Greg koukl book tactics in defending the faith

Greg koukl received his masters in philosophy of religion and ethics at talbot school of theology and his masters in christian apologetics from simon greenleaf university. The second deals with the techniques of using this information tactics in defending the faith and focuses on style, strategy, and method. See all books authored by gregory koukl, including tactics. What im going to present is developed in bregory koukl s book, tactics. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions is not designed to give you pat answers or lists of facts to bring to your conversations. Nov 26, 2019 this book should be required reading for every thoughtful christian. Greg koukl is a wise, seasoned, frontlines apologist. Do you want to increase your confidence and skill in. Moreland distinguished professor of philosophy, talbot school of theology, and author of. I am happy to recommend a book so full of practical insights and careful guidance for skillfully, winsomely defending the christian faith. The californiabased apologist has been arguing for the rationality of the christian faith and helping believers make a stand for several decades now. The second deals with the techniques of using this informationtacti in defending the faith and focuses on style. Tactics in defending the faith 9780967358475 by gregory koukl and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. May 25, 2017 in the tactics video study, 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.

Lessons in the study guide are coordinated to be used alongside the book and video study. Jay wesley richards coauthor of the privileged planet just as a course on tactics is a requirement at all military academies, so too greg koukl s tactics. 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. Everybody has a point of view she thinks is right, and everybody passes judgment at some point or another. 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. 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. Koukl has made a worthwhile contribution to the literature on. Greg koukl consistently recommends a wise approach to building relationships.

How the world began, how it ends, and everything important that happens in between, and more on. In the tactics video study, 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. In the tactics study kit, master apologist gregory koukl introduces viewers to effective ways to defend their christian faith in conversations with friends, coworkers, and family members. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions. Gregory koukl has 29 books on goodreads with 677 ratings. Far from being another evangelism book, tactics is a book that will challenge you to be a critical thinker, a logical communicator, and a gracious ambassador for jesus christ. Buy a cheap copy of tactics in defending the faith book by gregory koukl. Nov 15, 2015 this week i received my copy of tactics. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions by. Recognize someones bad thinking for the purpose of guiding them to the truth, yet remaining gracious and charitable. I was anxious to have a look at the book, as i have been following greg koukl s ministry of stand to reason for a number of years. A game plan for defending your faith may 29, 2011 hunters creek community church pastor james m. That is what i have sought to give you in this series. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions should be required training for all christians and churches.

Are you tired of finding yourself flatfooted and intimidated in conversations about your faith and values. Greg koukl s thoughtful and ambitious project to intellectually reach the secular mind, stand to reason, is an idea whose time has come. Do you want to increase your confidence and skill in discussions, no matter whom youre talking to. 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. Readers will learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through potential minefields, stop challengers in their tracks, turn the tables. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions softcover, kindle, quotes was released i could not wait to get my copy. Gregory koukl holds ma degrees in both apologetics and philosophy. Dec 26, 2019 greg koukl is a wise, seasoned, frontlines apologist. The first deals with content, offering specific responses to particular questions. Youll learn how to modify your goal for conversations to communicate more effectively with others. Koukl not only reminds us that it is not enough to know why you believe, but it is also crucial to know how to communicate those beliefs by adapting to various situations. Koukl differentiates between strategy and tactics when it comes to defending the christian faith.

Strategy concerns the overall big picture of apologetics. Tactics is the book that really ignited my apologetic making a defense for the gospel fire. In tactics, gregory koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of. On this episode, greg koukl discussed his best selling book, tactics. Gregory koukl focuses on how christians can defend the faith in everyday conversations. Tactics in defending the faith mikel del rosario your.

Recognize someones bad thinking for the purpose of guiding them to. In this episode of the table podcast, i talk with greg koukl and amy hall about tactics in defending the faith, focusing on helping christians have meaningful spiritual conversations with people who see christianity differently. However, this is not a repackaging of old material. Those who have heard koukl speak, or listened to his. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions zondervan, 2009 gregory koukl refers to his approach as tactics. Zondervan, 2009 available in australia at koorong books wellknown christian apologist greg koukl here offers a popularlevel approach to defending the faith. The story of reality hits the market on january 10th. I was introduced to the apologetic work of greg koukl almost ten years ago. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions gregory koukl in a world increasingly indifferent to christian truth, followers of christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority.

Stand to reason 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. Audio lectures, 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. He has hosted his own radio talk show for seventeen years advocating clearthinking christianity and defending the christian worldview. In the tactics study guide, master apologist gregory koukl introduces viewers to effective ways to defend their christian faith in conversations with friends, coworkers, and family members. Whenever someone tries to deny the truth, ultimately, reality betrays him. William lane craig author of reasonable faith christian truth and apologetics greg koukl is a wise, seasoned, frontlines apologist.

Tactics for discussing christian convictions youtube. A guide to effectively discussing your christian convictions ebook 9780310529200 by gregory koukl. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions, dr. Moreland just as a course on tactics is a requirement at all military academies, so too greg koukl s tactics a game plan for discussing your christian convictions should be required training for all christians and churches. Tactics, 10th anniversary edition book details zondervan. Drawing on extensive experience defending christianity in the public square, koukl shows you how to. In this book greg koukl passes lewiss test with flying colors. For those familiar with koukl s tactics audio program, many of the same personal encounters are cited. Initiate conversations effortlessly present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking skillfully manage the details of dialogue maintain an engaging, disarming style even under. Tactics for defending the faith greg koukl youtube. Listeners will learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through potential minefields, stop challengers in their tracks, turn the.

