense of the christian faith id like to share with you the ministry of stand to reason str, and its founder, greg koukl, a faithful stalwart of defending the christian faith on the radio airwaves for decades. Today is the 27th anniversary of the birth of stand to reason, and i. Today we welcome greg koukl to interact on the blog. If you have ever listened to stand to reason, you know how skilled greg is at explaining complex topics, which also applies to this book, making it very readable. In tactics, gregory koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive. Gregory koukl born june 10, 1950 is a christian apologist, radio talk show host, author. Accessible to anyone, the abc program is key to devleoping the accurately informed mind, the artful method, and the attractive manner that will make you a high. Nick norelli rightly dividng the word of truth new jersey as someone who has a decent amount of books on apologetics lining the shelves in my library i wasnt exactly overlyexcited to read greg koukl.
Gregs book has transformed many lives by changing their tactics on witnessing. Shelby systems goal is to provide the most efficient cutting edge software so that you have more time to focus on real ministry work. Greg s book has transformed many lives by changing their tactics on witnessing. It is simply a guide to having better conversations regarding ones christian convictions. Greg koukls book, tactics is practical, easy to read, entertaining, and an invaluable resource for all believers living in this postmodern age who are confronted on a regular basis by skeptics with all sorts of unfounded absurd accusations. His experience in sharing the christian faith and the christian worldview in the public arena makes him an ideal candidate to write about how believers can share their convictions. In partnership with the powerpoint apologist, apologetics 315 presents a series of 12 free powerpoint presentations, covering 12 essential topics in apologetics these are free to download, modify, and use for your own apologetics presentations. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions, and relativism. Essential apologetics powerpoint series free apologetics315. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions by gregory koukl. Greg koukl blog tour starts todayfor tactics zondervan. Click browser back arrow when finished essentials in. Gregory koukl has 29 books on goodreads with 14092 ratings.
Ive been listening to greg koukl one of my personal apologetics heroes on the stand to reason podcast for years and he would occasionally mention this book he was working on, the story of reality originally entitled credo. The fact is that many christians feel intimidated by evangelism. Tactics a game plan for discussing your christian convictions gregory koukl. Tactics by gregory koukl, 97817997184, available at book depository. Greg koukl of stand to reason explains how to rephrase the question that stops christians in their tracks. In tandem with his new book release, greg koukl discussed some apologetics tactics on issues, etc.
A gameplan to discuss your christian convictions, and coauthor of relativism. Book signing by greg koukl tactics and the story of reality his books are on sale in the display area session iv. Greg koukl blog tour starts today for tactics za blog. Greg koukls the story of reality is, indeed, a telling of the story of the world through a fivepart wideangle lens. Greg koukl is the founder and president of stand to reason, an organisation that trains christians to think more clearly about their faith and to make an evenhanded, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical christianity and classical christian values in the public square.
Live interview with greg kouklthe new apostles and prophets. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions free made by gregory koukl about books the book is. Greg koukl is known for his defense of classical christianity and classical christian values, and is also well known for being an advocate of the prolife position. However,if we can engage people in such a way that theywalk away witha stone in theirshoes, or evidence that forces themto continueto engage the issue, then thats a win. Koukl has written a practical guide, accessible to any christian. The ambassador basic curriculum consists of three selfstudy modules designed to help you build a foundation in the areas vital to every ambassador. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions. Greg koukl, who holds two ma degrees in both apologetics and philosophy, is a professor and public figure who debates about religion, worldviews and culture. Simply listen to the cds and use the study notes in printable pdf files, booklets, and online study tool to effortlessly master the material. Many atheists are frustrated with the same old cliches being read to them from the same prepackaged scripts.
Feet firmly planted in midair with francis beckwith baker books, 1998 and tactics. Theistic evolution is all the rage within christian circles today and i thought it may be worth discussing the logic he uses to refute it. Tactics does not claim to be an apologetics textbook or even a book intended to develop a particular apologetic theory. When youve finished all three modules, well certify you as an str ambassador at either silver or gold levels, depending on your goals. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions grand rapids, mi. Greg is founder and president of stand to reason and serves as adjunct professor of christian apologetics at biola university. Pdf tactics a game plan for discussing your christian. Each category is listed in the order in which the books are recommended. Greg koukl s book, tactics is practical, easy to read, entertaining, and an invaluable resource for all believers living in this postmodern age who are confronted on a regular basis by skeptics with all sorts of unfounded absurd accusations. Apologetics tactics resources mp3 and video by greg koukl.
A game plan for discussing your christian convictions 10th anniversary edition by gregory koukl in paperback format at koorong. Then tactics is for you greg koukl is the founder and president of stand to reason, an organisation that trains christians to think more clearly about their faith and to make an evenhanded, incisive, yet gracious defense for. Greg koukl s columbo tactic direct conversations in a nonoffensive way by using these three questions. Jan 11, 2017 greg tells the christian story simply and thoroughly, packing a ton of truth in under 200 pages. Every part is divided into multiple chapters which span only a few pages each. Koukl has made a worthwhile contribution to the literature on. Thats very personal and im open to sharing, but i first need to know if this is a safe environment. By timothy fox ive waited for this book for a long time. Recommended apologetics book directory many have asked for a list of recommended apologetics books. Apologist greg koukl will interview my coauthor, doug geivett, about our two books on the new apostolic reformation on his program, stand to reason, today at 4 p. Students will learn fantastic methods of conversing successfully with skeptics of all kinds.
He is known for tactics he teaches to help christian be prepared to engage others about their christian convictions effectively and engagingly. This list is an attempt to provide a quick and helpful reference for apologetics reading. Tactics a game plan for discussing your christian convictions koukl summary last update 18sep2015. I particularly love greg s response to the lesbian supervisor at work. Professor greg koukl has successfully defended the christian faith under fire and he wants to show you how a few. Readers will learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through the minefields, stop challengers in their tracks, turn the. We need to be better detectives and ask good questions to help take down the barriers to faith. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions 9780310282921 by gregory koukl.
A game plan for discussing your christian convictions ebook written by gregory koukl. Hes spoken on over 50 university campuses and hosted his own radio talk show for 18 years defending christianity worth thinking about. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions gregory koukl note. Gregs teaching has been featured on focus on the family radio, and hes debated deepak chopra. Study pack includes one dvd and one study guide which helps you develop a game plan for the compelling truth about christianity. Up4ever and its partners use cookies and similar technology to collect and analyse information about the users of this website. Feb 04, 2009 moreland just as a course on tactics is a requirement at all military academies, so too greg koukls tacticsa game plan for discussing your christian convictions should be required training for all christians and churches. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Learn the techniques greg koukl has taught thousands of others that will put you in the drivers seat in every exchange. Koukl has made a worthwhile contribution to the literature on apologetics by teaching us how to say what we say.
In the tactics study guide with dvd, apologist and radio host gregory koukl demonstrates how to get in the drivers seat in discussions about faith, keeping any conversation moving with thoughtful, artful tact. I figured it would probably just be more of what im used to reading and in some ways it was, but what koukl has done with tactics is repackage apologetics in a way that makes it accessible and even somewhat appealing to the average believer. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions pdf tactics. Then you should be interested in tactics, a book by greg koukl, the president of stand to reason ministries. How the world began, how it ends, and everything important that happens in between zondervan, 2017. Today he will be answering a couple of questions and interacting with your followup questions in the comments. The substrate of choice for memorable graphics, superior strength, and a unique texture. When she asks if you support homosexual rights, he responds. Greg koukl is already well known for writing relativism. Greg koukl tactics for intellectual dishonesty by strvideos. He has written a number of books, including tactics and relativism, and hosts a radio talk show. Tactics by greg koukl audiobook download christian. Tactics is engaging, full of great personal stories of greg interacting and using his tactics.
According to lee strobel, why is greg koukl consistently among the very best defenders of the faith, a prepared ambassador for hrist. As greg koukl says in hisbooktactics, our goal is notto convert anyone, that is the work of the holy spirit. Tactics study guide by gregory koukl overdrive rakuten. Some new atheists argue that belief in god is as sensible as belief in a flying spaghetti monster. Discuss your christian convictions to others with grace and confidence. The question that stops christians in their tracks youtube. In this 6session tactics dvd, master apologist gregory koukl introduces viewers to effective ways to defend their christian faith in conversations with friends, coworkers, and family members.
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