Koukl discusses the problems that come with engaging in christian apologetics, how it often comes across as combative, how unbelievers tend to respond emotionally rather than rationally to christian evidences, and how people christian and nonchristian alike tend to commit. This video was taken at a small training for youth leaders. Each of us as a christian ambassador faces two daunting challenges when trying to make a difference for christ. I love engaging nonchristians in conversation, but in the back of my mind i often think, what if i get. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions, and the story of reality. Designed to be used alongside the tactics video study, the tactics study guide provides a game plan for communicating the compelling truth about christianity with confidence and grace. Author greg koukl is the founder and president of stand to reason, a ministry 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.

In these tapes, greg covers the second aspect, giving a variety of powerful tactics. Sean mcdowell, author greg koukl is a wise, seasoned frontlines apologist. In this book, greg koukl passes lewiss test with flying colors. This summary contains key ideas from the book not necessarily in the same order as the book.

A game plan for discussing your christian convictions by greg koukl. Lorch introduction we do need some basic knowledge in order to defend our faith. In these cds, greg covers the second aspect, giving you a variety of powerful tactics, techniqu with names like columbo, taking the roof off, suicide, and steamroller. Jun 20, 2016 introduction i was introduced to the apologetic work of greg koukl almost ten years ago. Tactics in defending the faith book by gregory koukl. No matter how little you may know about christianity, or how aggressive, articulate, or intelligent the other person may be, greg gives you a game plan that will allow you to converse.

Jan 17, 2009 for those familiar with koukls tactics audio program, many of the same personal encounters are cited. In the tactics video study, 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. Study pack includes one dvd and one study guide which helps you develop a game plan for the compelling truth about christianity. I was anxious to have a look at the book, as i have been following greg koukls ministry of stand to reason for a number of years. In a world indifferent or even opposed to christian truth, followers of christ must be better equipped to communicate the timeless of the christian faith. Tactics by gregory koukl, 97817997184, available at book. The second deals with the techniques of using this informationtacti in defending the faithand focuses on style, strategy, and method. Tactics is probably the best intro to apologetics book ive ever read. The second deals with the techniques of using this information tactics in defending the faith and focuses on style.

Includes the tactics softcover book, study guide, and video study. Im starting to believe that the tone of a book is even more important than its content. No, gregory koukl is determined to help christians be wise as serpents and harmless as doves when confronted with challenges to their faith. 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. I found the book to be immensely helpful even after recently relistening to greg koukls tactics in defending the faith audio program. While not revolutionary in content, greg koukl changes the game in the way he presents academic concepts, all while encouraging christians to speak to their opponents with grace. It will revolutionize your conversations with nonchristians. Learn the techniques greg koukl has taught thousands of others that will put you in the drivers seat in every exchange.

The information can be useful, but the books tone tells me a great deal about the authors character and integrity. Hes spoken on over 50 university campuses and hosted his own radio talk show for 18 years defending christianity worth thinking about. The first deals with content, offering specific respon es to particular questions. Drawing on extensive experience defending christianity in the public square, koukl demonstrates how to. Professor greg koukl has successfully defended the christian faith under fire and he wants to show you how a few relatively easy tactics. Paul copan author of true for you, but not for me and will the real jesus please stand up. In these tapes, greg covers the second aspect, giving a variety of powerful tactics, techniques with names the first deals with content, offering specific responses to particular questions. Tactics by greg koukl audiobook download christian. Gregory koukl books list of books by author gregory koukl.

Greg is the president of stand to reason, an organization that works to equip christians with knowledge, wisdom, and character. In these tapes, greg covers the second aspect, giving a variety of powerful tactics, techniques with names. Tactics in defending the faith chinese church in christ. Gregory koukl demonstrates how to get in the drivers seat, keeping any. Koukl has made a worthwhile contribution to the literature on apologetics by teaching us how to say what we say. This is a book that promises to teach a new method, a respectful method, of defending the faith and of attempting to convince. Jul 28, 2014 tactics for defending the faith greg koukl. The value of tactics if you learn tactics, you will be able to present the truth clearly and cleverly. Mastering his tactics will make you a more effective ambassador for christ. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions 9780310282921 by gregory koukl. Tactics in defending the faith 0967358477 book cover. Its the 10th anniversary edition of the book tactics.

It is a sensitive, wellwritten, widely illustrated treatment of actual situations that often come up when believers share their faith. In tandem with his new book release, greg koukl discussed some. Koukl gives great insight into not only how to defend the faith but how to do so with a sufficient. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions by gregory koukl. The christian gets pigeonholed as the judgmental one, but everyone else is judging, too, even people who. I found the book to be immensely helpful even after recently relistening to greg koukl s tactics in defending the faith audio program. Paul copan, author greg koukl is a master tactician. Expert on defending your faith, greg koukl, talks about an unexpected approach to sharing what you believe. The specific context for using these tools is in defense of the christian faith and christian world view. A game plan for discussing your christian convictions gregory koukl note.

With the mind of a philosopher, the heart of a pastor, and the spirit of a visionary, greg is a man of unquestioned integrity. Did you know that greg and his book on tactics is one of the reasons we named our ministry tactical faith. Nov 26, 2019 greg koukl is a wise, seasoned, frontlines apologist. In this book greg shares with us his tried and true methods, skills honed through continual practice and revision. I know of no one who is more conscientious in his efforts to communicate effectively and winsomely his christian faith. Greg koukl tactics resources mp3 and video apologetics315. Greg is founder and president of stand to reason and serves as adjunct professor of christian apologetics at biola university. In tactics, author greg koukl gives plain, powerful, and helpful advice for believers who would like to be able to discuss their faith with civility while not allowing the spurious logic of their opponents to derail the conversation. Stop a aggressive challenger in their tracks and turn the tables. Matt burford got a chance to catch up with our long time friend and associate greg koukl about his 10th anniversary edition of tactics.